26 Oct 1892
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1892
Page
1
A compact collection of moral maxims and humorous quips on life love and society. It includes remarks on integrity kindness and the virtues of patience and humor as well as playful takes on daily foibles and human folly.
A compact survey traces Tennyson’s career from early Cambridge days through delays and rises to In Memoriam and the Idylls of the King. It notes landscape and human form in his poetry, praising his humane, tender tonality while warning of occasional morbid motifs and the painterly reach of his verse.
A shabby man asks a lady for permission to enter her barn to take his own life. She responds with pity and offers food, while he reveals he has a poison remedy labeled Rough on Rats, implying a plan to self harm.
A contemporary notes an advertisement praising a new infant feeding bottle. The remark suggests the bottle must be unscrewed and stored in a cool place after use, under a tap, highlighting the absurdity and potential danger for the baby.
A poem-like piece critiques voters torn by campaign arguments and peer pressure. It rails against coercion and bias, arguing true patriotism means careful judgment rather than partisan conformity. It warns against blind influence and urges thoughtful national service.
A child named Robbie resists cake at one hostess but is allowed a slice with the claim it won’t hurt him. The next day at another house he endures a dull visit then boldly asks the lady what “it” is that doesn’t hurt him. He declares cake as the answer.
A poet muses that Aphrodite arose from a delicacy at an immortal feast while his companion dismisses the idea claiming a leather brush could turn it into a shampoo. The bard then faints.
A cryptic verse asks what a speller may do with letters S I O U followed by X and E Y E to spell phrases. It suggests a grim punchline about suicide and a tongue twisting play on words.
A Wilson narrative describes a colored woman's view of her daughter's courtship. The suitor poses and persuades, she waves and refuses, finally the mother words the scene as the man seizing the moment before engagement.
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