09 Sep 1891
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1891
Page
1
A stream of adages and social notices references weather, manners, religion, and beauty. It praises endurance, modesty, music, and refined society figures like Miss Ida Barnes and Miss Lillian Penick, noting their return to public life and teaching roles.
A denunciation of a vicious gossip and his vile tongue harms women and men. The author condemns a deceitful figure who spreads false accusations, calling for public shaming and eternal condemnation of the slanderer. The piece contrasts purity with the corrupting influence of scandal.
A narrative recounts a humble man laid to rest with simple rites and sincere tears. Though he faced repeated failures and poverty, observers celebrate his inner riches. His life is praised as victorious through patience, virtue, and charity, valued by a loving Saviour.
A reader letter praises Henry Blount, editor of the Wirtson Mirror in Wilson, describing him as a genial, humorous journalist whose writings are witty, truthful, and as fragrant as Hybla honey. The tribute lauds his pure sentiments, chaste language, and noble humor as a standout in North Carolina journalism.
A tribute recalls Sarah Eliza Wilkins born 1840 in Norfolk County Virginia raised in Wilson County. She married Wiley Simms 1861 and John Hutchinson 1885 dying August 26 1891 after long illness. She was a devoted wife mother sister and Christian with hospitable generosity.
The narrator praises voluntary subscribers who pay their subs without prompting and with genuine appreciation for the paper. Such acts are called angelic, making newspaper work a beauty and a joy forever, a kinder note in life and the world.
The article touts Blind Tom as a marvelous musician with God given powers. It promises a rare rich feast of melody for Wilson residents, describing him as a crowned despot of music and the king of song.
A hotel guest recounts a surreal overheated moment with a polar bear and a night of heat induced dreams. Alf Brown listens as the tale blends vivid imagery of roses and rainbows with a practical scare when a boy spills water and tips the ice box, waking the narrator.
A reporter reports a young married man allegedly kissed his wife on the front steps. The man denies the kiss, saying he was merely biting a speck off her front teeth the finger failed to remove. The act is described as adorable and needing no excuse.
A reflective verse compares a man to an old shoe, noting both are shaped by wear and care. It explores aging, worth, mortality, humility, and whether one should seek polish or remain true to essence.
A man’s mental worth and social qualities can outshine a homely face as virtues radiate like stars. The text argues you cannot improve the face, but you can develop the mind and heart, whose perfume of character sweetens life with lasting appeal.
A man angrily approaches a residence after a girl cries Monkey Monkey Monkey hoping to get inside. He discovers the girl was calling a pug in the street and cannot shake off the mistaken offense.
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