A Weekly Democratic Paper Ad
A weekly Democratic paper advertised at one dollar a year, with advance payment urged.
12 Sep 1894
Page 1
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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1894
Page
1
A weekly Democratic paper advertised at one dollar a year, with advance payment urged.
Phoebe Jane Breck, a fifteen year old with a dream rug, unites neighbors at Fast Palestrina through a nine by twelve foot Daghestan pattern rug. The project sparks church quarrels over knitting and parish divisions but ends in reconciliation as the parlor hosts a communal rehearsal and ties are restored.
A Panama tale describes how panicked monkeys grab a coconut with a paw inside to explore its contents. The enticed animal pulls the nut by a string until captors snare it with a net. The method aims to trap curious monkeys used by itinerant organ grinders as work animals.
A humorous exchange from the Atlanta Constitution depicts Dick as a doctor, John as a horse trader, William as a savior, Tom as a politician, and the speaker as a farmer feeding Dick, John, William, and Tom.
Profile of Mrs. Katherine Tupper Prescott a Boston sculptor who advocates artistic individuality over teacher domination. The piece highlights her bas relief and intaglio works including Paderewski portraits, describes her wax modeling method, and notes her influence in expanding women’s access to sculpture.
An Australian miner explains his novel method to save fine gold. After amalgamating with quicksilver he uses a potato retort to vaporize silver into the potato skin, then threshes the potato to reveal gold buttons and silver globules.
W. T. Hornaday argues the grizzly is a formidable, relentless foe in North American history. He notes bears’ immense strength, long claws, and ferocity when wounded, yet says modern breechloaders reduced attacks on humans as hunters adapted quickly.
A collage of comic exchanges and gossip items shows a girl engaged to a man while suitors argue over promises and propriety. Topics include a breach of promise verdict of 325000, social pressures from fathers, and witty barbs about etiquette and wit.
A Western state clergyman attempts to milk a stubborn cow by sitting on its back after his son learns of weight milking. The cow bolts through the street with the minister astride, creating a comical scene as a congregation sister asks about his whereabouts. The episode ends with the minister being rescued and not trying again. The piece also notes 1840 to 1850 foreign arrivals totaling 15,350,000 and mentions trained tame turkeys hunting wild ones.
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