16 Dec 1869
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1869
Page
1
A laborer Tom Tuner meets a mysterious man in green by a stream who shows him minnows with silver tails as a symbol of freedom. Tom quits his master, labors for years for the minnows, and learns the cost of independence before returning to work under his old master with new insight.
An essay-haunted tribute to the district schoolmaster, who endures ridicule and hardship while guiding youth. The narrator honors his sacrifice, compares him to a martyr and a stubborn guardian, and laments the community neglect and poor pay he endures.
A Health Herald tips column offers methods to improve circulation and warmth in cold feet. Advice includes sun exposure, barefoot summer practice, gentle foot pounding, home dancing, leg exercise, massage while on a couch, hot foot soaks then cool immersion, improved digestion, and wearing loose footwear with clean socks and wholesome food.
A lengthy tribute recalls George Peabody's life, integrity, and philanthropy. The text contrasts his humane wealth distribution with hollow posthumous honors, noting his cosmopolitan impact and the solemn Westminster Abbey funeral attended by notable figures.
A rambling meditation on frankness, honesty, and openness in relationships. It argues few achieve genuine fearless gentleness, noting parents and friends often withhold thoughts despite mutual knowledge. The text reflects on tacit rules and the challenge of speaking freely for love’s sake.
Dr Harvey argues religion should brighten homes with joy and light, not gloom. He urges parents to provide books, papers, pictures, and flowers to nurture refined tastes, noble sympathies, and holy inspirations in children. He emphasizes the home as the happiest, dearest place where early virtues are fostered.
The article lists former Confederate leaders and their postwar lives. Jefferson Davis runs a business in Memphis. John C. Breckinridge practices law in Lexington. James M. Mason farms near Winchester. John Slidell works near Paris with his son-in-law. Judah Bergamini practices in London. Veritas Soule is an invalid. R. M. Rdeen farms in Virginia. Robert Toombs and a partner run a law practice and a wood merchant business in Macon. A. H. L. Stephens declines, Lee heads a military institute in Lexington, Va. Breckinridge is involved with a railroad in New Orleans. Mosby practices law in Virginia. Commodore Buchanan leads an agricultural school in Maryland. Raphael Semmes lectures. ex Governor Vance resists pardon terms. Wigfall, Sanderson, and Beverly Tucker are abroad or in Canada. many live in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Maryland, or elsewhere.]
The article notes 160 feet as a practical limit with safety gear, 90 feet as comfortable work depth, and 60 to 70 feet workable for two hours with rests. It cites divers reaching 165 to 170 feet but warns of blood pressure and air volume dangers. Attempts at remedies include armor suits, yet engineers doubt their effectiveness against endurance limits.
A nostalgic tribute to the old fashioned mother, lauding maternal love and memory. The speaker recalls a mother who embodies early devotion, comfort, and enduring care, whose gentle presence lingers in childhood keepsakes and tired faces. The verse laments loss and cherishes maternal warmth across time.
A moral exhortation urges courage and steadfastness in crisis. It emphasizes a stout heart, bold resolve, and perseverance to overcome obstacles, warning against fear and urging decisive action. The piece encourages facing danger with dignity and strength.
Fragmented meditation on enduring darkness and resilience. The text contrasts grim periods with the idea that courage and honesty can weather storms, yielding quiet progress despite potential failures. It emphasizes inner strength over external fear and peril.
A letter signed Prodentia advises moderation in meals for children and guests. It recommends excellent yet uncomplicated fare, avoiding heavy flavors and excessive variety, and notes many people overdo culinary matters in social visits.
A chief physician reports a ballet dancer with severe burns found relief using oil baths. The patient endured nine days of treatment with baths renewed five times, easing pain and allowing recovery without danger. After three weeks she was fully healed and discharged.
Do not buy a piano for your daughter while your sons need a plow. Dress children well to keep health and respect. Avoid surety for debt and avoid shabby pride. Buy a wagon before a tied car. If you have oxen do not be ashamed to use them and keep accounts clear. Do not buy patents to resell. Teach boys to look upward and forward. Do not leave to Stamary what should be written. Cultivate giving but never give up. When the day ends take hooks and she
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