30 Dec 1869
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1869
Page
1
A sister hears approaching danger and discovers her brother is safe, recalling her kiss that kept him from temptation and peril. Tears of relief flow as she realizes how close he came to harm and how blessed she is to have him.
A garbled poem fragment speaks of a journey home and the comfort of a fireside blessing. Reckoning on longing and reunion, the speaker longs for familiar warmth and a welcoming track home.
A mournful reflection on Edmonson portrays him as poor in wealth but rich in virtue. Speakers hail his patient endurance, noble humanity, and eternal legacy of charity, while contrasting earthly riches with a celestial reward. He died with a good name and lasting moral influence.
A Scots minister Archibald Dennistoun is noted for interrupted sermons and a remark that times change but gospel truths stay the same. A July 1828 paragraph recalls a Pompeii eruption era theatre satire by a speculator Jangini proposing a revival after 1800 years with a ceremonial appeal to nobility and gentry.
A London letter recounts John Randolph’s maxims on thrift and record keeping. He warns to never lose receipts, carry a receipt book, witness them, and copy entries to track expenditures. He likens life to a voyage without a lookout and urges prudent economy to preserve integrity and one's name.
A correspondent argues against claims that the Episcopal Church is drifting toward Roman Catholicism. He cites clergy defections and Protestant-to-Roman conversions, questions the logic of denominational shifts, and urges fair, factual examination of all affiliations across churches and nations.
Reporter notes that some congressmen acquire wealth after arriving in Washington. General Schoeck buys an expensive residence, General Garfield purchases a costly house, and rumors spread of whisky rings and tax speculation. The piece observes a pattern of rising fortunes among government officials.
A year ago I bought a fine shepherd dog named Jack to manage sheep and guard oats. He guided hundreds of sheep, separated his master's from others, and even tracked two hundred fifty sheep in Chicago when fences failed. He is loyal, economical in eating, and trusted to care for children on the farm.
The article argues for proper dress and steady warmth to prevent illness. It advises dressing in the morning, layering with woolens, and keeping homes warm to avoid health risks like colds and inflammation. It warns against overcooling by early fires and promotes seasonal comfort as essential to well being.
The piece argues fashion harms women more than poverty, praising plain living. It claims fashionable women lack moral will and vitality, calling them dolls, dependent on others for achievement, and notes notable figures arose from non fashionable mothers. It laments the fading of strong female intellects and lineage through fashion.
The text extols a prudent wife as a valued adviser blending tact and sound judgment. A good wife guides against shabby choices, supports honor and repute, and tempered by timidity, cautions against imprudent acts, enriching a man’s character and intellect.
The passage presents scattered aphorisms on happiness banishment temper and self discipline. It contrasts wealth with integrity and warns that true nobility comes from actions rather than inherited status. It urges cautious decisive behavior and aligns virtue with piety and justice.
A fragmented account from Maccapun County depicts an isolated farm near old Me Vanee with limited hired help and surrounding hedges. The piece notes aging labor, shifting cattle work, and a sense that economic pressures and evolving governance affect small holdings, including plans for cheaper digital pricing and patent profits.
An article urges parents to show sympathy and consideration for children, stressing early dispatch of affection and suitable channels for expression. It argues that mutual trust and confidential interaction strengthen family bonds and promote better welfare and smarter life outcomes.
An essay extols sun bathing as a free life giving practice for the sick and well alike. It urges regular exposure to fresh air and sunlight, claiming the sun bath costs nothing and offers health benefits beyond costly remedies.
Miss Muloch urges thrift as virtue while critiquing society’s obsession with display. She argues women often choose costly living to maintain appearances over practical family comfort, urging honesty about income and a focus on domestic well being rather than public entertainment. The piece compares virtue to modest appearance and public restraint.
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