24 Nov 1859
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Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1859
Page
1
A lyrical notice describes a preacher delivering a stirring sermon to an enlightened crowd. The piece notes the preacher’s smooth delivery, entertainment, and the lingering impact on listeners while hinting at the preacher’s generous salary and a peculiar “Kev, Shallow Splurge” reference.
The narrator sails from Alexandria to Pelusium Giza and Askelon with a small crew including Turks and Assyrian Christians. He notes the favorable winds and heat, discusses a contract with Peter Yalloop of Syria for travel arrangements, and reflects on desert and coastal landscapes, ancient city histories, and local labor.
The piece contrasts social fakery with the value of truth. It argues that blunt truth harms feelings, while rare sincere speakers avoid needless offense. It urges mindful honesty, noting truth should guide speech but not wreck courtesy or relationships.
A freight train near Barree Siding, twelve miles north of Huntingdon, faced disaster when a child sat on the track. Conductor Daniel McCoy crawled onto the cow-catcher, threw the child clear just before collision, and the train stopped. The boy survived, found near a small embankment.
Fragmentary dialogue shows confusion and misread phrases as speakers mix slang and garbled phrases. The exchange hints at debts and recognition between a bachelor and a married friend in a cryptic, old style vernacular.
A railing against sternness at home urges parents to allow wholesome laughter and activity. A bright domestic circle by the fire protects youth from vice, promotes relaxation, and keeps children from seeking recreation in unsafe places.
A reflective piece on personal battles within life’s quiet wars against temptation and envy. It argues true triumph lies in conquering self rather than seeking outward fame, yielding a nobler reward through inner growth.
A fragmentary reflection notes a generous man governed by conscience not public opinion, likening him to planets steering contrary to the world. It adds that study aids truth and truths exist everywhere, with rewards for those who discover them.
A description of London's postal setup contrasts districts like Battersea Camden Town and Islington with the central post office. Letters require district and street details. misaddressed mail becomes a dead letter. Postage costs a penny to anywhere in the United Kingdom.
A collection of aphorisms and snippets on debt writing, character, conversation, and life. It includes jokes about relatives like postage stamps and a parable about Jonah at sea, with brief notes on interior life and personal efficiency.
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