20 Sep 1855
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Wooster Republican
Location
Wooster, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1855
Page
1
Emma and minister Mr Dunning drive a church revival in Stratford. Emma's charitable gifts, funded by wary neighbors, reshape the town and test loyalties as the pastor retires from active service and residents embrace renewed faith and social duty.
The article discusses M Maedler’s seven year study linking Alcyone as the central star of the Pleiades and the sun’s motion around a distant galactic center. It outlines implications including a 536 year solar orbit segment and a 18,200,000 year grand revolution, noting a vast future cosmic timescale.
A concise reflection on how weight of knowledge draws respect while achievements win public admiration. It notes that more people notice success than weigh its true value, implying social emphasis on visible outcomes over inherent merit.
The Albany Journal notes four territories may gain statehood within a year. It cites Congress ratio of one representative per 93 420 inhabitants and earlier standard of 60 000 for admission. Minnesota and Oregon show rapid growth while New Mexico nears 100 000. Kaneag trails yet migration could boost its standing if order is ensured.
Miss McDowell argues that women suffer more from immorality than men and should scorn both courtesans and profligate men. She calls it a plain truth that many respectable ladies tolerate licentious companions, and urges practical moral discernment over mere memorized rhetoric.
An Ohio critic rebuts Gov Medill's anti slavery stance by tracing his Congressional votes. The letter argues Medill consistently sided with slaveholders in key petitions and censure movements from 1839 to 1842, countering claims of an anti slavery record. It cites Ohio lawmakers voting patterns and references the Giddings case and petition rights debates. The writer says Medill bears responsibility for the attack on his record and warns against misrepresenting his position.
Gov. Wilson Shannon arrived at Kansas City aboard the steamer Martha Jewett amid a Westport reception. Kansan legislators and citizens greeted him, he pledged cooperation with the regulatori aw, and thanked the audience for their cordial reception while cautioning against nullification of laws and urging support to overcome obstacles.
The piece argues that large feet, though unfashionable to some, offer real benefits. It notes better wind resistance, practicality against villains, steadier footing in society, and safety, while admitting higher shoe costs and longer washing.
The article outlines gender age dynamics showing males predominate at birth and again around age forty while females outnumber males around twenty. It mentions 430 American women living past 100 and quotes Mrs. Prewett defending Yazoo Whig after receiving an offensive anonymous note from Jackson identified as Cherubusco.
A surgeon recalls buying a bucket of old gutta percha from an auction and using it to seal hundreds of teeth. He now profits from dental work, claiming the bucket will last thousands of fillings as word spreads of his skill. The tale ends with a boastful note about his rising fame.
An 19th century theater anecdote recalls Miss O Neil as Juliet in Dublin with Conway as Romeo. The balcony’s height prompted the line about glove and touch, met by a gallery heckle urging him to touch the actress and stop moralizing Parson Saxe all night.
An essay extols guiding others while not always walking the path, urges laughter as a remedy, and praises labor as a foundation of society. It highlights resilience, humor, and the small deeds of great men as priceless sparks like diamonds.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.