The South Carolina War Talk and Peace Reflections
A medley of editorials and notices discusses the war as inevitable, condemns violence while praising pacific views, and profiles Rev. Alonza Webster D.D. and other clergy. It also notes church conferences, revival reports, local incidents, and a lecture on tides and sea breezes with geophysical explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonza Webster
D.D
Charleston
South Carolina
Methodist Episcopal Church
North
Brettleboro
Vermont
Dr. Webster
Webster
Atiff
Wonster
Darlington County Sunday School Conference
MT. Church South
Methodist Church
Vlorunce
Missionary Fund
Weslay
London Herald of Peace
Wiliam Jones
London Peace Society
America
The Hime Phe tale and a fish bone incident
A narrative from the Mertioat Record recounts a dandy born in Italy moving socially, a patriotic moment, and a physician’s dramatic fish bone removal. The patient fears death, offers vast sums, and final relief comes after emetic use and forceps, ending with the remark I wouldn't have that thing in my throat again for $5.
Boys and Trades and the Path to Knowledge
A Southern correspondent mocks college inadequacy and extols practical learning. He cites Peter the Great and a self-made engineer who learned trades up North, arguing many Georgians lack timber and stone knowledge, surveying, and steelmaking. He praises practical skill over idle genius.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souther
Jeweler's
Xehodla
Peter the Great
Georgia
Imestone
BR Goning
Considerate Marriage Advice on Mutual Support and Simplicity
A reflective piece urging couples to balance expenses with shared duties and kindness. It argues that happiness rests on mutual respect, private manners, and plain home attire over ostentatious displays, urging husbands and wives to treat each other as equals and humans.
War on Christian Principles in War Ignites Debate
A satirical piece traces a fictitious scene where generals debate fighting on Christian principles. A chaplain cites Thou shalt not kill and Love thy neighbor, urging mercy toward Mexicans under a treaty. The tale blends historical anecdotes about John Haywood and Quaker pacifism with reflections on domestic courtesy and familial harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Boott
United States
Vautan
Seicester
Turrene
Coehorn
Chaplain
Bante Ana
House and Farm Reflections on Pulpit Power and Home Care
A fragmented early 20th century column blends moral sermon notes with home crafts. It muses on the pulpit’s influence, extols thrift and repentance, and weaves practical advice on composting, wall repairs, carpet care, pest control, and wart treatment, all tied to daily rural living.
Unlikely Lectures and Plodding Labor in Odd Tales
A collage of anecdotes and social reflections. A West Chester lecture invitation mixup with a cabman selling tickets for a dollar, a description of stoking on the Umbria steamer with 72 furnaces, and a span of 19th century moral commentary on titles, religion, and human cruelty. The item blends humor, labor, and public virtue with scattered quotes from periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Parkes
Dradder
The Eldest
Walter meets a dainty young girl in the countryside on a late autumn morning. He offers help with directions and the girl reveals she is en route to see cousins. Inside a sunny room, a motherly woman welcomes the visitor as Walter learns to be courteous and considerate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waller Perl
Alice
Fred
Walter
Conte
Mamma
Kles
Nettie
Yhare
Clint Imay
Two Ways of Looking at Things in an Old Tale
A fragmented piece contrasts pessimistic and hopeful views on life with lines from conversations at a meal and a memory. It recalls a grandfather’s advice to always do your best and notes how small cues shape happiness or unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culbreath
Evlgefield If
Shearvan
Dean
Pight
Agra
Sido
Emily
Berehia
Bay of Fundy
John Haywood
Fouternoy
Haywood
Haywwood
West
Society of Friends
Friends
Haywoods
Bat
Goll
England
William J. Alfinaon
David
Pregt
God
Bros
Paris
Abbeville
Columbia Mrecord
Greenville News
Ubcussion
Mia
Lan Gorry
Sud
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Christian Neighbor
BV Rey
Sid MH
Browne
Hynsenius
Alexandar
Paul
Satan
Father of
Lies
John Stemmenway
John Haman
Belall
God the Father
Josus Christ
Newberry Herald
Shealan
Wbranige
Jenco
Fruly
Ailyrfield Monitor
Marion
Bonnetteville
Chttlfall
Gale
Conway
S. C
Gibgon
W. A. Brown
W. KK. Breeden
A. Woods
Newton
Bennettsville
Fort Worth
Prohibition
Teday
Kimball Mense
Atlanta
EM. Torn
San Veriile
Richard Woallolk
Wil Mra. West
Sullivan's
Commons
Anil
Boys and Trades
Ingus
Sam Fonem
France
Lim
Warda
Blirays
Umbria
Mirnaces
Richmond
Heaven and Earth
Sisters of Charity
Christian Standart
Boston
Brooklyn
BY Aleanoi AL Unter
Papa
Rama
Annie A. Preston
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