Death and Dying of Blake the Painter
A fragmentary historical passage reflects on the fragility of life as Blake the painter nears seventy one. It recounts his cheerful resignation and faith as he lies dying, with loving words from Katharine and a devoted wife at his side. The piece notes his favorite work Ancient of Days and describes his final moments and sentiments.
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Blake
Tie
Katharine
Christ
God
Fechle
Te Ant
Jie
Dwars
Kate
Hlake
Aioe
Friday as omen and pivotal dates in history
A rambling 19th century note argues Friday is an unlucky day yet lists numerous historical events linked to Fridays that shaped America and world history. It cites Columbus voyages, the Plymouth Colony, Yorktown, and key constitutional moments, praising American resolve to begin tasks on Friday.
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Lome
Christopher Columbus
Ind
Spain
Mareh
Palos
Hispaniole
America
Henry VII of
Provincetown
Plymouth Rock
George Washington
Bunker Hill
Saratoga
France
Arnold
Yorktown
Congress
John Adams
Tichard Henry Lee
United Colonies
Norfolke
Anecdotes and Oddities From An Old News Page
A collection of scattered tales and anecdotes from a bygone era. Sheridan tries hunting and fails humorously with a local farmer's wary retort. A traveling party includes a sharp Yankee and a pomp Southern gentleman in a tense exchange. A woman cowhides a man in court, provoking grim commentary on gender and force. A Newfoundland dog named Boney showcases dignified strength against a noisy spaniel, and a Missouri woman named Elizabeth Smith, aka Ben Newman, seeks military pay rights after serving in the Mexican War.
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Boney
Napoleon Gonaparte
Boneyz
Ainge
Hironghiy
Congress
Mes
Rlizzabeth CL Smith
Missouri
The Rat and the Weasel A Barn Tale of a Weasel Trap
A Maine farmer recalls two weeks of battles where a large rat repeatedly defeats a weasel. The weasel digs a dung heap tunnel to trap the rat, using the hole to lure and kill the rodent. The observer calls this planning and contrivance evidence of reason beyond instinct.
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Maine
A Family Lesson On Kicking and Words
A lady recalls a frost morning scene in her father's barnyard where cattle kick each other after a cow is kicked. She compares the scene to family quarrels sparked by a cross word, taught by her mother to avoid hitting or harsh speech to prevent trouble and harm.
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Prs
United State
Polktee Court
Jour, Com
Advantages of being Shot General Packenham’s Suffering Insight
A historical reflection on General Sir BE Packenham who died in New Orleans from a bullet wound. He survived two neck shots earlier in life and valued doctors highly. The narrator argues generals should experience being shot to gain true empathy for wounded soldiers.
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Sheridan
Walt
Cmeh
Andrew Washington
Missiesiqui
Iisuze
Rauch
New York
BE. Packenham
New Orleans
Jeff
Unknown Island and the Chatham’s Pacific Ordeal
An old article fragment recounts the British brig Chatham stricking an unknown Pacific island. The crew describes capture and worship by natives, a odd ritual sequence, and a dire warning about broken appointments. The text shifts to references to a ship Chariot of Time and mentions a large cargo, then Farmer's Creed promotes diligent farming and newspaper readership.
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Chatham
Pacific
Baw Godanen
Ofa
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Virginia
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Wisconsin
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Birth Streets
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