27 Feb 1861
Page 1
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Newspaper
Adams Sentinel
Location
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1861
Page
1
An assortment of archaic verse and vignette prose includes a devotional hymn about divine guidance and a moral tale titled The Arab's Proof. It features a dialogue about faith sparked by a desert guide and a child’s prayer scene, reflecting early 19th century religious sensibilities.
In a rambling dialogue a Swede named Shake and a waterman Mike discuss political reward, offices, and influence. A neighbor named Sweitzer pushes for a big job if the speaker promotes their party, promising tens of thousands yearly. The tale blends local chatter with hints of election schemes and community life.
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