Young Men Warned Against Secret Habit Destroys Life
A public health plea targets young men amid a Solitary Vice epidemic, detailing ruin to mind and body from clandestine habits learned at school. It urges immediate treatment to preserve marriage prospects, prospects, and life itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Frederick Street
Baltimore Street
DR. Johnson
Royal College of Surgeons
London
United States
Perth
Philadelphia
Dr. J
Ode to fallen soldier at Antietam honored by Sisters
A memorial verse honoring C. Ward who fell at Antietam on September 17, 1862. James Widnet writes a tribute to the Parets Sisters and Friends of Fred, urging the home circle to Weep not for the fallen. It honors his martyrdom and promises reunion beyond the river in a celestial home.
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Fred. C.ward
Antietam
Bate
Canaan
Miscellany of Naval Vets and Local Anecdotes
An aged Captain Evans, veteran of Navarino, recounts his prosthetic limbs and a practical prank with his body servant John who, under misadventure, helps him bed and adjusts a pillow while being teased as pieces of the captain. A Western horse doctor turned constable joke follows, noting reform and drink.
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Evans
Navarino
Somersetshire
London
John
Zur
Afflicted Husband Finds Humor After Wife’s Funeral
A grieving husband returns from his wife’s funeral and, when asked how he is, replies with grim wit that he feels better for the walk. The remark reflects dark humor in a moment of loss.
Calhoun Would Have Been Executed If Jackson Had Won Treason Case
Senator Cowan recounted 1833 events at the White House and the Hermitage in a debate on the Confiscation Bill. He claimed Jackson vowed to prosecute Calhoun for treason and hang him if needed, arguing Calhoun plotted the rebellion and conspiracy that shaped the South Carolina crisis.
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White House
John C. Calhoun
Hermitage
Senator Cowan
Pennsylvania
Calhoun
South ‘Carolina
Jackson
Letcher
Kentucky
Haman
Paradise
Senate
Mr. Clay
Gen. Jackson
Union
Ingenious Ice Patch Fix For Water Pipes
A Scientific American correspondent describes a method to repair water pipes under pressure of over fifty feet head. The ends are plugged and ice with salt is packed around them, freezing the water in minutes. After removing plugs a short pipe segment is inserted and soldered, then the ice thaws and water flows again.
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Scientific American
A Short Courtship in a London Kennel Tale
A gentleman finds an intoxicated old man and woman in a kennel and arranges their shelter. They wake together, fear a scandal, and misinterpret their shared bed as seduction. After a dramatic scene, the couple wed promptly with town laughter and a church parson approving the hurried match.
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London
Mr. L
Hodge
Deady
Mr. L. Soon
Farmer Candidate Interrupted by Inebriate during Speech
A Congressional candidate faced an interruption from a drunken spectator who declared pride in the agricultural interests and claimed to be born a farmer. The inebriate shouted a startled exclamation, remarking on pumpkins as the speaker praised the farming life.
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Joe
Frank Declines Proposal Over Meat Corn And Fishing
A young woman asks Frank to declare his marriage intent, seeking plans. After a long pause he laments no meat no corn and fishing nearly over and admits he cannot proceed, calling his reply at least a frank one.
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Frank
Prisoner Dicky Swivel Quizzed in Court
In a police office scene the prisoner Dicky Swivel alias Steve Pipe Pete faced the judge who pressed for precise answers. Pete offered absurd comparisons and evasions before the judge warned of twelve months and committed him for lack of proper responses.
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Dicky Swivel
Steve Pipe Pete
Pete
The Hand Book of Joking Advice From London
A London publication titled The Hand Book of Joking offers guidance on timing and placement of humor. It warns that jokes must be well timed and fitting to succeed, while bad jokes offend society and could lead to rejection. It compares joke craft to pulsing metal refining and stresses politeness as the mark of good humor.
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London
Stultz’s
Hoby's
Gallant Deeds and Red Tape at Rosecrans HQ
Cincinnati Gazette correspondent recounts women at Gen Rosecrans headquarters seeking passes. W D B, assistant provost marshal, handles intruding visitors with calm humor, declining requests while noting sympathy for ill uncles. The tale ends without detailing the woman's outcome.
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Rosecrans
Gen. Rosecrans
Sam
Cincinnati. Gazette
Wordplay on Drummer Boy and Pound of Meat Joke
A playful remark contrasts a drummer boy who weighs a pound with a pound of meat that pounds away. The quip uses a pun on weight and action to amuse.
A Doubtful Character and East Tennessee Pass Request
A Nashville letter describes strict military control and a curious interview with a dejected man who sought a pass to East Tennessee. The report also notes the death of Mrs. Mary Adams of Nottingham township, Pa, whose ascites led to repeated tapping totaling over 1,157 gallons of fluid. Dr. King of Monongahela city attended.
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Nashville
Provont Marshal
Col. Gillem
Gillem
Mary Adams
George Adams
Nottingham Township
Washington County
King
Monongahela City
The Pledge That Lured Richards Into Chewing
An Eastern correspondent recalls Richards a chronic tobacco chewer who switched to a pledge to quit but resumed chewing. He told a friend he had given up yet admitted on meeting him that he had returned to chewing. He quips that he has quit lying while resuming chewing.
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Richards
Frugal Living Advice From Geopowers
The piece counsels practicality and home life over flashy spending. It urges wearing a comfortable coat longer, marrying if single, cherishing a spouse, and staying home instead of costly amusements. It warns debt leads to ease through industry, regardless of presidents or stock prices.
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Geop
Funeral Procession Promptly Delayed by Urgent Rider
A livery stable keeper Spurr warns riders to avoid speed while returning a horse for a funeral. A young man arrives and insists on keeping up with the procession, saying he will push the horse to keep pace no matter the cost. The exchange mixes solemn duty with a stubborn demand.
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Spurr
Deacons Dispute Site for New Graveyard
Two deacons argued over where to place a proposed graveyard. The first swore he would never be buried there while alive. The second replied that if his life is spared he would be buried there, revealing stubborn resolve.
Biddy Reports Mrs Jones Age in Morning Visit
A lady sends Biddy to check on Mrs Jones who is found to be seventy years, seven months and two days old this morning. The report notes the exact age as read by Biddy.
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Biddy
Mrs. Jones
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B. McOrum
Frau
Goa
Baltimore Lock Hospital
R. Johnson
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Rangers
Johnston Tee
Ehrope
Jetr
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Bent
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