Quiet Southern Ladies Reflect On The Sin Of Omission
In a Civil War era home gathering led by Mrs Warner, the Ladies discuss how omission harms others. Mrs Gray argues thoughtless neglect breeds misfortune, citing a nurse’s missed medicine and a wife’s unnoted needs. Emma shares our duty to heed the Golden Rule amid vivid stories of neglect and its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Dallas
Priett
Green House
Emma
Emms
Mrs. Grey
John
Omissions and duties in domestic life theme
A nineteenth century reader recounts a domestic meeting where Mrs. Grey urges duties omitted harm family harmony. The dialogue links forgetfulness to sins of omission, urging husbands wives siblings and parents to cheer comfort guide and support one another. The scene ends with a shared resolve and a moonlit walk home signifying renewed purpose.
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Adam
Eve
Cain
David
God
Isaiah
Oscar Wilde on America Lecture Extracts and Reactions
A fragmentary excerpt captures Oscar Wilde delivering to an American audience. The speech skewers fashion sense, social manners, and economic sharpness as Wilde notes Americans’ youth schooling, underlining a sharp view of class and success.
Wall Street Frolics Fail to Impress on Christmas Eve
Wall Street, once a place of holiday frolic, disappointed investors as a planned Christmas show devolved into a tame, somber scene. Spectators crowded the gallery while a few members triggered a mild scare, the disruption ending with the emblem of disorder torn and the crowd leaving swindled and dissatisfied.
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Wall Street
New York
Inter Ocean
Stock Exchange
Old Btary Niece Mistakes Politicians for Elephants
A fragmentary anecdote recounts Tom Corwin and Tom Ewing touring the state. They stayed at a prominent man's house where a young niece, seeing famous men for the first time, asked if they took condiments with tea. Ewing quipped yes, while Corwin remained amused by the misunderstanding.
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Perley Moore
Tom Corwin
Tom Ewing
Ewing
Corwin
Ian
Mr. Corwin
From Cause to Effect Exchange at Grat brush
Fragmentary notice reflects muddled OCR text discussing a dry season in South America and a Boston dealer in lumber and wood products. The garbled lines mention rain drops and beauty tied to weather, with unclear names or dates.
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South America
Boston
Ted Olone
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