They Remember the Foolish Things You Did as a Kid
An old homespun reminiscence recalls how listeners fixate on the foolish acts of youth. The speaker notes that adults retell past missteps, while the heart remains lighter and memory preserves only those moments. Ballin Ame &
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A Tale of Shakertown and the Battle’s Toll
In a Shaker village the October wind stirs leaves as Cynthia helps nurse a wounded Union soldier, Henry Pendleton, while Brother Paul’s music deepens a secret bond. The healer’s gaze shifts as Cynthia faces love, loss, and a mysterious unknown longing that culminates in a quiet, hopeful farewell.
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German Pennsylvania funeral drawers reveal age old custom
The Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph notes a German Pennsylvania farming custom where old and young gather graveclothes and arrange death drawers. Women prepare gowns and shrouds, with specific funeral items and even musical or pet requests, all kept in sacred drawers for easy planning.
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Ae fond Sins and sever: a toss of fate in verse
Fragmented archaic verse expresses longing and heartbreak as lovers part. Rich metaphorical language contrasts fortune and fate with emotional pledge and lingering affection. The text hints at a dramatic love triangle or separation set in a poetic, archaic register.
Dueling Grounds of New Orleans Park Storied in History
The article recalls the Dueling Grounds near City Park in New Orleans, once the site of pistol and rapier skirmishes among Creoles and Americans. It notes oak-shaded grounds, the etiquette of honor, and the decline of duels with police intervention, while detailing the park as a historic, picturesque locale tied to Lout Allard and John McDonough.
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Pompey in Trouble Again in Robbery Plot
Olio State Journal reports Johnsing-Dey and Jones-Fo attempt to rob a safe in a Dig building. Rope broke while hoisting the safe to the top story. Pompey knocked unconscious and pistol shots led to the safe being smashed into small pieces.
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Rare Books in the Vatican Library Story
The Vatican holds the oldest surviving library, restricted access to the pope. It houses about 225000 volumes including unique items like the earliest New Testament copy, the original Dante, and the oldest Virgil and Terence copies from the fourth century.
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