Harper's May opening page profiles notable Harper's authors
The column surveys prominent Harper's Magazine writers including W Coleman Jr J Harris T N Page and others. It traces personal histories from New Orleans to Virginia Georgia and Pennsylvania, noting education careers and early works. The piece highlights Hearn Barns Wilson Baylor Megruder Amelie Rives and many Virginia connections.
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Harper's
W. Coleman, Jr
J. Harris
T. N. Page
Idook
Ciletland
Baylor
Ae Haprades
Biyes
Noi
Princefor
Georgia
Jessio
Fefather
Virginia
Pawellon
North P
Phiair
Sparta
Owhenes
Imore County
Maryland
W. H. Browne
C Hopkins
Dor HL. Stepbets
Soaa
Thomas Nelson Page
Polly
Richmond
Oaklands
Hano
County
Gust
Busi
Washington
Debating Society
Curiculum
Sapter
Hirschdock
Oakle
Mr. McClelland
Buckingham County
Sirgulay
Nik
Scott
Tshe
San Antoni Tense
Winchester
Juan Jusnito
Julis Megruder
Mise Amelie Rives
Atlantic
Castle Hill
Albemarle County
Coleman
Audh
Robert Barns Wilson
Washington County
Nalsau
Abibe
Lourville
Frankfort
Asseldic Hearn
Louisians
Santa Maura
Tonisa Islands
Stelking
Southern Christian Advocate
Morals and Crime in France and America
A New England editorial views rising crime in France and the United States as linked to eroding moral education. It argues religion alone cannot curb youth if moral instruction is neglected, cites shifting family authority, increasing church numbers without discipline, and warns that without early training society’s future leaders will be weak, urging genuine reform now.
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France
Amira
Boston
Napoleon
Gira
Ise
Hera
Soldier Grave Located in Fall Creek Tenn by J H Todd
Sheriff Rowan received a postal from Robert Parsons of Fall Creek Tennessee reporting a soldier grave marked J. H. Todd Co. G. 10th 8. C. Vi. Parsons offers to furnish all details to inform relatives about the resting place. Columba Bedister line appears as a quoted epitaph urging readiness for death.
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Rowan
Robert Parsons
Fall Creek
Tenn
J. H. Todd
Columba Bedister
Essay on Prohibition in Anderson County Election
The essay argues for a prohibition vote, denouncing anti prohibitionists as arguing whiskey will curb drinking, praising Maj. Murray and the prohibition bill, and urging moral governing of citizens rights. It satirizes anti prohibition church members and warns women to influence the ballot to ban whiskey, promising missionary work if prohibition fails.
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Barker
Cresk
Sons of Temperance
J. D. Duncan
Anderson County
Murray
Prohibition
Mss
P. B. Murray
South Carolina
Klodredahip
Maj
Murray Hee
Or County
Anguat
Gen Robert E Lee the boy who mastered self denial
A portrait from Fouth's Companion recalls young Robert E Lee as a self controlled boy. He cared for his invalid mother, did chores, drew precise conic sections, and avoided alcohol and tobacco. His temperate life differed from Virginia’s roisterous youth and shaped a future military leader.
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Robert E. Lee
Hersiis
Noless
Robert
Virginia
Lesa
Norrow
Harry
Weat Point
Fouth
Death by Own Action in Currasoogs Texas May 14
The coroner was summoned to a singular case of accidental death by own action. Jane Tolley, a mechanic, drank croton oil from a bottle dropped by a passing physician after suffering cholera morbus. He died in great agony, having taken more than an ounce of poison. The narrative then drifts into a long reminiscence of New York life, sights, and experiences, concluding with the author aboard a train homeward.
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Currasoogs
Texys
Jane Tolley
Bayleg
Astor House
Ibis
St. Paul’s Church
New York
Provincia
Georgia
Porsip
Central Park
Tuetso
Tremont
Osdathurst
Long Teland
Solomon
David
Job
Tony Men
Ian
Mina
Wella & Pargu
Plaina
California
Prince Leopold
Jim Keene
Foxhall
Sim Keene
Langley
Freddy
Freddy Gebhard
Korea
Limeell
Langtry
Astons
Otilea
Horaea
Bimt
Cedarhurst
Qonun
Brooklyn Bridge
Liberty
Eden Museo
Mr. Beecher
Home
Dan
Sam Tureny
The World Largest Sunday School in Chicago
A detailed profile of Central Church North Side Sunday School in Chicago, highlighting its nine year origin by Charles Holmes, rapid growth to over five thousand on rolls, and a single hour Sunday routine. Describes large assembly, sectioned classes, concert singing, lessons from scripture, annual events, and extensive city charitable work including sewing, kindergarten, manual training, and a free dispensary run by three Indian physicians.
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Frau Harper
Chicago
Central
Church North Side
Professor Swings
Charles BH
Holmes
Glisa
Rom
Addres
Amerdates
Lfe
India
Michigan
Delipht
Ately
Nesta
Rowera
Hoya
Haydreda
Country Roads Again in the Richmond Whig
The Richmond Whig urges better country roads across Virginia and the South, arguing that durable highways boost travel, trade, and land value. It cites European examples of well-planned roads and contends state and county efforts are needed despite the expense, noting roads as essential to progress and prosperity.
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Richmond Whig
Virginia
Europe
Germany
France
Feremity
Coure
Itvix
Alianta Constitidion
Sneered At A Poor Girl At Fashionable Seminary
A Youth's Companion tale tells of a poor but beautiful student mocked by wealthier peers at a fashionably elite seminary. A rich classmate rescues her by choosing simple white muslin with a single rosebud. The act inspires the graduation and a lasting friendship.
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Cros
Carrying Concealed Weapons A Southern court tale
The EdgeBeld Advertiser recalls a Georgia proper danger case in which Judge Lester searched spectators for concealed pistols before court. Spectators were fined and their weapons deposited. Lawyers present also faced similar discipline as the court set spectators off with oaths.
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EdgeBeld Advertiser
Georgia
Aimilir
South Carolina
Lester
Willi
Quita
Wallace
The Wrong Woman at Church Fetches a Swapped Ride
An amusing incident at a church involved a well known citizen and his wife. After service the husband sent for his horse and sleigh, but a man helped the wife aboard and drove off with her. The man realized the mix up when the voice spoke and returned the woman, ending with a return to the original place.
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Thachirs
Bill
Indy
Mission Pase
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