The Ambitious Vine and the Prudent Oak
A vine pleads for mutual support from a sturdy oak. The oak refuses to bend yet guides the vine to seek protection by clinging. The vine learns that the weaker must be nourished by a stronger, and they join to grow together, flourishing as one.
Webster on Sunday Schools and the Sabbath call
The letter from Daniel Webster to Professor Pease praises the Sunday school movement, notes its value for youth and liberty, and recalls Jefferson’s view on religious education as foundational to a virtuous republic. It also shares anecdotes and reflections on morality, religion, and society from 1852.
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Webster
House of Prayer and Praise
Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
Monticello
Epicurus
Lucretius
Voltaire
Jefferson
The Fair Sex and Un-Fair Sex Jokes and Tales
A collage of humorous vignettes on women's fashion practices and social mores. It contrasts dated ideas about ladies hats stockings and Parisian travels with quips about men, including a cheeky Jersey City anecdote and a census angle. The piece closes with a Chicago Tribune quip about a dog and a whiskey bottle.
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Chicago Tribune
Jane
Webster Letter Reflects on Religion and Civic Virtue
Daniel Webster writes about personal religion, cites biblical passages, and defends the value of sacred study for better citizens and families. He praises Raikes, Hebrew poetry, and Jeremiah, concluding with homage to righteousness and a cordial closing.
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Raikes
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Rome
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Jeremiah
Judge W L Finds Guide in Bible Verse for Fair Judging
Interior reports W B sought short rules to guide him as a judge. He read law authorities but found wisdom in James 1 19 Swift to hear slow to speak slow to wrath. He became a good judge. Garrettherrick, 103, of Marion County, walks to visit his son as if he were 39.
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Gierndfather Bherrick
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