Death Song by Paul Hamilton Hayne Reader’s Tribute in Harper’s
The piece honors Paul Hamilton Hayne, a prominent 19th century American poet. It notes his literary influence, wartime adversity, and a May Harper’s Magazine poem portraying death as a calm, loving path. The excerpt links his life near Augusta and Charleston to his enduring output and philosophy in death and art.
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Paul Hamilton Hayne
Harper's Magazine
Hayne
Augusta
Charleston
Harpers Magazine
Is happiness a plant of mortal birth in gracious earth
The verse questions whether happiness is a mortal plant that grows with care or a heavenly glory born from the sky. It likens happiness to dew slipping from a cloudless blue and arriving to the soul as a fresh fragrance from Paradise on a bright morning.
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Paradise
Nile mystery persists and new speech recording device unveiled
The Nile sources debate lingers as explorers revisit Lake Albert and Victoria Nyanza. The article notes Gassi Pacha and Stanley’s limited findings and reveals a Bell invention that records speech via a falling water jet and photography, offering a precise replay of spoken words and sounds.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Chichester Bell
Washington
Nile sources debated as Muta Nzige river links Nile Congo
The article discusses whether the Muta Nzige feeds the Nile or Congo, noting Albert Nyanza explorations and a new river found south of it. It cites the Berlin Conference limit and Stanley’s view, then shifts to drownings and rescue guidance for river accidents with step by step first aid.
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Macon Bey
Gesi Pacha
Nile
Congo
Berlin
Congo Free State
Muta Nzige
Stanley
African Exploration Service
Knights Who Became the Poor Brothers of Christ
Two young French nobles Hugh le Payoes and Creofrey of St Omer gather seven high born companions to form a militant order of poor brothers for Christ. They take vows of poverty chastity and obedience and guard pilgrims on the road to Jerusalem. They name themselves the Brothers of the Temple with the Church of the Holy Sepulchre as their chapel. Their hall, armor and weapons symbolize the early Knights Templar beginning as protectors of pious travelers.
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St. Omer
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Church of the Holy Sepulchre
Temple of Jerusalem
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Invanhoe
Golden Medical Discovery Promoted Against Consumption
An advertisement asserts that only thirty six percent of consumption deaths are inherited, urging the Golden Medical Discovery by Dr. Pierce as a remedy in early stages. It warns delay is dangerous and cites shortness of breath coughing and night sweats as signs to seek the product now.
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Moon Cheese Ride With the Jabberwock Family
In a whimsical tale two sisters Rosy and Alice and their brother Robbie encounter a fire eyed Jabberwock in the woods. The creature whisks them to the moon for cheese from the man in the moon, then returns them home with a baby Jabberwock and a wish for the creature to stay, before Mama's bedtime.
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Robbie
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Jabberwock
St. Nicholas
Mustangs Benefit from Linimeat Cooling Lotion
The notice touts Mustang Linimeat as a cooling lotion for many sorts of hurts and ails of man and beast, suggesting broad topical relief and comfort. Distinct names or dates are not given, but the product claim emphasizes soothing properties.
The Small Boy and the Minister
A Chicago Herald item describes Johnny Jordan on a suburban train with his family and the minister beside him. The minister asks Johnny to define a miracle, and Johnny replies with a joke about church visits, prompting a call for the boy to come forward. The scene ends with the minister preparing to visit the Jordan household for dinner.
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Johnny Jordan
Johnny
Jordans
Postmaster Generalship Texted as Possible for Lord John
Amid Cabinet reshuffles Lord Randolph Churchill remains in the British Ministry and Lord John is courted for the Postmaster General role, with acceptance uncertain and political maneuvering underway.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
Lord John
Bnenlen's Armen Salve for Skin Ailments Ad
An 19th century style advertisement touts Bnenlen's Armen Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilbains corns and all skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded with price of 25 cents per box and notes Henderson and Minear as sellers.
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Bnenlen
Armen
Henderson & Minear
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