South German Cities Offend American Eyes
The narrator compares South German towns unfavorably with American cities noting tangled, narrow streets, varied roof lines, and dense dormer windows. He cites Heidelberg Munich Augsburg and Manheim and contrasts private building chaos with admired public structures then praises extensive promenades shaded streets and parks illustrating a German love of outdoor airing.
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Oho
Indiana
Heidelberg
Munich
Manheim
South Germany
Philadelphia
Columbus
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Darmstadt
Grand Duchy
Dayton
Ohio
Stuttgard
Cincinnati
Chicago
St. Louis
Blindfolds and Truth in a Temperance Message
A narrator compares blindfolded playroom misdirections to real life dangers. He condemns those who blind themselves to vice and drink, warning they harm families and homes while others suffer. The piece urges people to live with eyes open and heed temperance lessons from the National Temperance Almanac.
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Ralph
Rosa Idmonds
Fanny Lee
Fanny
Tie
National Temperance Almanac
Precious Stones and Hidden Wealth in Plain Work
A nobleman's vast gem collection yields no income while two coarse millstones earn 200 florins yearly by grinding grain. The tale argues practical labor's value over wealth, and notes perfumes offend, musk, and naval costs, plus a glance at Old English furniture trends and memories from the tomb.
Heiress Unmasks Shirt Company Fraud in Clerked Scheme
Margaret Vernon learns of William Winsor’s low wage dealings with poor workers. In disguise she tests the clothing firm, pays a starving worker double, and exposes Winsor’s scheme to stiff workers. Winsor proposes bribes but she reveals herself, ending the engagement as he refuses reform.
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Miss Vernon
William Winsor
William
Ste
Youny
Margaret Vernon
Nancy
Winsor
Margaret
Mr. Winsor
Miss
Hair breadth escapes from Virginia to Ohio tale
A 1790s Virginia backwoodsman relates a near trap by an Indian decoy bell in the Ka Nawha region. He ambushes the would be attacker with a musket shot, then barricades his cabin to endure a day of watching for others. The narrator’s friend in Ohio preserves the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Virginia
Kanawha
Indian Massacre Survivor recounts deadly night encounter
The narrator describes a night attack by six Indians on his cabin. He loads one powder charge, fires from a port hole, and kills five attackers with fifteen musket slugs. One foe escapes to the river, and the survivor reflects on his narrow escape and a peaceful later life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abi
Mosquito Bites and Odd Local Tales From Shelby County
The item notes comfort in future anti bite measures and cites The Lancet on varying susceptibility to poisons. It recounts a Shelby county Kentucky incident where Jacob Lighter joined a festive theft prank that ended with him hanging himself by sunrise. It also references Father Ben’s memory in Detroit and a general musing on idle dreams and desires.
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Jacob
Shelby County
Kentucky
Alse
Iia
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Athens
TACR
Charles E. M. Jennings
Athens Business Directory
Chas. L. Wilson
HN. M. Lash, M. BD
Wilson & Lash
Physicians and Surgeons
Hens
Deorr’s Drug Store
Will G. Cooley
Pomeroy
O. Oe
Corner Court
Union Effects
I. K. Blackstone
Charles Townsend
W. Reed Golden
Ax Olden & Townsend
Athens, Omlo
Neebily
W. Sparrow
Silvus
Peat Market
Joan Farrell
Joan Ring
John Perkins
Atitens
Omilo
Tlouse
Marsh
Oftto
Kalsomining
P.O
Allens
Migharlimalm
Butler Cilas
Bullows
Halm, Bellows & Butler
Sourmici St
Columbur
Nelsonville Business Cards
Cas
AA. Ketu
Nelsonville
Reasona E
Nelsonville, Onto
Miers
Harles A. Cable
Shio
Nodl-Ly
W. Scot
John W. Scott & Co
Ofto
OITO
Harles Robbins
Ohto
T. James Hotels
OFTLO
H. P. Elias
Spencer Hous
Front and Broadway
OALO
Proprietors
Great Suspension Bridge
Newport
Covington
Warner Street House
Walnut Street
6Th
Joovae
Trigh Street
State
Town
Columbus, Onto
DR. Williams and
David Davies
Moh
Tos
Sern Fuller
Frank Corsell
Ommercial Hotel
Fuller & Cornell
Aely
W. B. Brooks
Cor, Rich & Sights
Smith
Warren
Lane
J. T. Warren &C
G. W. Second Street
HM Moore
Suetden
Prenent
Destheea
Kirst
Wehier
Natpionats. Bank
T. Ducknall
Cooke
L. Pittaluga & Co
Peak, Frean & Co
State Bank of Ohio
General Agents
Portland Packing Co
Yarmouth
United States
Crosse & Blackwell
Lee and Perrin
Alexander Eyquem
Europe
Isyl
Fire and Marine
Starr Building
McLean
Fire & Marine Ensurance Company
NCHS
Hi. T. Brown
Columbus Cabinet Company
High St
Union Block
Canal
Theodore Comstocs
Joan Strickler
Iszu
Co. Frank, Treas, Domi
Rumner Bartlelt
Justice OF the Peace
Main Etrieet
Avco
OMIC
Wilk
Bowman
West Third Street
WM. Glenn. Jrs
M. Glenn, KR. Dymond, JR
WM. Glenn & Sons, Wholesale Grocers
Vine Street
Second
Pearl Streets
W. WH. McOwen
I Cowen
J. A. Filler
Main ST
Zanesville
O. Co
M. Spooner
Pefaff
Wheelesale
South High Street
Frank Cornell
Omece
J. L. Kessinger
Bank
OTIO
Cincinnati Mutual
Life Insurance Company
Meigs, Washington, Foeing and
Vinton
Salf
Anes Township
Amesville
Weacres
Athens County
Stedman House
WM. S. Sted
Nibas
Vance
Leveland, Columbus, Cincinnati and
Indianapolis Railway
Pointe
F . Cs
Seid
Taide, Colummba
Rocheste
Albany
Reston
New York
Ela
Seomered
Erie
H V Railway
Ford
Ames Patterson
Agenee Ford
Colum
Sam
Judiat Higgins
Jas. H. M
Geo. P. Bassett
WM. II, Powell
Bassett & Powell
West Fourth St
Walnut
O. D
Niwe Board of Examiners
EE. Edmundson
Norton’s
Green
Carriaces & Buccies
Graham
Waltham
Tme Kurtz & Norris
Beecher
England
Michigan
Ben
Detroit
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