His Little Game and a Wife’s Quiet Resolve
Dick Thornton, a generous yet restless husband, charms his wife Minnie while secretly encouraging her sister Catty’s intrusion. When Catty dominates the home and torments Minnie, Dick gleefully colludes until Catty is finally sent back to the farm. Minnie’s faith in Dick is restored, and he counsels others to outmaneuver troublesome in-laws with a similar ruse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Thornton
Richard
Mary
Minnie
Miss Catharine
Catty
Calty
Nature
Joey Bagstock
Richard Thornton
Pen
Bag
Baggagoa
Rum flooding Africa sparks calls to end trade
A Reform era column argues drink traffic in Africa is deadlier than slave trade, citing Sir Richard Burton and Lagos pastor James Johnson. It urges a global movement to suppress European traders and their rum, framing emancipation as mind and spirit liberation. An aside quotes a baseball scene and Dr Vinet on resignation.
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Africa
Sir Richard Burton
Abbeokuta
James Johnson
Lagos
Prince’s Hall
Europe
A Terrible Chamber Described in Paris Conciergerie Torture
The passage reviews the torture chamber in the Paris Conciergerie, detailing the rack and related devices. It recalls famous victims like Ravaillac and Damiens, along with Brinvilliers, noting the chamber’s grim persistence and the contrast with daily city life outside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Vicar Hugo
Ravaillac
Provost Department
Damiens
Desrues
Cartouche
Marchioness de Brinvilliers
Breakfast Table misreadings and fame in letters
The tale contrasts fame with accuracy in names and titles. A Boston doctor jokes about misreading Holmes as Breakfasting in Bed, while noting the Autocrat of the Breakfast Table remains correctly cited only by those who know the work. A Kentuckian's age and Ohio politics aside, the piece laments misperception and the vanity of reputation in public life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron
Grove
Grose
Oliver Wendell Holmes
D.C. L
Boston
Holmes
Alexander and His Sugar Brander Verse From Texas Siftings
A humorous verse excerpt from Texas Siftings centers on a store owner named Alexander. It plays on name punning with Alec-Sander and Alex-hand-her, culminating in a partnership titled Alex-and her. The piece reflects lighthearted wordplay typical of the periodical.
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Texas Sistings
Alexander
Alec-Sander
Alex
Texas Siftings
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Soula
Alex Duke Baillie
Mr. Badgerly
Scott
Chris
Tian
Dr. Vinet
Tuhery
Ohio
Lewisville Courier- Journal
D. Nicholas
Jersry
Newman
Simkins
W Newman
Wire
John
Pope
Vassar
Dakota Bell
Miss Gotppen
Fall Street News
TE Simu
Dakota
Broadway
New York
Norristown Herald
Sioux Falls
London
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