The Song of Creation and A World of Music
A lengthy essay and miscellany recount the origin and power of music across cultures, tying sacred and secular use to civilization. It blends biblical imagery with classical myth, describing music as a universal force shaping souls, nations, and history, and calls for social progress guided by science and philanthropy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden
Teady
Iman
Paradise
Avery Philosophical Nation
Orpheus
Apollo
Mercury
China
Lung
Sarael
Israel
J. W. Hoyt
Lord Brougham
British “National Association For the Promotion of Social Science
A Moving Sermon Exposes Town Hypocrisy At Service
A rural preacher delivers a pointed afternoon sermon denouncing sins and urging reform. Deacon M answers the call naming himself the drunkard, prompting gasps as the minister targets hypocrisy and confrontations rise among parishioners including the squires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Descan
Aquire
Beard Pride and Natural Defense in a Madison Monologue
Whiskers argues for facial hair as natural defense and social polish in a satirical piece from the State Journal of Madison. The monologue mocks shaving trends, extols various beard styles from black to brindle, and warns against extreme reforms that undermine manly attire. It cites cultural references and wry observations on vanity, decorum, and the ethics of restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Donnybrook Fair
Ilayon K. Suiin
the State Journal of
Madison
Haa
Ciique
Finny Moses
John the Baptist
Firat
Mareceer
Henry J. Wright
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Kanan Trank
Breokom
Mina
Faust
Philip
Coltert
Axl
Harper's Weekly
BIG Finer
Knickerbocker
Xootha Pacsion
Mathers
Ford
Earth
Reap
Ephera
Ated
Niagara
Karr
Trig
Somerville
Miss Herschell
Maris Mitchell
Wisconsdm
Lord
England
Seth
the Baraboo Republic
Ansel N. Kellogg
Henry A. Perkins
Paorsierons
Carslen
Bates
Eer Ee Tae Orevks
Republic Office
Sauk County Bank
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Carival
United States
Canadas
T. Thomas
Simeon Mills
Caguirs Parmer
B. J. Purby
Barado0
Hale County
Wistonbin
Ceanie
Firo
Claus
Madison Mutual
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Franklin Firo & Marine
Fond du Lacity Insurance Company
Cleveland
Pe. N.h.drew
Mitts & Torr
Andi
Antas Factory
B.A. Wilder
Saul
Delton
Sauk CO
Wie IL
Slye
Public Square
P. K. Noyes
Landa
Remington
Arronvey Age Covyarnon Av Law
Trrahoo Wisconsy
N. W. Wheeler
Antonver
Covigernon
Lay
Burnbeo
Sank County
County
Truneuver
Dixon
Portage
Wigdonsen
Arnold's
Brick Brock, Nb
George Mertens
Haye Axp Geneeat
Acrys
Ofice
Veeder Iouse
Main Street
Portage City
A. G, Bentley
General
Western Hotel
WM. Wallace
Baranog
Exchange House
Volmey Moore
Pnat
Sanford
Er “Mansion House
J.& A. Smith
Paomintonr
Reedsberg
Sauk County
Newhall
Milwaueker
Kean & Rice
James B. Tennell
Woodland
Sam Countr
Ds. J. Shepherd
Noragy Posric, Garrison, Sauk Co
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Madizon Mutual Insurance Co
T. Newell
Ann Civ EnGinzer
Baratoo P
James Waddell
Wm.c. T. Newell
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