Little Dodd and Candles in Illumination Tale
Abigail Perkins recalls a town illumination plan, Dodd’s stingy stance on candles, and Mrs. Perkins' social plots. Madeline flees a hotel with Roger Campbell to a quiet refuge with Mrs. Watson's household, finding unexpected shelter and kindness as she begins a new chapter away from Mrs. Fawcett.
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Sea View House
Oak Bouks
Abigail Perkins
Widder
Sea View
Wieder
the Widder
Father
Barker
Little Doda
Liza
Little Dodd
Solomon
Roger
Tre
Frank Carter
Howard Fawcett
Madeline
Ramain
Fred
Carter
Leo
Sinking Mountain in Georgia Causes Scientific Study
A Chattanooga mountain near Talimah in northeast Georgia was observed to sink after a severe storm. The top now sits about 1200 feet above the Chattooga river, with a horseshoe-shaped area of thirty to forty acres collapsing inward. Geologists speculate the Chattooga River has hollowed beneath the mass.
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Atlanta
Chattanooga Mountain
Talimah
Chattooga River
Pension applicant’s gray hair proves false description
Obadiah J. Farling, a 38 year old plasterer from Harrisburg, once wore auburn hair but turned gray after scarlet fever in service. Lawyer John A. Herman filed a pension claim describing a grayhaired man, only to see Farling arrive with auburn hair and a potage lock, prompting confusion about the discrepancy.
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Harrisburg
Obadiah J. Farling
Penn Street
Sayford Avenue
John A. Herman
Herman
Farling
Ergr Honied
Tasmania
Berman
Down the Harbor A Study In Summer Harbor Pleasure
A lively survey of how different groups spend a day at the harbor. It contrasts a chaotic family outing with a disciplined gentleman’s calm trip, and notes gossiping ladies lunches, barroom gaffes by a flashy young man’s party, and manners of a well behaved few who enjoy the day without friction.
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Summmer
Tad
Matilda Stubbs
Matilda
Sue
Nancy Curtis
Nancy
Olive
Mnoon
Woodward Avenue
Free Presse
Heil
Jake Brown
Helen
Willian Shanks
Trina
Sislogus
A Convict Voice on Prison Labor at Sing Sing
Ex convict writes on the contract system in U S prisons and its harms. He attacks private exploitation of convict labor at Sing Sing noting filthy conditions and lack of baths. He praises limited moral reform efforts by a chaplain while calling for broader humane change.
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New York Sun
Sing Sing
United States
Europe
Perry & Co
Laandry
Davis
Mr. Davis
Sing
James Parton
Voltaire
Hell
Tliis
Two Ancient Forts in Michizcan Woods Revealed
The Farwell Register reports two ancient earthwork forts on Little River in Mich. The smaller fort shows a circular to oblong enclosure with four gateways and a timber rampart. dating indicates construction well before 1641. The larger fort lies three miles downstream with similar features including four entrances and a 10 foot high embankment.
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Michizcan
Farwell
Mich
Little River
Ere
Elizabeth
England
Immigrants Destination Pointing Westward Growth
The Wisconsin state board pursues securing immigration to the west as the main flow from New York, Castile Garden records show 3 772 707 aliens landed since 1850, with Illinois and Ohio leading in arrivals. Western states like Iowa Missouri and California attract large shares, while war and crop failures push more newcomers west to arable lands over crowded cities.
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State Board of
Wisconsin
Castile Garden
New York
Illinois
Ohio
Iowa
Missouri
California
Pacifico Coast
Indiana
Usah
Kansas
Nebraska
The Lactal Fluid Adulteration in Milk Debate
Readers are warned about widespread milk adulteration and the dangers to children. Prof. Avery notes formulas and tests show solids vary by herd, with mixed herd milk preferred for consistent nutrition. A new city inspector targets fraudulent sellers as prosecutions rise and milk consumption nears four million dollars yearly.
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Avery
Tnet
Improving the Indians from a Boston man's view
A Boston visitor in Traverse City overestimates Native peoples, buys a bark lamp and praises Indigenous ingenuity, claiming Native people have potential to outshine whites if given time. The piece reflects patronizing attitudes toward Indians and stereotypes of laziness.
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Boston
M. Quad
Detroit Free Press
Traverse City
Old Mission
Meray
Bostouian
Red Man
The Stuff It Is Made of A Hint to Story Writers
A satirical preface to a reader about a failed romance focusing on a heroine and a rich, status obsessed hero. The tale catalogues images of Namby pamby dialogue, lavish gifts, and a lavish New York society marriage, ending with a moral for poor but amiable girls and a second feature on Texas Lone Star symbolism.
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United States
Europe
America
Augustus
Namby Pamby
Namby
Pamby
Samby
Quel
Parby
Paiby
Pawby
New York
Fifth Avenue
Augussus
Abe
Saratoga
New York Graphic
Andrew Wilkingon
New York Herald
Mailen
Andrew
North River
Wilkinson
Long Island
Jersey
A. Wilkinson
Atlantic
Jedge
Oddball Visitor Sparks Editor With Fresh Idea
A New York Star report tells of a man who burst into an editor’s office with a “roaringest idea” meant to boost circulation. Amid comic ramblings and antics the editor faints, while other vignettes describe a duster’s strange uses and a bustling, humorous look at reporters and local characters.
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New York Star
Madison Square
Hunter's Point
Lake Erie
Delaware Water Gap
Little Lamb Returns After Georgia Cyclone Mystery
In March 1873 a white lamb found amid cyclone debris near Berzelia was adopted by Mr. Dan Prather. The pet followed him for years, was shorn annually, and yielded about five pounds of wool per year. This year the clip weighed six pounds, earning twenty five cents per pound.
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Augusta
Middle Georgia
Dan Prather
Berzelia
Georgia Road
Mary
Mr. Prather
Prather
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