Lizzie Hayes Redeems a Forsaken Marriage Through Love
A discontented wife doubts her husband's affection and plans to win him back after an evening of neglect. She redefines herself with new dress and grace, heartened by his softened attitude and renewed kindness. The couple reconciles as she rebuilds domestic harmony.
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Mrs. Hayes
Moore
William Hayes
Lizzie Hayes
Lissle Hayes
William
Lizzie
Lizzia Jarvis
Lissie
Tam
Lizie
Willian
Lizkie
New England Mutual Life Insurance Co
Boston
Mass
Willard Phillips
Wierdi Plinipe
Sewell Tappan
Charles P. Curtis
Omarten Labberd
Thomas A. Dexter
B. Reynolds
Marshal Pr
Maset Josees
Hillton
Aan
Aida
John
Inbecropeltas
Bradwey
The Little Shoes by Herbert's Child Remembrance
Poem from Woonsocket Patriot reflects a mother's grief for her child Herbert using the worn shoes as a tender relic. She recalls his playful feet, fears for his future, and prays for mercy and a heavenly welcome as memories linger in night hours. March 1862 WOonsocket.
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Woonsocket
Praise for Washington as patient ruler in Journal of Commerce
Poetic homage extols Washington as patient and just, urging steadfast purpose against envy. The piece contrasts flippant critics with enduring resolve, noting Washington’s work is well begun and that strong leaders earn lasting fame despite detractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washigaton
Journal of Commerce
Doughnuts and domestic chores by Manning's Battery troops
A soldier letter from Ship Selend describes how soldiers bake doughnuts using flour yeast water and molasses then fry strips on a board with a champagne bottle as roller. He jokes that wartime men may help at home with washing and sewing. Save Your Seed Cory discusses seed selection and corn yields. Field notes show three car seeds ripening earlier and yielding better crops.
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Manning's Battery
Ship Selend
Oace
N. E
Puzzle Replies and Parson’s Quips From Long Ago
A fragment describes a reader solving a letter puzzle in a flirtation, then recalls a Dumfrieshire clergyman testing parishioners with a Bible question. It notes a tragedy where ten year old Francis Hartford accidently shot his sister, and mentions large Boutes earning a Doctor of Medicine degree at the University of Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Francis Hartford
Searsport
Lacrge S. Boutes
Rhoda Taland
University of Pennsylvania
The Clergyman Lieutenant and the Ward of a Widow
Miss Jellaby accuses Captain Graham and Helen of impropriety across Randall Cottage. The pair reveal they are cousins and that Graham is Helen's husband, resolving the misunderstanding with Mr Fullerton's support. The spinster is outmaneuvered as the true relations are laid bare.
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Miss Jollaby
Randall Cottage
Woodbine
Jesaamine
Miss Jellaby
Misa Jellaby
Dreesad
Misa
Sugan
Eaid
Miss Rellably
Susan
Elen
Philip Graham
Fullerton
Paraun
Tama
Mr. Fullerton
Sin
Helen
Felon
Indy
Jellaby
Captain Graham
Misa.Jollaby
Graham
Reflections on Time Past Present and Future Perspective
A meditation on time as unchanging in essence yet rapid in progress. It recalls the past as guide, warns against overreaching expectations for the future, and urges living in the present with hope and filial trust. A series of light anecdotes follows about publishing heads, laziness, colts, honest witnesses, apples, and Western soldiers.
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Bristol
Phenix
Era
sMitreet
Wiles Ss. Bayley
Bingie
Tran _alent
We. Greene
Dewolfe
Hope Street
Caerrick
Karrington
Bon Ton
Chlolading
South Main Street
Charity League
E. W. Frank
Providence
Ghoulder
Avdominel Sabb Rtas
SIE Tea Dopenh
Ineit
F Yrevidea
Little Shoes
Lirrie Daly-Worn
Herbert
Daye
Taleo
Paradise
M’glellan
England
Avovt Ilzaps
Avery
New England
Brown
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