Notable Rebellion of Union Love and Household War
A tale of Edouard Lavernay and Louise Duperrier whose engagement leads to a quarrel filled marriage. Their clash over city and country life ends when Louise declares a new happiness shines from within their home and a cradle reveals a fresh future. The contrast with Tom the dog marks a domestic comedy with sharp wit and evolving affection.
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Louise Duperries
Edouard Lavernay
Madame Duperrier
Madame Linvernay
Lavernay
Duperrier
Edouard
Louise
Paris
Madame
Tom
Angora
Raton
L.dotard
Monsieur
Rue de Reyale
Morasis
Molier
M. Jordan
Che
Aaton
Rue de Rivoli
Sam
Monsieur Jourdain
Don
Hidden Motives Shape Fame and Blame Through Life
A reflection on how hidden motives drive actions and fame. It argues that only the self and God can see motives, while society assigns praise or blame based on visible deeds, often misaligned with true causes and virtue. The text notes unearned praise and misplaced blame.
Don't Be Lengthy In Courtesy And Editorial Matters
Advice urges brevity in business courtesies and ministerial discourse. Editors and preachers should condense, avoid long sermons, and respond promptly to duties to prevent delays and dullness.
Printer who proves talent in brief reading test
A youth named Franklin travels to Lordan seeking work as a printer. He proves his skill by swiftly typesetting a Bible verse and a Lamartine quotation, impressing the foreman with accuracy and a poised, practical talent.
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Philadelphia
Holland
Jacko
Anseport
Franklin
Lordan
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America
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Nazareth
Philip
Birt
A Wise Man Answers About Life and Wealth
A wiser man, asked his age, replied he is in health. Asked about riches, he said he is not in debt. The short exchange highlights prudence over numbers in aging and wealth.
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A. H. Stephens
Kansas
Nebraska
Adders
Heaven
Hell
Phep
Walt
Charles Sumners
Randolph
Stephens
Sinad
Washington's benevolent visit to Washington at Mount Vernon
Elkanah Watson relays a 1735 tale of General Washington privately tending a guest with a bowl of hot tea during a severe cold. The anecdote highlights Washington’s private virtue and benevolence, contrasted with later fatal medical treatment.
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Elkanah Watson
Washington
Moth Prevention Tip for Wardrobes
Housekeepers should know that a small piece of paper moistened with turpentine and placed in a bureau wardrobe for a day two or three times yearly is a sufficient preservative against moths.
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Barty
Abraham
Solomon
Egypt
Irish traveller misdirected by coachman near Galway
A traveller recalls a misrouted ride in Galway as the Ireland stagecoach halts at a hill’s foot. The driver questions the stop while Paddy urges silence to avoid being noticed and forced to move on rapidly.
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Galway
Born Again and a Hog Laugh in a Quirky Exchange
A humorous old man debates a young minister about being born again and recalls his own spiritual experience. Mrs Flybottom teases about landlords and a hog, reflecting village chatter and simple, rustic wit in a lighthearted comedy scene.
Zebedee Wordplay on Holidays and History
A playful dialogue shows Zebediah asking who rules Russia and what marks a Day of Algiers. The country schoolmaster replies with a quip about Wrigtoria as emperor and the Day of Algiers as a thundered phrase. The exchange recalls familiar holiday names and legends in a humorous rustic tone.
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Zebediah
Russia
Ste “ Wrigtoria
Algiers
Zeb
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House of Hiangice
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