Lectures Stir Stub Mountain Women Rights Debate
A fictional lecture on women’s rights at Stub Mountain Lyceum provokes mixed reactions from Deacon Hobson Doctor Briggs Mrs Miz and Squire Dooley. Mary Smith arrives with family conflicts before a naval officer proposes marriage ending the planned lecture and prompting a public love triumph.
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Deacon Hobson
Stub Mountain
Doctor Briggs
M. D
Stab Mountain
Lyceum
Squire Dooley
Mary Smith
Squire
Bulletin-Board
Goshen
Smith—Zerubbabel Smith
Mr. Zerubbabel Smith
Zerubbabel Smith
Miss Smith
Mrs. Smith
Smith
Bosma
Depot
Boston
Worthy
Polly
Mary
Capt. Lacy
Tam
Lacy
Relief in Five Minutes Cure From First Application Bantareg Rations
An advertisement-style claim describes rapid relief from various ailments with a five minute effect. It touts a “complete for 1” offer and urges readers to ask for Bantareg Rations as a cure starting from the first application. The language is promotional and non-specific about conditions treated.
Writings on virtue and purpose from a historical miscellany
A collection of maxims on virtue, self discipline, and purposeful living. Notable lines urge forward action, focus, and heartfelt aims. The Reverend Washington Gladden is quoted praising singular devotion over scattered effort.
Matter and Vice in Motion and Mind
Matter gains power by velocity while vice thrives on indulgence. Deprived of velocity matter dies. deprived of indulgence vice loses strength. Constantly looking back hinders growth under divine discipline, whereas one who accepts his course and seeks to serve God on his path moves toward happiness and restoration.
Attendance at Church and the virtue of good nature
The piece argues that church influence flows from member attendance and active support. It extols good nature as a practical benevolence, shaping daily life and alleviating conflict, and praises those whose constant beacon of kindness earns unspoken admiration from many.
The Invisible Painter on the Soul’s Canvas
A tale contrasts a cruel landlord with a poor widow tenant. The widow’s son grows to be an artist who paints the eviction scene, hanging the picture where the landlord sees it and fears its haunting truth. The piece urges reflection on moral deeds that stain the soul and the hope for virtuous living over avarice.
Carcassonne as a Moral City and Life’s Road Trip
A reflective essay contrasts the dream of Carcassonne with the plain route of life. It ponders whether chasing beauty, fame, money, or politics truly fulfills, noting why many find contentment in daily toil and honest deeds over distant, imagined cities. The piece warns that earthly hopes often disappoint and urges living by honesty and justice.
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Carcasssonne
Nadaud
Carcassonne
Arcassonnes
France
United States
WV. Y. Tribune
The Mexican Pianist With No Arms Performs Dulcet Feet
A brief praise of a Mexican artist who plays piano with her feet, describing her as a fine performer. The note highlights her unique technique as she “throws her sole into the music,” portraying skill and artistry despite physical challenge.
Hair Health Advisory Urges Avoiding Tight Hats for Thinning Hair
A health advisory cautions against wearing close fitting heavy fur hats or berets when hair is thin or prone to shedding. It notes potential scalp irritation and recommends looser headwear and breathable fabrics to reduce strain on hair follicles.
Nectors Seek Laid-Back Liberia Exodus Return Home
A Hartford Courant notice notes that 18 Nectors who left the United States for Liberia last year have lately returned due to unsuitable climate. It advocates Sulphur Bitters as a safeguard against disease for anyone traveling to a new climate.
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United States
Liberia
Hartford Courant
It Don't Pay The Saloon Keeper Versus Working Class
A fragment from Holiday Echoes argues that liquor profits hurt workers and families. It condemns saloon keepers for wealth while laborers suffer, urging that crime, poverty, and ruin follow liquor sales. The piece warns sin will find wrongdoers regardless of detection.
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Ww. c. KT. U
Tim McLaughlin
Resort Landlord Pins Hopes On Simple Appeal
A country hotel landlord visits Boston brokers asking what travelers seek in a summer retreat. The broker mocks romantic enticements. the landlord counters with clean rooms, good food, ample milk, outdoor space, fair pricing, and honest service. The broker vows to bring his family to the inn by mid May.
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Boston
Rothschild Maxims Displayed in Banking House
Baron Rothschild hung concise maxims in his bank urging careful attention to details promptness and decisive right conduct. It advises integrity, avoiding vicious company, sparing reputation, honest debt payment, restraint with alcohol and passions, good manners, kindness, and steadfast pursuit of the right leading to success.
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Rothschild
Baron Rothschild
Minnesota Farmer Kills His Horse After Grievous Day
A Minnesota farmer, angered by a day of perceived nuisance, dressed, loaded his gun and deliberately killed his horse before bed. Officials mourn the animal, noting grief could have been eased by Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a humorous aside.
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Dr. Bull
Those who come to you to talk about others quote
A pithy remark notes that people who discuss others with you are the same who will talk about you to others, highlighting caution in gossip and reputation.
Rhode Island Establishes State School for the Deaf
The 1882 Rhode Island law creates a day school for deaf and semi deaf children funded by the State Board of Education with up to three thousand dollars yearly and up to five hundred dollars for indigent pupil travel. tuition may be charged to nonresidents.
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General Assembly
State Board of Education
Board of Education
Amendment to Public Statutes on Writs and Return Dates
The act passed April 6 1882 amends Section 2 of Chapter 207 to set return terms for original writs from the Supreme Court or a Court of Common Pleas and to require service twenty days before return day, with exceptions for special provisions and a six to fourteen day service for Justice Court writs, effective immediately.
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General Assembly
Public Statutes
Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
Justice Court
Joshua M. Addeman
Secretary of
Amendment to School Committees Powers and Attendance
An 1882 act amends Chapter 56 to require school committees not to pay until services are performed and average attendance is at least five. They may suspend under five and redirect pupils to other public schools without forfeiting public money. Repeals previous acts. act takes effect on passage.
Probate Court Notice Requirements Amendment 1882
An Act amending Chapter 180 of the Public Statutes to require probate courts to notify interested parties before actions. It lists cases including administration letters, validity of wills, guardianship appointments, removals, resignations, accounts, insolvent estates, distributions, real estate sales, guardians mortgages, and bond cancellations. The act takes effect upon passage.
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General Assembly
Amendment of Oyster Fisheries Statute Enacted in 1982
A 1982 act amends Chapter 146 of the Public Statutes to empower each commissioner as a special constable. They may arrest violators, seize boats and gear used in oyster fishing or harming oyster beds, and file complaints without entering further details at the time of complaint.
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Tennessee
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Wm. Taylor
Heaven
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House of Correction
Rhode Island
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Nature
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N. Dela. Ave
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