The Bound Boy of the Flatwoods Past
A frontier memory unfolds on Buckeye near the Wabash as Lexie and bound-out Jack recall Ken Colino and Texie, their vanished loved ones, and the unfinished dream of a home. The scene centers on Black Rock cliffs, the Milford stage, and the looming ten days until Jack leaves to seek freedom.
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Wabash
David Anderson
Son
Thia
Aidi. and Thin Red Lock Played the Mischief With Any Colino
Colin
Texie
Big Jack
Attre
Jack
Flatwoods
Buckeye
Atood
Milford
Lexie
Black Rock
T’ College
Ken
Texle
Bea
Rangers
Okechobee
Simon
The Flight of Time and New Year Reflections
A short reflection on New Year customs and the passage of time. The piece cites northern traditions of celebrating year’s end and welcoming the new. It quotes Longfellow advising an attitude of not dwelling on the past but using the present wisely and facing the future with courage.
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Longfellow
Progerworks
Time's Up Quotation on Time and Value in Life
A compact reflection on time, urging prudence in how we spend it. The piece contrasts those who waste time with those who manage it, noting that time is precious and cannot be recovered. It warns against unworthy company and the folly of delaying action.
Candy Bonbons from a Fragmented Recipe
Fragmentary instructions describe making candy bonbons by beating sugar and flavoring with strong black cocoa, folding in halves of walnut meats, dropping portions onto paper with a fork, and allowing to dry overnight. The text appears as garbled OCR with inconsistent quotes and misspellings.
New Year Thought on North American Spirit
A Puritan’s remark attributes America’s rise to spiritual foundations rather than material wealth. The Pilgrim sought God while Spain pursued gold, framing the era as a contrast between sacred purpose and worldly gain. The writer O. G. Hazard frames the New Year wish as a spiritual one for the nation.
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North American
South America
America
Tlon
O. G. Hazard
California Fig Syrup Adverts for Constipation Relief
An old newspaper ad promotes genuine California Fig Syrup for infants and children, claiming it eases constipation without narcotics, soothes the stomach, and starts the bowels. Cautions readers to buy only from their druggist to avoid counterfeits. The fragment ends with a customer service note and unrelated jokes.
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California
Bayer Aspirin Ad Warns of Counterfeits
An old advertisement emphasizes buying only Bayer labeled aspirin with the Bayer cross, claiming proven safety by millions and medical prescriptions for 28 years. A humorous editorial aside and stray dialogue follow, mentioning Tea Wood and Violet in a Boston context.
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Bayer
Bargain Cure Ad and Laughing Line From Boston Transcript
An old Boston Transcript snippet shows an ad for Cascarets liver and bowels with a ten cent price, alongside a quip about a burglar downstairs and a wry remark from Pollyanna Gays about autos and streetcars. The dialogue features a husband doubting courage and a playful social jab about urban transit.
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Red Golin
Muet ‘A
Martha B. Thomas
Plain Herald
Betty
Violet
S.o
Boston
Transeript
Pollyanna Gays
I F. J. Cheney, & CO
Toledo
Ohid
Cagrippe Saas
Pelnand
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