Westienl The Dead Captive
Poem portrays a captive boy in a dungeon tears shed by a mother as the nation mourns. It laments suffering and asks Columbia to free the imprisoned youth before he dies, condemning a proud nation for permitting such misery.
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New Orleans
Jacob Bener
The
Duncannon Union
Lumber _ Mill
Storrot'a Gap
Duncannon
Blilow
Tee" Kolter
Latimer
Woshour
S Duncannon
Perry Oo
Columbia
God of Justice
Recollections of Rev. Cookman and Dickinson College
A Carlisle church history recalls Rev. George Cookman after Dickinson College joined Methodism in 1884. It praises his preaching style, memory for texts, and dramatic biblical depictions, noting his humble, charitable manner and strong campus ties boosting local church power.
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George Cookman
Dickinson College
Methodist
Carlisle
Durnin
Caldwell
Emory
Allen
Crooks
Judge Rep
Scientia Scientiarum
Rose of Sharon
Rock of Ages
Star of Bethlehem
Dickinson
Main
Pitt Streets
Lancaster County
Father McGowan
Timothy
Columbia
Cookman
Mark
Joseph
God
Board of Trustees
Gookman
Scanign
First Presbyterian
Qookman
Dudley
Remembrance of Cook man and fellow pastors in stormy sea loss
A reverent reflection honors Cook man and other pastors like McKinley Johnston and Ulrich who perished in a shipwreck. The writer notes their spiritual leadership and hopes the church endures beyond mortality, quoting John Wesley on God's life beyond death and a vision of a templeless, divine city.
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R.A. Smith
Hanover Street
Market Square
Court House
Carlisle
Reynolds
New York
Philadelphia
Gog
Cookman
Power
God
McKinley
Johnston
Ulrich
John Wesley
Great Redeemer
Patmos
Lamb
A. N
Speak to the boys and give the girls some peace
A long feature piece urges older youths to civic sense and honest conversation with women, praising straightforward, respectful behavior. It argues boys should pursue purpose not vanity, and girls need meaningful activities to avoid aimless lives. It warns against flattery and encourages self improvement.
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Cork
Ourself
Anita
Ohdughi
Hoth
Meeting of President Johnson and Thaddeus Stevens described
Washington correspondent recaps a reception scene where President Johnson and Thaddeus Stevens exchange smiles and handshakes amid mutual political tensions. The piece notes Stevens made the first approach, Johnson accepted, and both men joke about fears of Mrs. Swisshelm. It also mentions royal birth news and a local anecdote about a centenarian milestone inscription.
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Thaddeus
Mr. Stevens
Thad
Stevens
Mr. Johnson
Swisshelm
Do Something With Your Life Or Face the Blues
A 19th century moral essay urges girls to avoid idleness and pursue daily tasks. It extols purposeful work, domestic duties, and self disciplined study, warns against complacency, and asks readers to seize opportunity before life ends. The tone fits a period female guidance column.
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Red Lawyender
Valerisn
Ida
Lowell
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Carlisle Pa
Offlea
South Hanover Street
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Y Law
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Dry Good
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Omeo
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Samuel Hepburn
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Charlhes I. Maglaugilin
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WM. H. Coox
Pitt Street
DE Louis P
Galiffin
Omie
Managion
R. George
Shape Rigut
Baltimore Collage of Dental Surgery
Ewmcmie
Man Souther
Budford
Neo. W. Neldich
Baltimore College of Dental Surgery
West Main Street
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Doora
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M. C
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North Pitt Street
Lochuian Gallery
Dre
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C. L. Lochman
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W.Q. Thompson
State Capital Hotel
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NHE
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Cox
Morrill
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London
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Souther
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Baltimore
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Longstreet
Southern and Western Accidental Insurance Company
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Stewart & Brog
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B. Buckner
Philps & Co
Crescent
Cleveland
Geo. Wilson
Pennsylvania
Williewitz Kenny
8Th
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Wilson
Saya
Wilgan
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