Long-forgotten journal verse and culinary notes tale
A fragment from a 1884 Columbus Indiana issue blends a farewell poem about hardship with late 19th century musings on food and travel. It includes lines about selling keepsakes, widowhood, and home, followed by excerpts on diverse eating habits from cannibalism to skunk meat, pepper pot, and Arctic explorers' rations.
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Chambers Journal
George III
Lord Bacon
Pitt
Banda Oriental
London
Demerara
Kane
Beaufort
Inglefield
Rati
Memory of the Dead and Dickens Spiritualism
The passage argues Dickens favored spiritualism via Nicholas Nickleby. It quotes a sentiment on how memory of the dead awakens tender feelings, suggesting the soul maintains silent, intimate intercourse with loved ones after death. It notes yearning for lasting contact with departed friends.
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Dickens
Nicholas Nickleby
Dependence as a trade and moral maxims
A collection of aphorisms on social conduct and virtue. It argues couples form a unit, success comes from integrity, and praise belongs to perseverance. It critiques cheating, punctuality, neighborly peace, time over company, and prudent financial trust with a corny didactic tone.
Origin of the term Brother Jonathan in U S history
The article recounts how General Washington sought aid from Governor Jonathan Trumbull of Connecticut during the Revolutionary War. Upon relying on his judgment, Washington sourced ammunition and supplies, leading to Brother Jonathan becoming a byword for the United States, similar to John Bull for England.
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Jonathan
St. Louis
Brother Jonathan
John Bull
England
The Call for Naturalness in Greatness and Speech
The piece urges authenticity over affectation in leaders and poets. It laments endless posing by the stately statesman and grave minister, arguing true nobleness comes from being real. Naturalness outlasts pretense as man’s façade crumbles like an ice temple on Spring’s return.
Sketch of the English Railway Conductor and His Duties
A London paper outlines the guard’s pretrip routine and duties. He prepares half an hour before departure, checks engine, driver, and carriages, manages parcels, advises passengers at junctions, and packs waybills in the van. After arrival he files reports, transfers letters and freight, and rests after an all night journey.
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London
Wayskills
Ita
Martial Mistakes in Howells Moralizings on Domestic Life
The excerpt discusses Howells in A Modern Instance urging couples to endure small everyday sacrifices. It notes many marriages suffer from minor frictions like late dinners or imperfect meals, and argues private life needs more genuine simple nature. It cites public figures and echoes Spencer on civility.
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Mr. Howells
Rip van Winkle
Moat
Herbert Spencer
Democratic National Committee Transacts Little Business in Arlington Meeting
Executive Committee members report a $1500 treasury balance after auditing accounts. Delegations from cities vie for the National Convention with Chicago, St. Louis, and Saratoga leading. First-ballot votes forecast Chicago at 15, St. Louis 12, with Saratoga unlikely to gain momentum. A later note mentions Indiana governor speculation by W. S. Holman.
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Washington
Democratic National Committee
Arlington Hotel
Treasury
R. Hill
Ohio
House of Representatives
William H. Shelleey
Minnesota
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Saratoga
Kento
National Committee
Wind Cyclone Ravages Georgia and North Carolina
Feb 21 in Macon Georgia the cyclone struck Putnam County destroying Colonel Humbers residence and fatally wounding Mrs. Paschal who sheltered there. In Davisboro six stores and the brick depot were blown down. Varian, a railroad employee, was killed and many injured. The storm's North Carolina pass was sudden and severe.
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Macon
Colonel Humbers
Putnam County
Paschal
Davisboro
Varium
Tokar Expedition Commander Expected Arrival at Suakim
Firing was heard near Trinktat as General Graham, Tokar expedition commander, was slated to reach Suakim tonight. Earlier, severe cyclone damage hit Charlotte Lane Creek area with forty houses destroyed and multiple fatalities and injuries reported in Rockingham.
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Suakim
Trinktat
Graham
Tokar Dition
Charlotte
North Carolina
Cuarotte
N.C
Lane Creek
Rockingham
Gordon to Interview the Mehdi at Khartoum Mission
Reports from General Gordon say he will leave Colonel Stewart in command at Khartoum after restoring order and proceed to Kordofan to interview the Mehdi. The aim is to learn Hicks Pasha’s fate.
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London
Gordon
Stewart
Khartoum
Kordofan
Mehdi
Hicks Pasha
Terrible Tornado and Indian Fight Reported
On February 21 reliable reports place a tornado line near Cherokee and Pickens counties killing twenty two people and wounding forty in a three mile stretch. A separate Yellowstone River clash at Hailstede Basin northwest of Billings killed Chauncey Ames and Joseph Gate, with Lee M. Owens and Philip Sidle wounded. four Piegan were killed and horses recaptured.
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Atlanta
Cherokee
Pickens
Knots
Yellowstone River
Clark’s Fork
Gate
Chauncey Agen
Pity
Slate
Chauncey Aus
Philip Sidle
Lee M. Owens
Hailstede Basin
Billings
Chauncey Ames
Joseph Gate
Owens
Sidie
Park City
Gresham Seen Likely to Quit Cabinet for Postmaster General Role
Washmerton February 21. Stronger probability that Postmaster General Gresham will leave the Cabinet. Indiana delegates formally present his name to the Eaves for the post, confirming his willingness to accept. Illinois and Wisconsin supporters concede contest would be unwise if Gresham is a candidate.
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Washmerton
D. C
Gresham
Drummond
Indiana
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Bailey and Blodgett
Illinois
Dyer
Chicago
Edge Gresham
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Bex
Affosiatio
Savatage
Mr. Holman
Presidentaal Bureau
McDonald
Europe
Richmond County
Me Ees
Tokar
W.W. Q. Gresham
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