Prohibition riment and editor letters reveal moral panic
Fragmented prose covers Prohibition issues and a newspaper editor’s concerns about alcohol harm. It includes vivid scenes of intoxicated youths and calls for community action, then shifts to a royal author’s appeal about copyright and readings in New York, requesting support and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Madas
America
New York
Tor
Andy Sone
Jena
Wulfor
Regen
Tay
A Cowboy Rouses Sleepers In a Sleeping Car
A rough tale portrays a cow boy aboard a sleeping car who refuses to surrender his revolver, argues with the conductor and porter, mocks the pillow, and finally settles into quiet, while a neighbor in the next berth disrupts and then subdues the scene as passengers drift toward rest. Simpson and his wife head to church, with a brief domestic moment noted.
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Bik
Letter from Brun Nye to an emperor about literature and travel
The text presents a mock royal letter praising American literary life, urging a monarch to visit, and noting authors, brass bands, and readers. It includes satirical asides about publishing, attempts at grandiose rhetoric, and stray references to weather, agriculture, and crime. The piece features fragmented remarks and humor aimed at cultural ambition and public reception.
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America
Oliga
Reil
Canada
Brun Nye
Ochiltree's Dream and the Dreamer Awakes in Relief
A surreal tale centers on Tom Genittres who dreams himself dead and witnesses a plate funeral with readers and famous figures like Joe Malhatton and Eli Perkins. Billy Bascombe’s quip triggers the living to realize the dream is false, followed by reflections on honesty, religion, and human folly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Genittres
Napoleon
Joe Malhatton
Eli Perkins
Bear Story Man
New York
Teire
Billy Bascombe
Bneh
Tom
A Word for Corsets From Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times argues against corset abolition, citing Miss Westcott who survived a shooting while wearing stays. It claims fashion and health may coexist, noting that many women cling to corsets despite reformers. The piece ends urging sensible young ladies to keep their steel stays despite suitors.
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Curry
Miss Westcott
Auch Armaments
Philadelphia Times
War Weth Russia Warclowd and Britain's Money Crunch
Fragmented OCR text discusses war clouds involving Britain and Russia, parliamentary debates over appropriations for war expenses, and broad references to financial outlays. Mentions New York Weekly and readers, with unclear details and fragmented figures.
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Hotalier
Ams
NEW York Weekly
Ayer
Mihi
Maret
Ben Feat Towle
Aven
Emington Sewing Machine
Emington Rifle
General Office
Ulloa
Broadway
Remington
Weber
Tim Fumps
Remington Ag'l CO
Miom
Chambers Screet
Tutt’s
Sporting
Knoxville
P. Angel
Tennessee
Fearvaut
Hyon
Campocl Srotrirs
Drueli
Salle Maula
J. B. Jones
J. M. Hawxise
Mio
Eda
Ireald
Gallatin
Ent
Phillips & Co
Nashiville
Tour
Campbell Bros
Inashville
Tennessi
Bros
Rane Rintment
Bigor
Walter A. Taylor
Atlanta
Taylor
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GaraLontins
Waire Fon
Tere
TRE Gilbert Music House
Gay St.11
GAY Kyoxvik
Enterprise
RK. J. Rankin'x
Mitchell
Prive Bsc
Island Stock Farm
Grosse Tie
Wayne Co
Mich
Savage & Varnum
Ted Books
Tland Woree
Chicago Cottace Organ
Ana
Sandard
Joulus
Akill
Money
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Odson
MARE
Chicese Gotteee Organ Co
Chicago Cottage Organ Co
Randolph
Ann Strouts
Chicago
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Gilbert's Music Store
Railway
Tue
Fireroass
Axn Emrerant
Pissixoen’s
P. A
Atlanta, Ga
W.T. Rogens P. A
Chattanooga
Tenn
Taxnay
G. P&t
Nashville
Seoume
D. Osborn
P.O. Bar
Johnson City
East Tennessee and Western North Carolin Railroad
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Ohio Division
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Iwanl
Ellie
Louisville Ky
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