Fragmented political oration and satirical anecdotes in a late 19th century social gathering
The piece critiques anecdote heavy political campaigning and storytelling, noting distorted anecdotes used to illustrate points. It recounts a public meeting with humor about citizens, journalists, and politicians, and includes a parody scene of a Dahomey gospel appeal and a joke about an Irish farmer with a pig in his possession. The text blends moral observations with satirical dialogue, highlighting the tension between free speech and responsible rhetoric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Spencer
Chow
Ariel
Agro
Paidon
Teel
The Stomach and the Conscience in Victorian Time
A literary essay links gastronomy to morality, arguing manners of dining shape character. It cites Thackeray, Blaine, and Beecher, contrasting consumer clamor with restraint and highlighting how luxury can drive social folly and urban decline.
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Bovcona
aPeharnetan
Tiveck Ory
Wall Street
Ludlow Street
Hopeloss
Ferdinand Wada
Wall Street Panioa
Mr. Jones
Mr. Brown
Brown
John
Carlyle
Beecher
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Elshar
Brother Gardner
Postan Society
Axin’ & Cash
Dahomey Land
Jist Wheder Dem Pussons
Dahomey
Walla
Jamaire
Fisher
Kae
West End
Gcargille
Cargiler
Tihneon City
Blaing
Shelia
Yada
Knoxville
A. Garentor
W.Y. Woodcull
Gay Street
Patansian Vannet Mowe Company
W. A. Muthon
Jonevbor
If Carr
Johnson City
A. Gardger
Morristown
P. Brower & Son
Aguits Bell
Vern
Torvill
Qlien
Lasineni
Dor Ctech
van Julieon
Deni
Pat Shark
W. M.lanoueti
Politiog
Orion
Desputeea
Seppeinatia Cheetah Wibion Wel Fierean Fkeling
Moret Iy
Lowley
Akkbong
Wide Nowa
Ube Winery
Favouribo
NEW York Herald
Roowdway and
Ann Stree
Enterprise Job Office
J.B. Hash & Son
Johnson City, Tenn
Hash
DR. Scharf &Co
Witolesat
Tana Ie
Kite & CO
Milligan College
Tenn
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Pd Tenney
Ratabi
N. G. Hyder
Jonson City, Tenn
Iywer
Keteowa He
A. Boies, Brewer & CO
Latoves & Tinwaker
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Outate Funrontesk
Onch
Hickey
Pripefetor
W. J. Johnston
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Aone Male
Dobson
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News Tees
Shea
Broad Street
Nickels House
Neah Depot
Salto
Bristol
IROK
Kanter
Safir
DR. Ward & CO
Louisiane, T
BR. J. Rankin
Givenso Enll
W. & Mitchell, Proriteton
Teese
Harris
Grros
Ceres
Trenton
Saxo Ones Mga Marriz Remedy CO
Lawley Me
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Yicit Roe
Hlick’s
Atela
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Rosmoke
A. Picken
Joseph Grigsby
Macneale & Urban
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P. G
Johnson Git
Tennessee
W. A. Digrigos
Propristar Hotel
Sim Hyder
Opporontnes Klug Todor
Old Dominion
Oliver
Billy Anty
Ponder &Crawertitas A
Byimip
Mint & Side
F. Hammar & CO
NOE Chemicae
Emblre Salle Taeda
Furtulh
Hunt & Lide
Science Hill Institute
Wachera
Epartmant Portur
Joator Collegiate
Wien Oy
Ben
W A Evans
Prin
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Will Harr
Johnesn
Tena
Acceiaeatend
Riahmeud
J, W. Grumley
NEW Emerald & Southern Girl
J.w.crumsby
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