Hall of Wasted Things Poems of Oblivion and Lost Loves
A fragmentary verse piece describes a hall of wasted things and memories. It names worn tokens, rings, gloves, a battered locket, and a bit of keepsake gold as relics of unspoken or faded love. The speaker bids farewell to love that dies and is forgotten in the world of oblivion.
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Max
Yue
Nightingale in the Woods Aiding a Child’s Recovery
A sick girl yearns for the nightingale to sing as her life hangs in the balance. Her sister Rose and the patient Tom, who impersonates the bird, help the child endure until a miracle moment of sound and relief. The tale ends with the nightingale’s final silence and a hopeful future.
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Sissy
Tightingale
Ley
Vynne
Tom
Rose
Tyro Sisters
Vynie
Vynia
Wynne
Collier’s Weekly
The African Slave Trade Horrors on Slave Ships
A Scribner's account details the brutal conditions of enslaved Africans aboard ships. Victims were chained naked, unable to move, whipped by waves, and forced to endure darkness, heat, and seasickness for long voyages.
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Port Islard
Scribner's
Man in Scottish court tells story to judge then to jury
A first time witness in a Scottish case turns to the judge and then to the jury. The judge instructs him to address the jury and the man awkwardly bows saying good morning, gentlemen. A Buffalo Courier quip follows noting that a woman's wrongs are more important than her rights.
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Sas
Lie
Wulole
Buffalo Courier
Daniel
Daniel and the Lions Den Sermon on Christian Courage
A preacher expounds Daniel 6 in a sermon urging believers to pursue success with virtue, blend religion with politics, and endure trials without fear. Daniel’s courage amid envy and danger is used to urge daily faith, perseverance, and steadfast devotion to God in public life.
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Daniel
Numidia
God
Death
SHORT SERMONS IMPARTIAL RECORD OF RELIGIOUS VIEWS
A collection of brief sermons on themes such as the impartial Bible, the importance of work, two classes of people and moral duty, the elevated position of women, Christ as priest, prayer, and the presence of Pharisees among rich and poor. Prominent voices include Rev George Adams Rev P E Mason Rev H A Johnston Rev J H Zinn Rev EY Harvey Rev Dr Barrows and Bishop Fallows.
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George Adams
Methodist
Brooklyn
God
Jesus
Father
I’. E. Mason
H. A. Johnston
Presbyterian
New York City
J. H. Zinn
Lutheran
Akron
Ohio
Christ
EY. Harvey
R. C
San Francisco
Cal
Barrows
Oberlin
Bishop Fallows
Episcopalian
Chicago
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