Tempers and Temptations in a Kentucky Household
Uncle Phil vows to abstain from liquor after a family plea and stern talk from Mr. Osborne. John declares himself for temperance, inspiring a tearful tea at which Uncle Phil commits to sobriety and later earns a humble home, illustrating the power of a determined child to spur reform in a rural family. The piece also notes Breckinridge's reception in Kentucky and a blend of political and social anecdotes from the era.
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Uncle Phil
Mr Osborne
Mr. Osborne
Phil
Mr. Ophornd
John
Omperarece
Snay
Susy
J. C. Breckinridge
Kentucky
Breckinridge
Covington
Lexington
Gerenada
Ilo
Dennion Crrigans
Temperance Tale Shows a Brother's Stand in a Temperance Home
A story depicts John and his brother Ned urging temperance against Uncle Phil's drinking. John defends the temperance cause, noting how alcohol harms a family, while Uncle Phil's addiction drives the household toward poverty and dependence on others. Mr. Osborne contemplates dismissal as the drinking disrupts work and finances.
German shoemaker parable and political quips from a Utica paper
A German shoemaker tells a customer Boots not quite done yet but the bill is ready. A room scene shows a man challenging a Democrat claim in a ward, with a sharp political jest about party loyalty and rhetoric in the era.
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Utica
Bill
Yankeeism in the Field at Rappahannock
Portland Transcrept reports Colonel Edwards of the 19th Maine leading a patrol at Rappahannock Station. After locating a rebel line, he identified the enemy commander, demanded surrender, and compelled a brigade of Louisiana troops to lay down arms, marching them to the rear as prisoners of war. The action included exchanges over swords and a brisk pursuit.
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Cincinnati
North Carolina
Down East
Anyother
Brown
Caat
Rep River
Lin Bey
Aucusta
Virginia
Anna Dickinson
Rappahannock
Maine
Hedwards
Ville-Pite
Edwards
New York
Falwarda
Dees
Portland
Important Railroad Decision and Chimney Sweeping Advice
A Venango county court ruling clarifies passenger fare disputes on the Oi Creek and Allegheny line, stating a refused fare and delay before payment allows the conductor to stop the train without liability for injuries. The piece also explains a chimney sweeping method using a weighted broom and rope, plus a curious Geauga county household listing of many relatives. Pennsylvania’s criminal and poor population figures are cited with a high intemperance cost.
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Venango County
Penn
Royal Athwater
Oi Creek & Allegheny Railroad
Trunksy
Vordigh
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