The Factor's Lien and The Downfall of a Farmer
A narrative fragment depicts a farmer ruined by credit terms with a factor. Goods sold to satisfy debts fail to cover the debt as lien remains against grain and property. The tale ends with the debtor left destitute and a moral about foresight and caution. A postscript notes a postponed prayer meeting due to John Robinson's circus in Dallas.
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Piers
John Robinson
Enterprise
Dallas
Texas
The Value of Economy and Saving Across Society
The article argues that thrift shapes success and productivity, warning against waste while endorsing prudent spending. It cites the Germanic frugality observed in immigrants, notes the higher yields from saving, and endorses teaching youth to save. Ghent’s schools illustrate systematic sav ings, deposits by students totaling over 100000 francs, suggesting school-based saving could curb waste and foster thrift nationwide.
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Europe
New York City
Ghent
Belgium
British Association
J. G. Fitch
Rapidity of Thought in Dreaming and Odd Anecdotes
The piece notes dream time feels instantaneous with rapid mental changes, examples of dream sequences from enlistment to execution and crossing the Atlantic, and a New Yorker snippet on rawhide use from animal skins. A quip about heavenbound travel closes the survey.
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New Yorker
Night In A Parlor And A Threat From Sue Sanders
A reminiscence recalls a late night visit to a parlor where flirtation grows between a young man and a girl, the mood aided by dim light and shared confidences. The tale ends with a stark threat from Sue Sanders about bar grease and a drastic action if not met. Distillers warn that higher whisky piquancy requires iron barrels due to oil of vitriol burning through wood.
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Johnny
York State
Bill
Bill Jones
Elder Berry
Sanders
Sue Sanders
Irishman’s sharp reply at whiskey license hearing
A jurist asks the applicant if he is of good moral character. The Irishman answers with a blunt refusal, declaring that moral character is not needed to sell whiskey. The exchange highlights a humorous challenge to licensing standards.
Cattle and emigrant tale plus clerk humor and science note
A red shirted emigrant ties a cow to a wagon and persuades her to lead by neck rope after a quarrelsome start. A dry goods clerk traps a shopper with a wary old man near the door. French Academy data link consanguinity to deaf and dumb births, noting rising risk with closer blood ties. A final remark compares laziness to money, claiming the more one has the more one wants.
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Iowa
Carroll County
Red Shirt
Tie
Seafaring Groom Drinks In Quixotic Voyage Of Marriage
A newly married seaman offers a humorous boast about his wife described as a vessel, comparing her to a clipper built craft with lace rigging and silk sails. He notes a speedy, weather ready design with storm and light sails, claiming she answers the helm and can turn on her own length in a strong breeze.
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Valenciennds
Editor definitions and humorous anecdotes from 19th century papers
A stream of quotes defining editors and their woes by Josh Billings, followed by assorted humorous snippets about Peter Van Dyke, funeral rites, horse medicine, probate tasks, a joke about women voting, a courting anecdote, and a torn playbill from Ford’s Theatre.
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Thext
Abert Flelder
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London Dock
A. M. Biniiger &_Co
Beaver -Streat
New York
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Oo & Sealey Ms
Seale O's
Vale AlDi
Lanier Horse
Macon
Georgia
Lanier House
T.H. Harris
Spotswood Hotel Lc
Ovls
Ige
Markwell
Abercrombie
Atlantic
America
Little Rock
Heaven
Arkansas
Bow Sie
Jack’s Bride
Josh Billings
Gster
Peter van Dyke
New Hampshire
Ohio
Spinner
Laura Keene
Lincoln
Ford’s
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