Doomed Fortune Told and a Virginia Murder Revealed
An old fortune teller foresees a dark future for Frank Mercer in Virginia. He is accused of killing his uncle for gold, escapes execution, and later reveals his innocence after years abroad. Mary Dewes, his childhood friend, survives and reunites with him as he becomes a Mexican Navy captain and later marries her.
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Virginia
Mr. Mercer
Frank
Dewes
Mary
Mr. Dewes
Frank Mercer
Mary Dewes
Old Homestead
Havana
Ever
Anow
Mercer
W. Y. Freeman
Frightening Children and a Stunning Clockwork Clockpiece
A sermon on scariness in childrearing warns fear harms children and should be avoided. The piece contrasts with a French eight day clock that displays moon phase, tides, ships, zodiac, and calendar details, highlighting mechanical ingenuity.
The Appeal Advertising Rates and Policies
The notice outlines paid publication terms for The Appeal, with rates for initial and subsequent insertions, yearly discounts, and penalties for late or unpaid ads. It details fees for transient notices, candidate announcements, obituary notices, and all communications to the proprietor.
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Parsons
Saddest of All Poem and Child Safety Warning
A mournful poem recalls a mother’s grief as she hides memories of a lost child amid graveyard like imagery and discarded keepsakes. The piece shifts to a public health note urging parents to guard children against unripe fruit and unsafe foods during hot weather, noting illness from poor dietary choices.
Ephesus Temple of Artemis A Wonder of the World
The ancient city of Ephesus famed for the Artemis temple, its seven wonders status, its destruction by fire and later rebuilding, the apostle Paul, and pilgrims who bought temple models as amulets. Also notes on lemon preparation and delinquent subscribers in a brief, period tone.
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Ephesus
Asia Minor
Artemis
Lydia
Asis Minor
B.C
Pliny
Paul
Diana
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