Selected Sketches Of Fred Allingham And The Choice He Made
A young clerk Fred Allingham sacrifices love to duty and family. He refuses marriage to Miss Lilian Stanfield, accepting a dangerous posting to India for a future partnership, while facing Mr Stanfield’s harsh testing of honor. The tale ends with Fred staying, honoring his mother, and earning respect as a devoted son and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Allingham
Fred
East India House
Lilian Stanfield
Miss Stanfield
Miss Stanfeld
Honor
Mr. Stanfield
Bueland
Mr. Stanfiel
Lilian
Fredere
Jung
Ntov Geld
Zyeieane
Mrs. Allingham
Mandam
Jason
Mr. Stan- Geld
India
Luuasbanda
.Health and gymnastic reform in 19th century America
A essay argues sedentary work dulls American vigor, urging daily open‑air exercise with simple methods like flat irons for strength. It notes Germany’s muscle and vocal societies improved public health and cautions against clerical Bible interference in schools while praising Bible value yet condemning overexposure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Letter From Georgia: Old Empire State Insights
Cass County Georgia September 1855 reflects on Georgia’s founding by James Oglethorpe, Savannah’s early settlement, and historic figures like Pulaski. It describes natural wonders such as Stone Mountain and Tallulah Falls, notes cave formations and saltpetre caverns, and sketches the gubernatorial race with candidates Onslow Andrews, Crainy Prohibitionist, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cass County
Empire State
South
Georgia
James OuLer Honrr
Oglethorpe
Germany
Ile
Savannah
Eivery Reader
Pulaski
JaspRe
Stone Mountain
de Kalb
Tallulah
Habersham County
United States
Tillulah
Amon
Edvat
Severilar
Goserner
Jouxeux
Andrews
Crerny
Jorssox
Belea
Amusing Miscellany from a Western State Church and Local Ads
Funny scraps from a 19th century paper mix church anecdote about a sleepy audience singalong with the tune Coronation and a Brant retort joke. It notes fanciful adverts and sketches including a Elmira housework wish list, a London lecture mishap, and a Chinese May Day dish, all in a brash miscellaneous tone with vivid names and locales.
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Landreth & Son
South Sixth St
Philadelphia
Pass & Greer
Milford, del
F. Burton
Maine
Dover
Del
Pw Ag K. Ard
K. Tayon
North Second Street
Tavans & Watson
South Fourth St
Ww. Carr
Third and Walnut Sts
Asbitzs Hendry & Co., Morroco Manufacturers
North Third Street
G. B. Dickson
Res! Estate
Lockerman Street
Main
Ps L. Bewley
General Produce Commission
South Wharves
J B. A. & S. Allen
Market Street
J D. Greene
Ninth and Arch Streets
Penington
Washington Hotel
Delaware
Ones & CO
Siath
Fiones Webster
N. W
Third and
Race Streets
J W. Bacon
Morton & Bro
Second St
Beye L. Knight
South Second St
Taucffer & Harley
Fetherston
Second Street
R & M. Pennock & CO
Wilmington
M. O. Redden
Produce and General Commission
Pine St
IRA Fers & Son
Fourth and
Market Streets
Ellen A. Moriabity
Welch
Albany
Bales
Farmers’ Bank
St Lemperaner
Sppressinn
Recognizatecos
Ptaensten
Roandedifor eMechanimo
Enliia
Uhem
Mailor
Renstas
Betseen Milfons
Tymongion
Aarp
Peace
American Association For the Advancement of Education
Lotter
Pennsylvania
Potter
Atlantic
Paremia
Ffteen
Aden of & Canal Actas
Congregational
Westminister
Lyon News
Aggepore
Baaxt
Brant
Doaster
Braunt
Elmira
James Ferguson
London
Ferguson
California
Suapno Barcats
Odeath
O'D
Grocer
Green Isle
Biddy
Grarastrrix
Lisn
Saya
Hraran
Hee
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