Aunt Dora’s confession unfolds a sister’s heartbreak
Hattie Thorbeck confronts a betrayal by a lover as Aunt Dora recalls her youth. The story charts Dora’s long romance with Henry Somers, the shock of his duplicity, a family tragedy, and how memory ties past and present in London and Paris.
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Dora
Hattie
Tattia
Dors
Hattie Thorbeck
Tara
Paris
Henry Somers
Henry
Sam
Helen
Samimor
Moretina
Chave
Spain
Italy
Scotland
Norway
Henry Somoza
Saans
Manchester
Hunt
Mr. Browne
Tia
Horace Somers
Mra
Somers
Horace
New York
Henry Somer
Efe
London
Halen
Hate
Haiek Ii
Lone
Eeer
Sherman Inaccurate Statement On War Voting Totals
Washington Poet argues that Congressman John Sherman inflated or misrepresented Civil War era voting figures. The piece claims the Democratic share in free states and border states was larger, while Union soldiers primarily came from free states, challenging Sherman’s figures and projections.
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Pee Fe
Wwe
Bell
Everitt
Ode
John Sherian
Seorgia
Wil
Wad ex-Schant
Dew
Free States
Kincols
Union
John Sherman
Washington
Ohio Soldiers Denounce Governor Foraker in Letter
A veteran Democrat from Ohio condemns Governor Foraker for insulting a national magistrate and pursuing tax increases on state lands and necessities, while lowering taxes on luxuries. The writer, a Baltimore Convention delegate in 1834 and 1897 U S Senate vote recipient, asserts enduring Democratic faith in Ohio on November 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Foraker
General Jackson
Baltimore
Martin van Buren
Richard M. Johnson
William Allen
United States
Governor Foraker Reunites with Old Ally in Georgetown
A fragment from the 19th century notes Governor Foraker enjoying a reunion with a longtime ally during a gathering at Georgetown. The scene depicts the crowd, platform, and a lighthearted exchange about shared pasts while spectators react to the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foraker
Georgetown
Loyal Old Soldiers Post Adopts Unity Resolution
Henry Merwin Post G A B in New Haven Conn adopts a resolution condemning demonstrations against the Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States. The post urges loyalty to the republic and denounces attempts to turn the organization into a political machine.
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New Haver
Conn
Henry
Merwin Post
Armetic Republic
Cms
Fragmentary Ohio State Journal Squabble Text
Incoherent OCR fragment shows mock legal threats about a governor’s message and a judge of probate action. Mentions Franklin County and an institution for feeble minded youths. Text is garbled with stray names and phrases and lacks clear events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio State Journal
Franklin County
Joseph Bongon Poruker
Fishing and memory of shared quiet places in the woods
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts fishing with fishing as sport and learning from a father. It recalls sunny brooks, bird songs, and the joys of guiding a line. The article then shifts to medical advice praising Scott's Emulsion as a palatable tonic blending cod liver oil and hypophosphites for debility and nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth Green
Scott
Where the Marbles Come From
The article explains Oberstein Germany as the source of most common marbles. It describes marble production from quarry rubble to milling, with blocks fed into hoppers and raomers to shape and round them. One mill yields 170 marbles weekly, while harder crackers are produced by a newer, flower-like process.
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Oberstein
Germany
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