Jailed for Debt Historical View of Imprisonment
The article surveys how debtors faced imprisonment in England and the United States, citing writs issued after 1825 and imprisonments in 1836, with figures for Ireland Scotland and Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and others. It notes reforms reducing imprisonments and cites Philadelphia costs and recoveries before abolition by Congress in 1830.
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London
Ersinad
Wales
Ireland
Scotland
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Congress
United States
New York Tribune
Which Would You Save Wife or Child Riddle
A joke recaps George’s brag that he would save his own life over others. In a wager, an Irishman asks which to save in a capsized boat scenario. George initially says he would save his wife over his child, exposing a paradox about saving someone else’s child.
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George
Pat
Pearson's Weekly
Webster Wins Nantucket Case Billing Free for All
A Nantucket resident sought Charles Webster to handle a local dispute with a neighbor. Webster refused to lower his fee saying he must stay the week. the man urged a deal and Webster agreed to spend the week for the case. The Nantucketer then hired Webster for the week and recouped costs by charging friends for Webster’s free services.
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Webster
Nantucket
Graming
Smail
Manatichet
Weel
Tie
Particoul Rs
Stere
Daniel
Hallonak
Thawing and air practical tips from Youth's Companion noted
The Youth's Companion advises airing clothes on alternate days for better purification and sun exposure. It recommends two sets used across the week, with one set dried in sun for several hours and not kept in a dark closet. The piece shifts to a description of Youngs Field Thormes head near Tremble village, an ancient well now hidden by vines and brush, that floods in winter and feeds the river that reaches London.
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Thiowpburs Mead
Cicpencester
Tremble
Thormes Head
England
Dollybridge
Tower of London
Thamesland
Trade In Learning From An Old Farmer
A farmer offers a boy a barter of education for goods and livestock. He suggests starting with corn and smokehouse hams, then possibly a young heifer, a writin and a home raised cow, and later small additions like flour, beef, or cheese as the boy gains skills.
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Atlanta Constitution
Six Basket Carrier Boosts High Grade Peaches to Market
The six basket carrier, a flat veneer crate holding six baskets, ships peaches in top condition and fetches high prices. It suits first class fruit, including plums or grapes, and features a sorting table with shallow compartments and canvas supports to prevent bruising. A handy picking basket uses a Delaware basket base with a shoulder strap for hands free gathering, enabling easy dumping by snapping.
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Delaware
O An
Maryland
In Sugar Belt a Louisiana Printer Wring to Nome and Farm
A Louisiana printer complains about sugar cane as the hardest and most expensive crop. He notes droughts and rains threaten cane, farming is long and arduous from January to harvest, and farmers rely on corn and green feeds to endure until spring.
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Sugar Belt
Nome
Jery
Florida droughts and year round berry abundance claim
Severe droughts are unusual in Florida where rainfall totals near fifty inches yearly. The main rain occurs July through September, with dry winters and springs. The account notes crops and fruit seasons from December to the year end, highlighting strawberries peaches watermelons cantaloupes and wild berries including abundant blueberries.
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Florida
Herpando County
Via
Tfome
Paim
Kelsey
Blood Health Claims of Golden Medical Discovery
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing remedy that purifies impure blood, improves brain function, and treats skin lesions and scrofulous conditions. It also promotes All-Sealing Salve for open sores and notes the product’s known composition and availability through druggists and mail order from Buffalo New York.
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Pierce
Gulden
Golden Medical Discovery
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Sackichild Debt
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W. R. Wright
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Paris
Stephen Girard
J. G. Dorsey
Centreville
Pacific Coast Securities CO
Portland, Oregon
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AUDI
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Alex. Noble
Preston, Ma
TUE School Roanp
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Concord
School Commissioners
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A. W. Sisk
R. M. None
Olrier
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Bosin
Denton, Md
St. Mary's Female Seminary
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A.W. Sisk
E. M. Nony
G. S. Rairigh
J. W. Funk CO
Isabell Lewis
Charles B. Lewis
Charles A. Busteed
Eiza Wilkinson
Beri Ug Dale
Liber J. &. GO
Queen Anne’s County
J. H.C. Lege
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Wm. H. Jarrell
Martha W. Jarrell
Queen Anne's County
Mil
John T. Schulis
Ingleside
J. H.C. Legg
T. F. Seward
Anct
W. T. Bradley
Dentch
Parryland
Denton National Bank Savings Department
Hisfufapada
Papopmp Pope Carefulu
Denton National Bank
Leena
Mragag
Board of Directors
Harvey L. Cooper
Nisi
William T. Downes
Lula J. Downes
Philip W. Downes
Josephine M. Downes
Ernest Downes
JE. Hackett Downes
Sallie KR. Downes
Marion H. Downes
Robert W. Downes
Caroline Coausty
Thomas L. Day
Tromas L. Day
Ssagnitel G. Nuttle
William A. Parker
Orphans’ Court
John T. Parker
John F. Dawson
J. Clan Clark
Wmil Deen
Robt, J. Jump
Register of Wills
William A. Hartiuer
Celesta A. Harter
Wmn
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Troy
Jackson & Weisbach Co
Balisbury, Maryland
Oakland Camp
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Ridgely
P. B. Hopper
Standard Oil CO
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Orrick
Schvor Board
A. WL Sisk
E. M. Nontr
Talbot Savings Bank
Haston
Hunt's
Douglass Drug Store
Sixth Avenue
Gasanibath
Frank P. Covey
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