Longfellow House Tales and Revolutionary Echoes
A detailed portrait of the Longfellow House in Cambridge recounts its origins with Colonel John Vassal, its use by Washington and Longfellow, and its later occupants. It describes the study, library, and curated relics, plus Longfellow’s daily routine, editing process, and social circle. It also recounts a historical note on Franklin, Jay, Adams, Vergennes, and the 1783 peace negotiations.
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John Vassal
West India
Cambridge
Bunker
Washington
Boston
Mer. Longfellow
Lalleyrand
France
England
Spain
Mr. Jay
Tolland
Mr. Adams
Paris
Dr. Franklin
Madrid
Jay
Court de Vergennes
Ife
America
Mr. Oswald
United States
Count de Vergennes
Franklin
Politeness as Benevolence Across Cultures
The passage reflects on politeness as a social force linking poverty to wealth through civilization. It notes Macaulay’s idea that politeness equals benevolence in small matters and cites the French view that politeness marks the zero point on friendship's thermometer.
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Macauley
Contradictions of Reason in a Human Life
A reflection on how universal rules of reason remain true yet each person’s reasoning is swayed by personal interests passions and vices throughout life. The text argues reason is constant but individual judgment is variable and flawed.
The Dangers of Avarice and the Call for Honest Living
The text condemns the relentless pursuit of riches as a source of misery and social strife. It argues money cannot buy happiness or heaven, and urges prudent living, honesty, and consideration for others to prevent suffering and promote lasting well being.
What We Are and Destiny in Sin’s Shadow
A sermon excerpt argues final destiny stems from deeds, not intentions. It warns that persistent iniquity stains the soul, blunts conscience, and invites Satan’s control, urging repentance, hatred of sin, and fleeing vice to join the kingdom with Christ, the one who loved righteousness.
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Satan
Tim
Armory
Warning on 50 name cards scam targets children
A reader letter warns that advertisers promise name cards for ten cents but reveal they profit by collecting thousands of youths' names for sale to obscene book and picture dealers. Parents are urged to monitor mail matter sent to children to prevent exploitation through mail solicitations.
Better to Be Useful Than Rich Says Local Leader
A local figure urged practical service over wealth, stressing usefulness in community work and public duties amid a speech at the town hall. The speaker cited recent projects and called for volunteers to strengthen civic programs.
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Denton Journal
GEO. T. MELVIN
Z. P. STEELE
TEaWYS
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
Cirolina county
John M. Robinson
Centreville
J. A. Wickes
Chestertown
F. Stump
Perryville
John W. Temple
L. H W. Gat
C. Cook
Geo. M. Kussun
Reynolds Y. Collins
ORPHANS’ COURT
Wm. A. Lord
Denton
Robert ae Greensborough
H. V. Willis
Jas
B. Steele
J. Gale Steele
J. M. Whitby
Greensborough
A.J. Greenley
Greeneborough
Elijah Towers
Potter's Landing
T. F. Johnson
Board of Control and Review
J. Boon
Dukes County
James FE
Douglss
Preston
Win
Ridgely
H. C. Comegis
Geo. ¥. Beaven
Richard Jones
Henderson
J. P. Fierre
Perry G. Stevens
Hailsboro
Thos
A. Smith
FE. Johnson
Concord
Wm. H. Ballock
Smuthvile
M. P. Hutchinson
Fowling Creek
W. W. Williamson
W. H. Watkins
Federalsburg
Wm. M. Price
John C. Brown
fughman Ree
Wm. C. Willoughby
Fowling Creex
Wm. T. Slaughter
Federaobury
W. W. banshee
Luther Whitby
Thord
Trusteee
Henry C. Culbreth
Exma Lowe
J. Boon Dukes
Matthew Patton
A. N. Davis
Overeeer
Win. Drigvix
CHURCHE DIRECTORY
M. E
Parraculna
E. CHURCH
CATHOLIC CHURCH
FRIENDS’ MEETING
Fivery
MASONIC LODGE
Trupee Lopez
A. F
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J. W. Kerr
Dexron Guanat
A. A. WEEDON
MARYLAND
TUNS
DENTON, ND
Caroline
Talbot
Queen Anne’s counties
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Caroline, Talbot
Queen Annes counties
BIGNUTT
DENTON, WARYLAND
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E. HAMPSON
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West Baltimore Street
BALTIMORE, MD
Tr. Jones YVoLive
HILLSBOROUGH, MD
P. PF
Tiros
J. FB. Catewan
Thomas & Bateman, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW
EASTON, MD
Orvice of
WaslitsGTon STREET
Wm H. Mononbray
HENRY IRWIN
JIS, P. DAWSON
HGR
STG
Ketler
Veges
Jaumdice
SPEREPSHA
Keiler
Melier
COSTE PATSON
Keller's
Vegetable Life Cops
Keller
W. L. KELLER
Chemist
SCINOON
Dactlarl
Edward Everett
Tarvard college
Sareh Sparks
Joseph Worcester
Longfellow
Charles River
Hawthorne
Emerson
Sumner
Alv. Longfellow
Cragie
Somerset
Paul Revere
Mr. Longfellow
Tung Tagan
Anson Burlingame
herseler
James Russell Lowell
Ihis
Ernest
Charles
Nahant
Mount Auburn
Cambridgeport
James T. Field
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Gszood & Co
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University Press
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Scotland
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