The Grove and the Fortune Born of Kindness
In a New England village a poor boy Edward Burr mourns his father’s death beside The Grove when Miss Phemie Hilton invites him to seek her father’s aid. The squire helps with a note for work in New York. Seven years later Phemie, now in need after hardship, finds Edward prospered and offers her a chance at work.
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Squire Hilton
Ile
squire Nfillon
New England
Edward Burr
Miss Tilton
Phemie Hilton
papa
New York
Miss Hilton
Phemie
Miss Ililton
Edward
Mr. Burr
Phemiec Hilton
New York city
Edward Butt
Phemie Marries Edward Burr After Torn Pennies Heal
Phemie earns a large price for unskilled work, promises future jobs, and the tears in Edward's eyes reveal their mutual affection. The mother recovers, a brown-bearded visitor becomes a welcome figure, and soon Phemie and Edward marry. Their refined home welcomes the squire's widow in her final days of happiness.
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Phemie
Edward
Edward Burr
Randall Victory Seen As Clean and Principled
The piece lauds Mr Randall as overwhelmingly elected with a clean record no private pledges or commitments. It notes Democratic resistance to corrupt subsidies and rings in Washington and recalls Franklin anecdotes and a mythic tale of the Seven Wise Men of Greece to illustrate prudence and wit.
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Randall
Ile
Greece
Christ
Pittacus
Blas
Solon
Thales
Chilon
Cleobalus
Periander
Melitus
Ifelen
Troy
Apollo
Bias
Lemof
Beep or Shallow Plowing Debate Among Farmers
Amateurs overstate the need for deep plowing while practical farmers distinguish deep plowing from deep culture. Deep plowing does not guarantee better crops, and air and moisture near the surface matter more for decay. Experiments on subsoiling show mixed results, and many now favor shallower depths for corn.
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Pennsyyvania
Advice on giving and receiving counsel in public life
The piece argues that much advice is useless wrapped in the urge to speak. True value lies in thinking before uttering words and minding one’s own affairs. Public figures attract advice from many, yet each person should focus on managing their own life.
Do not Face the Light When At Work
Eye specialists warn against facing bright windows during tasks. Side or top lighting is advised to prevent glare and eye strain, with the lower window area covered to create illumination that does not shine directly into the eyes as work is done.
Tongue as mighty as sword noted in Chicago Times
The Chicago Times weighs a remark about a woman praising her modesty, noting that those who disparage themselves often reveal a hidden compliment and candor, while tongue wielding wit stands as a sharper measure than a blade.
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Chicago Times
No man who knows more than I do but pity them that know less
A concise reflection on judgment and misfortune. The speaker contrasts true pity with widespread envy, noting that few understand the speaker’s position while many despise success. The tone is ironic and moralizing, echoing Browne’s wit.
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Sir Thomas Browne
Fansimoop Story of Growth and Departure from Care
A short tale describes Fansimoop’s life as she faces truth, outgrows her cradle, and discards her nurse, signaling a coming of age and change in guardianship.
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eeee Fansimoop
truth
Education as Foundation versus Showy Attainment
Edward Everett praised practical basics as essential for a solid education. He argued reading writing and arithmetic equip students to handle real life, warning against overemphasizing flashy but fragile achievements that crumble when tested.
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Edward Everett
weil
Remarkable railway bridge over the Douro at Porto
A new iron railway bridge spans the Douro near Porto with a 16 metre single arch and a 42 metre rise. The crescent shaped structure features struts forming an X at the crown, connecting the extrados and intrados.
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Douro
Porto
Portugal
Ages of notable figures and a perilous remedy
The text lists ages for many historical people including Bismanck 62, Lord Granville 62, Prince GetchakoP 79, Lord Beaconsfield 62, Mr. Gladstone 68, President McMfahen nearly 69, the Pope near 85, Archbishop of Canterbury 66, Dr. Pusey 74, Desa Stanteydi, Gara baldi nearly 70, Lord Russell 75, and Jules Simon 63. It then describes a dangerous chemical method dissolving saltpeter in hot water, wetting white blotting paper, drying it, and applying to a person’s mouth to induce easier breathing, effectively a harmful act.
Curious Joeo Motive Sparks City Visit
An amused bystander asks a young lady her reason for heading to the city and she replies with a witty stock line that she calls a Joeo motive, hinting at urban motives in light conversation.
Lost Umbrella Belonging to Gentleman with Ivory Head Ad
A large black silk umbrella is missing from a gentleman. The ad notes the item has a curiously carved ivory head and requests information leading to its recovery.
Remedy Tease Inoculates Sore Throat With Turarm
A curious claim spreads that a tight turarm wrapped around the neck of a pretty girl is an infallible cure for sore throat, surpassing pepper tea in effectiveness. The report frames it as a sensational, unverified remedy with no medical basis.
Wever Pronounced Willful Niggar As For Distribution
A court decision states Wever is pronounced willful in the matter of a contentious distribution. The judgment directs that the distribution follow the receipts and reflect the contents of the man’s purse.
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OFFICIAL DIRECTORY
Ciroline county
John M. Robinson
Centreville
J. A. Wickes
Chestertown
F. Stump
Perryvalle
John W. Temple
L. H. Gadd
Cook
Geo. M. Russum
Reynolds. Collins
ORPHANS’ COURT
Wm. A. Ford
Denton
Robert Bereh Greensborough
H. F. Willis
Pres- OR
Register of Wills
Jos
Greensborough
Perry G. Stevens
Uilsboro
KhosZA Smith
Jas. E. Johnson
Concord
Wm. HB. Bullockh
Smithvile
Mo P. Hutchingan
Fowling Creek
W. W. Williamson
Preston
W. H Watkins
Federalsburg
Wm. M. Price
Henderson
John C. Brown
Tilghman Roe
W. ‘Richards
Jas. S. Whitby
W.Garey
Mr. Towers
Elijah Hignatt
ALMS HOUSE
Henry GC. Culbreth
Esma Lowe
J. Boon Dukes
Matthew Patton
A. N. Davis
Win. Driggis
CHURCH DIRECTORY
M. E. CHURCH
Al Ra eoa
FRIENDS’ MEETING
weona
MASONIC LODGE
TrinrLy LancE
A. F
A. M
J. OW. Kerr
Varyland
KENT
Crowbey
sant St
Camelon
Oxford
Cor
Esston
Osford
Cambridge
Medford’s
Chester vives
FORD
Baltimore
Rolph
Booker
Quaker Neck
Queenstown
Kent Island
GEO. LAW vWill
Crumpton
Cheatertown
Booker's
H. A. ALBERT
tle
John.T. Comegys
etP
haki
T. Burton
T. COMEGYS
janidy
Denton, Md
Keller
Manuel
WIT WALPLE
Sanmmer
diays
Keiler
Eife
Wicers, RHEIN
CUBA
CISA
ever
Ague
E.c
Heller
Abller's Vegetable Life
W. L. KELLER
Chemist
BALTIMORE, MD
Sina
Stenson & Co
Portland, Maine
Randalls
Franklin
Philadelphia
Boston
Benjamin Franklin
Tey
Fox
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