Women’s talents urged for trial in public life in 1759 chronicle
In the Edinburgh Chronicle for 1759 the author argues women should be trained for commerce and public duties rather than stay confined in boarding schools. He contends women can outperform men in quick thought and tact, though physical labor limits remain. The piece cites moral allegories and examples about sex roles, education, and the risks of early marriage and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhaghie
Jond
Tale of Gar inspired intrigue in old town gown
Fragmentary chronicle from Eptwavaen Chronicle portrays a bygone era where women and wealth clash in fashion and status. It hints at marriage, estate titles, and moral peril as garments and adornments reveal power and desire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Adieu to Love and welcome Fame in Edinburgh
A poem from Edinburgh, OF 1861, celebrates abandoning unrequited love for lasting fame. The speaker forsakes sighs for noble ardor, pledging to seek virtuous glory as a celestial fire lighting bold ventures and correcting base desires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh
Preservation Method Against Book Worms In August
A note describes a tiny August insect laying eggs in books especially near covers. Larvae become cheese-like mites then beetles, chewing through pages to escape. Binders paste mixed with bitter agents fails. mineral salts like arcanum duplicatum allom and vitriol offer the effective remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Prediger
Leipfic
C. Witout
Russia and Germany reports on campaign vigor and maneuvers
From London papers the column notes Russia pledges vigorous pursuit of campaign goals to prove punctuality to the world. It also describes German actions around Silesia, Bohemia, and Saxony as Prussia under King Frederick the Great counters Austrian plans with feints and forced marches toward Glogau and Hoyerswerda.
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Germany
Magdeburg
Grand Alliance
House of Austria
Sileia
Giogau
M. Daun
Pt. Henry
Duke of
Henry
Bohemia
Daan
Hoyerswerd
Neulladtel
Glogau
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Edinburgh “Chronicle
Aurora
Greenland
Glasgow
Eptwavaen Chronicle
Mr Gar
Russia
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