Patriotic Song Origins and Words Not Widely Known
A historical note surveys the origins and authors of American patriotic songs. It notes The Star Spangled Banner by Francis Scott Key, America and My Country Tis of Thee with lyrics by Samuel Francis Smith, and Yankee Doodle with debated origin. The article traces the Civil War era adoption of Dixie by Daniel Emmett and mentions Maryland My Maryland as a Civil War era favorite.
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Dixie
Maryland
Francis Scott Key
Frederic
Joey
Fort MecHears
Baltimore
Lima Whiel
Armerie
Ste
America
United States
Lane
Francis Smith
Boston
Hays
Edward Evered
Ocean
Tte
England
Cage
Lincoln
Bamen
Cor Hind
Daniel D. Emmett
Bryant
New York
Emmet
South
Ulm Wrod
Restaurant Tips From the Waiter's Point of View
Robert Sloss in Harpers Weekly argues the waiter’s dilemma balances pay, tips, and dignity. He notes fragile social structures push waiters to seek tips and to avoid open begging while serving customers who expect perks beyond the meal.
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Joseph
Robert Sloss
Persevere Against Temptation and Discouragement
The piece urges steadfastness in pursuit of ambition, noting many regret quitting in weakness. It contrasts the coward’s inner voice with the call to push on, advising not to abandon goals during dark moods and to wait for blue periods to pass before acting. Success Magazine is cited as the source.
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Magaizine
Customs of the Street in City Traffic
The article describes how horse drawn vehicle drivers in crowded cities like London and Paris signal each other when halted. Drivers raise a hand or whip to warn the following driver, creating a chain of warnings. Automobile drivers signal by extending an arm horizontally from the vehicle to the right. Washington Past.
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Toudon
Paris
Washington
Three Queer Things From A Pearson’s Weekly
Three curious items from Pearson’s Weekly recount incidental daily marvels. One tale describes a man asleep in a shop while a show proceeds. another recalls two people devising a plan to modify a dress for a prank affecting a theater audience. the third details a young woman trimming her hair with scissors, unaware of the outcome.
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Twee
Rey
Pearson's Weekly
Benton and Barton in the U S Senate
The account notes Missouri’s Thomas Benton and David Barton, early U S senators, with Barton credited for aiding Benton’s election. It details their later quarrel over an India agent appointment, their drifting relations, and a near halt in direct communication, highlighting Barton’s initial prominence and strained ties.
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Benton
Barton
United States Senate
Thomas Harte Benton
Missouri
United States
David Barton
Maine
Bantus
Senate
Houston
Iy Burton
Cor Benton
Far West
Kitors
iKansnas
The Injured One in Demersra Incident
A gentleman with four sur estate in Demersra encountered a fatal accident when a young mule driver struck a mule with a whip and was kicked by the animal owner. The kick knocked the worker unconscious, and bystanders feared fatal injury as the boy lay on the ground. Emergency attention followed and authorities investigated the scene.
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Demersra
Aesra Bor
Tim
Reign of Queen Anne Reflected in Clubbed Press Edict
A fragmentary 18th century note recalls an order of 1728 barring tea printed newspapers from reporting debates and proceedings, aimed at concealing authors and publishers. It cites a Wilke case of 1772 where reporters reportedly secured the veil of secrecy, with the New York American noting the event.
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Wilke
New York American
When the Lights Went Out at Lyceum Night
A fragmented report describes a Lyceum event where power failed and an audience of Hebrew attendees faced darkness. The lecturer resumed after a brief pause declaring continuation, asserting resilience amid the outage and noting the evening's impact.
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Lyceunite
Secret at English fairs sold in envelopes for twopence
A fragment discusses a “stout secret” about envelopes sold at country fairs for two pence each and notes readers could buy many good ones for the same price. It mentions Thackeray and quoted phrases about errors in English usage and a reaction “Hang i all!” attributed to Thackeray.
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M Thackeray
Thackeray
Leavell
Quer Anne English
Lowell
Criva
Thoughtful Singleton-Your Whife in Chicago Record-Herald
A fragment from the Chicago Record-Herald portrays a highly thoughtful woman, noting her pride in referencing an "old nurse." The text references Tony and a detained dayntowty fate in a tersely written, period-voice style.
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Singleton
Wertherly
Thale
Tony
Chicago
Herala
A Man Built of Sentiment
A humorous tale unfolds as Jeannette and her fiancé discuss a note found in a bottle washed ashore near Atlantic City. The message hints at a secret admirer, but the twist reveals it was a playful test by Joe to see if Jeannette would fall for a man “made of sentiment.” Irene C. Adams.
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Jeannette
Express
Atlantic City
Parewet
Binmcell
Lersele
Joe
Chartie Baker
Irene C. Adams
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Iowa
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Ragner Keeper's Hare Office
Residunce
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Farmere' Savings Bank
Ala. Phella
Brown-Kerwick Block
Emmetsburg, Bows
H.W. Burnard
Emmetesburg
EJ Higgs Antomety
EE Stretemeyer & Co
Omes
Balearte
Canary Fink
Lowe
Derman
CE Cohgon
Palo Alto County Tank Building
Zimmersburg
McCarty & Mecarty Lawyers
Lowa
A. Morling
Morling Attorneys AT Law
J. E Welliams Law
Opera Wollee Block
Lewes Stuehmer
Justice OF the Peace
Freeman's Grocery Store
Buomatsburg
Atkinson
East Main Street
J. E. Sehontey
Emmetsborg
Towa
A. M. Peterson
Épenrose
Gund Peerless Beer
Pender
Salona
Milwaukee
Fintal Line
Cipara
New Orleans
Hamie
Jeg
Cary
Virginia
Fairfax Court
Washington Light Arts
Miss Cary
Philadelphia
W. H. Coonan
P. R. Wells
Emmetsburg 1A
M. W. Brennan
King
J.C. Paulson
Bryantetsburg
Tawa
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Emmetsburg Auto & Gas Engine Co
Fairbanks Morse & Co
Emmetsburg Auto & Gas Engine
Gentivoues Comdacy
Star
California
Aily
Pacific Northwest
Pullia
Fl Paso
Colorado
Homeseekers
Fon
Ock Island
C. J. Shauger
Emmetsbirg
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