Rally Round Our Leaders Grant Song at Republican Convention
A campaign song by Wm. 8. Irwin published by J. I. Carncross & Co. of Philadelphia was sung at the National Republican Convention under Prof. T. T. Crank. The chorus urges backing for Ulysses S. Grant for president, praising him as a hero and statesman and pledging to march and fight for the right. The verses describe ship of state, victory over dangers, and returning home to the cheering of all.
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Wm. 8. Irwin
J. I. Carncross & Co
Philadelphia
Prof
T. T. Crank
Grant
CrHorus
A Summer Tryst Goes Bust in Long Branch
In a letter from Absalom Fitzgerald Jr. to his friend Bob, the narrator recounts a chaotic Long Branch summer with the Keese sisters. A string of comic mishaps follows, from bathing-house confusions and a cattle scare to a church bee, an eel fiasco on a picnic and a dramatic shave, ending with a humbling tale of romantic misadventure and a promise to visit New York.
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Absalom Fitzgerald, Jr
Bob
Fenrow
Keese
Long Branch
Keeses
Morris Tibbs
Shanky Tibbs
Spooney
Boston
Papa Keese
Miss Grace
Miss Kace
Tennyson
Maud
Valace
Chace
Grace
Kydd
Kate
Turk
William Morris
Laocoon
Marpolt
Marplot III
New York
Reese
Ife
Wee boy wishes for another housekeeper
A brief, humorous excerpt recounts Charley’s reaction after his mother lightly scolds him. He quietly contemplates and then blurts out that he wishes his father would hire another housekeeper, saying he is tired of seeing his current guardian around.
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Charley
Muzzer
Child's water composition with outdated stereotypes
A teacher asks a six year old to write on water. The piece asserts water is good to drink swim in and skate on when frozen. It recalls a nurse bathing the child as a baby and repeats a harmful stereotype about Indigenous people.
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A barn-raising in Pennsylvania interrupts a young traveler’s boastful tale when an elder quips that the young man should be ashamed beside so many older liars on the ground.
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Pennsylvania
Two boarding-school misses discuss graduation in silk
Two boarding-school girls chat overheard recently. One asks if the other has graduated and the reply confirms graduation in the finest sky blue silk, a playful nod to a gown rather than a ceremony.
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Jennie
Infant Swallows Ink Bottle Contents
A baby recently swallowed an ink bottle's contents and was saved by the mother's quick action. She gave the child a box of steel pens and two sheets of foolscap paper, and the infant has felt write inside ever since.
Stanley Returns with Livingstone Letters for Britain
Stanley, the Hearld expeditionist seeking Livingstone, heads home bearing letters for the British Government from the famed explorer. Livingstone, though unwell, aims to stay in Africa to finish identifying the Nile's source.
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Stanley
Hearld
Livingstone
H E
Dr. Livingstone
Africa
Nile
Baltimore scene strands Wigfall and Lee push Abolitionist
A report notes Wigfall and Fitzhugh Lee pressing stubborn Pennsylvania Democrats to back an Abolitionist cause, a scene described as odd and confrontational in Baltimore.
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Baltimore
Wigfall
Fitzhugh Lee
Pennsylvania
Sunstroke avoidance remark from Louisville Ledger editorial
The Louisville Ledger mocks Democrats for claiming to avoid sunstroke by shutting eyes and opening mouths, suggesting they misused the idea to dodge danger. The quip frames the piece as a political jab reflecting party tactics and public health rhetoric.
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Louisville Ledger
Dem
Fisherman’s Folly Recipe Quip Attributed To Author
A quaint joke linked to the author of What I Know About Parming offers a fish ball cultivation recipe. The quip warns never mix more than five potatoes in a bill with a codfish to ensure a crop, a playful nod to farming lore.
Rogue at the End of the Stick Quote Sparks Court Banter
Judge Jeffreys, cane poised toward a prisoner, declares a great rogue at the end of this stick while the prisoner retorts with a quip about the other end. The exchange highlights the sharp tongue and tense theatrics of historic courtroom proceedings.
Shallow senior remarks about admission at Cornell
A brief exchange notes a senior quip about admitting ladies to Cornell being gallerious and Angelica’s quick amendment suggesting it would be less boisterous. The dialogue reflects campus humor and women’s admission debates.
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Shallow
Angelica
Cornell
Old Train Fare Dilemma Sparks Child’s Age Reply
A Yankee railroad conductor asks a little girl her age while her mother seeks a half-ticket fare. The girl answers that at home she is six, but on the train she is six and a half. The exchange captures a quaint moment of travel etiquette and ticketing humor from the era.
Youth Who Returned Stolen Watch Jailed By Owner
A youth who returned a stolen watch was jailed after the owner kept his promise of no questions asked and then arrested the youth without questioning him. The owner’s actions highlight a strict handling of the incident following the recovery.
Artist paints four cannoneers end with a bang of fine price
A painter created four cannon images that appear so lifelike that one finished touch-hole exploded, selling at a good price.
Stars Ajar in Banter as Jones and Jenks Converse
Quotable exchange shows Jones and Jenks bantering about stars with a playful joke on roo stars. Jones uses a handkerchief to illustrate his point while Jenks replies with doubt and humor.
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Jones
Jenks
Baltimore Convention Review Disgraceful Greeley Plot
A Chicago Daily Times critique from July 18 1872 portrays the Baltimore Democratic Convention as a Lee of reform and corruption. It argues delegates were divided restless and conscienceless while nominating Greeley amid praise for spoils of power and southern influence. The piece condemns the process as unprincipled and infested with self serving motives.
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Chicago Daily Times
Baltimore
Chicago Times
Northwest
Greeley
Balimore
Grealey
Mark Twain
George Francis
Prince of Blatherskites
Pacific Railroad
Lie
Grant
National Democracy In Convention
Philadelphia
Debates on Greeley Nomination Split Northern Southern Views
Fragmented discussion outlines how northern delegates sway, while southern voters favor Greeley or demand their rights under self government. The piece critiques Democratic strategy, questions the value of a formal nomination, and notes weak public support for both Grant and Greeley camps. It highlights distrust of drill sergeants and the absence of a clear popular movement.
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Gréeley
Democratic Party
Greeley
South
Walker
Virginia
Grant
Creeley
Mr. Greesley
Cras
Rai
Greela
Wil
Democratic Politi
Mr.Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Greely
Grant Par
Greeley Party
Maryland Institute
Estat
Mississippi
Grant Party
D& Ee
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