Rock Me to Sleep Mother Poem Authorship Question
A late 19th century style dispute surrounds the poem Rock Me to Sleep Mother, once attributed to Florence Percy and printed in 1861, with claims that Elizabeth Akers Allen wrote it. The piece laments aging and longing for a mother’s care, ending with the refrain Rock me to sleep mother.
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Na Omechine
Rome
Aix Perrond
Florence Percy
South Carolina
Elizabeth Akers
Jdow
Paull Akerk
Yani
Mother
Confessional Tale of a Desperate Clerk and Debt
An aging clerk recounts debt, temptations, and a mission to send money to an island town. He explains how mounting obligations led him to accept a two day journey, carrying a large sum and related papers, under pretense of firm instruction and duty. The tale foreshadows moral reckoning.
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Duns
Hattine
Malone
Orner
Firat
Ken
Transformation of a Thief into a Partner and Father-in-Law
A narrator recounts earning a large envelope of money from a cautious transfer, facing temptation to steal. Hearing prayers of a moral couple and witnessing a grandchild recite the Lord’s Prayer sparks repentance. He returns the funds, later prospers, and eventually marries into the host family, becoming partner to the daughter and guardian of the child.
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Ting
Uuth
Strick
Che
Grant press attack over McGarrahan claim case and resignations
The piece reviews President Grant being attacked by Democratic and part of the Republican press over the McGarrahan mining land dispute in Nevada. It notes Secretary Cox’s resignation, Commissioner Wilson’s dismissal, and ties to the New Idria Mining Company and lobbying temptations in Washington.
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Grant
McGarrahan
Cox
Wilson
Wm. McGarrahan
New Idria Mining Company
Nevada
United States Court of Claims
Washington
General Land Office
California
Shing Company
Cured Cold Hints Amid Odd Phrases From History
Fragmentary text notes a possible remedy or chant associated with a cold cure. Ambiguous lines mention a person or gallery, with unclear actions and locations. The readable bits suggest a public or performance context rather than a medical report.
Coal Vein Discovered Near Quincy Spurs Local Talk
Coal sixteen miles east of Quincy in this county yields a thirty inch top vein and a deeper forty seven inch vein of high quality. The coal lies on the Lafayette Bloomingon and Quincy Railroad line, promising cheap transport and regional impact. Abraham Jacobs of Benjamin Jacobs attempted suicide by hanging yesterday but was saved. authorities note recent insanity and family guardianship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy
Lafayette, Bloomington & Quincyi
Quincey
Abraham Jacobs
Benjamin & Jacobs
Hereas
Luttgen E Bruns
Tjalda N Bruns
Recorder of Deeds
Stephenson County
Ilinois
McCormick & Brothers
L. K. Brons
CG. H. McCormick « Brothers
C. H. McCormick & Brothers
Cyrus H. McCormick
William 8. McCormick
Leander J. McCormick
Freeport
Conrad J. Fry
Counsel Abandons New Trial Bid for Albany Robber
The attorney for John I. Filikina, convicted of robbery and attempted murder of express messenger Thomas A. Ifalpine at Albany, abandons the motion for a new trial and declines further defense. Filikina faces up to twenty years in Clinton Prison.
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John I. Filikina
Thomas’ A. Ifalpine
Albany
Clinton
Schenele
Schenek
New York
Boston
Ifo
J. J. Schenek, Jr
North Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Anea Tollaws
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Hamily Civele
Rock Mo
Cai
Bedh
Emmert & Burrell
Drue
Deralers
J. H. Schenck
Joseph W. Schenck
Schonetk
Schenck
Losy
S. Schools
Haster
Mindis
Stephenson
Simon H. Doebler
Abraham N. Pelfley
Catherine Petfley
Isur UC
Court House
Harrison
Cedarville
Illinois
Stephenson Co
Bailey, Brawley & Nef
Tt Solicitors
Smith Giddings, Jr
Munder
Jefferson
A. J
Joseph Erb
Carles A. Dana, Euitor
The
Dollar Weekly Sun
Daily Sun
Tha Worl Ree
Independent
Politic
Vetter Wear
SUN
Eli
Newark
W. Euabag
Robate Notich
Samuel Robbins
Sid
LigWisis
Roaring
J. N de Witt
Dulins N. de Witt
Brephenson
Llinois
Wregport
A.D. Ertl
NJ. Prentice
Daniel Rove
Daniel Bhrove
Tephenson County
Elate
Toxard ‘Glaieara
Bhrove
Lake Street
Ciucago, Ele
Cara
DR. Duponco
Golden Periodical Pills
Duponco
Powtage
Howe Bole
D. W Gregory
Beloit
Rockford
F Fuller
Finch & Fuller
Chienga
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