Bennie’s mercy move brings Bennie home from war
In a rural drama a mother, father and minister endure Bennie’s death sentence for sleeping at his post. Blossom travels to Washington to plead with President Lincoln, who halts the execution and returns Bennie alive. The family reunion ends with a benediction and a hymn of faith.
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Sweet Nineteen Reveals Hidden Motherly Skill
A Hannibal Courier note recalls a passerby glimpse of a handsome corner residence where a nineteen year old woman plays piano while caring for her mother and family. The piece comments on the abrupt shift from admiration of music to the sight of maternal labor at home.
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Midnight burglar confronted by revolver in California
A burglar climbs a chamber window at midnight and is faced by a resident who fires a revolver. The thief, hearing "You bet" and seeing the gun, drops to the ground and flees.
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California
Reverent Distance Poem Fragment
A fragmentary line speaks of not bearing reverence and standing at a careful distance from something described as painfully far away. It presents a ceremonial tone with archaic phrasing. The exact subject remains unclear in the OCR.
Poetic fragment on justice and virtue amid loss
Fragmented verse laments a pet’s death and mourns a community’s pain while arguing that truth and justice prevail. It contrasts sorrow with the belief that right will triumph, and condemns cruelty toward those advancing humanity. The text mixes grief with moral admonition.
Two Lovers and a Soldier in a War Time Tragedy
From Morgan County a tale unfolds of a farmer's daughter torn between two suitors. A veteran husband dies at Stone River while a loyal brother is missing and a wounded rival returns from war. A letter revealed the truth, the jealous rival wanders the West, and a sea cave mining scene delivers a stark contrast of danger and wealth.
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Morgan County
Bru UL Eee Evi Ie
Stone River
New York
Slone
Far West
Edinburg Poet Speaks On Worth In Open Street
A fragment recalls Robert Burng being reproved by a youth in Edinburg for judging a farmer by appearance. The poet insists his praise was for the man behind the clothing not the greatcoat bonnet and boots, valuing true worth over surface.
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Robert Burng
Edinburg
Political Conservatism Linked to Loyalty in Missouri
The St. Louis Democrat argues that political conservatism rests on loyalty, citing abolitionist states like Tennessee Maryland and Kentucky as examples. It claims radicalism and loyalty are nearly interchangeable in much of the nation.
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St. Louis
Missouri
Tennessee
Maryland
Kentucky
Fragmentary Historic Exchange About Heating Tongs
A damaged OCR line shows a doctor addressing a young lady about heating tongs and bitter cold mercing. The fragment hints at medical or domestic context but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
Country hotel ordeal ends with a shooting standoff
A Cincinnati traveling agent recounts a harrowing night in a country inn. While counting a large sum by candlelight a hidden intruder’s head appears from under a bed of boxes. The man fires his revolver, alarms and chaos follow as he confronts the unseen robber.
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Eeen
Tramulgus
Razcal
Yale Alumnus Returns to Campus for Ten-Pin Tale
A twenty year Yale alumnus visits his alma mater after a long absence. He meets Professor T and tours modern improvements. The professor invites him to the gym to roll a string of ten-pins, eliciting a startled reply from the guest who recalls being expelled for such a stunt.
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Yale
Belive
Five Davanizrs and the Father’s Frustration
A father raises five daughters who marry in order to respectable men named Poor, Little, Short, Brown, and Hogg. At the final wedding he reveals his hopes were for them to honor the family, but quips that the outcomes are just poor, suits, short, brown, hoggi.
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Short
Brown
Hogg
Aggressive Christian Mission Drives Urgency in Faith
The text argues that true Christians must actively pursue converting others, laboring and praying for the kingdom to come. It states neutrality is impossible, citing Jesus that those not with him are against him.
Horse cooling after hard work proper method
The article advises allowing a heated horse to stand uncovered for a short period to cool before covering with a blanket. It warns against applying a blanket immediately as vapor from the hot body condenses and wets the coat, potentially chilling the animal.
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Winren
Farcore
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