Tale of a stormy night and a farmer’s loyal tale
A long reminiscence recounts a late night confrontation on a farm, a dramatic arson attempt, a doctor’s arrival, and a confession about a neighbor’s farm and inheritance. It blends personal history with moral sentiments and rural life, ending with reflections on legacy and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bie
Ubaltl
ePeed
Dever
Mariner
Olberrenson
Brewis
Ieravor
Ian Cai
Norton
John Norton
Jobo
Ton John
Fife
Seagwy
Beyond the Sea of Time In A Boston Transcript Poem
A fragmentary Boston Transcript poem reflects on memory and loss with lines about a vanished breed and the speaker’s hope. Fred Hewings appears as a steadfast figure in the verse, contrasting with lingering sorrow and the reach of days.
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New York Tribune
Boston
Halden
Apres
Wimaelaxgidj
Malay Pirates Deal with Gazelle in Philippine Seas
In 1867 the English ship Gazelle from Liverpool, captained by William Babson, engaged with a large Malay proa off the Natunas. When pirates boarded, Babson and crew repelled them with tar, tacks, and disciplined defense, forcing the attackers to retreat as the Gazelle escaped.
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Ayavanes Corn
Gaselle
Liverpool
William Babson
China Sea
Philippines
Singapore
Manilla
Gagelle
Minerva
Charles P. Beust
Bo le
Capt. Babson
Islandia
Babson
Bubson
Bia Glasa
Tom Delaney
Willara Babeon
Heratary
Atrike
Panay
Thopron
Tye
Starboa Chaina
Delaney
Malaya
Noar
Hellatia
Captain
Clothing and Heat Loss in Historical Science Notes
An October Popular Science Monthly piece discusses how clothing moderates heat loss from the body through multiple layers and air pockets. It notes fur and feathers insulate like clothing, experiments by Runerd et al show texture dictates heat transfer, and old furniture like straight-kicked rockers are revived with restoration techniques.
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M. E Tadane
Sciengs
Count Runerd
Sonether
Boeckman
James Stark
Chais
Lis
Warm clothing for babies and livestock care tips
Practical advice on keeping infants warm with knitted garments and simple outer wear. It also covers livestock warmth through shelter, ventilation, and ample feeding, plus farming notes on milk quality, cattle and hog care, and a reflection on wealth spent for community benefit.
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Tan
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Jobe
Bomton
Parca
John
Vantly
Flail
Journal of Hearth
Stullof
Cerminany
Prince
Europe
Cleveland
Chamberlayne
Duke Lochees
Albany
Chamber- Jayne
Wales
White House
United States
Prince of Wales
Faba
Robin
Aoat
Fred Hewings
Boston Transcript
Astors
New York
Philadelphia Record
Astora
Astor
John Jacob Astor
Germany
Bowery
John Jacob
London
China
Teix
Canal Street
Uptown
Madigan Avenue
Willian B. Astor
Walla
Mr. Williaa
B. Astor
Mr. Astor
Prince Street
Madison Avenue
Willian John Jacob
Joli Jacob
William W. Astor
Willie
Rowe
Elis Kenesses
Althourh
Webster
Shakespeare
New York Times
Cochecton
Ian
James Gardner
Mitchell
Matilda
Gardner
Hher
England
Isaac Poole
Evenis
Erie
Wispatch
Aupemeneine
Trance Poole
Janus Gardner
Wield and Farm
Kyep
Chile
Eno
Thor
Uliher
Farina
Misa Chamberlaine
Ion
Gooll Hense
Misa Chambers Jayne
Americdne
Misa Chamberlayne
Vince and Pring
Country Gentleman
Hoya
Albany Evening Journal
Imuny
Losas
Honda
Henry Wari Beecher
Anim
Linavif
Heaven
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