Fragmented reminiscences of a rural schoolhouse life
The writer recalls early schooling in a log cabin with a cooper as teacher and a harsh masterly discipline. He describes chaotic scenes, students playing after hours, makeshift desks, and rough punishments. Anecdotes cover New Year activities, bolt-on door security, and a vivid portrayal of 19th century rural education and community dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Stouder
Ife
Rusia
Thastor
Knope
Cooper
Harmer
Uiis
Conmio
Virginia
Spain
Maine
Tebecca Wright
Mra. Koonte
Hig Son Ieney
Henry
Joln Goss
Thal
Wendy
Hemen
Basil
Fragmented Editorial Reply Debates Democratic Leaders
A Marietta Times fragment blocks a sharp defense of Republican critiques of Democrats and Buchanan era politics. It rails at Andrew Johnson and Andrew Jolson, cites misdeeds by Morgan and Tolinson, and mocks wartime loyalty while accusing the opposition of treason. It also shifts to crop prices and agriculture guidance for a war-weary South, urging prudent planting and provisioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marietta Times
Miele
Andrew Jobson
Markley
Provident
Buchanan
Davin
Durin Provident Buchanan
Andrew Johnson
Richard M. Johnson
John C. Brecknridge
Merachel V. Tolinson
Tre
Andrew Jolson
Sonu
Phils
Dyonkl
Jokes and politics in Abe Lincoln era scrutiny
A fragmented 19th century discourse examines public perception of Abraham Lincoln, defending dignity and propriety against circulated jokes. The piece cites The Journal and other sources to valorize Lincoln as a measured, moral leader amid political mockery.
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Livi
Tincotnie
Orantier
Frat Provident
Witte
St. Lincoln
Portonnie
Edward Everett
Amrica
Lincoln
Provident
Ilvnse
Gehamuetin
Abe
Journal
Domestic Carpets and Floor Care in a Modern House
A Chattanooga Gazette piece discusses carpet types and floor care, praising Persian patterns for durability and beauty, noting oil cloth as a summer economy and the ease of moving or rolling carpets. It compares Continental painting trends with practical care for floors and mentions government factory work and a superintendent named Snedley overseeing operations.
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Wermony
Brekdeh
Arom
Chattanooga
Government Wai
Snedley
Scemes
Concatraation Corps
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Opri
Rene Hine
Pwar
Ferem
Bork
Love
Shiresin
True TV
Unvt
Andor
Penton
Sagletane
Rex
Tormm
Faeive
Ehimiutphin
Dansairs
Fred M
Viaree
Bamaly Crean
Geis Thabit
Wooler
Raven
Ayaunest
Brom
J. Mi Vei
Marnerty
Teanu
Thome Wihlyr
Roxb
Chiteey
Jiviksoni
Wittorn
Pestaime
Lvoia
Roxinesugh
Pasch
Kor
Wetman
Ritatown
Morkizs County
Cme Jooksane
Deshopin
Utah
Hartge
Wwe
Solurely
Express
Peiiglpal Onioe
Menumatory
ArchStreet
Philadelphia
Jones & Evans, Fusonawors
Jackson i Co
Deugisists
Doblers
United States
The
Lancaster Gazette
Shuecman
Imales
Cork Valley
Fevin
Kress
Glesy
Savanna
Gay
Messi Enrronsi
Boy Hint
Von
Altes
Miy Nike
Massachusetts
A. C
Leo Regroor
Anirow
Tinel
Onspharis
Gicky
Serore
Lancaster
Ohio
Howe
Oty Tachetolk
Liu
Graidenother
Grandgily
New York
Savannah
Grover
Velyomara
Reieure
Menor
Actinut
Colon
Tahoe
Cincinnati
Gaxette
Dayton Journal
Richmond
Ling
Grant
Prin
Kineglf
Fa Coal An
Sundl
Nsw
Wiperea
Fadlana
Anil Sieking
Chitin
Jay Cooke
Teresa Druifion
Germany
Tewrittan
Tribeine
Biecxteam
al League
Teavenwicth
Tinea
Amet
Hinsell
3 Aid
Mexico
Union
Eyuis Point
Missouri River
Leavenworth
Joseph
Atchixon
Kansan City
Cin
Wasmisaroy
Amesville Courier
Marietta
Connelly
Ford & Co
Robert Howand
Robert Howand’s Farm, ‘Ore Nowwell’s bin, In Nevepart
Ohio Rivur
Virat
Charleston
Will Mington
Behonawers
Puoria Transcript
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