Winning a Bride Not Helped by His Friends
Harper's Magazine recounts how Samuel Clemens and Olivia Langdon met in New York’s Langdon circle. Jervis Langdon initially doubted the match, but his change of heart led to a formal engagement on February 2, 1869, after Clemens earned his future in‑laws’ trust.
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Harper’s
Albert, Bigelow Taine
Mark Twain
Olivia Langdon
New York
Charles Langdon
St. Nicholas Hotel
Broadway
Spring and
Broome Streets
Jervis Langdon
Elmira
Charles
Olivia
Samuel Clemens
Bay of Smyrna
Langdon
Clemens
Mr. Stebbings
San Francisco
Joe Goodman
Goodman
Jacksonville
Samuel Langhorne Clemens
Olivia Lewis Langdon
Fine Teachers
A reflective excerpt recalls mentors and family figures shaping a young mind. It contrasts outward charm with inner merit, invoking historical voice and moral emphasis attributed to Pope.
Potted Ghosts A Bunyoro Method Of Driving Away Sickness
A description of the Bunyoro cow people tribe of Uganda noting their wealth in cows, food, bravery, and theft. It explains their belief in ghosts causing sickness and the ritual of cooking meat to lure and seal the evil spirit in a pot buried with a shrine. Burial and council practices follow a half sitting posture, with royal succession via ritual war.
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Uda
Pluck of a Deer and Other Tales from the Woods
A Washington state account details a rare encounter where a large buck fends off a cougar using antlers. The cougar is slain by a hunter, who shoots it after the fight. Also noted are pieces on Panama sea levels and a political quip about a toastmaster general in the presidency.
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Kettle River
Washington
Theuck
Dark horses and ambitions in a Washington Star exchange
A brief exchange shows a patronizing elder urging a youth toward future greatness with humor and a sharp retort about not chasing distant, unseen chances, reflecting a tone of wit in a political society.
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Young
America
Scott
Washington Star
Knows Better Now Teacher Tommy Admits Fight Mistake
The dialogue shows a boy named Tommy admitting he fought Williams and thought he could win, while a mother admonishes him for the trouble. The exchange reflects a chastening moment in a school or domestic setting.
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Tommy
Williams
Honie
Real Progress in Riding Lessons
A fragmentary dialogue notes progress in riding lessons. A parent’s improvement is observed while children are permitted to watch, reflecting a small domestic scene. It includes attributed quotes suggesting a family setting and personal growth.
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Illigende Blatter
Special Excursion Train to West Point from Jersey City
A special train will depart Jersey City around 6 30 P M with the steamer Sirus from Up Hudson arriving to connect to the train. Tickets are valid only on the excursion date in each direction. The Iron Steamboat Company steamer Iris has been chartered for excursionists from Jersey City to West Point and back with two hours at West Point for visiting the Military Academy grounds. The return steamer Si Point will depart West Point at 8 30 P M and arrive Lancaster about midnight.
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Jersey City
Hudson
Lancaster
Iron Steamboat Company
West Point
Miliary Academy Grounds
Si Point
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Miss Langdon
Eliacbeth
Corbet
Shrewsbury
Chicago
Willie
Panama
Pacific Ocean
Caribbeaan Sea
Caribbean
Pacific
New York American
Louisville Courier-Journal
VIA
Reading Railway
Troy Steamboat Co
Stgamer
Sirius’ Saiday
Halt Petersby
Jan Manheim
T.il Slay Aktion
Ephrata Slphvens
Denver
Reinholds
Vinemont
Fritztown
A.m
ICH
S. M. Hubertto
Main Street
Tancaster
Q. Frank Kushe, M.D
King St
Conconsultation
C. H. Kreider
Main St
Lititz
New Stand
East Main Street
Sturgis
John H. Tshudy
HAYVT
Seiverling, Warwick
Conkey
Conkey’s
Cornman’s
Hess & Clarke
Garber’s Poultry
Lewis N. Moyer, P. D
L. TL Weachter
Hershey & Gibbes
Tad
Tel
Lititz, Pa
A. R. Bomberger & Co
People’s Marble & Granite Works
J. H. Keener
Maytown
Elizabethtown
Ind
Marietta
Aershey, Seaman & CO
Lititz, Penna
Thomas Steffy Lititz
N. Broad Street
South Broad Street
Buch & Hassler
W. S. Buch
Attorney At Law
S. C. Hassler
Auct
Spruce Villa Dairy J
Brubaker Proprietor
Brunnerville
E. G. Geyer
Gillette & Durham
D. E. Light & CO
Broad St
Ritchie
E. C. Ritchie Railroad Restaurant
Coal & Lumber
Victor
Griffith and
Boya
Bear & Long Lititz
Hollinger
Philadelphia
Hopper
H. D. Hollinger
S. Broad St
J. G. Usner & Son
Rothsville, Penna
John F. Schleibh
Spruce St
Warwick Housa
South Cedar Bt
H & Habsler
W. D. Fichthorn
Bow- Rudy's Meatman’s Bakery
Coal Lumber
W. H. Muth & Co
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