Twilight and Law on Married Women Property Across States
A long moralizing excerpt outlines how married women hold separate property across many states. It notes rights to own, buy, will, and sue in their names, with varying protections from husband debts and required witnesses for wills. The piece weaves in poems and transitions to a legal survey of states from Maine to Oregon.
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Troy
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermort
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Alabama
Texas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Kentucky
Ohio
Indiana
Michigan
Illinois
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
California
Kansas
Minnesota
Nebraska
Oregon
The Leaves Sing a Summer Secret
A poem describes leaves and winds conveying a recurring secret of joy. Birds, breezes, and dancing foliage frame a carefree summer mood, with the forest as witness to perpetual laughter and love. The refrain suggests every year brings new lovers and fresh leaves to sing.
Moonlit Chamber Reverie of a Young Maiden
A poetical描写 depicts a maiden in a seaside chamber gazing into a mirror. The imagery blends moonlit light, delicate beauty, and shy longing as the figure contemplates love, self, and desire reflected in the glass. The scene focuses on luminous hair, soft features, and evolving emotion as dreams of romance awaken.
The King and the Lark On Flight And Peace
A verse meditation on rulers and birds, seeking solace as a crown burden and journeys end. The lark and eagle mirror human longing for lofty aims while returning to humble peace. The rose of beauty fades as years bring passion and tears.
Oh George A Tearful Betrothal Scene Between Lovers
In a tender moment a young woman confesses her love to George as she rests her head on his shoulder. He reassures her of his unwavering commitment and vows to marry her soon. She cherishes his gifts a diamond locket a gold watch and rings and fears heartbreak if he ever regrets giving them. He holds her gently and promises lasting devotion.
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George
Woman Cancels Engagement After Finding Another Suitor
In a dramatic confession, the woman pulls away from George declaring she cannot marry him. She returns tokens of affection and reveals she has found someone she prefers, prompting a failed engagement and the return of gifts.
Unusual Tiny Baby Found Hidden in Cotton Batting
A New York World report describes a one pound ten ounce baby wrapped in cotton batting by grandmother in a Thompson street tenement. The five month old child weighs little more than a fetus, red skin, tiny head, and bleary eyes, yet alive and crying. Doctors expect to help raise it. mother Mrs Collins, a 25 year old American of German descent, father an Irishman, says the infant is hers and well.
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New York World
James Collins
Thompson Street
Collins
Calf Provokes Parson to Swear on Sunday
A parson about to go to meeting in his Sunday clothes is informed by his wife that he has not fed the calf. He ducks the calf in a pail of milk, the calf splashes milk on his clothes, and the parson swears. Repeated milky squirts lead him to exclaim that if not Sunday he would swear more and even threaten harm to the calf.
Morton and Indiana Notables Prior Lives Revealed
The piece recounts Oliver Hazard Perry Throck Morton’s full name and initials and notes his legal preceptor John Newman urged dropping some names. It recalls Morton learned hatting to please his father, made one hat well, and his son Oliver plans Yale law and Indianapolis practice. It also mentions Senator McDonald saddler background and Jesse D Bright brickyard labor.
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Senator Morton
Oliver Hazard Perry
Throck Morton
John Newman
Morton
Oliver
Yale
Indianapolis
Senator McDonald
Indiana
Jesse D. Bright
Dr Bull’s Baby Syrup Noted In Cheerful Nursery Scene
In a nursery where life and laughter replace crying, Dr Bull's Baby Syrup is seen as a staple. The ad notes the product and its price at 25 cents per bottle.
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Dr. Bull
Daydream on liquor's ruin and the eccentric genius Miller
A narrated day-dream contrasts fields and forests with a warning portrait of alcohol as a scourge across society. The vision ends with a frightful encounter and a party anecdote about Miller, whose eccentricity and genius are noted alongside social curiosities.
Joaquin Millers Washington Visit Sparks Local Talk
A Chicago Times Washington letter reports Joaquin Miller the Sierra poet nears Washington. Two women discuss his character noting his romantic airs and affected manner as he is introduced and speaks of a dear little white hand in admiration.
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Sierras
Washington
Joaquin Muller
Paris to stage exhibition of beautiful women
Reported by Paris diplomats on a proposed exhibit for next year with 61 grand prizes and a supreme Queen of Beauty. Photographs would determine admissions, with two images per candidate, and prizes include albums, medals, and public sale of the collection. The event envisions a triumphal Parisian pageant led by a Queen of Beauty.
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Paris
M. Krantz
D&c
Brother and Sister Wed in Bigamy Twist of Fame
A dramatic tale unfolds in Oakland Maryland where a farmer unknowingly marries his sister after a long search and a forgotten past. A missing girl, kidnapped at age three, is found to be his wife years later through a chain of inheritance and a confessional witness. The siblings divide property and separate with their children, ending their estrangement.
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Oakland
Europe
New York
San Francisco
St. Louis
Ohio
Cincinnati
Keep Your Conscience and Face the World Calmly
A speaker urges moral conduct over fear in public life. He argues that wrong doing breeds cowardice while a conscientious life builds courage. Quoting Shakespeare he warns that guilt makes the righteous anxious and the wicked flee from pursuit.
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Shakespeare
Banquo
Quote on courage and self-government from N Y Weekly
A short moral exhortation contrasting moral courage with physical power. The author cites a New York Weekly quotation asserting that self-control is greater than bold speech, urging readers to fear crime and act bravely.
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N. Y. Weekly
Dreams Of Water Drownings And Dead Friends In Sleep Theories
A Galaxy article by Mr. Lewis outlines experiments claiming that hearing leaks or musical sounds during sleep reliably trigger specific dream themes such as shipwrecks or funerals. The piece notes warnings against somnambulism links to stress and describes seven to eight tests showing dreams lasting under a minute. It also includes guidance on drying and preserving herbs for cooking and medicine with remarks from Dr. Page of Washington, DC.
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Mr. Lewis
Page
Washington, D. C
Legislature fraud cited as Kellogg Senate bid fails
The text claims no quorum in the so called Legislature that tried to elect Kellogg to the Senate and notes Packard, a former U S Marshal, was defeated by Nicholls by several thousand votes. It argues Republicans defend the fraudulent process.
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Tare
Kellogg
Senate
Packard
United States
Marshal
Nicholls
Cautionary Advice on Health Habits from an Old Text
The excerpt warns against entering a sick room in perspiration and cautions not to face diseases on an empty stomach or sit between the sick and fire. It notes heat can draw in thin vapors, advising care with ventilation and personal condition.
Be wise in time and procure Dr Bull s Cough Syrup
An old advertisement urges immediate purchase of Dr Bull s Cough Syrup claiming it cures coughs and colds and prevents consumption. Bottles priced at 25 cents.
Ohio and Mississippi Railway Fast Day Night Express
The Ohio and Mississippi Railway offers a rapid route to St Louis and the West with Day and Night Express trains from Madison at 7:30 a.m. and 3:15 p.m. via Vernon, arrivals in St Louis in the evening or next morning. Parlor and Pullman cars included. tickets to St Louis Cairo Evansville and major Missouri Kansas Texas points sold at Firemen & Mechanics Insurance office by agent R. P. Gahr.
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Madison
N. Vernon
St. Louis
Cairo
Evansville
Missouri
Kansas
Texas
Firemen & Mechanics’ Insurance Office
R. P. Gahr
Change in trains time for Madison and Indianapolis routes
Train schedule changes effective Monday October 29 1877 for the Jeffersonville Madison and Indianapolis line. Accommodatn mail trains depart Madison 7 30 am 3 15 pm reach North Vernon 9 01 am 5 45 pm and Columbus 10 05 am 8 30 pm with connections at North Vernon to Cincinnati and Louisville. Through tickets to points North East and West sold at Madison by A Anderson General Ticket Agent Louisville Ky Horace Scott General Supt W A Quiney Agent at Madison.
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N. Mail
Madison
North Vernon
Columbus
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Chicago
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Louisville
Hare
A. Anderson
Horace Scott
W. A. QuiaiEy
Mails and delivery hours for multiple cities listed
Daily Mail routes show open and close times for Cincinnati Louisville Indianapolis North Vernon Aurora Rising Sun Pa triot Vevay Carrollton Ghent Warsaw Hanover Lexington Milton Ky and more M C Garber Postmaster notes tri weekly and semi weekly mail closings and openings with days and times listed for several towns not open Sundays.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Indianapolis
RB. R
M. R.R
North Vernon
Stony Point
Mud Lick
Bryantsburg
Rexville
St. Magdalens
New Marion
Titusville
Canaan
Haney’s
Barboursville
Versailles
Manville
Moorefield
Home
Craig
Long Run
Vevay
Kent
Graham
Volga
Cresswell
M. C. Garber
The Sun subscription renewal appeal 1878
The Sun urges renewed support from readers as it seeks continued co operation. Details include Daily Sun four pages 58 cents monthly or 650 dollars yearly Sunday Sun eight pages 1 20 yearly and Weekly Sun one dollar yearly with nationwide circulation and an offer of an extra copy for clubs of ten.
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the Sun
Daily Sun
Sunday Sun
Post
Weekly Sun
Sun
United States
Canadas
Addrers
THE
New York City
Greenbacks for Gold Gamblers and Nation Builders
The Cincinnati Enquirer advocates greenbacks as the only remedy for economic ills from laws favoring a monied class and oppressing labor. It calls for government credit to sustain greenbacks for the people, with promotional notes from McLean publishers in Cincinnati Ohio.
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Enquirer
Daily
Weekly
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Appleton’s Journal
Victor Hugo
Carmine
Angela
Women’s Rights In Law
South Carolina
Georgia
Paul H. Hayne
Scribner
J. Vance Cheney
Morton and McDonald
N. Y. Tribune
Prop. R. T. Brown
Miller
Joaquin Miller
Chicago Times
Montreal Herald
Ohio & Mississippi Railway
Great West
Jeffersonville
Madison & Indianapole
West
Daily Mails
Greenbacks
Faran
McLean, Publishers
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