Unusual Dublin wedding ties art to clergy
A notable ceremony in Dublin joined a well known artist to his second wife, a union connected to a clergyman who was his son by the first wife. The item reflects broader cultural notes on marriage and society, contrasting with contemporary remarks on monarchy, language use in Montreal, and varied global topics. It also mentions figures and places from Europe and America, illustrating a mosaic of 19th century concerns and curiosities.
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Dublin
Wys Clergyman
The Christmas Guest and the Red Chief
A poetic drama of sacrifice and reconciliation in a colonial village tale. A white family shelters a wounded Native chief and his child on Christmas Eve, challenging bigotry as a brave woman shields the red man with grace. The next day, the community forgives and welcomes the visitors, tying forgiveness to Christian charity.
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Chon
Grant in the trenches a plain life at war camp
The article recounts General Grant's frugal wartime habits from winter 1861 to the Vicksburg campaign. It notes his simple dress, sleeping on grounds or in barns, and meals with hard biscuits while avoiding wine or spirits. It highlights his concern for human suffering, his tolerance for hardship, and the informal, soldierly behavior that persisted despite high rank.
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Washington
Campbell
Richmond
Grant
City Point
Todd's Tavern
Sheridan
Gran
Clampion's Hill
Vicksburg
Shiloh
Lee
Spottsylvania
Robert Lincoln
Jis
Lincoln
Bald
Nod
Dlothea
Memoir Fragments on Generals Grant and Hawkins
The reminiscence describes Grant as profoundly great and consistently pure in conduct, noting Hawkins's respect and services. It recalls Grant joining the camp-fire circle, his reserved nature, and personal integrity observed over twenty years in camp, Washington, and abroad. AvaM Baveaw.
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Kint
Hawkins
Grant
Washington
Avam Baveaw
Causes and treatment of talipes or club feet in children
The article explains talipes as shortening of foot muscles causing foot misalignment, notes it may appear at birth or when first walking, and argues it will not cure itself. It urges early treatment, warns against restraints, and promotes seeking skilled surgery at a major hospital at no charge when possible. It also discusses teaching benefits to future doctors and the absence of charges for surgery performed for educational purposes.
Individualism in Christianity and Jesus’ magnetism
The speaker extols individualism as central to Christianity citing Jesus as an intensely personal force whose magnetism drew people to him. He argues true Christianity thrives in the believer’s individuality and warns against mere creed without personal transformation.
The Egocentric Village Deacon and His Heaven Hope
A San Francisco Chronicle clipping describes an elderly village deacon who treats himself as nearly certain of heaven, claiming direct guidance from the divine about weather, village affairs, and government. His outspoken egotism and self assurance spark a mix of humor and critique.
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Heaven
Tam
San Francisco Chronicle
Curiosities in Minnesota Law Library Volumes
The Minnesota State Law Library houses two reprinted volumes of Massachusetts colonial laws from 1700 to 1772. The pages note crude early codes, including whipping as punishment up to forty lashes and death for blasphemy, reflecting harsh 18th century standards.
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Minnesota
Massachusetts
Baron Munchausen in Ruewia Snowbound Tale
A fragmentary historical-sounding scene depicts Baron Munchausen traveling on a severe winter day. The postillon signals the wind’s roar as the group gathers near a kinhon fire, while the narrator reflects on a misstep or mistaken sense of purpose amid the cold and wind.
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Hunchauson
Baron Munchauson
Ruewia
Lawr
Kinhon
Stormy Passage sermon in Capernuam by De Witt Talmage
In Capernaum last Sunday, De Witt Talmage preached on The Stormy Passage across Galilee. He urged Christ in the ship with his disciples, comparing modern trials to the tempest and urging faith, courage, and revival with Christ as guide through storms to eternal harbor.
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Teg. T. de Witt Talmage
Capernaum
Casernaum
Christ
Howelem
Galilee
Robert Metheyne
Jesus
Lae
Bobby
Toni Gentlenen
Gienna Harot
Bowrin Pesséngera
Ufa
Lie
Flaherman
Walla
Flo
Indwemont
Cali Bea
Vila
Chelst
Gemesaret
Winston
Evry
Grant Enterprises
Maun Hermon
God
Wil
Tiene
Tony Hua
Galpin
Ani
Sir James Colquhoun Buys And Reacquires Jar
Sir James Colquhoun encounters a familiar jar at a thrift shop and buys it for four guineas thinking it a match for an old jar in his garret. His wife reveals she had sold the same jar that day for three guineas, making the purchase a retraced return to its original owner. The jar is returned to the garret as their last piece of worn brown-brav.
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Mary Washington
Fredericksburg
Cold Harbor
Iiines
Grant
Wight
Tod's
Christ
Jesus Christ
St. James
St Philip
St Matthew
Halbert
Nat
Jesus
Sabjork
Church of God
Church of Dea
Lin Voluw
Tribe of Judah
Soula
Ima
Richard Baxter
England
Rovert McCheyne
Dundee
Jonathon Edwards
Northampton
John Livingston
Tim
Retheou
Gal
Mr. Livingston
Livingston
James Colquhoun
Soond-Hind
Sys
Jlamea
Duwlov
James
Nia
Colyuhong
Garven
Sir James
Carr's
Tts
Garret
White Painted Buildings Stir Curious Debate Abroad
An overseas observer notes European and U.S. practices regarding painting brick buildings white. He recalls police stations in white and argues such glare harms eyes, increases heat and damages comfort in sunlit summers, urging municipal eye health consideration over owner preference.
Fashionable Panishment and the Little Girl's Gift
A pretty son presents a treasure to a young girl who wears it on her finger while holding her arm outstretched. A visitor remarks on the fatigue of the pose and the girl sighs that elegance is tiring, as reported in the Baltimore Free Press.
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Elsie
Court hears tale of troubled family and a wheelbarrow promise
A judge hears a chaotic domestic drama centering on John Hawkins and his wife Matilda. The husband vows to bring a boy home in a wheelbarrow after a night of anger. The wife objects to harsh punishments as the scene closes with the judge overseeing the proceedings.
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Trate
John Hawkins
Matilda
Common Sense Wanted on Weights for Window Aaches Cars
The article discusses adopting weights on window latches to allow car windows to move freely, aiming to improve safety and efficiency. It argues improved airflow and reduced upkeep as potential dividends for railroad use and passenger comfort.
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