The Soldier Willie Ashton Enlists and Fates in War
A lengthy Civil War fragment follows Willie Ashton’s choice to enlist, his wife Katie’s initial resistance, and the father in law’s strict view. It recounts his brave departure, his death by accident before battle, and the sobering lesson on duty, duty to country, and personal loss for readers. The letter from James Bugle in Tekonsha, Mich summarizes battlefield testimony and personal sacrifice amid hardships.
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Katie
Willie
Nitie
Willie James Mall
Puiig
Hall
Cas
William ‘Ashton
Willie Ashton
Wis
Kate
Law
Willie Ashten
Howe
Death and home as solace for a fallen soldier
The piece reflects on death as a universal fate and contrasts dying in distant wars with dying at home among loved ones. It laments separation, honors soldiers who die for country, and longs for a soldier to rest surrounded by family, noting the comfort of home, affection, and familiar grief.
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Augustus
Mechanicsville
Gaine
Loe
Uy Fair
Jim
Ike
Griffin
Michigan
Warrison
Iene
Tina
Lusa
Hus
Earth
Nonother
Eno
Break Bed Habits and Overcome Destructive Habits
This piece discusses the challenge of breaking bed habits and the persuasive pull of unhealthy routines. It emphasizes firm resolute determination as a crucial step, noting that mindset matters are half the battle in resisting pernicious practices and building healthier routines.
Notions of Ladies Traveling in Europe and America
A fragment from a speech by Gough recounts temperance ideas about women traveling. He notes European custom to be assisted by gentlemen to avoid insult, and observes in the United States women often being offered seats in public assemblies.
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Sebanquist
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Jam. Enaur, Jr
James Bugle
Tekonsha
Mich
Itm Marshall
Ntarlap Wlock
Marstall
Calnoun County
Micuigar
Seth Lewis
Marshall Business Cards
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Atrant
Marshall
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Fatnae
A. Fitzgmt
Connsellor
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Raaler
Conde
Menily 1 Mode Clothing
Rants & Share
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Mack
RONTY
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Rtate
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New York
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Jay
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Boston
Flower Yard
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Finn
God
Thavyand
Brien
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Union
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Marat
Jane Athlau
New Spring Goods
White & Lester's
Challis & DE Salxes
Lester. Marshoil, Pvt
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