MUTTON IN BRAMBLETOWN A TALE OF WOLVES AND MISSED MEAT
Brambletown tale recounts Deacon Bellamy and farmer family facing mutton shortages caused by wolves. A pet lamb's death, theft misadventure, and a minister’s letter miscommunication trigger a church confession, forgiveness, and finally a wolf bounty bill.
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Brambletown
Faul Creyton
Willy Oe
Bellamy
Pagelly
Deacon Bellamy
Cosset
Cogset
Bellamys
Sam
Nelly
Charley
George
Ben
Billamy
Mr. Nolly
Mrs. Bellamy
Ee Aioe
Josian Bellamy
Ace
Ronxzo
Sir Deacon
Mrs. B
Charles
Tam
Deacon
Mr. Nelly
Mae
Mra B
Peecoy
Ann
Florson
Chen
Wolsey
Wicked Wolsey
Nol
Deacon Fellamy
Elder Florson
Woley
Thad Acey
Thad
Mr. Nolsly
Mies
John Wolsey
Pra
Andea
Brother Bellamy
Treatment of the Poor Dividing Line in Aid Methods
The article argues for a measured approach to poverty relief, condemning indiscriminate charity that weakens family duty. It urges aiding private and public care while preventing dependency, emphasizes safeguarding homes, and supports maintaining family ties. It contrasts disciplined aid with wasteful relief. It also notes education and merit as paths to mobility, warning against rewarding idleness.
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Cicero
Philip of Macedon
Demosthenes
Rome
Enou
Ovid
Petrach
Bayle
le Oak
St. Gaudentius
Ebroin
Oterias
Holy Father
Tertulian
St. Basil
Uim
St. Augustine
Picayune
Peron
Gma
Am Hs
Roxbury