Twilight of History and a Fragmented Poem in One Page
A mixed page features an experimental poem labeled as the finest American poem, with dense, antiquated imagery of trees, harvests, and a fateful matron, followed by a lengthy editorial on ancient civilizations, Bunsen’s dates, and a note on hydrogen as a metal, ending with a practical essay on scolding habits and gender. The piece blends literary praise, historical speculation, and social commentary in a dated, verbose tone.
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Atl
Egypt
Land
Assyria
Chaldea
India
Baron Bunsen
Earnest Bunsen
Unl
Indus
Ligris
Euphrates
Lenoxment
Babylonia
Chaldza
Sharyukin
Agani
Tigra
Euphrates Basin
Im Chaldes
Arabia
Ethiopia
Africa
Letus
Layard
Nineveh
Jenses
Leuwenhoeck
Modern Languages and the Rise of European Literature
The essay argues that England France Germany and Italy shaped modern literature independently rather than as mere offshoots of ancient Greece and Rome. It asserts that modern European literatures offer distinct thought, character, and style suited to contemporary civilization, with France and Germany driving global influence while Gothic moderns demand equal study to Greek temples.
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England
France
Germany
Italy
Europe
Greece
Rome
Modern Languages
American College
What Is Water According To The Chemist
The text questions the question What is water and offers a chemist’s view that water is rust. It explains rust as the red powder from iron after moisture exposure, identifying rust as the oxide of a metal.
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Earth
Dr. Nichols
Fireside Sciences
Workingman's Paradise and Swiss democratic commerce
An analysis contrasts Switzerland's social and economic balance with the publishing industry. The piece praises cantonal decentralization and mutual aid among workers and masters, noting equitable land distribution and widespread benevolent practices. It also laments editors pressured to promote advertisers while defending their own economic interests.
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Switzerland
Eople
The Question of Spheres and Self Mastery
A Harper's Magazine passage argues against rigid gender spheres and argues for personal mastery over self. It contends neither law nor custom ensures man or woman remains confined to a role and promotes inward, spiritual success, hospitality to good thoughts, and soul liberty as true fulfillment.
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Father
Harper's Magazine
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Massillon Business Cards
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O. WM. M.cltmonds
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Pre
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Baldwin
Atrorner
Afarie
Opera Brnck
Attorney-at-Law
Massil
Reed
Jon
Anson Pease
Lae
Olive
First National
Benk Nen
Erie Street
Pifysicians
Jfoweopathist
Cof Main
Erie
1 & Son's
MMW
Catlin
M.D
Humberge
Luks
Opera
Gerould
A. Mstz
Marth Street
Isiia
Simmons
Zedlin & CO
Thagersta
Macon
Geogin
Arch Street
Philadelphia
Kaciler
Maseillon
Strong & Armstrong
Cleveland
O. Price
Trassition
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Vld
Anil Hill Streets
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Canal Fulton
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Missillon
Obie
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Mill Street
Weassillon
RON Foundry
Killinger & Coy
Trsot Farlor
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J. C. Good
M.D. Z
T. Baltzly
Baltzly
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Amoe
Omer Avert Bamberger
Son's
Younston
Demist
Offic Mg Hardware
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Warrat
Rss
Groc Ehiesen Ee
Dickey & CO
Exchange Place
Sebastian Stutz
Union National Bark
Ohio
Alan Asation
AL Morganthaler & Breed
Adwin Tarvis
Wutary
M -Water
M A. Brown
Cleveland Pines
Lmussition Depot
IW. R Ativater & GO
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Massellon Furnace
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Pennsylvania
Independent
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Sagan
Trac
A. Tarsh
T. R. Richmond
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Tremont House
Massilton
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Ear Mill
GEO. Heppard
Edward A. Wilson
Penn Street
Williamsburgh
Ors
Banner of Light
Boston
Dyer de Lum
Portland
Maine
Asia
Claus OF Modern Language
J. BR. Rukenbrod
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Warren
Srhures
Iecord
Scito
Conn
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Dany Repuuixe
Pacific Slope
Tate
Bugs
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