Easter in Little Russia and a Ring Gift
Narrator recalls Easter celebrations in a Little Russia village with a Cossack hostess Mariana. He receives a gold ring from her and confesses love after a boat ride on the Desna, then departs promising not to torment her, as she admits loving him but fears consequences.
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God
Christ
Russia
Leviea
Mutas Thad
Marienna
Miariana
Ane
Pesua
Martina
Cam
Maarizna
West
Thais
Miriana
Mariana
The
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Shakespeare
Juliet
Romeo
Paris
Wichita News
Consterble
Beiter Than a Stove and a Cold Night Appeal
A shivering tramp pleads for warmth and is allowed to carry in a ton of coal. The exchange underscores the value of compassion and how opening one's heart invites others to notice and help. The moral emphasizes consideration for others' conditions and mutual care.
Song Parody on Gossip in Harper's Young People
A humorous piece titled The Song of the Gossips parodies gossip among women including the old maids and a single remaining dame. It lampoons social chatter and the way rumors spread, ending with a moral about gossip. The verse is followed by a brief note about antiquated note paper and a separate Philadelphia Call reference.
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Philadelphia Call
Advice to a Young Woman from Sh J Burdette
A moral note warns a daughter against marrying men who seek only household service. The speaker questions whether such suitors are genuinely capable or willing to provide, suggesting many will be kept more cheaply in the workhouse than in a father's home.
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Marian
Sh. J. Burdette
Loston Courier
Amdbitioous
Detroit
Elocution teaching praised amid modern marriage scenes
A collection of brief essays jokes and anecdotes argues that teaching elocution benefits women as wives and companions. It contrasts opinions on female education with domestic happiness and social critique while sharing humorous vignettes about authorship amateur poultry and courtship etiquette.
The Paragraphers and Oddities of Daily Life
A cluttered column collects quips and verses from varied papers. It features humorous lines about rent, politeness, and inventions, plus poems and brief anecdotes from cities like Baltimore Yonkers Boston Chicago and Detroit.
Bath Man Arrested After Late Visit to Woman
A Bath Maine youth called on a young woman late at night. her indignant mother summoned police and the visitor was jailed. He was released the next day after agreeing to leave town. The crowd defends the action, saying the example is not Sunspot.
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Bath
Maine
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Crimsonbeak
Snore
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Iken
Shuckin’ Co
Arkansaw Traveler
Hsiclline Bell
Norristown Herald
Highlands
Jesus Christ
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Boston Gazelle
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