How Jimmy Came to Return Home From New York
Narrative of Jimmy’s troubled return to his Maine family, detailing his flight from poverty in New York, his wary reunion with parents at the farm, the month-long stay, and his plan to send money home weekly after settling debts and fixing up the homestead. Includes contrasted memories of hardship and tender reunion.
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Jimmy
Fiekagea
Cvarkeys
Werkly
Wincomean
New York
Jen
Timmy
Father
Angela
Mother
la Mighty Nice Co
John
Jim
Maine
The Capture of Charleston in 1865 and Aftermath
A detailed narrative recounts Union forces entering Charleston on February 7 1865 concluding a siege that left the city scarred and报道 with fires. It notes African Americans greeting Federal troops with songs, and includes reminiscences on wartime governance and the contraband experience.
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Charleston
Sherman
Dahlgren
Jett Davin
Beauregard
Harries
Sreatiz
Davis
Sterm
North Carolina
Geerge E. Belkasep
Tech
Morris Island
Sullivanls Island
Moultrie
James Island
Etty
Belknap
Meeting Street
Calhoun Street
the Battery
Ceston Theater
Seth Battery
Brown
Puzzle in Mathematics Stumps Six Young Companions
In a fireside scene six youths and three young ladies debate a railroad puzzle. A New York to San Francisco train and a return train each day, seven days to travel, meet fourteen eastbound and westbound trains on the route. The correct count arises from overlapping departures and arrivals.
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New York
San Francisco
Dean Stanley’s Presence of Mind at Dinner
Andrew Lang recounts Dean Stanley arriving late to dinner with a unfastened collar. The hostess asks about it and he replies I do not mind, then explains the button dropped off while dressing. Lang credits his unrivaled presence of mind rather than absence of mind.
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Nike
Fearge
Basher
Jimmy
New York
Wesin
Job
Dean
Father
Andrew Lang
Lendon
Dean Stanley
Mr. Lang
Stanley
Lightning Strikes Prompt Ad Mishap at Newspaper Office
Angry caller complains that a small classified ad in the wrong column led to damage when his house was hit by lightning last night. Advertising clerk confirms the ad was placed but the caller insists the column is to blame.
Questioning the Bridegroom On Stage Between Acts
A mother warns against leaving between acts for drinks of intoxicants and the bridegroom replies with a witty retort about not bringing the habit into the marriage. The exchange is reported in a Cleveland Plain Dealer column.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Old Settler Remembers Hard Times and Public Care
The public supports many in need beyond the poorhouse while an elderly settler recalls scarce memories from tougher days and the small details that linger.
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