Fragmented Notes on History and Society from a 19th Century Page
A collage of items covers historical musings, travel notes, and social observations. It includes reflections on Freemasonry in early America, scientific notes on nervous disorders, brickmaking innovations in St. Joseph, and a London auction of a hair keepsake. Also discussed are Sioux medicine men, prison life in Indiana, religious shifts, and counterfeit money detection principles.
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Southrn
Indiana
Idiana
An Indian Widow's Hard Lot Echoed in North American Practice
Dr. Farrow cites Tokutius customs of Oregon where a widow endures a nine day vigil beside her husband then lies on the funeral pyre and must remain still until doctors order. If infidelity or neglect occurred she faces repeated brutal punishment as relatives enforce the rite and later carries the bones in birch bark.
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Farrow
Oregon
No Sense of Humor in a Lighthearted Anecdote
A tale about misfired humor shows how sharing others stories can backfire. A young woman prompts Annie to recount an Olive anecdote and a sister jokes about its funniness. A man asks a friend why he avoids wearing a wig and overheard quip leads to a remark that women lack humor.
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Annie
Olive
Richardson
Prompt Meals And Prompt Hospitality In Dinner Preparations
The New York World urges prompt, business like meal service in a home. A hungry guest should be received at the door with warmth but not overbearing affection. Let him remove his damp outerwear and settle by the fire before offering comfort, ensuring efficient, practical hospitality.
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Peter
John
New York World
The Sunday School Lesson on Pilate and the Crucifixion
A Sunday school lesson reviews Luke 24 1 12 and Luke 23 13 25 with Pilate, Herod, and the crowd. It contrasts Roman authority with divine judgment and ends by urging devotion in worship and vigilance against dullness in devotion.
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Rome
Calgary
Pilate
Judea
Caesar
Christ
Judean
Galilee
Jerusalem
Ilerod
Jesus
Herod
John
Perdition
Saylor
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Ayer Dismanch
Legion of Honor
Nif
Arm
Nii
New Ennd
Middle States
West
Weeden
New England
Yport
Holland
St. Joseph
Hogland
Georgius Tertius
London
G. R
Augusta Elizabeth
Mary Ophia
Amelia
Princess Mary
Red Shirt
Salvation Army
Ger. Booth
Herbert
Carrie Schock
Salvation Lass
Marshal Ballington Booth
Gen. Booth
Oue
Cincinnati Enquirer
Cincinnati
Columbus
Jemphis
Christopher Columbus
Claude Lorraine
Cervantes
Homer
Demosthenes
Oliver Cromwell
Howard
Franklin
Daniel Defoe
Cardinal Welsey
Lucian
Virgil
Horace
Shakspeare
Milton
Pope
Robert Burns
Ayrshire
Philadelphia
Union
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
New York
Gizerah Museum
Cairo
Sphinx
Edion
Thebes
Osisis
Isis
Horus
Rameses
Satan
God
Mrs. Wing
Syeuptlicg
California
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Essful
Parowell & Cos
Spruce
Ciiicag
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Trans-Continental
Cucago
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Pacific Coast
Ki Inaas Uity
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Reoneny
South Dakota
North Dakota
Neares
Chicago, Milwaukee
Pau
Millas
H. Varpenter
Paul
H. G. Vaughn
Sae” Norte
Western Line
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Twin Cities
Lake Superior
Duluth
Ashland
Pullmar
Northwestern
Kansas City
Sioux City
Salt Lake
Portland
Chicago & Northwestern
Freemont
Kikhorn & Mo
Union Pacific
Pacifc
T. W. Trasdale
Avent
Mitchell
Erie Ical CO
Buffalo
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Nicolle, Ay
Inneapqlls
Mimi
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