Judge Bleckley Delivers Farewell Amid Gentle Tribute
The article recounts Judge Logan E Bleckley leaving the Supreme Court after five years. A noted kindness marks his departure as he reads a poetic opinion of rest and light. It also surveys calls for mechanical education of the hand and discusses political commentary and personal reminiscences including memories of a mother.
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Atlanta Constitution
Std
Logan E. Bleckley
Supreme Court
Sunset Ode of a Stormy Westward Sunset
A vivid 1853 Ohio Statesman description of a spectacular storm sunset over a city. The piece blends natural drama with poetic imagery, recalling Wordsworth and depicting clouds, lightning, rain, bells, and a hopeful domestic finale as candles rise and music begins. It also notes Auburn College attendance and a humorous Christmas line about a pint of peanuts.
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Zephyros
Wordsworth
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Auburn
Ala
Sophia
Why Self Made Men Succeed
The self made man wins through severe discipline and a settled purpose. He starts at the bottom, builds his own stairs, and concentrates effort on core tasks. Community confidence grows as such men endure great odds, proving durable, trusted to undertake large ventures.
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Chilhood
Why the Book Keeper Stele and a wife’s demand for luxuries
A tale of defalcation and temptation shows a bookkeeper earning 2500 a year succumbing to costly desires. His wife demands better housing clothes and status. He steals daily gains to fund tastes until caught, wearing penitentiary stripes while warning others to beware. A separate Arkansas notice cites a woman married 14 times and seeking comfort amid ruin.
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Charlie
Lego
The Co-education of the Sexes Arguments for Mixed Schools
Ma D C Ware argues for educating boys and girls together. Benefits cited include improved politeness, neater appearance, better social conduct, understanding of the opposite sex, and healthy rivalry. The piece contrasts mixed with single-sex schooling and ends with an advertisement for Lynch Harris farming implements.
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D.C. Ware
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