Incidental Episodes of Winter and Practical Advice
A humorous winter vignette follows a woman named Maria Ann and a brisk, clumsy encounter on a sidewalk, then reflections on speed and safety. The column shifts to guidance on raising boys, urging parents to involve boys in work, study, and responsibility, with anecdotes of Garrett Davis, Pomeroy, and brave youth stories. It ends with cooking tips for making potatoes mealy and a quip about an old bachelor admiring a simple thrift at social events.
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Mariaczzin
Maria Ann
Knights of St. Crispin
Court House
Jude Foster
Ice
Vale
Garrett Davis
Pomeroy
Kentucky
Mr. Davis
Kansas
Davis
Senate
Ohio
Omaha
Fortune's Goddess Denied Youth Then He Won His Way
A Fortune native sought favors and smiles to smooth his life’s hard path. Denied by Fortune he faltered, then rose with resolve and a giant grip, making Fortune a slave to his will.
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Rishy
Fortune
Montpelier Whisky Return Ends Temperance Era
Virginia era tale describes Madison using influence to curb drink at Montpelier. Visitors faced vanished wine and whisky bans, but war thrift failed as workers faced scarce morale. A late rescue sees whisky restored, the crop saved, and the old hospitality resumes.
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Virginia
Madison
Montpelier
Warvest
Nelson
The Square Man and an Obituary Note
A fragmentary obituary notice reflects on a respected lady’s death and includes a tongue in cheek quotation about misread wording. It juxtaposes Josh Billings description of a square man with a wry remark about an obituary typo, suggesting enduring esteem amid humor.
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Wwe
Lia
Mother and daughters clash over dress and duty
A narrator argues that indulgent daughters force their aging mother to sacrifice her needs for finery. The mother, whose teeth are failing and who prefers soup, endures hardship to fund her daughters’ wardrobes while they refuse chores. The piece warns such overindulgence breeds selfishness and erodes family respect. Also mentions a Hindustan theatre scheme and a bench seat in a separate aside.
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Orlow
Preservation of teeth through daily hygiene and caution
The article extols soap as an excellent preservative for teeth and warns that neglect leads to decay and dental torment. It lists hazards from pins, needles, forks, and metal items in the mouth, urging safe removal of debris, regular toothpicks, and minimal contact with steel or brass to protect enamel.
How a Boy Gets Up and Other Bits From a Paper
A humorous slice from a 19th century paper recounts how mothers and fathers coax boys to wake for breakfast with playful insults and firm warnings. It includes a quip about Primus the slave, a joke on lead versus feathers, Boston’s rebuilt district plan, and a note that doctors fear nothing on sea voyages.
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Dr. J. McKenney
McKenney
DR. McKenney
J. McHenney
Rockport, Indiana
Miss Sawyer
Alve
Tor
Elizabeth Coombs
Brunswick
Orleans
At. Louis
Tansill's Choice
Thrall & Mumpford
Thrall & Mumford
Dolly Varden
Thrall & Mumbford
CITY
City Drug Store
Oto Thrall & Mumford's
Babbitt
Dr. Price
Thrall & Mumford's
Mild Thrall & Mumford
New Harmony and Vicinity
the Register
C.w.slater
Square Man
Haint
Enny
Josh Billings
Sir Salar
Haidrabad
India
Sar A
Johnny
John
John Stenry
John Henry
Danbury News
Heath
Cuff
Cato
Primus
Massa
Boston
Boston Advertiser
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