Dancing and Doctrine Converge in Squashville
In Squashville a new minister Mr St Clair clashes with dancing youth led by Bella Harrison. After conflicts over hops and sermons, a hilltop walk leads to mutual understanding. They marry and promote moderation, transforming the village church and social life.
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A Seasonable Item from the Belfast Journal
A general tale on house-cleaning opens with a man in old clothes beating a carpet in the yard. He tries both sides then hangs it to dry. He vows never to shake another carpet as the neighbor asks what he has been doing. The scene ends with a comic miscommunication and a stray line about molars.
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Belfast Journal
Madison Bachelors Form Society For Strict Dress Rule
Young bachelors in Madison Wisconsin form a society to promote happiness and prosperity and marriage. Each member vows not to court or attend with any young woman wearing more than calico in dress, not exceeding ten yards eight less than current usage. They predict ministers will reap a harvest if the rule is observed.
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Madison
Wis
Wry churchyard quip and grave humor in local record
A pious wife asks if the sermon was liked and a heathen husband jokes the preacher would not need to be asked twice to take a drink. A local obituary notes a miser's death from brain softening with a dry line that his head gave way yet his hand stayed steady.
Why is President Grant like a power of attorney
A witty quip noting President Grant is said to “know all men by these presents,” framing him as a humorous legal mastermind.
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