A Centental Reminiscence of Washington and Ward
In a fragmented reminiscence the plot centers on the push to appoint George Washington as commander in chief with General Ward and Samuel Adams shaping the plan. Adams argues for decisive action to unite New England and the colonies, while Washington secretly awaits his fate as the nomination is revealed.
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Cambridge
Ward
Congress
Philadelphia
Middle States
New England
Mr. Adams
Congress Hall
Samuel Adams
North America
John
George Washington
Virginia
Southern
Adams
Gen. Ward
Grorce Washington
Washington
George II
United States
Words Before Blows and a Sunday School Tale
A collection of maxims about virtue and law contrasts with a short vignette at a post office where a kind lady invites attendees to Sunday school. A young red-head stays silent when asked, joking about fire bells and escaping the preacher. Music by Handle Street organ.
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Red-Head
Noam
No Fear of Death Among the Dying Says Prof Cowling
A medical observer notes that most hanged and dying do not fear death. He outlines signs of approaching death such as faint pulse, cold extremities, clammy skin, and the death rattle. The dying may hallucinate as blood leaves the brain and senses fail, with explanations from Prof. O. Cowling.
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Prof
O. Cowling
A Massachusetts woman patents self fastening button invention
A Massachusetts woman has reportedly patented a self fastening buttoning device that grips as firmly as needed yet can be released by a touch. The piece is pitched as a boon for bachelors, though critics warn it could spark social backlash against women. The piece humorously laments button troubles and muses on future scorn for the inventor among single women.
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Massachusetts
Buttons
Washing Not Taken In Sermon Ends in Laughing Lesson
A New England Baptist minister recounts how five applicants sought baptism but only one joined the church, then ten more asked to be immersed and only two joined. He quips that the church does not take in washing, delivering a humorous verdict on church membership. Pittsburgh girls train for a Cape May foot race as summer prize plans emerge.
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Uncle Paul
Hester
Letitia
Paul
Hetty
Lefty
Letty
Netty
Letitia Carver
Mrs. Hewitt
Mrs. Carver
Paul Sheffield
Robbies
Letty Carver
Pahaw
Sam
Hetty Hewitt
Hester Hewitt
Ietty
New England
Pittsburgh
Cape May
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Wm. Baldwin
East Main Street
Geay
William Baldwin
Aes
Theophilus Parsons
Bellis
Everyoouy National Publishing Co
Cincinnati
Ohio
West Main St
New Harmony
Ind
Mumford’s
Frazer
New Orleans
MEST
W. F. Gray
D. M. Schnee’s
W.F. Gray
Aple Thrall & Mumford's
Hovey & Menzies
Attorneys-At-Law
Supreme Court of the State
Posey
Vanderburgh
Court House
Mount Vernon
Tavern Street
J. Breith
Fretagcot
R. D. Twigg
G. 8Rinnow & Co
Portland
Maine
the Register
C.w.slater
Secesssee Cceres
Carsrey
Sesevere
Auicepak
Sss Wenesedens
Uncle Pauls
Handle—A Streat Organ
Ivox
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