Put Yourself in His Place Moral Awakening Story
A failed borrower confronts foreclosure and visits the Bishop family in disguise. Moved by their hardship he learns the value of empathy, cancels the mortgage after a night’s reflection, and adopts a new motto to judge others by their circumstances. The tale contrasts rich indifference with poor dignity and ends with the lender reformed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Merton
Mr. Bishop
Merton
George Bishop
George
Mrs. Bishop
John
Cours
Rome’s Growth Reveals Ancient Rome in New Excavations
In expanding Rome for government needs, builders uncover classic finds. Mosaic pavements, tombs, statues, inscriptions, and a wealth of artifacts emerge with every dig among new streets. The soil yields relics and tools, echoing Byron’s empire remark.
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Rome
Berlin
Old
Morality of manners and genuine greeting in daily life
A writer argues against judging others by polished etiquette. True manners arise from honest intent rather than artificial rules. He distrusts constant smiles and rehearsed handshakes, preferring a hearty grip, a casual nod, and warm, simple greetings like How are you, old friend.
An Irregular Word and a Chestnutting Tale
A Chicago Times note questions the spelling of presidential and traces its irregular origin from president. A Danbury boy runs away to chestnut hunt, falls from a tree twice, is bitten, licked, kneeced by a sliver, and is marched by the ear after home and school mishaps.
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Times
Saxa
Hoe
To Stain Woop Binox
A correspondent of the English Mechanic prescribes a method to stain wood. Brush with hot limewash to remove grease, apply dressing of log wood and nut gall decoction, remove lime, level grain, then dress with vinegar containing old nails. When black enough rub with black cloth and linseed oil, varnish or polish to resemble ebony and endure weather for years.
Attachment to Newspapers Shows Loyal Subscriber Bonds
The article argues that strong subscriber loyalty proves well run newspapers earn enduring trust. It notes that readers forgive occasional errors if the paper acts honestly and judiciously, and that removing a familiar paper is a rare, painful interruption. A conscientiously conducted paper becomes a family favorite.
Hired mourners and grotesque tales of city life
English correspondent laments cheap funerals with staged mourners, black crepe, and public-house cheer while the bereaved ride in carriages. A Chicago salesman’s ruse inflates prices, then offers cash or a silk handkerchief as repayment. Odd anecdotes touch the country versus city pieties and Sunday restrictions in Chicago and Louisville.
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London
Chicago
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Rockport
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Main Street
Mount Vernon, Ind
Gom
Milglineryz
DR. Fitler
C. H. Ewing
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Falls of Schuylkill
Philadelphia
J. B. Davis
Highstown
New Jersey
Thomas Murphy
Frankfort
Jennings
Walton
J. W. Creeley
Congress
Judge Lee
Camden
Stewart
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Powell
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Fitter
South Fourth Street
John Beal
New Harmony
Ind
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Postoffice
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Jacobs
the Register
C.w. Slater
ALF
Union City Herald
Thas! Llive
Louisville Courier Journal
Chicago' S&loans
Providence
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