Josh Billing's Definitions in Humorous Alphabet Verse
A satirical list defines virtues and vices with playful, paradoxical pairings. It lampoons morality through contrasts like Wealth as baggage and Solitude as a place to visit. The verse blends misspellings and quips to craft a comic social critique.
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Josh Billing
U E D's Dance at the Rink a Social and Financial Success
The U E D's party at the Rink Thursday evening drew fifteen dance sets and praised as one of the city’s most enjoyable events. The entertainment began at nine with music and graceful movement, yielding social and financial success though coinciding with an Odd Fellows event unknown to invited guests.
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Rhine
Ensant
Sexton
Hans
St. Michael
Guido
Elizabeth
Mae
Bertram
Bertram Hoffman
Oscar
Freemason
Springfield
Lincoln
Colfax
Hall of Representatives
J. C. Conkling
Journal
Abraham Lincoln
Washington
Diogenes
Republic
California
Rink
Odd Fellows
Schenck
J. Wo Schenck
Philadelphia
Orde Hetek
Dr. Schenck
All Druggiata
Janlodawly
Eighth Sabbath School Convention Opens in Payson
Parson Tennessee May 21 1869 reports the eighth semi annual Adams County Sabbath School Convention opening at the Congregational Church in Payson. Delegates arrival delays due to weather. sessions cover best system of lessons conducting Sunday schools benevolence and blackboard teaching with reports of progress, new schools, and over 200 conversions. Delegates from Quincy include Rev Dimock and others. hospitality praised. convention to close with evening events as Quincy delegates prepare to depart.
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Quincy
Adams County
Congregational Church
Payson
R. W. Gardner
J. W. Brown
Messrs. Goodwin
Talcott, Gardner
Dimock
R. Dimock
C. H. Bull
E K. Stone
George Adams
John Burns, Jr
J.B Talcott
C. G. York
Bedale
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