James Whitcomb Riley A Hoosier Dialect Poet Of Note
L T Othneil writes of James Whitcomb Riley, a Hoosier poet known for dialect verse. The piece describes his age, upbringing in Indiana, appearance, manner, and talent for poetry and dialect readings. It notes his imitative yet poignant style, compares him with Bret Harte and Will Carlton, cites well known works, and mentions his Indianapolis Journal publications and home in Indianapolis.
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Bret Harte
Will Carlton
Mr. Riley
Indianapolis
Hoosier
Indiana
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Mary H. Krout
Margaret Holmes
Ben. D. House
L. T. Othneil
Captain and Sheriff in a Bangor Teacup Arrest Tale
A Bangor sheriff seeks arrest of a sea captain aboard a vessel. The captain delays with hospitality and a Santa Cruz rum toast, spinning yarns and drinks until the sheriff admits jurisdiction issues. The captain suggests continuing to the magistrate elsewhere, while a humorous exchange hints at distant Balti more as the voyage continues. A detached statistic paragraph lists wealth figures for a few named magnates and their incomes per minute.
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Dexter
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Gracious falls spark a comic marriage vow tale
A humorous anecdote unfolds from a public icy corner where a woman in a striking outfit slips gracefully. The narrator vows marriage after each fall, then recounts absurd misadventures, including a clock thrown, doors kicked, and thefts as love persists amid chaos. Local notes mention unusual freeze imagery and a strange map reference.
Josh Billings Sayings Collected For Modern Readers
A writer of Josh Billings philosophy has compiled a collection of his sayings in plain spelling to show their value stands without his quirky orthography. The work aims to display the wit and wisdom beyond idiosyncratic spellings.
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Josh Billings
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