The Inebriate's Vow and the Temptation of Drink
A Victorian tale shows Henry Graham succumbing to alcohol despite Helen's faithful devotion. After betrayal and hardship, infidelity and poverty threaten the family until a lightning strike and a miraculous moment lead Henry to vow abstinence and seek redemption with his wife and child.
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Lis Gantle
Henry
Arthur
Fiahead
Trelen
Halen
Rowan
Halon
Eafily
Ldn
Tani
Helen
India
Lielen
Rabid dog bite leads to fatal hydrophobia account
A Philadelphia Ledger report describes Capt. Willis of Brandywine Delaware contracting rabies after a dog bite and progressing through the terror of hydrophobia. The account details his sleep deprivation, convulsions, frothing saliva, and eventual death by 10:30 AM as attendants sought to restrain him.
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Willi Ws
Brandywine
Delaware
Cape May
Wales
Mander
Phi, Ledger
Anecdote of Henry Clay and Calhoun at the Senate
A recalled wartime scene features Henry Clay challenging John C. Calhoun with a snuff anecdote during tariff debates. The dialogue mocks constitutional arguments as Calhoun is corrected on tariff constitutionality. The teller notes Clay’s bold reply and the audience’s reaction within the Senate chamber.
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Arl
Henry Clay
John C. Calhoun
Senate
Clay
Tails
CaLnous
Kentucky
Walla
Ceig
Siades
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DOLE
Alice
Slen
Selby
Tenis
Graham
Oksworthy
Goitz
Fats
Jas
Carty
Red
Borger
Elen
Nevount
Innocent Beauty
Sina
Nana
Eelen
Campahiong
Alvek
Telen
Romu
Fleren
Uelan
Uonry
Deleon
Ake
Truat Tay
Meury
Leary Geatam
Shane Mirepentinar
Hell
Elis
Shamire
Owlowver
Bohn
Shea
Mortise
Aetan
Hios
Yue
Lalen
Meredith
Merry
Flelen
Auc
Fengih
Llalen
Moses
Becanan
Fara
Wilmington
Landing Whig Papyr
North Carolina
Scot
Webster
Fillmore
U. States
Copadenos
Hydrophoe
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