After Twenty Years A True Story of Crime and Revenge
A tale set from 1817 in western New York and 1837 New York City follows a hunter with a gun who robs a traveler and disappears. Twenty years later a banker named Stephen Edwards faces a ruthless pursuer Philip Sydney, who exposes his past murder and triggers a chain of ruin, confession, and forgiveness.
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New York
Weing
Beephen Edwards
Stephen Edwards
Philip Sydney
Goa
Rob
Tam Philip Sidney
Philip Bydney
The Price Of Chine Tragedy Lessons Of The Weeds
A historic account recalls the death by self harm and murder attempt tied to a wife’s fidelity. The piece portrays George Woods as devoted to his wife and driven to violence by perceived dishonor, noting social echoes and moral lessons in a town discussing the tragedy.
Women and Jealousy Rule in Victorian Morality
A column argues wives must be circumspect to avoid suspicion of infidelity. It dwells on male jealousy, calls for female purity, and warns that a woman's disgrace damages both herself and her husband, urging women to guard home life and avoid fraternizing with other men. The piece reflects era views on gender duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decnwr Laily Tribune
Toledo, Peoria & Warsaw Railway
Cincinnati, Lafayette & Chicago Railroad
Indianapolis
Cincinnati
Lafayette B. B
Barington
Kechad
Peoria
Lafayette
Louisville
Nashville
Memphis
Columbus
Newark
Zanesville
Pittsburg
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Hisexo Testrak
Oledo
Cleveland
Buffalo
Westinghouse
Hiesgo
Incinnat
Berlington
Keokuk
A. L. Uorainé
Towner
K. Grump ON
Western
Main Bereet
Surlington
Iowa
Insurable Life Policy Interview Sparks Odd Quiz
A humorous tale recalls a man visiting a Garden Angel Life Insurance agent who fired a bizarre questionnaire at him. The questions cover gender, age, ancestry, constitutional opinions, sleeping nightmares, marital status, future behavior, private sentiments, and past deaths by self action. The scene ends with the insured learning he would likely remain insured for a term of years.
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Garden Angel Life Insurance Co
Ike Amsn
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Albany
Aeds
Bates
Hic
Lily
James
Graff
St. Paul’s Church
Stephen Ealwards
Pacher
Edwards
Price OF
CHINE
George Woods
High Court of Heaven
Jecoh Billéage Imauren
Marrid
Aingle
Kline & Stokes
and Architects
Sidney Txurokaph
Wm, Wallace, A
Omaha National Bank
H. Raynolds
Raynolds Bros., Bankers
Cheyenne Co. Bank
Raynolds , Wallace
Front Street
Sidney
Nebraska
Omaha
Kirst National Bank
National Bank
Denver
Colorado National Bank
Kxountze Brothers
Bankers
New York City
H. W. Gary
A. Morian
McFadden’s Restaurant
Cae
George Keeline
South Platte
Pontofice
Julksnurs
Colorano
Lewasdt
Sthe
Vrs Alee
A. Bolomonbon
Walnut
Sirceta
Sidney Nebraska
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