Happenings of a Night in Richmond during Spring 1865
In a besieged Richmond home, a mother tends a dying son while her other boys brace for enlistment. Wilfred Varney defies delay, insisting on joining the Confederate fight as cannon roars echo from Petersburg and the family weighs hope against sacrifice.
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Richmond
Sam Gillette
Cyrus Townsend Brady
Edgar Bert Smith
Garyment
Doon, Mean and Company
Martha
Mars Howard
Howard
Confederacy
Wilfred
Hieten
Mrs
Seven Pines
Eli Stuart
Steven
Moses Deliverer: Faithful Parents Defy Pharaoh’s Edict
A biblical study traces Moses birth and preservation in Exodus 1 2, highlighting Amram and Jochebed’s faith and ark plan. The narrative shows how divine providence honors humble choices, guiding Moses from infancy to deliver Israel from bondage.
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Israel
Egypt
Earth
Amram
Jochebed
Aaron
Moses
Noah
Tiver
Jehovah
Pharaoh
God
Abraham
Isaac
Porcelain Enameling Found by Early Chinese Workers
A brief note from Harper's Weekly recounts how porcelain enameling emerged around 206 B.C. during Han rule when potters left wares in an kiln and discovered vitrified glaze. It traces further glaze developments through Sung, Mongol disruptions, and Ming rule restoring imperial manufactories and color techniques.
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Sung
Tai-Tsu
Ming
Tehua
Chestnut for Poles Said by Electrical Times Writer
An Electrical Times writer argues cedar may be best for poles but chestnut also makes excellent durable poles. The choice depends on pole type and soil conditions, with native timber generally more durable under varying conditions.
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Electrical Times
Walt Whitman’s winter work for Childs in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia editor recalls Walt Whitman in old age working for George W. Childs. Whitman rode horse cars around the city to learn drivers’ clothing needs, then notified Childs who supplied winter overcoats, a simple, pleasant task that saved on fittings.
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Walt Whitman
Alfred Noyes
Philadelphia
Walt
Mickle Street
Camden
George W. Childs
Childs
Special Cuticura Treatment for Itching Scalp and Hair Care
Instructional advertorial on using Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap to treat itching scalps dandruff and thinning hair. Recommends sleeping with partings spread ointment on scalp then washing with hot water. suggests monthly use and free samples via Cuticura Boston address.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Unusual Conversation Between Stranger and Reporter
A genial stranger questions reporters about funds and asks to lunch. He shares a phone call to a known journalist who agrees to meet and the stranger asks for news, prompting the reporter to answer with a single unusual item.
The Highland Sermon and Donald the Beadle
An old Scotch beadle named Donald officiated at a Highland kirk. The minister, never a bright star, preached with value for money. A stranger asked Donald his opinion. he said the sermons were very good but advised that beginning is far from the end and much is lost if the middle is omitted.
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Donald
Castoria Reminder for Parents and Safe Remedy
An old advertisement urges mothers to use Fletcher's Castoria for infants and children. It emphasizes safety, a thirty year track record, and requires the product bears its signature. Children cry for Castoria.
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Fletcher
Perfumery Bargains Draw Big Morning Crowd
A department store reported a large morning crowd drawn to perfumery bargains as shoppers gathered around the scent section. The note highlights the perfumery as the center of attention during the sales event.
Foot-Ease advertisement turns heel with quaint claims
An antique ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder to ease tired feet and break in new shoes for dancing parties. It promises instant relief for aching, swollen, tender feet and corn pain with free samples from Allen S. Olmsted in Le Roy N.Y. The text then pivots to a snappy aside about courting expectations when a young man visits a girl.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Prominent Writings on Marriage and Speech Impediments
Fragmentary glimpse at social views on marriage to a man with speech impediments and personal behavior. The passage contrasts prudence in pairing with a man who has limits in speech and finances, noting the risks of broken promises and drinking.
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