The Tale of Laura a Blind Girl and Her Sight
A long narrative letter recounts Laura Mansfield, a girl born blind to a loving mother and James, who marry against odds. Laura’s life at the Institute for the Blind unfolds through hardship, study, and music, and culminates in a dramatic operation that finally grants sight, revealing her mother at last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Hudson
Mansfield
Taylor
Paul
Virginia
Laura
James
Peraevera
Institute For the Blind
Institute
Thera
Robinson Crusoe
Friday
Mooa
New York
Dr. E
Rand
Thors
Doctor E
Franklin
Masry
The Ladies Man and a German River Tale
A satirical piece ridicules the vanity of the ladies man and contrasts his hollow charm with a discerning woman’s eye. It rambles through mock ethics, then shifts to a geographic note on three Neisse rivers near Bohemia and Silesia, linking fortunes to military history and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackeral
Law of
Germany
Vanio
Neisee
Oder
Gorlitz
Bohemia
Zitzten
Sinto
Ostritz
Priebus
Muskau
Spree Ly
Cottbus
Katabach
Hebenfriedburg
Frederick the Great
Annexation and admonitions on debt and notoriety
A collection of satirical letters and editorials discussing annexation proposals, debt repayment ethics, and a climate note from the St Paul Pioneer about the Mississippi River. Includes cautionary counsel on paying debts, and a humorous closing question about best pet for a home.
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Che Sparta Cagle
Sparta
Sonroe County
Wwe
Omier
Gass
Blork
Geaver Creek
Maize and
Water Streets
Rovieuwaeldlivine
Bt Ee
Sfar Gam
Te Watkin the Vince
Adtorneys & Councellora
Law
F. A. Ler
National Basic Building
Treen
Dickixsox
Secur
de Ga. Widte
HB. O. Wikelri
G. Beebe
F. Holbrook
Ria Omnibus
Vasvengera
Xueer
Elther Untel
Peelal Cares
B. Coon
Chee
E. Contom
Bester
Dom
Water St
Wis
A.B. Nichols
M. D
Sharp & Markham
Merriam
Wetiskas
Cal Institute of Providence
First National Bank
Sno Open
S. D.racksuon
T. B. Tyler
Wit. Dush
Geo. Derringer
John T. Hemphilt
N. B
Bank of Sparta
George Graham, L
Towra
Monroe
Prins
Delaines
Poplins
Mozambique
Balmorals
Sacks
de. &Ey
Goto
Emporium
Cutpren
Cassimeres
Breacnen
Jacquard
Geo. D. Dunn
Suy Ameriias
MAIN
Winper
Iwi
Ids
Crockery
Mons Anderson
Mozambiques
Charlies, &E
West
Main St
Crosse
Wik
Lopes
Patent Azle Co
Wisconsin
Gillett, Greye, Lowrie & Co., Proprietors
Country & Machine Shop
Noble & Bell
Thimble Skein
Gillett, Greve, Lowrie & Co
Travelers Insurance CO
Harreorn
Coxx
Kelley
Wisee
Lee's
Janesville
Corre
Daily
Dan Misu
Pater H. Portatios
Pater
Mario
Mas. Peren U
Portarion. P.S
Peter H. Portation
Manis Moveratios
Prin
Renmanekt Davina
Ro Mississppui
St. Paul
Aissis— Sippi
Missouri
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