Untitled Patient Tale From Boston Asylum
A fragmentary narrative recalls a figure from the State Asylum for the Lunatic in Boston seen by townspeople as a quirky patient. The sitter, allegedly educated, claims medical insight while the governor considers correction, ending with a note of local mockery and public reaction.
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Mostar
Hull Alway
Boston
Bat
Fiat
Queen Anne Delugo
Fu Watmeny
Bayhan Felpou
Education and athletics debate in late 19th century periodicals
A long excerpt discusses women teaching and coeducation, classroom health, and the value of physical training. It argues for teachers to influence both youth and parents, supports coeducation, and defends collegiate athletics while critiquing excesses. It includes quotes from journals and mentions notable figures and institutions, highlighting the era’s debates on gender roles and sport in education.
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Dourmal
Chisrai
Ethan
Welkton
Dhia
Bret
Mumak
Willie
Hk Pal
Pooyle
Eubaul
Stiets
Wwe
Eluidtent
Thern
Pilenty
Mien
Wotwun
Wright
Hergen
Kaueutwa
Athleties
Mis Boy
Tavely
Tt Find
Aml
Nio
Slater
Triwlesan
Harnsumy
St. Morgan
Oxford
Cawaridge
John Ostram
Chicago
Inter
Lincoln and Pagv Arrives Slay Evers Truth of Lincoln
A fragmented historical reminiscence recalls Abraham Lincoln as a large hearted, honest man who understood public opinion and fought for justice. It recounts a personal meeting in Decatur after the 1860 convention, noting Lincoln’s stance against the Fugitive Slave Law and his instruction to confront ungodly laws with constitutional means.
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Abraham Lindit
Perry
Victor Hugena
Voltaire
Ardecuia Murtia
Lincoln
Jovil
Walia
Washington
Linccoln
Dominus
War Office
Atient
Ineane
Cotten
Republic
Clarleston
Cole County
Edo
Ashe
Ks Ds
Bhoepiart
Lucy T
Iff
Howe
Ottawa
John Thitis Sigh
M. Campbell
Duke J. Caton
United Stat
Monene Honsock
Stout
Campbell Dil
Catel
Taball
Grover
Fragmented humor and anecdotes from a late 19th century paper
A collage of humorous snippets and transcriptions from a Chambers Journal style page. It mixes quips about Arab schools, a street vendor tale, a Texas judge quip, baking beans, and lighthearted sketches of court, circus visits, and domestic life. The piece riffs on everyday folly and social quirks with brief, gossipy vignettes.
A Curious Tale Of Kingfishers And A Grand Aquatic Scheme
An amateur narrator recalls a comical tale of two kingfishers kept by a friend. The friend plans an elaborate waterworks upgrade, investing in a bath pool, a lofty canal system, and exterior hydraulic works to satisfy the birds’ longing for running water. Despite grand efforts, the birds remain unhappy, prompting further schemes and reflection on what really pleases them.
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Tuite
Ehuneo
Huenbeam
Remane
Wute
Cain
Tornbeat
Oruinam
Water Works Company
Motubaan
Finke
Hildett
Dewi Erie
Hornbeat Villa
Waliyn Duborerd
Niow
Culomnas Finn
Wals Haya
Yessus
Passages of a Faded Regency Romance Scene
A fragmentary dialogue unfolds between a man and a woman near a house. The couple exchange mournful and romantic remarks as a tense moment hints at an impending wedding, framed by hushed emotions and longing.
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Oneiny
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Mu Buk
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le Mans
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London
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Irda
Shi
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Wdark
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Atvation
Lansing
Erent
The
Harpers
Murper
Dias Bai
Sean
Giealings
Beastie
Antieta
Achaea
Rhine
Eno
Tata Tie
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Hiebert
Coralarian
Liniseil Te
Mae Danae
Toothante
Tale Bill
Belvont Mansion
Abiua
Na le
Phiadelphia Press
Chibpot
Academie de Modoc
John W. Murray
Sumter
Pagv
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Pariy
Wien
Juliany
Barnum
Chambers
America
Johnny
Uke Tua
Aoston Andget
Texas
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South End
Rerogaizes
Sioatun
Murklesborg
Chuler
Kentucky
Somerville
Keupe Ory
Aduny
Henry
Uritmonbonk
Yonkers
Hartford
Ireland
Wall Street News
Mra Waterley
Austin Indy
Tin North Pole
United
Bratos
George
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