Free Thought and the Perils of Melancholy in Local View
A reader argues that free opinion comes with duty to share thoughts on melancholy. The piece links long faces to physical health, social impact, and happiness, urging cheerfulness as a public good while discussing local notes from the Southwest region including casualties, accidents, and historical reminiscences from Mark Twain and Missouri veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leaprit
Os de Quincey
Alva Judd
Neosho
Judd
Carthage
Thomas Griffin
Appleton City
Newton County
Mt. Home
Galena
Lulu C. Blackman
Lynn Centre
Ill
Buckner
Marionville
Wm. Preston
Wm. Garrison
Mt. Verhon
Mark Twain
Hartford
Conn
Samuel le Clemens
England
Artillery Company
London
America
Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company
Massachusetts
Hannibal
Ton Yarvis
Ralls County
Col. Ralls
United States
Larn
Ben Tupper
Tom Harris
Reconciliation and a united republic voiced by Northern and Southern leaders
The piece cites quotes from Mississippi and Missouri figures urging unity through shared laws and beliefs. It argues for preserving the republic, rejecting malice, and notes calls for financial reform including government-issued notes and elastic currency against private banking.
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the Springfield Leader
Meriers
Springfield
Psycom
Abet
Eabet
Weurtan
Lewin
Maser
Aeslayant
Pepenia
Tiuuilanene
Meco
Mar
Zeilin & CO. Maes
D Oriental Worl
Avsua
Turkey
Fone
Greece
Minor
Hay Land
Evita
Wwe
Asia
Seedvigg
Louis, Mo
Jennings
Boisine
Wowie
Davad
Ats Vale
Ethiopam
Erie
Saurnes Avy Pou
Duero Mamen Fan
Gibert Bros
Gen AgtUs
Mtree
Outre Stare
St, Louis, MA
1. Jones & CO
Durham
Natronn Iecalities
Firemde Fenurgen
Werkis Rhly
Maman
Rie Vranceinns
Agenrye
Ities Po
Vinkery
Agustin, Malne
Laclede Hotel
Attanay & CO
Lebanon
Reid Sud
Waldo C. Booth
D.A. Abbott
HocREGOR,NOE@KEEN
Tron, Steel
Moo
Sporting Materia Fig Tack
John Deere
Atlantic
Rom
Missouri
pouBk Snove
Henshey
Woodbury
Hilus Pat.hog Ringer
Hwhil&co
Mite
Haw Hk
Pris
W. A. Hall
Ferguson
Wholesale and Hetail Dealer
KIRBY
Palace Saloon
Ctvy Hall
Hjames Hayes
Woonville
Springfield, Mo
M. Elles
Gow Pen
H. F. Denton
Propri
College Street
Metropol
Rea Awand
Rowroy Gay Wheels
Boomia
REET
Dayton Pitts
Louis Street
Hanting
NEW York Watch Company
Dresser
N. Seventh Street
ST. Louis
Chenyer
Stuck
Stection
Henshey S. Woodbury
Alar
Yalben
Hets
Wien
Rhgee
Menellis
Preskilens
Alhary
First
Natonal Bank
R.ty
Reeves Ed
Miel SY
WA Muuasy J
Worlass
BK Madera
Greene County National Bank
St. Loui
McDaniel
Chas. Sheppard
Ven
West
South Side
Lorin
Carl End
James Abbott
W. J. Chalsean
Raithel
Nedy
James Anthosy
E. Kenton
Billings Street
Southweet
Caren Moor
Johnson’s Art Gallery
Boonville St
Busines
Whitteai House Insurance
Mireare
Nathan DH
Pravete
Bray & Cravens, Attorneys AT Law
First National Bank
Springfie
Allice
Henry Jones
Nan Cramer
Waasnen & Youxs
Leavitt
Atorney
Price
Aurn College Street
Immone & Travers
Law City
Profs & Vaughan
Ttcirneys
Ilice
Fivet National Bank
Doviila South Street
Jan
Enon Bron
IE Briguy
B. Churchill
Webster County
Sheriff Hart
Wright County
Fayettville
Ark
GEO. Cohn & Bros
George Cohn & Bros
Famous Star Clothing House
Col. Boonville St. and
Public Square
Dotei
Senator Cockrell
Pittsburg
South
Caleia
Hell
Nertly
Mies
R Splamar
Kelley
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