Proclamation for Indiana constitutional amendments 1881
Governor Porter issues a proclamation for a special election on March 14 1831 to ratify amendments to the Indiana Constitution. The measure spans voting eligibility changes and broad reforms to sections of Articles two and four, with terms on taxes debt limits and judicial structure.
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Ancient and Modern Customs of Sworn Oaths Across Cultures
The article surveys historic oath rituals from Abraham’s time to modern practices. It cites biblical precedents in Genesis, various ethnic rites from Egypt to Abyssinia, and compares attestations by Old Testament figures, Mennonites, Quakers, and diverse nations. It notes forms such as touching the thigh, offering offerings, gesturing with cock or knife, and regional variations in oath-taking.
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The Charm of a Low Voice in Women
A reflective essay extols a low soft voice as a crowning female charm. It argues such speech signals sincerity, enhances allure beyond beauty and wealth, and soothes and consoles in social and home life. It asserts voice reveals character and fosters genuine affection.
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Lund
Witty Snippets and Oddities in Everyday Life
A collection of humorous vignettes and odd bits from various locales. A Jersey boy jokes about soda water while a minister recalls a six mile wedding trip. A Syracuse grocer smokes by a kerosene barrel as mail shifts to the deceased office.
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Syracuse
Nature of oath witnessing and customary law in society
The text reflects on how oath witnesses and presumed reverence elevate thoughts to a higher plane, suggesting that customs observed by people of the time become law as a result of collective adherence to respected traditions. It notes how the act of witnessing an oath embodies this social mechanism.
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Custon
Hen mothers canine brood unusual acts on farm
A greyhound female shelters a brood under an old hen's wing in a curious scene from Practical Farm Journal. The hen feeds and protects the litter, and the dogs respond to the hen's call, returning when they stray. It remains to be seen if the bond lasts as the pups grow.
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Praise for Wives Encouragement at Home
A domestic exhortation urges husbands to praise and encourage their wives. It argues words of appreciation boost morale after years of labor and monotony, noting wives toil to keep home comfortable and clothing clean, inviting husbands to acknowledge their wives’ efforts daily.
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The text lists quantities for building work including shingles nails lime sand and hair mortar and brick courses. It specifies one thousand shingles to cover one hundred square feet and five pounds of nails to fasten them. It notes mortar mix for one hundred square yards and brick courses for chimney height and flue dimensions.
The Cow
Laura writes about cows in quirky lines noting four legs a tail longer than legs and milk from cows. The piece mixes playful images of cows dogs cats and a joke about beef while describing chewing and eating habits in a village tone.
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