The Old Meetin House We Ton Gittin Out To Meetin
The poem recalls youth at the old meeting house on the hill. The speaker and Sary Ann listen as the church’s bell and organ echo, while wind and time erode its strength. They foresee a day when they lie side by side near the church, looking down on a place of prayer.
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Sabrina
Mother
Joe Starin
Joe
Mildred
Doctor
Lisbeth Quimby
Ulmb
Agnes
Schein
Miss'Sargent
Lisbeth
Miss Sabrina
Mies Sargent
New York
Miss Sargent
Sabrina's Scheme at Squam Cottage Summer Scene
The narrator recalls a fifth summer at Squam cottage with Miss Sabrina collecting peas for noon, Mother Dayton baking treats, and Joe assisting as a gentle, unchanging rural tableau. The scene centers on Sabrina's sunburned figure among Sandwich peaks, pines, brooks, and familiar daily rituals.
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Sandwich
Sabrina
Squam Cottage
Dayton
Joe
Joe and Lisbeth A Farm Romance From Squam Cottage
A porch conversation centers on Joe and Lisbeth Quimby as Sabrina reveals her plan to pair Joe with Roslyn Sargent. Joe courts and proposes to Lisbeth after Roslyn’s arrival disrupts his life, ending with Joe and Lisbeth’s marriage and Roslyn’s later reflections on the affair. The tale spans Sabrina’s schemes, Joe’s jealous love, and a eventual marriage that leaves Joe remembered as the “nice, big, clumsy brother.”
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Roslyn Sargent
New York
Sabrina
Squam Cottage
Miss Sargent
Count de Roche
Joe
Utica Globe
Proc tor Knott at Shoreham in quiet crowd laugh at Kentucky tale
The tall ex governor from Kentucky stood in a Shoreham lobby among attendees, not speaking politics but sharing humor. A tale told by a lawyer about an Eastern Kentucky mountaineer witnessed a killing and shocked the courtroom with plain speech, a moment of local character amid the crowd.
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Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Shoreham
Kentuck
Jedge
Bill
Priest Married Couple In Upstairs Practice Ceremony
Father Tiben of Wichita recalled a tale from Kansas City Times about a newly ordained priest who conducted a wedding in an upstairs room. The couple wanted to practice the ceremony in advance, and the priest learned they were already married once the rite concluded.
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Tiben
Wichita
Kansas City
Veranda as a Year Round Living Room in a New England Valley
The article extols a wide glazed veranda that surrounds a stone house and remains furnished and lit in winter, creating a striking year round sitting room. It cites Noah’s ark symbolism and notes on April Fools customs from The Public Advertiser of 1769, alongside references to ancient bricks tiles tablets and shells.
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New England
Wary Woman's Plan for Wives and Household Harmony
A curious editorial mix argues beauty alone does not secure lasting marriage, praising plain women who display inner qualities. It then outlines an improved dishwashing method using hot water and a brush, claiming hands stay dry and no wiping required. Detroit News quotes a porter’s blunt male view on women’s role amid travel anecdotes.
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Tony
Detroit
News
The Crushed Arbutus of a Mother's Troubles
A moral reflection on mothers lacking self control who vent to children. A weak mother burdening a 10 year old with financial woes taints childhood, shaping a boy’s dream to ease debts and casting a cloud over his early life. The piece compares delicate child sensibilities to a crushed arbutus.
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Ochild-Hood
Perfume Use Warns Against Strong Scents
A fragment warns that heavy perfume use harms the sense of smell and mentions effects on secretory glands of the nose and throat. The readable text suggests caution for women fond of strong fragrances and hints at medical observations.
Smell Loss Warned By Old-Time Medical Note
A historical notice cautions that prolonged exposure to strong odors can impair the sense of smell and even cause throat and lung complications. Smelling salts are singled out as a frequent cause of deafness, with advice to avoid strong pungent scents affecting secretion.
Artistic Doorways and Windows Practical Advice
James Thompson writes in the Ladies' Home Journal that during cleaning the heavy curtains should be removed and aired after brushing. Curtains absorb odors from cigars and cooking, so they must be kept well aired. They can be easily removed and replaced, leaving no excuse for unpleasant smells lingering.
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James Thompson
Lades’ Home Journal
Kensington Vestry appoints lady sanitary inspectors
The Kensington Vestry in England has begun a new policy under the Factory and Public Health Acts by hiring female sanitary inspectors in workplaces. Among many applicants, two women trained by the National Health Society and holding its teacher diploma were chosen for the positions.
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Kensington
England
National Health Society
The Lobster Dinner Gone Wrong at West Side Home
Charlie McGullin bought a large lobster that turned out to be almost meatless after his servant failed to remove the edible portions. The lobster arrived. dinner began with anticipation but ended in astonishment as both Charlie and Mrs. McGullin found no meat on their plates, the servant claiming to have drawn the lobster herself.
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Leclean
Charlie McGullin
Charlie
McGutlin
Mra McGullin
Mrs. McGuttin
Buffalo Express
Power and Responsibility in a World of Faith and Charity
A religious column argues forty million followers of Mohammed and Christians alike must act with thoughtful charity. It urges training youth in the fear of God and discriminating in giving, noting Islam's historical spread and Christianity's global influence while stressing individual duty in service and humility within religious life.
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Mohammed
Cray
Republic
Rev. W. St. Huntington
D. C
Heed Timeless Warnings On Life And Faith
A collage of excerpts urges temperance and focus on higher realities. Swift laments indulgence while a New York Observer piece envisions heavenly purity and eternal rewards. A final reflection calls for unburdening the mind to embrace steadiness and self control.
Fragmented notes on religion figures and demographics
A chaotic compilation notes religious figures, church finances, and opinions. It cites 23100,000 for a Rome mission building, mentions Frances Crospy and her hymn fame, projects Jewish world populations between 14,000,000 and 28,005,000, reports St Stephen's Church revenues at 52,434.58 in 1993, and lists clergy movements and evangelical leaders with varied biographical detail.
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Methodist Episcopal Church of the
New York City
Colton
Washington Street
Korkemuz
Father Tazbek
Eoward MccMills
Summit Avenue
Jersey City
Joan Debwrrr
Brooklyn
Linarius FL Hots
Cleveland
Ohio
Cincinnati
Columbus
Miss Virginia Missionary View Sparks Utah Faith Debate
Miss Virginia argues that evidence of Bible-less Utah residents shows more good would come from Christianizing polygamists than pursuing foreign concerts. The Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist Church lists 150,738 members and 145 missionaries. In 24 years it has donated $3,000,000, with 4,533 auxiliaries, 723 young women’s societies, and 713 children’s bands.
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Virginia
Dos
Utah
Foreign Mission Society of the Methodist Church
The Active Man and the Need for Rest
A man who stays busy in business cannot fully withdraw without harm. Restlessness follows, and the energetic mind resists relaxation. He must learn to pause periodically, enjoying recreation throughout life rather than awaiting old age. Wise use of leisure sustains health and gratitude for life’s comforts.
Do It Yourself Dakota Stove Device From Straw Fuel
A a tin smith can craft a two foot diameter drum stove with a six inch draft hole and a sliding cover. Place on a stand, top cone, and a removable drum for refilling. Fill with straw or hay to burn for about six hours, offering a fuel free from costly supplies in cold weather.
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Dakota
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
The Country Parlor How to furnish on a farmer's budget
The article urges country wives to earn money through poultry or small fruits, then outlines affordable parlor upgrades. It lists paint, wallpaper, rugs, curtains, and furniture options with prices, urging practical purchases over costly sets. It notes woodwork and wall colors for a south or west parlor, and mentions rugs, curtains, and a variety of furniture pieces with price ranges.
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An_ all wour art square
Nottingham
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