Tramp’s Sacrifice Mirrors a Family Bond and Forgiveness
In a rural town Wellington Seymour, a devout farmer and deacon, shelters a destitute tramp who turns out to be his long-lost brother Winfield. The wandering man, reformed by sorrow and longing for kin, reveals a past of dissipation. After a heartful night, he dies while preferring rest under a chestnut tree, and the living family unites in sorrow and forgiveness as the tale ends with a poignant brotherly farewell.
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Winnie
Wellington Seymour
Mr Semine
Seymour Hid
Seymour
Seymour 'Lam
Lay
Little One
Winifred
Kingdom of
Hewen
Hoth
Mr. Seynour
Tony Simmer
eNaine
Mr. Seymeur
Sepmoor
Dr. Beard
Mr. Seymour
Oldfield Crossing
Jeter
Tink
Doctor Board
Dloc
Les
Heneht
Winfield
Chld
Wellington
Walt
Tauis
Dimb
Lennox
Ray
Lam
Hiead
Winfeld Seymour
Chicago Ledger
Attacking the Forests in Pennsylvanian Northeastern Counties
The article reports a half century of relentless leather tanning and timber exploitation in northeastern Pennsylvania and adjacent New York counties. Hemlock and pine stands have dwindled, with Wayne County losses from 125 million to about 31 million feet annually. Many tanneries closed, while forests shift to timber-processing facilities. Waterways suffer as timber removal alters river levels and droughts. experts warn hardwood scarcity will worsen water supply. Cor: New York Sun.
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Pennsylvania
New York State
Wayne
Pennsylvana
Warton, Elk, Forest
Potter Counties
Warne, Pike
Susqtelanena
Livers
Movroe
Sullivan
New York
Pike County
Delaware
Climate and Health in Table Land of Tennessee
The piece extols Table Land Tennessee noting its 2000 foot elevation and a pure mineral rich water supply. It credits climate and waters for good health, mentions a change from bacon and corn bread to modern comforts, and highlights abundant wild game and ample supper offerings comparing favorably to larger towns from Overs and Neapolis near the ocean.
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Neapolis
New York
Murphy's Dictum on Sobriety and Pledge Signers
An interview with Murphy discusses the temperance movement in Cincinnati. He cites large pledge signups and argues widespread sobriety will come from self change, not heavy legislation, noting railroads and leaders who support abstinence. He praises Mr Murphy's audience and stresses unity among Christians to lift temperance out of politics.
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Murphy
Lins
Cincinnati
Critiere
White Hote
Nan
Seattle
Hinself
Chaamber
Old Nonth Street
K Murphy
Vncionatl
Hints for the Household and stained mahogany furniture
A fragment advises treating ink stains on mahogany by gouging out spots with a carpenter chisel and tiling holes with putty to restore the surface. It notes an inherited fortune of 1,000,000 dollars and cites the Norritown Herald. The Philadelphia North American quotes a remark on the rarity of murder after thorough intoxication.
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Norritown Herat
Life in Wild Siberia From a Traveler's Eye View
A portrait of native life in northwest Siberia as observed by Lieut. Schieutze. Descriptions cover housing, clothing, bath and cleanliness practices, diet, and social habits, including cold endurance, reindeer skin shelters, butter as a luxury, and vodka as a trading staple, with vivid, period tone.
The Opossum Etymology and Character Study
The annual name suggests Celtic roots hinting Ireland or early Irish settlers. The opossum is firehanded with a prehensile tail used to climb or haul food. Its moral nature appears low as a grasping, mendicant creature who carries a patch yet rarely begs. It is noted as uniform in habits and diet, largely nogroms, belonging to the Didelphides.
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Ireland
America
Tie
Journal of Education
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Wellington Seymune
Allany
Hite
Wales
Table Land of
Tennessee
Siberia
Beatae
Bookie
Licum
Billy
Sasnon le
Aroi
Schieutze
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