Tipsy Parson and Temperance in a Village
A village tale recounts Rev Manlius facing accusations of drunkenness after a dinner party. Deacons press for proof, while a single witness’s unreliable claim triggers ridicule. The affair ends with laughter at a grave assembly, revealing how zeal and rumor harm reputations.
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Arthur
Philadelphia
Manfius
Manifus
Fle
Man‘kins
Perkins
Mr. Manlius
Manlius
Chayte
Roney
Deacon Jones
Deacon
Todd
Deazons
Reeside
Burton
Tean
Recside
Bae
Barton
Yparson
Vilage
Ventilation and air flow in dwellings for health
Readers urged to improve indoor air quality emphasizing that sleeping rooms and public halls need proper ventilation. A roof vent system inspired by Venetian blinds could provide free air circulation with modest cost, benefiting summer and winter comfort and health. Also notes political commentary and a child’s disappearance incident nearby with a local resolution.
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Suimmer
Doccr Gazette
Col Weller to Visit on June 22 in Summit Beacon
The Summit Beacon questions Col Weller's June 22 appearance amid Locofoco claims that the Constitution will be defunct by the second Tuesday in October. It ponders whether he can be sworn in without a valid Constitution to swear to.
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Cass
Locofoco
Locotoco
Polk
Matey
Senate
Mexico
Law. Journal
Col Weller
Summit Beacon
Wild Chief Justice Holt's youth and a path to the gallows
A historical reminiscence recalls Lord Chief Justice Holt as a wild youth who wandered toward ruin before reforming into a great judge. It recounts his efforts to avoid old associations after choosing a virtuous path and forgoing former companions facing execution.
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Evie Comeanstoxs
Holt
Cother
Amusement and labor debate reframes national dullness
Fragmented remarks discuss the role of amusement in society, warning that lack of pleasure may breed despair and violence. A Baltimore New York correspondent notes delegates at a national convention and a steamship explosion near Augusta, with casualties. A Massachusetts benefactor funds state reform and school farm expansion, though the donor remains anonymous.
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Froissart
Frienadsin
Gouneil
Atanderont ‘Baronburners
Baltimore
New York
Sapaburhlél
York
Jane
Dixid
Sateen A. Neer Dent
Preventing Ravages of the Woolen Moth and Odd World Notes
A fragment discusses moth prevention using tobacco, camphor, pepper, turpentine, and a clove rhubarb box. It mentions General Santa Anna arriving at Kingston and planning a stay before Venezuela, plus a Canada West death of Daniel Arp aged 120 with many descendants. It also notes French army recruits include many women due to excitement and lack of work.
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Santa ‘Anna
Bing
Martinez
Kingston
Venezuela
Population estimates and early 1850s court fines reported
Mr Mansfield of the Cincinnati Chron icle estimates Ohio’s 1850 population at 2,272,000 and the current population at 2,121,000. A Rochester judge fined a man seven dollars for a married woman against her will, and a Buffalo judge fined fifteen dollars for a similar offense, with a quip about kissing.
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Mansfield
The
Cincinnati Chronicle
Ohio
Rochester
Buffalo
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Iis
Clermont Cousier
Benlelk
Leven Shing Wee
Mome
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Coe
Eme
Jeul
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Granpy
Granny “Bender
Granny
Bender
Princeton
Iti
Facsov
Piqua Register
Charter
Tgatt
Frevoxt
Washington
Philadelphia American
Col. Frennt
California
Pacific
Atlantic
Fremont
Marx
Royaine
New Orleans Commercial Times
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Mane
Augusta
Kennebec Ae
Om Harleé Pas de
James B. Boeing
Feer
Ansel Brachet
James’ Hasty
John AY
David Ellenwood
Massachus
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Wexford
Canada West
Daniel Arp
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