Heroic roof rescue ends with near tragedy for Harry
Harry, lowered by rope from a steep roof edge to chop ice, endures a frayed ancient line and gutter cracks. Bad weather, icy gutter, and a near-fatal hold on the rope lead to a life threatening moment as onlookers fetch a new rope. He survives but vows never again.
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Harry J. Perry
New York City
Harry
Boston
Harry Perry
Boylston Street
Hborhood
Do Well at Work to Rise Up Spiritual Saying
A faith urging steady effort at work to deserve advancement and avoid vanity and crime. Quote from H W Beecher warning against self promotion and stressing everlasting merit through diligence and charity.
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H. ‘W. Beecher
Unclear reflective piece on duty and happiness
Fragmentary musings compare service with happiness. It suggests youth seeks exhilaration and contrasts justice pursued by some with justice imposed on others. The voice questions taste and pride in a dismissive, aphoristic tone.
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Ioron
Proverbial Musings on Friendship and Humour
A string of aphorisms on friendship marriage speech and self regard contrasts wit wit and social tact. Notes on listening free speech and daily kindness mingle with playful quips about reading high brow books and loving oneself.
Longfellow Recalls Compliment From A Workingman
The poet Henry Longfellow recounts meeting an admirer after a royal audience with Queen Victoria. A worker asked if Longfellow wrote the psalm of Life and, upon confirmation, requested a handshake. Longfellow said the simple gesture gave him greater satisfaction than any other compliment.
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Henry Longfellow
Victoria
Mr. Longfellow
Longfellow
Cowboy Terms Distinguish Lariat and Lasso in Cattle Speech
Dan McCarthy of Montana explains in his book on cowboy lingo that lariat is a rope used to lasso animals while lasso is the verb describing the act. The glossary defines paint as a multi colored horse and rotten loge gin as a spark seen in moonlight, clarifying common Western terms.
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Dan McCarthy
Montana
Firestone Dealers Listed With NB Co Wear Network
A brief notice directs readers to visit Firestone Tire Dealers or Firestone Auto outlets connected to the NB Co Wear Network. The message emphasizes locating service points for tires and implements needs as of 7.23. Co.
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Firestone Tire
Firestone Auto
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