Saint Patrick and Ireland's early Christian mission
A reflective essay traces Saint Patrick’s life from Ireland’s fifth century evangelization to his legacy. It notes his birthplace possibly in southern Scotland, captivity in Ireland, return at age forty two, and vast spread of Christianity. The piece salutes his diplomacy, courage, and enduring influence across Ireland, Scotland, and France.
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Philadelphia
Ireland
Meath
Munster
Downpatrick
Saint Patrick
St. Patrick
Patrick
Scotland
France
Sondage
Rome
Celestine
Britain
Gulf captain recounts odd Gulf Stream tale in New Orleans
Captain Jonathan Gilbton of the Moonshine, back from the West Indies, describes dramatic gulf disturbances and a revolving gulf stream to skeptical onlookers at the New Orleans customs hall. He claims the current turned and a central tide created a mass of water, while his crew swayed and drank to cope with the ordeal.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Jonathan Gilbton
West Indies
Gulf
New Orleans
Glibton
Glidton
Custom House
Thomases
Indian Ocean
Gulf Stream
Wen
Lions and Zebras and the Quiet Toll of Courage
Allen Sangree recounts tales from Africa noting the lion's vanity and cleverness observed by natives. He quotes a Hottentot guide about zebras near a cliff, then discusses lions’ speed and the hunter Poulin episode where two lions retreat and one is shot, describes shots through the jaw and backbone with lingering death.
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Allen Sangree
Ainslee
J. Hutchinson
Poulin
Paulin
Criticism in Philadelphia Times and Washington Star excerpt
The Philadelphia Times notes criticism about a blind chaplain praying to an empty Senate while the Washington Star ponders familiar lines about Mary had a little hen and old sayings about eyes and quitch.
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Philadelphia Times
Senate
Mary
Washington Star
Col Alexander Hogeland: Curfew ally and criminologist
In St Louis at the Laclede Hotel, Col Alexander Hogeland the Newsboys Friend and Father of the Curfew Law speaks to a woman reporter. He describes his curfew ordinance as a simple measure to keep children at home responsibly and cites improved truancy and Sabbath attendance while praising Jewish family life. He shares two stories about mercy to wayward boys, ending with a reflection on forgiving a boy he once judged.
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St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Laclede Hotel
Alexander Hogeland
Indiana
Col. Hogeland
Colonel Hogeland
Hogeland
Rose Terry Cooke
Ooe
Jefferson
Chicago
St. Louis
National
Mamie
Poem Clues on Rising Season and Rhyming Ends
A playful list of words and word fragments that rhyme with aperae hints at a seasonal theme. The items include Sing bring thing ring fling ding wing ling wring king wee ing vie ting wie maliging oe oe s gluing ving zing.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
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Thomas Fell
Philosophical Society
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Good Lion Stories
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Axminster
USA
Weabeewe
America
Read
Lansdowne
Sie
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Stampa
Indianapolis
Jardiniere Sale
Brussels
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Portieres
Sacha
NEW Spring Suits
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Gibson
Linn Faulkner
Heitzboyer
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Camile Roger
Lichtenstein & Louise
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Alsie
Hermsdorf
Reuben
Ma Ebony Belle
Parma
Viola
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Jardiniere
Berlin
Wilbur
Polk
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