My Saint a Saint for the Poor and Grieving
A poem praising an unnamed saintly figure defined by acts of mercy. The speaker exalts a charitable presence whose radiance and blessings reach the hungry and desolate, transcending traditional shrines or icons. Helen Chase signs the verse.
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Raphael
Helen Chase
Wealth Beyond Reach Brings Hope To Aunt Julia
Walter Hartman and his wife Elsie cradle a tale of charity and devotion as Aunt Julia, ruined by the Chicago fire, receives shelter and care. After weeks of illness and sacrifice, Aunt Julia leaves Elsie a sizable fortune, validating the family's steadfast kindness and the couple's selfless support.
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Elsie
Walter Hartman
Walter
Julia
Chicago
Judge Hancock Purchases Impressive New Suit
An Albuquerque judge appears in fine attire as he visits a private residence on the city outskirts. A four year old girl answers the door and fearsfully exclaims to her mother that God may be at the door, prompted by the judge’s dignified appearance. The scene is described with humor and astonishment.
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Elsie
Walter Hartman
Chicago
Walter
Julia
Jennie
Une
Albuquerque Democrat
Hancock
Highlands
Mamma
God
Rome
Hardshell Baptist Association
Cupid
Irl
Egypt
Israel
Adria
Adam
Promised Land
Heaven
Seul
Chai
del Ross
Bob Fouche
Thomas’ Mill
Coosa
Sharon
Hardshell courtship in Georgia country tales
The Rome bulletin recounts a Hardshell Baptist gathering with courting scenes among youths and adults. A young couple exchanges glances amid rustic log seating and a feast, as courting by horseback and wagon crowds fills the rural meeting with lively, humorous detail.
Oysters Praised By Rich and Poor Through History
A long quotation lists famous figures linked to oysters from Richard Bentley to Cervantes, Napoleon, and Alexander Hamilton. It cites how oysters boost wit, mood, and energy, noting their role in meals and intellectual vigor across centuries and cultures.
Drifting Scow Hoarded for Orleans Refuses Fare
Passengers on a river steamer near Natchez rescue a waterlogged scow carrying hoop poles to New Orleans. A man and wife aboard, hopeful for passage, offer ten dollars for cargo transfer while the captain demands a hundred. The woman asserts dignity and self worth despite hardship.
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Natchez
New Orleans
Orleans
Detroit Freedoms
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