Golden Rod Solace Among Nature's Quiet Realms
Poem fragment by Mary Clemmer extols finding freedom from labor in nature. The speaker laments the ceaseless work grind and languishes for a tranquil landscape. Imagery of mountains, lakes, ferns, and brooks underscores nature as the essence of earth and air.
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Mary Clemmer
Love and Cats in a Meriden Tale of Two Families
Joe Parker, a Vermont migrant in Meriden, falls for Manny May, while their neighboring households clash over a fighting cat named Tiger. Manny defends the feline as Joe contends with wedding plans and his mother’s devotion, ending with a marriage and a peaceful, pet-filled life.
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Joseph Parker
Meriden
Mr. Webb
Vermont
Joe Parker
Mr. May
Mrs. Parker
Peter May
Hanover
Joe
Tiger
Manny
Mary Ann
Peter
Parker
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Jackson and the Veteran in Jacksons Federalist Clash
In reminiscences of sixties in the national metropolis Gen Solomon Van Rensselaer, veteran of 1812, faces removal pressure from Van Buren and Silas Wright. At a Washington reception, Jackson admonishes the veteran, then refuses to remove him, declaring he will bear the consequences. Van Buren later ousts him when in power.
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Col. Preston
Winchester
Jackson
Shepherdstown
Solomon van Rensselaer
Great Britain
House of Representatives
Albany
Martin van Buren
Silas Wright
Washington
Gen. van Rensselaer
Gen. Jackson
Old Hickory
Messrs van Buren
Wright
White House
John Quincams
Mr. Wright
van Rensselaer
Heart and Muscles Boost Vital Organs Says Monthly
A fragment from Popular Science Monthly explains how muscular exercise supports the heart and lungs by increasing blood flow and deeper breathing. It says stronger voluntary muscles aid air exchange, while the liver receives more blood and quickens activity.
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Popular Science Monthly
Poe
A Glimpse of Heaven From the Boston Herald
Miss Melinda Bailey, a single woman, lived with Ralph Sargent at the Lower Corner between Merrimac and Amesbury. After a long illness following her mother’s death, a physician in Amesbury feared her condition was critical. A priest was called. she appeared conscious, then grew worse but seemingly died. Neighbors soon reported signs of life and she awoke, asking mourners about coffins. The local physician was alerted and found her condition improved the next day.
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Manny
Joe Parker
Joe
Mary Ann May
Manny May
Phidias
Praxiteles
Cape Kal Beries
Peter Eaves
Tiger
Peter
Mary Ann
Mrs. Parker
Mays
Mrs. May
Tige
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Boston Herald
Melinda Bailey
Ralph Sargent
Merrimac
Amesbury
Mr. Sargent
Bailey
Haverhill Gazette
Nalgenes
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