Wells and Wells political satire in Wells portrait
A fragmented 1877 Troy Herald page mixes a satirical poem insulting James Madison Wells with letters from California about climate and Missouri migration. The piece leans on political tone, naming Hayes Wheeler and Tilden, plus commentary on state pride and a Missouri climate comparison.
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Saint Kayne
Humboldt
James Madison
Wells
Hayes
Wheeler
Supreme Court
Wella
Jimmy Wells
Hom California
CoLusa
California
Holytora
Lincoln
Montgomery
Pike
Miraouri
Jerald
The Mourner Helen Learns to Let Love Return
Helen Livingston, still grieving for her husband Edward and son Eddie, receives aid from her aunt Rachel and sister Sue. After a moment of resistance, Helen agrees to open her heart, helps a widow and child, and ultimately adopts Eddie Reynolds as her own, gifting the child a hopeful Christmas and a new family. The tale ends with Helen's renewed purpose and a generous gesture to the child's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hellen Livingston
Edward Livingston
Eddie
Mrs. Maxwell
Helen
Sue
Lin
Selen
Uelen
Laurel Hill
Edward
Teach
Rachel
Livingstone
Stelen
Melon
Dutt
Aled
Uehe
Ilelen
Melen
Jermity
Itelen
Eddie Hamilton
Brookville
Marsh
John
Sheaid
Lit
Tam
Reynolds
Mia
Reynolle
Ime
Orphan Asylum
Mrs. Livingstone
Mrs. Reynolds
Mule Eddie
Edward Livingstone
Mra
Handa
Mra. Reynolida
Melon Livingstone
Slater Sue
Aunt Rachel
Ielen
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Troy Herald
D. Ivan Downs
Lincoln County
Missouri
Union
Louisiana
San Francisco
Democrats
Grover
Tilden
Sam
Fraxtenr
Fidel
Sao
Uveweudler
Lees
Mattie Dyer Britts
Bern
Lip North America
Maauna Vty