The Jonathan Doublikin case of love and deceit
In a rural tale from Troy, Jonathan Doublikin, a young but well to do suitor, pursues a village beauty Cornelia Gouma, while rival Gussett fumbles a double marriage ploy. A bold plan by Cornelia’s kin leads to comic misunderstandings, a stormy confrontation, and Jonathan’s insistence on Providence as he chases a wife amid family chaos.
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Jonathan
Renler
Erin
Jonathan Doublikins
Amd
Goma
Cornelius
Gusset
Dennis McCarthy
Patrick
Thaddy
Gianett
Gunnett
Gunett Mase
Buran
Providence
Mr. Donliikins
Garsett
Little Disappointments and Shared Endurance
A reflection on everyday misfortunes that afflict many yet are met with collective endurance. The piece notes petty trials in daily life, from failed meals to missed events, and the tendency to trivialize them while acknowledging their impact on the spirit. It muses on the tension between common disappointment and the desire for noble forbearance.
Fashion and virtue in women in old biographies
A fragmented critique argues that biographies praise strong-minded, virtuous mothers while condemning fashion and idleness. It claims women without heroic characters produce no worth and that biographies refer readers to exemplary mothers as ideal. The piece mocks fragile, unproductive lives and praises resolute, industrious parenthood.
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Forrow
Lorenzo Dow and the trumpet scene at Savanna revival
A fragmentary recital by Lorenzo Dow depicts a revival gathering where Gabriel’s trumpet is described as sounding to awaken the crowd. The preacher, amid confusion and fear, forbids disturbing a boy in a tree while warning of divine judgment and the coming wrath of God.
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Gabriel
Lorenzo Dow
Dow
Poe Recites The Raven Visit. Audience Reacts
Poe reading The Raven to visitors ends in a comic scene as a servant girl mutters and two youngsters giggle. The incident leads Poe to joke about taking a dog named Rover to act the raven in his next lecture.
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Poe
Rove
Exeul
Early Boulder settlers host a frontier ball in 1853
An old Boulder reminiscence recalls 1853 revelry as about 200 laborers and 17 women gathered at a frontier hall. Dapper wardrobes were scarce with coats lent and shirts shared. Coffee, deer meat, and canned delicacies fueled a grand night of dancing and communal cheer.
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Boulder
Smith
James
Alf
Nivhala
The Slan derer: condemning slander and demanding punishment
A strong editorial condemns slander as a vile crime harming character and domestic happiness. It argues most offenders escape real punishment, urges harsh sanctions to curb its pestilent, society-poisoning spread and protect public health and family life.
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Hhimsa
Bertin
Agni
Glutton Word Lesson Sparks Odd Classroom Moment
A Craven Sun Sunday school scene shows a teacher prompting juveniles with the term glutton. A student answers with a painted tale of a man who eats at a restaurant and crickets and ankake. The moment ends with a six year old boy rising to answer a punch line.
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Whitehall Ie
Prisons and Ransom Tale Of Parisl Brigands
An Italian captive, Parisl, was abducted by brigands who kept him twelve days in a cave. They fed him and discussed daily events including a king’s death, stating they kidnapped for money. After negotiations, he was freed for 6700 lire, about $12,000, and returned to his family.
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Deacon Peabody
Liev
Gussett
Gunsett
Ray House
Rosen
Jim Honda
Roetear
Cites
Lauilikian
Poe
Gree
Mins Poe
Saraven
Pallas
Ottober
Haddon
Parisl
Parisi
Becoming and Unbecoming Hair Fashion Advice
A period piece guides women on selecting hair styles that suit individual facial shapes, urging avoidance of fashions that misfit. It warns against excessive padding and heavy false hair, recommending natural look and subtle enhancement to reveal a rare charm.
The Heart and Its Burdens in Midnight Thought
A reflective meditation on the heart’s fatigue from care, memory, and longing. It speaks of grief’s weight, the mind’s intrusion, and seeks gentleness to spare the heart from further wounds as life continues.
A la fama remedy for poultice of red onions
A brief reference describes using a poultice of red onions in the Ala fama remedy. The note notes the traditional application and the herbal context without indicating broader usage or outcomes.
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Troy. Herald
Gilead
Wea
Magazin
Angele
Tou
Wy A Chan
Colorado
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