Busted agin in a tale of Joe and Kiah
A Civil War era vignette follows Little Joe a deformed young boy and Tom Wise as they care for Kiah a crippled free man. Joe hacks a living selling wares while they form a fragile bond. Joe drowns Kiah in a creek accident, Joe mourns, Wise adjusts to loss, and a broader portrait of hardship and charity unfolds.
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Tom Wise
Tom
Joe
Mr. Wise
Lumber Biznis
Manson
John
Kiah
Nancy
Mas
Little Joe
One of the Candidates
A diary excerpt recalls an interview with Esnathan Dolger, a tall, rough-hewn applicant applying to teach in Perdition Hollow. Dolger parades self confidence while fumbling geography and grammar tests, cites a dubious certificate, and promises to “keep the skewl” by thrashing unruly pupils. The examiner recalls Dolger’s later tenure throttling hard cases.
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Norway
Yankee Hill
Zammin
Adur Taown
Perdishun
Kermittee
Jerewsalum
Crooked River
Deestrick
Esnathan
Dolger
Port
Portland
Augusta
Jografy
Massachusetts
Oshun
Joe
Joe Spindleshanks
Allers
Wal—raily
Elan
Jerusalem
Ken Hunt
Perdition Hollow
Grange Rules on Subscriptions and Dues
The Executive Committee of Kansas lays down that subordinate Granges may not subscribe to joint stock company stock or assess members for such payments beyond funds on hand. A dimit holder is answerable to any Grange within jurisdiction. Past Masters and wives may be tried in their own Grange or jurisdiction. Dimit applications require a majority vote. Trading cards must be surrendered on limit. Dues may be remitted only for those unable to pay.
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Jvansas
Port Huron Dry Dock Adjudication Denied Change
On the day the amended bankrupt law was signed the Port Huron Dry Dock Company remained adjudicated bankrupt under the old law. Counsel sought to vacate, and the President was asked to confirm the exact signing time. The President said after 10 o'clock, but Judge Longyear found the order entered shortly after nine and denied the motion.
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Port Huron Dry Dock Company
United States District Court
Longyear
Detroit
Washington
Irredeemable currency warned in Bristow report
The Bristow report cautions that irredeemable paper money raises prices and deceives workers about wages, creating apparent prosperity that leads to inflation, excessive enterprise, and eventual loss of confidence, credit shocks, and deeper depression. It warns relief measures via more issues will worsen outcomes.
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Bristow
Proctor v Moulton Beecher-Tilton suit settled in compromise
The Edna Dean Proctor suit for 100000 against Moulton over alleged liaison with Beecher was compromised in Brooklyn court. Terms required Proctor to testify to the falsity of Moulton's claims and Moulton to apologize and pay costs. a report by referee Silliman would end the case with Vindication of Proctor’s character.
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Edna Dean Proctor
Moulton
Beecher-Tilton
Miss Proctor
Beecher
Brooklyn
Fullerton
Tracy & Co
Benjamin F. Silliman
Henry Ward Beecher
Heresay
Why animals do odd things and human questions
A humorous list of nature queries and musings attributed to Josh Billings. It ponders why animals behave oddly and why people doubt the Book of Genesis, presenting a playful blend of questions about birds, mammals, eggs, and common animal traits.
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Josh Billings
How not to keep warm warns against risky habits
A Rural New Yorker note cautions that overbundling, tight clothing, hot drinks, and heavy meals trap heat and chill sensitivity. Daily overprotection for a month or more may leave one as tender as a tropical plant and prone to dreadful colds on any exposure.
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New Yorker
New York Teachers Paid Less Than Hod Carriers
Whitelaw Reid told the School Teacher's Association of New York that city teachers earn far less than hod carriers. He cited hod carrier wages around 650 yearly for ten months, while primary teachers average about 3600 and some as low as 500. The Columbus Journal calls the claim revealing.
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Whitelaw Reid
Steinway Hall
School Teacher’s Association of
New York
New York City
Columbus Journal
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A. SN. Krout, M.D
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McCurdy
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Geo. W. M’gavren
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McGavren & Webster
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Tiorneys
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Ohio
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Heist
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Washington Sts
van Wert, Ohio
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van Wert, CO
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Hank OF
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Jiave
Clark
Gackenheimer & Son
C. B. Stemen’s
Hoice Cigars and Tobacco
van Wert County
Main ST
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Thomas Buchanan Read
Howers
Mollie
Capitol Square
Good Lord
Little Kiah
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Miss Annan
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Emily
Mas’ Tom
de Creek
Jes Gwine
Holt
Cosef
Dan de
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O’ Kiah
Paradise
Papa
Anna
Rob
Hattie
Miss Dolly
Mother
Jimmay
Jim
Guests OF the Heart
Sylvanus Cobb, JR
Europe
Traveler's Life & Accident Ins. Co
Hartford
Connecticut
The
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U.S. A
North British and Mercantile Ins. Co
London and
Edinburg
Intelligence Office
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J. W. Hetrick
Corner
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A. S. Burt
Cale
Warid
Harrison Street
H. Butler & Co
Longsworth
van Wert, Ohto
Clark & Richey
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Star Bakery
City Paint Shop
Lincoln & Brodnix
E. Gipe
Old Court House
J. Vandrau
Lion
Market St
R. R
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William Benight
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