Over the River and the Angel of Death
A poem of mourning and longing for departed loved ones across the river to the spirit land. The speaker recalls siblings and a pet crossing with the pale boatman and awaits reunion beyond the unseen gates, trusting future joy in the better shore.
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The Proud Heart Humble in Ashdale
In the March night of Ashdale village a storm shakes the town while two aged figures sit in a grand, white mansion. Judge Howard, a stern self confident town pillar, overlooks the needy yet stays iron willed and distant from his wife and past.
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Forgiveness Brings Home Caroline Huntley and Family
In Ashdale, Judge Rufus Howard and his wife Hannah confront a torn family saga. Caroline defies a ban to marry Richard Huntley, sparking years of separation until a rescued child reveals Caroline’s daughter Grace Huntley. A night of confession leads to reconciliation, uniting Caroline, Grace, and the Huntleys with forgiveness at the core.
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Washington as a Rejected Suitor: A Colonial Tale
A New York Century writer recounts Mary Cary of Celeys in Elizabeth City and her arranged engagement with a Cary relative. Washington sought her favor but was rejected by her father, and she later married Edward Ambler. Ambler, linked to Huguenot lineage, rose as York Collector before dying at thirty five as the Revolutionary era began. Mary Cary later moved to Hanover Cottage after widowhood.
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Separate Beds Advised For Health In Close Rooms
The passage argues that shared beds in small rooms foul air and bodily emanations harm health. It cites experiments with air dilution, reports of overlaid infants, and typhoid outbreaks from crowded sleeping. It recommends independent rooms when possible and suggests age and health balance when sharing a bed. It cites Hall's Journal of Health.
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Journal of Health
Floral Marriage and Wedding Revels in Humorous Verse
The piece blends a fanciful wedding scene with verse full of floral character names and comic mishaps. A period wedding at Four O clock features personified flowers and guests in a playful, mock-ceremonial tone, followed by unrelated health advice on eye care and society commentary.
Poirica Police Shooting Story From Columbus Paper
A Columbus newspaper reports the killing of the citys political police in a fusion account. The piece includes a garbled chorus urging police and voters toward saloons and an electioneer refrain. The text also notes gender and occupation based sleep patterns, with editors and lawyers implied to sleep little or none.
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Look Out for Insects War in Orchard
An American Agriculturist note warns of rising fruit pests as bird decline boosts insects. It advises burning low fires to lure and destroy moths, milers, and their eggs, starting in early June, and keeping fires for two weeks to reduce maggots.
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