Temple of Happiness and Pride in Idle Mind
Poem recounts Ben Sant’s lifelong quest for happiness from youth to old age. He discovers an ancient temple that promises no tears and offers rest at last. Upon entry, he finds peace and sleeps within, as the poem reflects on disillusionment and ultimate contentment.
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Ben Sant
Ben Sadl
Earth
Ben Sadi
S. x Canent
Harpers Magazine
Albert F. Webster
Bayard Place
Eustla Street
Madame R
Longworth Street
Walla
I A . ‘Ube
Allan
Nee
Adam
Roy
Thad
Kingsford
Miss Kingsford
Marshall
Albion
Hic
Kingaford
Ventur
Evyil
Moose
Brother and Ainter
Mr. Kingeford
Preas
Ain
Madam
Appleton
Ancre J
Detroit
Ohio
Agassiz Memorial Fund
As'nglh
Boston
Allegheny River
Lafayette
Sandwich Islands
United States
Trey Keep
Connecticut
New England
New York
Harvin County
House of Tobacka
Garch
Kansas
Wyoming County
Colorado
Ruth
Boaz
St. Louis
Oglaboose
Orm
Theoe
A Friend in Need. A pawnbroker tracks a jewel plot
In Appleton's Journal a dealer in diamonds in Bas uses keen insight to expose a brother's embezzlement scheme. A wealthy sister trades dresses and pledged jewels to raise 18,000 dollars, while a trusted president and crafty confederate are unmasked, leading to arrests and restitution.
Curio items mix of oddities and advice
A mosaic of humorous notes and observations from a bygone era. The items reference peculiar names, foreign remarks, social fads, and quirky sayings, including playful depictions of everyday life and odd anecdotes about people, places, and commerce.
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Apter Gitten Mann
Ule
Rom
Trust and Deposit Company of B
Trust Company
Moon
Canada