Monument to Pocahontas debated at Jamestown site
Fragmentary account recalls a proposed monument to Pocahontas and opposition by Captain Smith tied to Jamestown history. The text mentions Powhatan, the Indian maiden’s life, and the long shadow of Virginia’s colonial past as it weaves through Jamestown church and regional memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James River
Coume
Axial
Eld
Wijtets
Ajax
Ana
Ringe
Iemen Koown
James
Paes
Benheajing
Fauil
Fixie
Best
Albia
Bar Orband
Virginia
Festie
Ottias
Tie Tierdeath
Etek Joon
Pe Whoaghanal
Tie Ereeina
Greveeend
Wien
O' Smith
Jamestows
Jamestown
Jaime
Jamestows Church
Bermlf
Thomas Dale
Gay
Lotharto
Powhatan
Lenot
Sir Thomas
Arter Lim
Clopateete
Lim
Werowo
Tomers
Machot
Urajax
Habor
Fasorof
Opitch
Adler Mocalwatns
Noel
Jia
Meyer
Jia Bulle
Virginie
England
Peretsalon
Fle
Anf
Tie & Ruosh
Pusahontas
Arapatethilitien
Utlis Minirytabip
Hermotsling
Pocahontas and Powhatan in Virginia Saga
A fragmented colonial-era narrative recounts Pocahontas and Powhatan with Sir Thomas Dale and Powhatan’s reaction to marriage proposals. The tale hints at Virginia's colonial politics, Pocahontas’s life choices, and the looming British influence.
Kentucky Belles and the Social World of Louisville
New Orleans Times-Democrat reports from Louisville on elite society, highlighting celebrated beauties and a vivid portrait of social life. The piece recalls Miss W and Miss S as prominent figures, describing their youth, manners, theater exploits, and rivalries, with anecdotes of flirtation and bold behavior in early Louisville society.
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New Orleans
Louisville
United States
Raisk
Romantic Tales From Louisville Society And A Daring Kidnap
An evocative reminiscence recounts a daring carriage snatch of a young woman named Mia W from a school setting, followed by a vivid portrait of a Louisville belle Heap and her eventual marriage to a handsome suitor. The column mingles romantic anecdotes with social commentary on steamboat era society, fashion, and elite circles along the Mississippi River.
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Wanako
Mia W
Rheir
Chagran
Louisville
Heap
Missio
Elogent
Tim
Akon
Lipfie
Miss Watt
Funny Things From Little Ones Rempboxiy Neko
A jumble of child humor and misread dialogue from a bygone page. Snatches describe a father’s funeral, a boy wishing to untie himself, a moody clock, and a string of quips about mothers, clocks, prayers, and cake. It captures a childlike view of family life with scattered names and odd spellings.
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Philadelphia
Bridget
Joburg
Johny
Lloueleur
Jarden Dee Plantes
Beleather
Uslweatter
Wes
Fragmented portrait of a troubled divorce case
A distraught woman describes a breakup and a lawyer’s role as she seeks a consul amid a chaotic scene. She explains a dental incident and illness that left her unable to speak while a partner threatened separation, concluding the relationship was unsalvageable.
The Lightning Rod and Book Maz Benton Exposé
A New York Sun report details how canvassers exploit households to sell portrait copying schemes. It describes portraits made from old photographs and hand drawn likenesses, promising easy money and high commissions. It warns that agents keep half the proceeds and outlines the manipulative tactics used to persuade both women and men across the United States.
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Maz Benton
Lew
Sls
Rerhine Prnands Rs
Man
Ts Feilk
Hiah
United States
Teady
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A ‘T Princess Pocarontas
Captain Smith
Ijetar
Kira Virginian
Susie Cwibaty
Kebreos Matinex
Tete
Belle and Poontontas
Honriog
Quaid
Thoma
Missouri
Mistiare
Tribune
New York City
Felawles
Tom
Willis
Jonger
Buslington
Prem
Ilolel Mall
Morsigour Capel
Morsigur Capel
Twa
Marie
Neel Heehee ii
Kentucky State Journal
Bamarekell
Boston
Jose
Boston Courier
Japan
Peok
Kentucky Belles
Blue- Grass
Gustld
Matolles
Exiula
Uva
Deneng
Mies
Mer
Jer
Abe
Ahrem
Propria
Fanny
Hiv
Merstees
Young Alphinas
Alphonso
Mepicar
Senford
Papa
Lyapensta
Seaford
Anford
Porcus Dive Fen Chewiral Co
Gap
Toamad Aloe Cs
Bowens Cortiy
Dreegiata
Lawrence
Williams & 14
Sule Importers
Leva Laws
Chic
Ag Nome Genuine
Witha
7 Lagan & Co
Whneltog
Tanietecanealeseenos
Sous Twa
Bas
Voleric Belt
Sanecee
Teurrewee
Pan Giarbenpe
Geo.e.stifel
Hamburgs
G.e.stifel&co
Market Street
Hale Price
Hav
Ing
G.mendel&co
Main St
Reliagli
Ana Prakuie
Garam Topin
Ind
Genauy
S&b
Boyd Marko
Aquark
Guarayterd
Maes
Forster
Busi
Uum
Tor SE Boyd
Ness
Aquare
Rhodes & CD
P. S
Main Street
Wheeling
W VA
Dis
Surgison & Son
Deintists
Market St
Wheeling, W. VA
Drs. Morrison
George J. Caddle
Kean
A. A. Franzheim
J. E. Smith
Reed
Wost
Tom Portman
Flac
Avery Metanon
Ol Simith
Twit Delaney
Merkin Percy
Jena
Felsen
W. Bose
Lowe Avairines
F Thanal
Nourelle
Mantel
M.oreuia
Reaith
Euler
Amith
Suong
Seth J
Pilea
Sialawt
von Colvin
Orosar
Uleer
Catherine Puillablame
Valley Grove
W. Va
Menith
Leen
Hambood
Brmith
Senith
Otheng
Sda
Eanot
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