A Geebokus election bet and the town’s long shadow
In a wartime style parlor debate carpenter John Den bets on political outcomes, claiming results date from years past and have no current bearing. The talk centers on major New York New Jersey and Connecticut races, with local figures like Grindell and a physician.presenter noting odds and public opinion while reflecting on moral and social consequences.
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Geebokus
John Denbettie
John
Joni
Grindell
Jona
Ann
Lanight
Ant
Jobin
New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Washington Widows and Wealth at the Capital
A late 19th century Washington feature recalls Clark Ingersoll’s land and mortgage history. It notes Conkling’s aid to his widow after Ingersoll’s death, the rise of Washington real estate, and a social climb via easy access to official society. It also recounts a Chicago millionaire’s anecdotal dinner with Congress.
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Clark Ingersoll
Hearst
Clark
Cutilling
Connkling
Iagereaul
Senator Conkling
Ingersoll
Washington
Masoachusetts
Pennsylvania
Truich
Official Society of
Boston
New York
Washinton
Congress
Chicago
Chine Domi
Benca
Congres
Hits
Mac Sonry
The Painful End of Life as Described in Gruesome Text
An early 19th century discussion on natural death explains suffering before death, noting respiration slows, the blood loses oxygen, and carbonic gas dulls the senses. The article describes a calm transition as sleep deepens into coma then death, with references to anesthesia-like effects from gas buildup.
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Henry Ward Becher
Irregular 1850s Mississippi and London Text Snippet
A fragmented mixed historical excerpt discusses Southern rights, secession debates, and political figures like Governor Quitman with references to Mississippi conventions. It includes stray literary lines, a London Truth rhyme, and a note on heating stoves. The passage blends political context with cultural notices and miscellaneous quotes.
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