Osage Monster Sighting Stirs Early Settlers at Harmony
In a tale from Osage River country, settlers led by Uncle John Whitley pursue a feared river monster aboard the Flora Jones after eerie whistle blasts scare families from their homes. A dawn chase along the Osage ends without incident as the boat sails on toward Harmony, leaving locals to retire from the legendary hunt.
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Flora Jones
Armony
Bates County
Iota Jones
Stair County
Matthew ~Xtuuckle
Pappinville
Arbunkle
Unela
John Whit Finny
Sie
Jack A Hon
New Orleans
Buekle
Uncle Joln's
Unele John Whitley
James Breckensaidge
Benjiai Morris
Willym Bacon
Hamlten Mors
Benjamii Wbureh
Wiltam Roark
Frank Thonik
Benjamindev
Snowden Morriss
Matthew Arbuelie
Sliven Maltle
Whitley
Iora
Sagain
Matt
Tha
Vera -Yones
Breckenridge
Louis
Newfoundlands
Flora Jones Hind
Harmony
Moyster
Yeretr
Bach
Mele John Whitley
Jimmy Breckenridge
Tittle
Hhe Osage Valley
Kangay Oliy Star
Falling Off a Bicycle in Mark Twain Autobiography
A reminiscence of early bicycle riding, noting repeated falls and skin losses while Twain recounts lessons with a stern German instructor. The narrator recalls trying to tame the bike, the mishaps, and a final compliment about his ability to fall in many ways.
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Mark Twain
Twiehell
Ife
Mrr. Clemens
The
North American Review
Roses and their symbolic reach through history
A jumble of antique reflections links roses to purity charm and memory across cultures from Lake Lucerne to Persian Iran and Bulgarian Roumania. The piece notes rose symbolism in Spartan ritual and literature while touching on attar rose production and a late 19th century misfortune tale about corn debts and settlements.
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Lake
Lucerne
Clrzha
Iran
Bulgaria
Roumania
Cirelo
Stone statue of Cain slaying Abel found near Kettering
Eyewitness in London Tit-Bits recounts discovering an ancient stone sculpture in a field near Kettering showing Cain gripping Abel with one knee pressed, one arm raised for the strike. The piece is described as hundreds of years old and allegedly sits on the murder site.
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Cain
Abel
Kettering
London
Market money in dispute at home sparks humorous exchange
In a domestic exchange, Mr. Wallace jokes about "the popey market" while wife Mrs. Wallace demands the market money. The playful quarrel centers on household finances and public questions, revealing a light, humorous dynamic between the couple.
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Mr. Wallace
Aly
Mrs. Wallace
Henpeck Proposal Sparks Weeknight Banter
A brief humorous exchange from Pear ton's Weekly shows Mrs Henpeck accusing Adrole of foolishness after a marriage proposal. The reply defends Tut as not acting foolishly, capturing a lighthearted domestic moment in period style.
Polar Days and Nights in Polar Regions
The passage describes Arctic and Antarctic conditions, noting six foot ice thickness in polar seas, almost no warm season, frequent snow and fogs, long twilights and auroras easing darkness, and striking optical phenomena. It discusses mental and physical effects of polar night, such as sleepiness, nervousness, and potential insanity, plus extreme dry air reducing disease and the peculiar cold feel of humid air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simere
Arctic Zone
Journal of Geography
Antarctic
Arctic
Nansen
Whittier and His One True Love From Marblehead
The article recounts John Greenleaf Whittier’s early romance with Evelina Bray of Marblehead. Despite their love and a later reunion in 1896, Quaker restrictions on music and propriety kept them apart. The tale ends with Whittier’s sorrowful reflection and a memorial verse.
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John Greenleaf Whittier
Marbiehead
Evelina Bray
Evelina
Whittier
Marblehead
Nittler
Whittler
Haverhill Academy
Eyeltia
Ato
Tima
Pointed Paragraphs Warn of Ambition and Courage
A reflective piece notes that wishes become ambitions and that starting a conflict can create results. It contrasts how helping a friend is easier than turning enemies, cites a stubborn loafer, and ends with a counterpoint about daily time and opportunity in Atchison Globa.
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Linv
Majuro Hha
Atchison Globa
Gulls and Lifesavers Honored by Sailors
A fogbound Orkneys voyage recalls gulls saving seamen. A sailor credits gull cries with preventing a wreck, noting gulls are as vital as fog horns in steering ships away from deadly coasts. He urges medals and pink ribbons for these birds who warned crews.
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Andy Carnegie
Orkneys
Epicurean Finesse: Two Maveeiltulves Debate Eating Game
Two Maveeiltulves discuss gourmet handling of game with a bizarre method. One suggests hanging a woodcock by its beak and layering with larks to absorb flavor over four weeks, then discarding the woodcock to eat the larks. The other claims a twist, eating the nail and epacocs instead.
The Strench Lane Ordeal Of Pretty Feet And Shoes
A clipped miscellany discusses the pain of fashionable feet. It notes how high arches deform the toes inward, causing joints to protrude and toes to claw. Shoes rub and irritate these joints, inflicting pain on the pretty foot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democrat
Way to Fame Interview Sparks Europe Question
A man who aspires to prominence answers yes to traveling to Europe while reporters chase him for insights on American affairs. The Washington Star notes the stage of public life and the spectacle of media attention as observers sit in the gallery and throw things at performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Washington Star
R- Berups
Digestive Aid Claims Sweet Breath and Relief Plan
An early 20th century advertisement touts Eindol for dyspepsia to clear the stomach and sweeten breath, with Wodol offered by physicians on a guarantee. Sold by N. O. Schultz & Co at Nix's old stand, claiming strict compliance with national pure food and drugs law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
ILC
Schultz & Co. Nix
DeWritt
H. G. Schuita & Co
Nix
H. G. Schultz & Co
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Missouri
Morden
Fox
Josing
Brea
Mheapolia Journal
Poet Whittier
Gregory
New York
American
Bignstare
Il. C Bistaie
Hess
Sher
Bears
Castoria
Maple City
Monmouth
Courier-Journal
Weekly
Henry Watterson
DeWite
H.C. Schule & Co
Humphreys’ Veterinary
Outes Stone
A.A. Pevens
Faye Hrapstone
Prira Humphreys’ Medicine Co
Wiliam and
Jong Streeta
Lge
Tr Dewi Kgacy
Gladcar
Scott
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