The Abbe Caricature and the Rise of Cartoon Art
A seventeenth century tale of an abbe whose deformity and wit inspired a court display. The episode, amid caricature history, highlights how likenesses and humor shaped public perception. The piece surveys Greek and Roman uses of images, eighteenth century comic sensationalism, and the rise of British and American cartoonists from Gillray to New York journalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewe
Andresy
Ile
M. de Lasson
Ikinze
Wade
Prater
Futland
England
Carrentartary
Gautier
Spaniel
Franctsco
Guy Y Lovelantes
Rembrandt
George du Maurier
Amerion
Holyover
Chilel
Janet
Selee Vyian
London
Gilray
America
Gillray
Eve Oryatory
St James Street
Yeatertay
Thomas New York News
Forced Sale of Frail Portrait by Frith in Portland Market
A curious forced sale recounts Frith buying his own portrait after a friend noticed a likeness at a Great Portland Street shop. The owner, surprised, learned the canvas dated from decades prior and sold for a modest sum. The tale expands with odd historical animal lifespans and a humorous Mexican hotel anecdote about a stubbornly served tenderloin dish.
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Frith
Himeett
R. A
Portland Street
Rith
St .Ann Por Walt
Kimael
Wei
Chambers’ Journal
Natural History Snippets From A Turbulent Text
Fragmented notes describe various natural history curiosities. Observations mention apes, wasps, birds, alligators, and insects with distortions and garbled phrasing, reflecting an old or damaged OCR page. The passage hints at extinction, parasites, and mislaid details, ending with a stray remark on emotional experiences.
Marriage joys and tragic thoughts amid wedding farce
A reflective fragment from a Har Dee's Bazar piece blends wedding gaiety with grim mortality and sexual innuendo. The text laments ritual detail veering into discomfort while a mournful Catholic sensibility lingers over love, death, and propriety, with a humorous Irish joke closing the page.
Relics of early days in America rail fences and dugout canoes
The article surveys rural life and frontier craft, noting the persistence of rail fences and dugout canoes across New England and New York Port towns along Potomac and James rivers preserve the dugout tradition. It describes the dugout canoe as an early primitive watercraft made from a log and charred inside, with regionally distinct Potomac styles. It includes anecdotes and excerpts from period papers and city notices.
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America
New Englan
New York
Potomac
James Rivers
Chesapeake Bay
Europe
Asa
Powhatan
Waslington
Dialogue Fragment From An Old Speech Exchange
A garbled excerpt shows a speaker named Gabby talked too much while another character comments on gentleness and restraint. The fragment hints at influence on decisions, with mentions of sport and Hoch decree, but the context is unclear and incomplete.
Official Call Summit County Democratic Convention 1902
The Democrats of Summit County will meet in delegate convention on Saturday June 13 1902 at 11 o'clock a m in Wallach block Akron to nominate a Governor Treasurer Probate Judge Clerk of Court of Common Pleas Commissioner Coroner and Hospital Director and to select delegates to the State convention. Delegates chosen at caucuses in wards and townships with representation by ward. Horton Coventry Green Hudson Northfield Norton Richfield Springfield Stow Tallmadge Twinsburg townships listed with delegate counts. Caucuses open at 10 o'clock and family open one hour. eligibility requires vote for James Kilbourne in 1901 or pledge support to Democratic nominees. B SNYDER Chairman and T B ANDRESS Secretary.
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Kummit County
Urday
Jone
N'Eloee A. Wi
Waleh Block
Akron
Tle
Court of Common
Vlsa
James Kilbourne
Central
Heyond
Barnett
Booth
Pearl Wheeler
Grout Sta
Barberton
Chyahoga Falla
City
Both Township
Horton Township
Copley
Owhabip
Nsual
Coventry Township
Lown Hall
Franklin Township
Green Township
Hudson
Northfield
Venal Pine
Norton
Inuteide Barberton
Wsnal Place
Wenal Place
Richfield
Springfield
Stow Township
Tallmadge
Caneuwes
James ‘Isillmuene
Franklin Democrats Hold Caucus in Clinton Tonight
The Democratic Party of Franklin town will convene a caucus at Clinton on Friday evening. The meeting is called by the local executive committee with Waco as the likely organizer. W. Warley and others are noted as committeemen.
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Lowell
Cambridge
Ink
Sri
Democrats of
Springfield Democrats Call Town Hall Caucus Meeting
Springfield town Democrats are notified to meet at the Town Hall on Friday evening June 13 to select delegates to the County Convention and handle other routine business. Committeeman Swinekelart urges attendance.
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Springfield Town
Swinekelart
Fragments Advise on Inflammation Not Cure for Eustachian Tube
Fragmentary medical note discusses inflammation of the Eustachian tube and cautions it is not a cure for chronic conditions. It hints at heating as a possible remedy and mentions a circular from a Toledo firm and a response by a Dr. Dill. The text is garbled but centers on health guidance and a product advertisement.
By their Crests
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Crests and towns, referencing a hut and wives in a town and county. Readable claims are sparse. no clear event, person, or organization can be identified for a full headline or concrete summary.
Housewarming in Four New Dwellings Discussed
Chicago Tribune notes informal chatter about a housewarming in four new dwellings and a casual remark about a young site trod the redheaded conk the other day.
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Chicago
Acker's Mish Remedy Promises Quick Cough Cure
An old advertisement touts Acker's Mish Remedy as a universal cough cure claiming to stop coughing in a day and prevent chest illnesses like pneumonia consumption asthma bronchitis and lung trouble. It offers a money back guarantee if not satisfied and invites readers to request free literature.
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Juan
J. L. Authouse
People’s Loan Co
Walsh Block
South Main Street
Acker
Pune
W. BH. Houkey & Co
Hullo
N.Y
Toman Brow
J. M
Jotio Lamparter & Co
Saved From an Awful Fate by New Treatment Claims
Mrs. A Mf Suleida of Cham Versburg Pa cites months of severe illness from consumption Hay Fever and Asthma eased after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption It cured her and she endorses the product as the safest cure in the world with guaranteed bottles and a free trial offer from C B Harper & Co
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A. Mf Suleida
Cham
Versburg
Easigtey
C. B. Harper
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Vienna
Mexico
Leo
Jad
Natural History
Nnid
Am Island
Pat
Ielshman
St. James Guzotto
Danny
Abe
New York Press
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United States
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Huxley
Aludward Clodd
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Henry Huxley
Gabby
Summit County
Democratic Convention
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S. High
Renner
GEO
Renner Brewing Company
Kron
R. F. Nailler
Dentists
Dr. Renkert
Queen @ Crescent
Gincional
S. G. Swigart Civil Bi
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Maramoth
Amierion
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Kenicky
Mennon
Louisville
L. Stone
Louisville& Nashville RR
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Illinois Central Railroad
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Cal
Mystic Shrine
Knights of Pythias
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grind Lodge
Renevo Jent
Order of Eliem
California
FW Harlow
Pase
Vinest
Chethnall
Invincible Typewriter
United
Typewriter and Supplies CO
Cleveland, Ohio
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Michigan
Detroit
Cleveland
Boca
Ryoa Et Nanna
Vetta Cine
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Ena
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Toledo
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