Brother Jonathan designation myth
The piece debunks the idea that Governor Trumbull of Connecticut originated the term Brother Jonathan for Americans. It traces the word’s origins to Loyalists during the Revolutionary War and explains how Jonathan evolved into a popular label for Americans on both sides of the Atlantic, with footnotes noting English attitudes and quips about various groups.
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Toston Transcript
Trumbull
Connecticut
Jonathan
Norwich
Washingtion
Albert Matthews
Matthews
Atlantic
Rachael
Minzenheimer
Hans
Lord Sandwich
Rookish Tales of Preachers and Actors at Yale
Rev Dr J Ross Stevenson tells a story of preaching in a western town where the choir misread the cue and sang a line about “Same time, some time, we’ll understand.” Joseph Jefferson, addressing Yale students, muses on spiritualism and heaven with Saint Peter altering his earthly roles at the gate.
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J. Ross Stevenson
Stevenson
Joseph Jefferson
Yale
Jefferson
Aseph
Fefferson
Saint Peter
Joe
Misunderstanding Leads to New Teeth Trick in Posen
A tale from a Polish town near the Silesian frontier recounts a watchman who failed to whistle at the hour. The burgomaster sent him to Breslau for artificial teeth, and upon return the man explained he must soak the dentures in water at night, hence no whistle.
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Posen
London Telegraph
Lang i
Berlin
Breslau
None but the Brave
Curtis leads twenty troopers toward a fated house near Gowan's Perry to intercept a British squad and recapture Andre during a night march. The plan splits into three groups, with Ralfart and Acton taking positions to the south and east as Deborah Philiepee's memory stirs the narrator.
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Curtis
Loser
Silen
Jack
Halfurt
Curtla
Acton
Gowan's Perry
Yorties
Deborah Phiilipee
Ralfart
Taaid
The Quiet House Raid in a Night of British Tension
In a dim house at Teller's Point a trooper leader Callahan and five men, plus two scouts, surround a dark mansion to seize a hidden rendezvous. A French maid, Mistress Philipse, and a bold captive are tangled in a tense night with a trap, a pistol, and a dawning plan to rescue a brave man on the riverbank.
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Teller's Point
Mistress Philipse
Calllahan
Shouk
Callahan
Uoks
Honse
Andry
West Point
Tran
Het
Philipse
Gall
Hnd
Annywan
Tjhey
Caid
Diurgin
Callabatt
Warriot
Ballard
Stone
Caliban
del Jahan
Peruna touted as cure for catarrh in period ad
A testimonial from Mrs Schneider of Chicago lauds Peruna as a cure for systemic catarrh and related female ailments after starting in January. It cites quick improvement, urges others to try it, and notes praise from Congressman Crawley. A catarrh book offer and Dr Hartman contact are included for further guidance.
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Xni. Schneider
Mhree
Chicago
Perina
X. Schneider
Ivenehitts
Anacher Uyer
Ebroniu
Peruna
Columbus
Olio
Sve of
Verona
Hartman
Bratis
Tlartnion
Hartman. Sanitarium
Columbia
Ohio
Faith cure or armed coercion in a Nevada water plea
An exchange contrasts faith healing with a robber’s hold up as a cure, while a western senator extols Nevada’s irrigation future and water needs. The debate blends medical superstition with political ambition, ending with a quip about hell’s needs.
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Alma
Inverness
Nevada
Observation at Tudianapolis Run Reception Reveals Old Faces
The scene centers on a reception where a hepatitis of unknown phrasing unfolds. A speaker notes no new faces, but mentions patrons whose owners have attempted to make over their appearance, hinting at a social reshaping and the lingering presence of longstanding attendees.
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Tudianapolis
Allen's Foot Ease powder for tired sore feet
Advertising copy touts Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve burning and aching feet in new shoes. Claims ease for corn, bunion, swelling and sweating. sold at druggists and shoe stores with a sample offer and mailing address in Olmsted Gettuyn New York.
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Allen S
Olmsted
Gettuy
N.Y
True Economy Puck Quip on Summer Boarders
A humorous cartoon caption presents Farmer Snakeroot teasing about furnishing hammocks and soft pillows to summer boarders to make them fall in love and neglect their meals. The short exchange hints at comic rural life and social mores of the era.
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Puck
Snakeroot
Hats Caturrh Crre internal remedy price listed
An internal remedy labeled Hats Caturrh Crre is offered at 75 cents. The brief notice highlights the internal use and the price, without additional details on composition or distribution.
What makes you think Greggs would be a diplomat
A Washington Star quip mocks a young Mr. Greggs for his studies while praising his bold appearance in knickerbockery. The item promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product with a claim it will whiten clothes to snow white using a 2 oz package.
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Washington Star
Greggs
Odd misunderstanding on stamina and sleep in Philadelphia note
A fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Browne mocked for lacking stamina as a supposed disease while Mrs Malaprop and Mrs Browne debate the meaning. Abe cannot sleep and the speaker corrects “you kerow” the mispronunciation.
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Philadelphia Press
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