Paradise Lost Manuscript to Be Auctioned in England in March
The original Milton manuscript of Paradise Lost is to be auctioned at Sotheby’s in March unless secured by the British Museum or the Bodleian Library. It is the first book’s draft, written during Milton’s blindness, with ownership tracing through the Stationers’ Hall sale to Tonson and the London publishing lineage.
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England
Sotheby A
British Museum
Codleian Library
Amanuensis
Mijton
Edward Phillipe
Phillips
Stationera’ Hall
Samuel Simmons
Symonds
Milton
Brabazon Aylmer
Jacob Tonson
Tongens
Hertfordshire
Tondon
William Robert Baker
Mary Tongon
The Scotch Sabbath and the Earl of Aberdeen
The Earl of Aberdeen, fresh from London, arrived in Edinburgh at 7:20 AM to find no public conveyances as cabmen kept the Sabbath. He wandered Princes Street in cold air, hired a milk van from a milkman, and was driven back to the station, then rode on to his club.
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Earl of Aberdeen
Scotland
Edinburgh
London
Princes Street
Why a Gold Pen Became Trending in Cave Johnson Era
In a light anecdote, Honorable Cave Johnson recalls the extravagance of his era as Robert Johnson jokes that today’s youths have gold pens because there were more geese in the past. The exchange highlights generational shifts in tools and wit.
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Cave Johnson
Congress
Robert Johnson
Robert
The Lord's Service Prayer Poem by Charles Wealey
A devotional poem petitioning divine guidance for daily work and faithful endurance. The speaker seeks God’s presence in all labors, a willing heart to bear Christ’s yoke, constant prayer, and a joyful, steady march toward heaven through Grace.
Gum Chewers Face Higher Prices Amid Maine Spruce Shortage
A Maine spruce crop shortage threatens gum supply this year. Chewers may pay more as the main source of chewing gum comes from Maine's spruce trees, affecting messengers, clerks, and sales staff who rely on gum.
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Maine
Underground policemen patrol Bank station stairs
Since the opening of the London Twopenny Tube cive constables work underground. They patrol footways and staircases at Bank station to prevent breaches of the peace, standing watch on duty and are removed at the same hours as officers above ground.
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Bank
London and Northwestern Railway Record Run Report
The London and Northwestern Railway reports a record railway run. The American boat express from Liverpool to Easton was pulled up at Crewe. The Crewe to London leg, 158% miles, completed in exactly as many minutes despite two slowdowns to near walking pace.
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London & Northwestern Railway Company
Liverpool
Easton
Crewe
London
Yellowstone Geare Are Tama Numbers of hears around dump
In the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone a series of heads and remains are reported near a dump at the Canyon hotel. A man was injured by a weighty item and carried a foot injury for months while authorities restrict access to the area.
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Yellowstone
Canyon
Grand Canyon
Hong Toom
Yellowstone Park
Kaiser the Moguty Hunter and His Long Record
The German empeco ban marks its thirtieth anniversary as Kaiser the Moguty Hunter celebrates a lengthy career. Official figures claim he has accounted for 44,148 ket of game across a long span, with reports suggesting continued activity in the autumn season.
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Kaiser
Invitation From Far Afield Stuns Essex Resident
A Walthamstow man, England, received a lunch invitation from a senders landwriting of a field a man had died six months earlier. The letter had journeyed nearly a year before arriving.
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Cesd
Walthanstow
Essex
England
Gield
Arbitration spans nations over property rights in Japan
The world arbitration tribunal, fresh from settling a U S Mexico dispute, now faces a new case between Dawween Jurn and England Germany and France. The issue concerns the rights of foreigners to own property in Japan.
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Arbitration Tribunal
United States
Mexico
Tiine
Jurn
England
Germainy
France
Japan
Last Shakespeare Descendant memorial placed at Abingdon
A memorial stone honoring Elizabeth Barnard, Shakespeare's granddaughter and wife of Sir John Barnard, has been laid in the Abingdon Berkshire church where she rests. She is identified as the poet's last direct descendant. Her death occurred in 140.
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Shakespeare
Elizabeth Barnard
Sir John Barnard
Abingon
Berkshire
Voltaire and Haller Exchange Quiet Remarks on Talent
Voltaire once praised Haller while noting a contrary view from Haller about him. After a pause Voltaire mused perhaps misjudgment affects opinion, suggesting mutual caution in judging one another's abilities.
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Voltaire
Haller
Where He Slept Hoax Sunday Sleep Claims
A witty exchange about sleep times and church attendance appears in a Philadelphia Record item. The dialogue mocks assertions of early bedtimes on a slow Sunday, contrasting claimed hours with actual church timing and insinuations of a hoax.
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Philadelphia
Campaign Literature Interest Rises in Massachusetts Race
Mucr Campaign Literature shows strong voter interest in the Massachusetts contest. Postmeter mudward of Goaton sur probes evidence that campaign material handling nearly doubled from prior levels in Mrer’s office.
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Maseachusetts
This Bell Hints at a Calamity in Village Church Belfry
A visitor describes a bell in a village church belfry noting it as a sign of a Gre, a fieod, or a view from the lord bishop of the diocese, suggesting a calamity. The phrasing reflects a humorous or archaic tone.
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Weil
Advertising Experience and the Scope of Ads
A reflection on advertising reveals that careless quick ads betray a lack of understanding of its vast potential. The piece argues that meaningful advertising requires insight beyond hurried effort.
Cartoon Dialogue Sparks Morality Clash in Shop
A humorous exchange shows a clerk refusing morphine to a cautious customer. The homely customer questions self-harm implications while the clerk deflects with a remark about appearances. The vignette highlights wary handling of controlled substances in everyday life.
Old London Bridge Construction Timeline
Old London Bridge took thirty three years to build from 1176 to 1209. The present bridge began in 1924 and finished in 1831. It cost 2 500 000 dollars.
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Old London Bridge
Britain Eyes Chamberlain Visit to Australia
Mr. Barton the premier of the Australian commonwealth plans to invite Mr. Chamberlain the colonial secretary who is en route to South Africa to extend his tour and include Australia in the itinerary.
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Chamberlain
Australia
Mr. Barton
Australian Commonwealth
Mr. Chamberlain
South Africa
English Painter C Ricketts Follows Bocklin in Centaura Art
English artist C Ricketts mirrors the styles of Arnold Bocklin and Frang Stuck in depicting centaura themes. He explores both Biblical and classical subjects in his work.
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C. Ricketts
Bocklin
Frang
Ancient Bristol Penny Unearthed During Waterworks Excavation
A 4 silver penny of Edward minted at Bristol was found in Bristol during excavations for a new water main. The coin dates to a single reign and adds a new artifact to the city’s archaeological finds.
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Bristol
Edward
Remedy for Whooping Cough Baked Mouse Belief in Yorkshire
A report notes that in parts of Yorkshire England a baked mouse is still regarded as a remedy for whooping cough. The claim reflects lingering traditional beliefs despite medical advice.
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Yorkshire
England
Longest Race on Stilts Broadcast From Bordeaux to Biavrite
The 1803 stilts race covered 303 miles from Bordeaux to Biavrite, claiming the title of the longest stilts event on record.
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Bordeaux
Saloons Plentiful in Lynn Norfolk England
A village report notes Lynn in Norfolk England has a high saloon density with roughly one saloon per hundred residents. The piece highlights the abundance of drinking establishments in the town.
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Lynn
Norfolk
England
Regional rail lines update and traffic notes
Fragmentary text indicates mentions of Lincoln Omaha Chicago St Louis and Kansas City with spotty dates. Likely a transportation or travel brief noting routes and schedules. Further readable details are unavailable in the excerpt.
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Lincoln
Omaha
Chicago, ST. Josep Kansas C. ST. Louis
State Officials and Church Notices in a Regional Roster
A scanned ledger lists state executives and county officers with names such as John H. Mickey and Peter Mortensen, followed by a detailed mix of church schedules, societal clubs, and fraternal bodies. The record includes parish service times for Catholic, Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, and German Lutheran churches, plus Masonic and other lodge memberships and local civic posts.
Notice of Settlement in Henry H Miller Estate Case
A Nebraska county court reports a settlement process for the estate of Henry H Mil ler deceased. Creditor claims, heirs, and others interest ed may appear to contest or accept the final accounting and distribution. A two week notice is published for interested parties to respond before the court proceeds.
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Hutte
Henry H. Parike
Henry H. Miller
Annie
Nebraska Stock Growers Association Officers and Directors
A. M. Modisetn serves as president with officers and an executive committee listed from various Nebraska towns including Musheille Alliance Ogealalin and Chadron. Secretary treasurer E. M Searle Jr. oversees finances as the association's leadership roster is presented.
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Nebraska Stock Growers Association
A. M. Modisetn
Musheille
BR. M Haropton
Alliance
E. M Searle Jr
Ogealalin
E. P. Myers
Leni
RH Kk. Kincaid
Bingham
John Brennan
J. R. van Hoskirk
E. EF
Lowe
Hyannis
John M. Adama
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