Martyrdoms of the Apostles in Early Christian Traditions
The passage lists martyrdoms of apostles and saints including J Paul in Rome at the hands of St Simon Zealot, St Jude shot with arrows, St Matthias and St James the Great beheaded, St Luke hanged in Greece, St Bartholomew flayed, St Philip hanged at Hieropolis, St Thomas run through, St Mark dragged in Alexandria, St Andrew crucified, St James the Less killed at the temple, and St John boiled in oil then died in Asia.
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J. Paul
Rome
St. Simon Zealot
St. Jude
St. Matthias
St. James the Great
Jerusalem
St. Luke
Greece
St. Garnabas
Salania
St. Bartholomew
St. Philip
Hieropolis
Phrygia
St. Thomas
Caromandel
St. Mark
Alexandria
Egypt
St. Andrew
St. Matthew
Ethiopia
St. James the Less
St. John
Esus
Asia
Remarkable Feat by 91YearOld Newburg Man
Joseph Alexander of Newburg New York aged 91 displayed sharp faculties by drawing a heart shaped 2x2 inch design, inscribing the Lord s Prayer and Psalm 1034 within it. In Washington he penned a 12 400 letter note on a postal card and the Lord s Prayer in four corners. The piece earned entry into the Smithsonian Institution.
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Joseph Alexander
Newburg
N. Y
Washington
Smithsonian Institution
Candle-Power and Historical Tidbits of 19th Century Note
A collection of short lines covers candle power via shadow comparison, a Milwaukee woman alleged to set fire to churches of her own denomination, Oberlin College as a pioneer for female students, Albert Durer's predicted future wood engraving proof in 1527, and a line about twenty lives separating the German emperor from the British throne.
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Milwaukee
Oberlin College
Ohio
United States
Albert Durer
Germany
California Fig Syrup Co Syrup of Figs
Knowledge brings comfort and improvement as people seek the world’s best products for physical well being. This laxative is said to cleanse the system and relieve headaches and fevers, acting on the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them. It is sold by druggists with the label Syrup of Figs and California Fig Syrup on every package, with no substitutes.
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California
Boxed by Wildcats and a Fight for Life
Jedze Spence a Wheeler's Farm fisherman escaped a wildcat attack on a dark Milford road by sheltering under his cart. The felines clawed and toppled the cart, ripping his coat and wounding his finger, until Lem Smith and Lighthouse Charley Baldwin arrived with a six shooter to drive them off.
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LD Jedze Spence
Farm
Conn
Milford
Housatonic River
Widow Benham’s
Grinner Place
Jedge
Duck Island
Stratford
Jedrge
Lem Smith
Charley Baldwin
Lem
New York Sun
President Cleveland Inquires Abruptly at White House
A Washington Star report recalls President Cleveland entering a room of clerks and addressing a workman who did not respond. The moment ended with an explanation, and the incident left the clerk wary of future encounters with the president.
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President Cleveland
Cleveland
Thurber
White House
Washington Star
First Iron Ore Discovery in Virginia in 1715
The article notes that the initial iron ore discovery in the country occurred in Virginia in the year 1715, marking the start of iron mining history in the region.
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Virginia
Renewing Their Youth in Florence Village
Florence residents share renewed health and vigor, citing Dr Williams Pink Pills as a key to recovery. Veterans Andrew Finkenkeler and R W Cowan recount long battles with rheumatism and paralysis, noting notable weight gain and restored activity after using the pills.
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World-Herald
Omaha
Neb
Florence
Andrew Finkenkeler
Iowa Volunteers
Austin
Texas
Alexander
World Herald
Forest Lawn
R. W. Cowan
Cowan
144Th Infantry
First
Minnesota Cavalry
Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Terms Used on Change and Insurance Notice
A glossary style note defines financial terms such as Balance of Trade Ballooning Bear and Buying Long. An 1895 Des Moines letter reports a barn fire with Hawkeye Insurance Company settling the claim and the writer recommends the company to neighbors.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Madison County
Hawkeye Insurance Company
L. R. Guiurs
Prayed for Eight Years Ends Engagement Banter
George asks Ethel to pray for him as they become engaged. She replies she has prayed for him for eight years and now will thank the Lord for him.
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Ethel
George
One Fare Round Trip Tickets From Missouri Kansas & Texas Ry
On June 11 Malt Kates announces the Missouri, Kansas & Texas Railway Co will sell round trip tickets to Texas at one fare. Tickets for Lake Charles Louisiana and Eddy and Roswell New Mexico are valid twenty days from sale for return. For more information contact H A Cherrier at 316 Marquette Building Chicago Illinois.
The Man Who Deserves Riches Finds Wealth Without It
A philosophical reflection on merit and fortune suggesting that true worth can yield wealth even without possession, implying inner value shapes external outcomes and financial success.
Teething Remedy Noted for Children in Old Text
The fragment cites a traditional teething remedy Man Wixs ow s Sootuine Strop for Children Teething. It references old books and Attalus, king of Pergamus, indicating archaic medical and bibliographic context.
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Attalus
Pergamus
Progress of Bifurcation Sparks Female Fashion Reform
The article notes a growing trend toward bicycle garments and knickerbockers among progressive women in Pittsburg and elsewhere. It cites Ann Arbor and Elmore as examples, arguing the new style aims at emancipation and practicality rather than purely hygienic motives, while acknowledging male opposition.
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Pittsburg
Ann Arbor
Elmore
England
France
Women Legislators Win Smoking Ban in Colorado House
Three Colorado women members secured an order banning pipes cigars and cigarettes in the house during session. Reports say no smoking occurred late in the session as women kept vigilant watchers. The piece notes gum chewing by the trio, especially Mrs Cressingham, as a distracting contrast.
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Colorado
Denver
Domestic Hints and Cookery Notes From a Historic Menu
A scattered collection of kitchen instructions covering broiled pork chops pie crust corn fritters soft candy doughnuts vinegar pudding barbecued pork whipped cream hip oatmeal gems puff fritters and related culinary tips presented in a retro domestic guide style. The text lists methods, ingredients and cooking steps for each dish, with occasional delivery notes on timing and serving.
Nations at Rome and Papal Hierarchy in 1884
The article lists European nations as represented in the papal college and notes papal reign lengths. It records Pius IX as longest reigning, Leo XIII as the 258th pope, and totals for cardinals and bishops including British Empire figures. It also gives 1884 Rome official returns: 11 patriarchs and 1153 archbishops and bishops worldwide, with British Empire clergy about 134.
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Rome
Europe
Pius IX
Leo XIII
Sacred College
British Empire
Curious lives of notable figures in a haunted era
Curiosities note John Petch Henley a renowned whist authority has died. He was born to Puritan parents who forbade any card games at home. The piece adds ex Governor St John of Kansas whose son killed his second wife after divorcing the first over drunkenness.
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John Petch Henley
St. John
Sir John Thompson Funeral Costs and Public Appeal
The Canadian premier Sir John Thompson's funeral cost $50,000. Public subscription raised $35,000 for his widow and children, leaving the family short. The report notes Canada gave a grand funeral while the family faced destitution.
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Sir John Thompson
Canada
Royal Baking Powder Company Returns to Wall Street
Royal Baking Powder Co headquartered at 106 Wall Street New York announces corporate activity detailing ownership and market presence in a concise notice from the financial pages.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall ST
New York
Ten largest cities by population per authority
The list ranks cities by population with London at 4 231 431 and Paris 2 447 957. Other top cities include Chicago 1 850 420 New York 1 801 739 Canton 1 600 000 Berlin 1 573 244 Tokio 1 389 684 Vienna 1 364 548 Philadelphia 1 142 653 and Brooklyn 957 103.
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London
Paris
Chicago
New York
Canton
Berlin
Tokio
Japan
Vienna
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
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