Peruvian Oroya railway descent thrills on a hand car
Lord Ernest Hamilton recounts a perilous ride down the Oroya railway from 15,666 feet to the Pacific coast. He details the leap from summit to sea, the rush of wind, and the rare joy of controlling the car oneself after releasing the brakeman.
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Ernest Hamilton
Peru
Oroya Railway
Oroya
Pacific
Soroche
Olympus
Paso de Galera
Callao
Pearson’s Magazine
Old Gems and the Myths Behind Their Origins
A compact look at ancient ideas about gems from the belief that pearls are dew drops to the notion that India yielded diamonds. The piece traces legendary origins for emeralds amethyst amber and the diamond and notes myths recorded in early sources like Pliny and the Talmud.
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India
Pliny
Nero
Bacchus
Diana
Gentleman’s Magazine
Bates Hair Joke On Lincoln Era Meeting
A recollection from an Era quote recalls a Washington trip to view General McClellan with President Lincoln Secretary Chase and Bates. Bates kept dark hair while his beard was white and Lincoln quips that Bates uses his chin more than his head, eliciting laughter.
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Bates
Lincoln
Washington
Tennallytown
Chase
Mr. Bates
McClellan
Pennsylvania
Minister Denounces Book of Discipline at Chicago Presbytery
A Presbyterian minister at a Chicago presbytery meeting called the church book of discipline "the worst book ever published" citing errors and ambiguities. A voice agreed and a gray haired brother protested as laughter swept the assembly, ending the incident.
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Chicago
Love and fear of future affection in a spring illness
In the dialogue a woman asks a man if he believes he will love again after a refusal. He responds with uncertainty and sorrow, saying he does not know and that there is an even chance of another attack next spring. The scene is reported in the Indianapolis Journal.
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Indianapolis Journal
Butter Passes Spark Memory Of A Strong Book
A breakfast table remark recalls a splendid book praised by Mrs Starvem while a distracted boarder requests butter, as captured by the Philadelphia Press.
Early Chinese Suspension Bridges and Bezoar Stones
The article recounts Han dynasty era suspension bridges built to connect Shense with the capital, describing 400 foot spans over 1000 foot chasms and the engineering feat of Shang Lieng with 10 000 workers. It notes the bezoar stone’s past value and current lack of sale, detailing its formation in cattle stomachs and core hair.
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China
Shang Lieng
Kaen Tsu
Shense
Lieng
A Lanatic's Advice From a Billiards Tale
A London Tit-Bits anecdote recalls Lionel Brough in an asylum game where he conceded 25 points and was decisively beaten. The patient then privately warned him that such reckless conceding would land him in the asylum instead of the other man.
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Lionel Brough
London
Humorous Detail In St Peters Tomb Sculptures
A Rome letter notes an unknown artist carved Pope Innocent XIII's tomb with tiny jugs from his family home Pigmatella. The toe of St Peter's statue is worn by kissing pilgrims, prompting claims the statue may be an antique Jupiter Capitolinus repurposed rather than a saint.
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St. Peter's
Innocent XIII
St. Peter
Jupiter Capitolinus
Rome
Chicago Record-Herald
Conversation Shifts From Books To Food Sayings
A Detroit Free Press excerpt notes how a group of intellectual men veer from discussing books to sharing talk about good to eat. The line shows playful banter and social dynamics amid literary chatter.
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Emeline
Edgar—Pooh
Detroit Free Press
The Only Wary
A fragment from a Chicago Herald piece shows a couple debating marriage to test love. The woman asks Reginald if he will tire of her after marriage, and he suggests they marry and see what happens.
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Reginald
Chicago Herald
You should never take anything that doesn't agree with you
A doctor warns a patient about stubborn views in a dialogue from Stray Stories, prompting the patient to reflect with a quip about his wife Marie. The exchange underscores prudence and personal choice.
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Marie
The Hand In Health
The London Doctor argues that a handshake reveals health. A firm grip signals stamina while a flabby grip shows weakness. Quick nervous grips indicate ill health. a collapsing grip signals fear. a magnetic feel suggests health and kindness and willingness to help others.
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London
Whose Girl Are You Headache Cure Ad
An advertisement for Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin claims to cure headaches and prevent recurrence. It notes the product is sold by L. M. Bosworth and urges following directions for best results.
Free to good boys watch offer stems from Times-Republican
An open face watch described as a fine time-keeper is offered free to good boys. The ad requests readers to write Times-Republican in Marshalltown, Iowa, to learn how to obtain it.
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Republican
Marshalltown
Not an Objection Steady Work Sought by Applicant
A dialogue highlights job demand as the applicant seeks steady employment while the proprietor notes insufficient work to keep another man busy. The exchange appears in the Indianapolis News.
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Indianapolis News
Dirty Window Story Told by Mike
A Chicago News quip recalls a tale of a dirty window. The speaker notes the grime hides truth and blocks clear sight, using the line to hint at unseen details and oblique meaning.
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Chicago News
Doctor's Bad Plight and a Cure for Coughs
Dr M L Scarbrough of Hebron Ohio details a two year voice loss and severe cough from a cold. After failures with many remedies he used Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds and reports quick relief and marked improvement the last ten days. Bosworth offers 50c and 1.00 guarantees with trial bottles free.
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M. L. Scarbrough
Hebron
Ohio
L. M. Bosworth
Settlers' Low Rates West via North-Western Line
One way tickets offered at very low prices every day in March and April to Colorado Utah Montana Nevada Idaho Oregon Washington California Victoria Vancouver New Westminster Nelson Rossland and other points in Kootenay District. Also special round trip Home seekers tickets on first and third Tuesdays in March April and May. For details contact Chicago and North Western Ry agents.
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Colorado
Utah
Montana
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
California
Victoria
Vancouver
New Westminster
Nelson
Rossland
Kootenay
Chicago and North-Western Ry
Farms for Sale in Jim River Valley North of James Town NC
A. Richmond advertises thirty farms for sale north of James Town in the Jim River valley. Prices range from 8 to 20 dollars per acre with some farms well improved and ready for crops. Buyers can own in three to four years by applying purchase money toward the price rather than rent. Many neighbors profited from last year's flax crop to fund purchases.
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Jim River Valley
Jamestown
N. C
Real Estate Loans Offer Flexible Payment Options
Advertises loans on residences with payment on any interest pay day or any day chosen with no commission. Promotes reduced rates by taking up existing loans. Encourages homeowners to contact for flexible loan terms.
Horses for Sale Span of Bay Road Geldings
Bay Road geldings offered for sale by COPKSTAKE in lmopd GEO. Detailed descriptions and prices available on request.
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Bay Road
Lmopd Geo
Copkstake
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F. Hammar Paint CO
St. Louis
Ames, Iowa
Frost Queenses
Bauer & Black
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Loud the Undertaker
Congrega
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Charles Lyman Nye
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Seve Oe
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G. H. Tilden
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Des Moines
Burt Kooser
A. Richmond
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J. A. Campbell
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J. F. Martin
First National Bank
J. A. Fitchpatrick
Edward M. McCall
Fitchpatrick & McCall
Attorneys-At-Law
MO. H. Williams
Budd Brock
W. E. Harriman
Hamilton
Thurston
Clark M. Proctor, M. D
D. Oo
Osteopathic
Mutual
OddyFellows Temple
H. Kelso
D. D
Hamilton's Grocery
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