Aunt Miriam's Nighttime Coup Sets James and Millicent
In a November rural scene Aunt Miriam slips out at night to spy on Millicent at Squire Brownell's. She spots Millicent's skillful household work and, after a comic kiss from James, changes her stance to approve a match between James and Millicent. The aunt returns home to a conspiratorial hush and a sly memory of the window peep.
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Vening
Peter
Aunt Miriam
James
James Arnett
Mrs. Fenner
Miriam
Millicent
Squire Brownell
Uncle Peter
Evenin
Oliver
Mrs. Brownell
Grandmamma
Milly
Peter Fenner
Little Milly
Jamie
United the Blue and the Gray Veterans Corner Poem
A veterans feature presents Alvah Milton Kerrs poem United the Blue and the Gray with solemn verses on war, unity, and memory. It lauds fallen soldiers and calls for remembrance, forgiveness, and patriotism, linking past battles to enduring freedom and national unity.
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United
the Blue
the Gray
Alvah Milton Kerr
Senator Mills
War era pistol duel and a lifelong grudge
A dramatic Civil War reminiscence recalls a northern colonel Col. 8. W. Fordyce defending his honor during a pistol struggle with his wife daughter struck by a shot in the hand. The officer later returned to care for the injury, and the colonel’s hand remains in his possession for thirty years. The narrator notes a steadfast American family of Yankee and southern roots and asserts not shooting women or prisoners. The Ohio colonel is identified as Col. 8. W. Fordyce, president of the St. Louis Southwestern railroad, beloved from lakes to gulf.
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Ohio
Alabama
8. W. Fordyce
Col. Fordyce
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad
Lakes
Gulf
Death of Gen. Tcherevin and the czars guard
TheLondon Times correspondent notes Gen Tcherevin’s death at St Petersburg may end the special guard created for the czar. He helped form the force and led the czar’s secret police and cassock bodyguard. He distinguished in 1863 and 1877 campaigns and served under Alexander III as a trusted aide with broad authority.
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Tcherevin
Alexander III
Czar
Senator Mills Speech On Cuba Recalled Martial Civil War Incident
The St. Louis Republic hails Senator Mills for a grand Cuba speech in the senate described as majestic by Senator Morgan of Alabama. Mills recounts a Civil War Alabama incident where a Union colonel led a night raid on a Confederate officer’s family to capture him, illustrating wartime cruelty and the era’s deep divisions.
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Mills
St. Louis Repub
Cuba
Senate
Morgan
Alabama
Womei
London hospital admits fakers for warmth and meals
A London house surgeon describes recent cold night scams by inpatients lacking real illness. Dozens arrive for shelter and food, with some declining treatment after admission, while others feign emergencies, even forging urgent letters from famed doctors to gain entry.
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London
Borrow as a Missionary and the Peculiar Charms of George Borrow
The essay profiles George Borrow as a singular missionary figure famed for language flair and horse dealing. It notes his peasant adventurer sensibility, discomfort in high society, and idiosyncratic faith in following caprices such as a Cape Finisterre pilgrimage to leave a Bible, while praising his literary gifts and inner reading of people.
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George Borrow
Carlyle
Borrow
Cape Finisterre
Madrid
The
Academy
Up-to-Date Hints On Cultivation of Soil and Yields
Professor Taft discusses pests new and old threatening crops, especially San Jose scale and plum scale, with remedies like whale oil soap and kerosene emulsion. He warns on imported stock and oranges, notes fruit trade issues, and highlights need for standardized packages and better transport. The piece also covers mustard cultivation and early beekeeping essentials including hive features and the beekeeping smoker.
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Taft
San Jose
New Jersey
California
R. D. Graham
Grand Rapids
New American Fruit Growers Union
Chicago
Michigan
S. H. Comings
Morrill
Bradstreet
Ruth
Munson
St. Joseph
The Only Way Byron Quote On Being and Doing
A fragmentary quotation attributed to Byron emphasizes living and acting to please God, doing one’s best, and keeping a good heart as the path to true virtue and contentment.
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Byron
Growing Mustard Family Expands Beyond Spicy Seed
A discussion of mustard family plants notes that true mustard sits within a broader group. It covers cabbage, turnip, radish, horse radish, watercress, and even nasturtium, illustrating wide botanical reach.
Orator Declares Friendship with Labor Aloud
A dramatic exchange finds an orator shouting that he is a true friend to labor while an old acquaintance exclaims surprise at their long standing acquaintance. The scene captures a heated moment as voices rise toward the heavens.
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Bill
Incomplete wedding confidences exchange and vows
An awkward dialogue unfolds with Maruel and Marie about bridesmaid promises and rejections. The exchange touches on marriage expectations, perceived meanness, and the belief that God remains good despite human faults.
Its Probable Origin Ballad Mystery Stirs Town
A fragmentary local item notes speculation over the author of the ballad Me Only With Thine Eyes with playful banter as a figure named Topington rings for a waiter. The readable text shows humor and confusion but no definite attribution.
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Old Topington
Beltor
Travel With a Friend Proclaims Hostetter’s Remedy
Travel With a Friend claims Hostetter’s Stomach as a protection against nausea malaria indigestion and rail journey discomfort. It notes mariners yachtsmen and tourists benefit from its potency while mentioning rheumatism nervousness and biliousness. Includes a testimonial from Anna M Williamsport Pa dated Nov 12 95.
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Anna M
Williamsport
Teeth of the Horse and Practical Dental Advice for Colts
The Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station bulletin outlines horse dental care. It stresses examining gums for inflammation and involving a veterinarian for long teeth, deterring indigestion, poor appetite, eye issues during dentition, head tilting, and slobbering. It adds walking guidance to improve carriage and grace.
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Agricultural Experiment Station of Virginia
Aiden
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B. T. Abbott
Nebraska
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Marie
God
Jeremy Taylor
Hood
Sarsaparilla
All Draggiste
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
C. Edward's Mall
A. Bee Y
G. Dey Hotre Dane
Academy OF the Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
St. Joseph, Mo
Academy Sacred Heart
Aia Sommergial
Iowa Itt
Wm. Cottrell
Prairie City
Iowa
HALL
P. Hall & Co
Nash N.E
BP. Bagold
Tara Mt
Tim Drink
Chartos & Hires Co
J. Franc
Ington vi
Omaha, Neb
STARK
Louisiasa, MO
Mr Vine
Deane
Prim
Pan Wee Ds
Omac
B. B. Woot
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