The Santhal plowman and the tiger hunt tale
Sitaram, a Santhal farmer, sleeps then confronts a nocturnal tiger threat after guiding his plow at dawn. A family fear, divine demand for sacrifice, and a dramatic capture lead to a tiger hunt where the couple lose a child and a bullock, but the hunter survives and is later rewarded by officials. the story ends with his newfound wealth and altered beliefs.
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Santhai
Fiaid
Rajanden Lal
Pheube
Santhal
Sitaram
Hoe
Mann
Rebi
Birbhum
Mana
Ramachand
Bie
Bitaram
Atl
Bittram
Rebl
Rajendra Laleball
Rajondra Lal
Aki
Ale
Aalthe
Bullock
Maten
Karim Ali
Salib
Balandra Lal
Mussulman
Sitaram Bait
Ipapha
Hiankepelam
Cornel Mogusine
Linguistic note on picka Binby etymology in 18th century text
A writer in The American Anthropologist discusses possible origins of the term picka-Binby with a claimed derivation noted by Sir Hang Bloane in 1707 in His History of Jamales. It cites Piganinnes sold Bir Hans as a corruption of Pequenos nines tied to slave babies of Jemnalca.
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Hang Bloane
Jamales
Jemnalca
Donkey Frozen in Ditch Sparks Odd Winter Tale
A woman walking with two children found a donkey frozen in mud in a Hamptontn Aden neighborhood last winter. The boy tried to pull it free, but the animal remained still until help arrived. The incident prompted village chatter and a later tale of a man seeking to change his ways before courtship.
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Sitaram Dlins
Mana
Hetil
Rameband
Olesun
Helyen
Silithin
Tittle Ramaband
Sitaram
Bitarein
Salib
Tha Torent
Hamptontn-Aden
Neday
Neddy
Lawyer Harper recalls fee dispute and dramatic note exchange
In a pungent anecdote Lawyer James W. Harper recounts aiding a debtor named G who faced $20,000 in bills. After advice and retries, a owed note is produced, then debtors’ secretary-like pressure shifts. A separate tale notes Americans' links to Barings through Anne Bingham, with market commentary and a postal regulation note on misdirected mail and fines.
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Cilént
James W. Harper
Superior Court
Marper
Slice
Lit
Vance Bloc
Tim
Mr. B
Indianapolis Journal
Guidelines for Grading and Slope in Lawn Establishment
An excerpt from the New York Times outlines proper lawn preparation including leveling soil, achieving a gentle slope away from the house, using nearby excavation earth to fill low spots, avoiding coarse or lumpy soil, and applying bone meal or stable manure as fertilizer. It emphasizes even surfaces, appropriate fertilizer choices, and steady growth for a quality turf.
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Walla
New York Times
Prayers and puzzles of old Parliaments and fox tricks
A fragmented miscellany describes Gladstone at Hawarden Castle hearing prayers, a snowy morning, and a pamphlet exchange. It then recounts a Cincinnati Enquirer fox anecdote where a mate aided an escape by loosening a crib board. Other bits note baby name Imogen, dental traits, and quick-witted reflections on daily diligence and human foibles.
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Rury
Gutut
Hawarden Castle
Mr Gladstone
Old Statesman
Dundee
Te Mate
Liberty
Cincionati Enquirer
Charlie
Imogen
Iustin
Imogan
Gentle Horse Training and a Laughing Writer Man
A quirky tale describes a writer’s world turning on a horse trainer’s method. The horse fears loud snaps and a red tie whip when a groom commands it to move. The owner devises a plan using calm words and a gentle approach to coax the horse. The episode ends with a whispered admonition to speak softly to loved ones.
Fragmented Reflections On Life And Society From A Curious List
A series of aphorisms and musings touch on wisdom, pride, duty, and social norms. It cites a Michigan farmer attacked by a thousand rowan and notes Pullman as a renowned 19th century businessman with an estate of eight million, later rising to fifteen under Robert T. Lincoln.
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Michigan
George DM. Pullman
Robert T. Lincoln
Free Scholarships Offered By Carnegie College in Rogera Ohio
The Carnegie College of Rogera Ohio announces free scholarships to each county in the state to promote correspondence teaching. Scholarships cover tuition for normal, academic, and business courses including bookkeeping and shorthand, with instruction delivered by mail to students at home. Applicants should write to the college at once, noting the newspaper, county, and state.
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Carnegie College
Rogera
Ohio
Atudent
Reduced Southern Rates Offer for Long Reach Trips
Reduced fares on the Southern railway promote wide round trips from Charleston to many destinations including St. Augustine Pensacola Mobile New Orleans Meridian Birmingham Chattanooga Bristol White Sulphur Springs Washington Norfolk and intermediate points. Return portions valid through July 29 1906 require deposit with agents and proper receipts.
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Souther Mailway
Charleston
St. Augustine
Pla
Pensacola
National Educaonal Association
Hom
Langston in Anderson Offers Vital Magnallumi Healings
Prof T R Langston announces in the Silicon Thompson Building that he provides absent treatment and personal consultations for nervous diseases using Vital Magnallumi. He claims to have cured many patients and offers confidential correspondence treatments for those at remote distances. May 1, Anderson, D.C.
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Tayiog
Vital Magnallumi
Weltmer Math
Anderson
Winthrop College Scholarships and Entrance Examination
Winthrop College schedules a scholarship and entrance exam for new students at the County Court on Friday July 20 at 2 pm. Applicants must be ten years old, and the top averages earn scholarships after July 20. Costs cover board, furnished room, boat and other amenities at $3.40 per month. For catalogues contact Prof. D. B. Johnson, Rockhill, S.C., May 23, 1900.
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Winthrop College
A. Avast
Jers
Ion
Thees
D. B. Johnson
Rockhill
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Robert Merrick
Thor
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Jo Giyl
Keap Iim
Araby
Atlantic
Germany
Anne Bingham
United States
Bingham
Pennsylvania
Maine
Anne
Alexander Baring
Maria Matilda
Henry Baring
Alexander
Count de Tilly
Marquis de Binisel
New York
Presa
Hem
Perscod
Amog
Qae
China
Tiow Chek
Tftra
Arthema
Heroof
Rand
Tein
Horad Ike
Endantra
THE
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Seward
T R. Llngston
Sh Geeta
Getsliz
Brent
Hones Path
Nore
Oconee
Antile
Monte
Prierson & 8Hirley
People’s Ban
Winthrop Collage
Jane Sin
Thos. C. Wall Angel. McLucas
Miss Virginia
Boing
Nicholson
Cnoriita
Erion Courty
B.D. Dean
Beanid Ts Court
OLE ‘Pranate
Emis Court House
Sofer Ok
Jecararane
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