Eagle Fights Spike Buck. Hunters Fire, Bird Flees
An eight foot winged eagle attacked a spike buck in Pine Hill country, nearly felling the deer before the buck knocked the predator into a bush. Charles Lefevre and Joe Gunning fired, tearing a tuft from the eagle’s wing, forcing the bird to fly away. The men recounted the dramatic chase and struggle before resuming their hunt.
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Pine Hill
Charles Lefevre
Joe
Lefevre
King of Birds
Princesses and Pets Delight Readers in Rural Tales
A National Rural piece describes children who love animals and share treats with pets while recounting stories of greedy dogs, devoted girls, and a dove cote at Sandringham where white doves perch on the princess and flutter in a glass-roofed dovehouse.
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Lread
Princess of Wales
Sandringham
Palace
Plucky Chester Boy Captures Mad Dog in Bag
In Chester Pennsylvania a 15 year old boy named Peter Brown faced a terrorizing mad dog. He tricked the animal into a bag near a grocery by opening the bag mouth and guiding the dog inside then bound the bag with string and twine and, after hauling it to the river, tied a stone to the bag and threw it in.
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Chester
Peter Brown
No Swearing Before Horses In Philly Stable Notice
In Philadelphia a stable posts No man shall use profane language in the hearing of these horses. Debates whether it is a joke or a serious rule hinge on the owner’s claim that high bred, nervous horses of wealthy patrons require calm speech. The policy targets only the most offensive profanity.
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Philadelphia
Steinbachs Holiday Goods Selling Amid Rush
The Steinbach stores in Asbury Park report an unprecedented holiday rush as 23 departments showcase new gifts. Shoppers crowd in for Sterling silver, novels, umbrellas, framed art, furniture, china, drapery, toys, clothing, furs, and more with low prices and early purchase urged for Christmas Eve delivery to Monmouth and Ocean counties.
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Steinbach
Asbury Park
Monmouth
Ocean Counties
Dainties and Deceptions in Food Adulteration
A Victorian era column warns of widespread food tampering. It notes foul practices in poultry whitening with potassium sulphide, copper wire cheese, dried fruit rehydration, and washed nuts. It laments rushed national eating habits and includes light humorous quips and anecdotes.
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London Express
Extravaganese Drives the Christmas Spirit Away
The article notes a shift in mood as festive excess ends and plans for New Year’s resolutions begin. It discusses public reactions to seasonal excess and the public mood turning toward self improvement and future aims.
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Studianapolia Journal
Establishing Reputation in Opinion Quips from Papers
The column cites dialogues about reputation and honesty from the New York Journal and Chicago Post. It features a playful exchange on intoxication and bathings in fit and a line about never admitting to loving only one girl.
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Chicago Post
Trusta Hinges on Anti-Trust Debate
A New York Journal cartoon commentary shows Tiepass Teddy and Handout Harry debating anti-trust agitation. The dialogue reflects fatigue with ongoing anti-trust concerns and calls for practical resolution.
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Harry
N. Y
Severe Cure and Housemaid-Doctor Eye Illness
A clipped note advises rest for severe eye inflammation with a caution against peering through a keyhole for two weeks, attributed to a doctor and housemaid figure. The fragment hints at medical remedies and household roles in a period advice context.
Christmas Gifts and the Spirit of Giving
An essay on preparing Christmas gifts that foster kindness across nations. It cautions against charity that shames the recipient, advises thoughtful gifts, and urges joyful generosity toward family and friends during the season.
New Year Resolve for Duty and Strength
A fragment from Chicago Interior urges laying aside fatigue to renew strength for the New Year. It emphasizes restoring the heart and soul to fit up for better performance of duties and work in the coming year.
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Chicago
Costliest picture in the world and royal insurance tales
The Duke of Marlborough owns a vast art collection led by Raphael's Blenheim Madonna valued at 350000 dollars sought by Britain for purchase. The piece’s fame rests on its preservation and historical ties to Perugia and the Servi church.
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Duke of Marlborough
Duke of Marborough
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Raphael
St. John the Baptist
St. Nicholas of
Bari
Blenheim Palace
Anne
Windsor Castle
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Australia
Pans
Enater Island
Chili
Easter Island
Philippines
THE
Steinbach Company
Pioneer
Pruners
Dainties
Chicago Times-Herald
Philadelphia Press
Parke
Lane
Brooklyn
Henry
Teddy
N.Y. Journal
Emerson
Costa Fortune
Lloyds
London
Ainslee
New York
Monarch Line
Lloyd's
Queen Victoria
Ding
England
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