Despotic Corsican’s Legion of Honor saga in Napoleonic France
A fragmented account recounts Napoleonic debates over the Legion of Honor begun at Malmaison in 1802 and formalized in 1805. It names scientists and statesmen such as Lalande Cuvier Bernardin de Saint Pierre and Chateaubriand, noting votes for and against abolishing the order and the political maneuvering surrounding the decoration’s prestige.
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Legion of Honor
Sapulvon
Monge
Plaster of Paris
Orst
Letud
Viis
Malmaison
consefl @etat
Legon
Bonor
Moreau
Wera
Hoheniinden
Marengo
Hiathesia
Michel
de Stael
Jysk
Napoleon
Lattes
Saphies
Lalande
Cuvier
Lophie
Bernardin de Sr Phorve
Oleiptant
Mie
Te Stel
Napeter Tai
Queen Horne
Sapelean
Legion of Honort
Chateaubriand
Napeleon
Potata
Lars XVI
Alton
Hunan
Taney Leston
Qinen
Dhe
Repubtien
Jln
Daniel Wilson
M. Wilson
Pivsee Chinte
Vie
Lorelle
Willen
Leo Awerripes
Saul
Misplaced Affection Ends in Tragic Snake Attack
Miss X a noted snake charmer kept a valued snake close, even sleeping with it and feeding it on her meals. Despite warnings the reptile remained attached and, after a performance, struck her between the eyes, killing her within half an hour. McClure's Magazine reported.
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Miss X
A Hasty Marriage and Cromwell’s Droll Courtship
A tale from Oliver Cromwell era history recounts Frances Cromwell, her flirtations with the chaplain Jerry White, and a witty exchange that ends with a prompt marriage after Cromwell’s inquiry. The wedding occurs when Frances’s waiting woman is asked for influence and the chaplain is urged to call Godwin to wed them.
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Oliver Cromwell
Frances
Jerry White
Jerry
Cromwell
Mr. White
Feminine Strategy Hatters Upper West Side Hope
Amy, a courteous young woman on the upper west side, earned five dollars from her father after trimming a bat for herself and presenting a stylish hat. The next day she wore a yet more handsome hat and the pair continued their street encounter about her craft.
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Amy
Upper West Side
Hat Gift Sparks Motive in City Letter Exchange
A brief New York Press fragment shows a man admitting pride in a hat bought with five dollars given earlier. He explains the replacement hat was given to the janitor's child, while preserving the other for himself. The tone hints at a social exchange and personal pride.
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New York Press
Setting an Example and Punctuation Cruxs in Ledger Entries
Excerpt contrasts a hotel proprietor’s public stance with private conduct and quotes a New York Sun remark on patriotism from Our Country. It also cites a Daniel Webster quotation on nationhood and a teacher joke about punctuation after the word cash in ledgers from the New York Times.
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New York Sun
Pupli
New York Times
Jealousy and declarations in a Philadelphia Record note
A readers note reveals jealousy as Nell accuses a lover of being the only one she ever loved, while Belle dismisses the lover as an amateur. The Philadelphia Record presents brief personal sentiment in a syndicated or letter column style.
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Nell
Belle
Philadelphia Record
D'Orsay the Complete Dandy and Fashion Patronage
Sid ney quotes set the tone as a painterly portrait of DOrsay the Complete Dandy. The text recalls his famed patronage to tailors and the mysterious inflow of banknotes in pockets. One incident notes the valet returning garments with a quip about forgotten pocket zoning.
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Urtay
D'Orsay
Tregnmouth Shore
The Old, Old Story Joke Exchange
A humorous exchange from the Houston Post features a husband and wife dialogue about the old story of love. The wife retorts with a sharp line to end the confession, prompting laughter at the misread humor.
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Houstop Post
Administratrix Notice in Oregon Estate Proceeding
Maggie Wilson of Athena is appointed administratrix of the Charles Wilson deceased estate by Umatilla County Court. Creditors must present claims with proper vouchers to Homer I Watts, attorney, in Athena Oregon.
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State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Charles Wilson
Maggie Wilson
Athena
Charles . Wilson
Homer I. Watts
Athena Oregon
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