The Athena Press and a lengthy 19th century notice
A scanned fragment from The Athena Press includes advertising rates and an unrelated dense column of text. It discusses capital punishment cases Floyd and Claude Allen and public appeals for mercy, then moves to sensational anecdotes and cultural commentary, ending with a Darwin show pig essay excerpt. The piece weaves editorials, gossip, and notices with historic context.
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Richmond
Virginia
Floyd Allen
Claude Allen
Lloyd Allen
Claus
Thia Point
Death by Own Action Room at Fifth Avenue Hotel
A former clerk recalls a feared room numbered 600 at the old Fifth Avenue hotel where seventeen of fifty years of reported drownings or suicidal incidents occurred in room 509. The hotel’s demised status leaves the tale as a guarded superstition echoed by staff.
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Fifth Avenue
M ‘Ny
New York
San
Alibi Filed as Chicken Coop Heist Suspect Questioned
Parson White’s attempt to guard his Leghorn flock with chilled steel bars fails as four more birds vanish. He accuses a neighbor, brings the suspect to police court, where the judge ponders an alibi and a suspended sentence.
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Parson White
Padson White
San Francisco Star
Grace Knives and a Strike Day Tale in an Old Paper
A fragment describes sixteenth century Grace knives with Latin inscriptions for the bombast of grace before and after meals. It notes four knife parts in a set, arranged by voice, stored upright in leather cases before readers. A street prank follows, involving striking workers and a sly retort about returning a bet after the strike.
Fear Conjurer's Presents and Stage Trust Misgivings
A New York Times quote from a fear conjurer who reflects that during performances he uses child assistants aged around ten who fear receiving gifts after their turn. He laments the ache of their trust, noting his magician success conflicts with earning genuine confidence as they retreat with books and candy held aloft, anxious about the next trick.
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New York Times
The Making of Paper Durability contrasts
A critique from Exchange notes rag paper durability hinges on treatment and sizing. Strong alkalies and starch size cause yellowing and brittleness, while neutral or mildly alkaline methods and animal size improve longevity. Dry rag offers durability though soaking and dampness can still cause damage.
Gunpowder chemistry and propulsion in firearms
The explosive nature of gunpowder comes from charcoal and sulfur burning with oxygen in saltpeter. Heat and gas production build pressure that drives the projectile, with gases acting on the shot along the barrel, gradually increasing velocity rather than a instantaneous blast.
A Prisoner of St. Kilda romance tale of Lady Grange
The story recounts the eighteenth century Scottish lord of session’s wife, Lady Grange, seized in darkness and spirited to St. Kilda where she lived as a prisoner for years with food and a woman attendant. She finally sent a letter via a catechist’s daughter, a rescue ship came but was thwarted and she died on Morres island.
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St. Kilda
Lady Grange
Highland
Tmoerrles
Quick snippets of society chatter and quips
A collage of brief vignettes includes a breakfast chat about visiting friends Bil Peters and George Warking, a baby announcement with Lillian learning family roles, courtroom dialogue about a known troublemaker, a joke about a singer with a raspberry voice, a joke about choir music, and a quote praising steady perseverance.
House conflict between Percy and Harold erupts in doorstep talk
A terse exchange reveals Percy fearing eviction after his father warns he will kick him out if he returns home. Harold asks whether Percy has called, while Percy dryly notes he does not look kicked out, underscoring a tense family dispute.
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Percy
Harold
Sarcasm in a Laundry Room Exchange
A short exchange shows a male noticing the laundress has dull clothing, asking sarcastically if she is sick. The laundress replies she does not know and asks why. He dismissively says nothing, noting the clothes are not blue.
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Ale
Wipe out the past, trust the future am the Inn glorious now Towne
The fragment reads a stylized motto urging a break with history and embracing a radiant present. It attributes the line to Towne and centers on an inn as symbol of renewal.
For Sale Near Athens Atract Farm Land Bargain
For sale a high quality 660 acres of choice farm land near Athens. Well improved with ample water. One of the best wheat farms in the area. Only 65.00 per acre. About ten to eleven thousand dollars down, balance on terms. For details see B. B. Richarde.
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Athens
B. B. Rioharde
Glass Flowers in Tar Sind Ia University Museum
A fragment describes a large glass flower collection in the University Museum of Tar sind Ia, noted for its life like color, buds, leaves, and scale. It credits Leapiit Saxchka, born May 27, 1822 in Aieha Bolenti, as founder of the art of modeling specimens. The piece also references telepathy and a humor quote about luck and pluck.
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University Museum of Tarsind
Leapiit Saxchka
Aieha
Bolenti
Boston Post
For Sale North half of Lot 7 and 8 Kirk 1st addition
For sale. South half of Lot 7 and 8 in Kirk 1st addition. Six room house. Examine same and make a reasonable cash offer. Mallin Bror Land Co. 1205 3rd Ave Seattle Wash.
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Kirk
Mallin Bror, Land Co
3Rd Ave
Seattle
Wash
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England
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Vegelirinnien
Christian Wolal Polonow
Geraldion Wingate
George Wingate
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Wingate
Mies Wingate
Chicago
Grover Cleveland
Woodrow Wilson
Princeton University
Hie
Darwin Agriculture
Jack Johnson
Dundee Advertiser
Mim
Triker
Trrikers
Nina
Sarah
Mr. Jolliboy
Bil Peters
Mama
Lillian
Lilian
Mamma
Papa
Mmare
Chicago Record-Herald
Thackery
Mme
Swetchine
F. Sharp
Galle
Oregon
G.S. Newsom
M. D
Athena
Homer I
Watts
C. W. Lassen
Mckinip Vetinary College
Pendleton
C. H. Smith
Milton, Oregon
ST. Nichols Hotel
J. E. Froome
Frep
ST. Nichols
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
Sorghum
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Briggs
Hoston
Opera
Betty Barrowa
Nat Goodwin
Maxine Elliott
Dell Bros
Los. Vincent
C A. J. Parker
South Side Main Street
Hewa
Yorthwest Lane
Prooue
Portlando,ore
New Empire
Foley
James Coffee
Raymond
Missouri
C.J. Bishop
Agnew, Mich
N. Jackson
Danville
J. W. Bryan
Lowder, Ill
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