Freak Paintings On Scraps And Walls Across History
Odd art objects prove greatness can come from scraps and walls not studio canvases. From corn grains to prison walls, freak paintings show vivid detail and value, with famed works and anecdotes about artists like Murillo and Salvator Rosa amid storied trials.
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Miselssippi
John Dauvard
Watertown
Waters
Murillo
Padua
Salvator Rosa
Florence
Rosa
Wade
J.J. B. Hodgson
Marquis in Disguise Exploits Pauper Charity Scheme
A footman posing as a patient at a Paris hospital is uncovered when Velpeau reveals a demand to sign for 70 000 francs to the charity bureau before discharge. The Marquis had used the disguise to obtain free treatment and to usurp a pauper’s place, but the patient—exposed—was told Paris would learn of the deception.
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Merquis
Hopital de le
Bia
Faubourg St. Ger
Velpeau
Mogeleur
Charity Bureau
Metian
Paris
Argonaut
Storm waves and barometric shifts noted at sea
The article discusses the storm nose phenomenon in Germany denoting a wave of high pressure that precedes storms. It notes rapid barometer rises followed by gradual falls and links to sudden sea level changes. Danish observations report sea level changes up to three feet.
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Germany
Denmark
The Devil's Knell in London Custom
The London Standard notes a bell called Bomn of Soothill presented to a church as expiation for murder. It states that Black Tom tolls on Christmas Eve with four strikes at midnight, a sob over Christ’s birth symbolizing the devil’s death and the city’s eerie tradition.
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Dewsbury
Soothill
Christ
London Standard
Prayer Fragments Prompt Inquiry into Lord’s Prayer
Readers seek authoritative wording of the Lord’s Prayer amid questions about its traditional phrasing and origin, prompting reference to historical and religious sources for accurate text and interpretation.
Ishmaels of Ceylon The Rodigas Social Outcasts
The Dundee Advertiser describes the Rodigas of Ceylon as a despised caste who live apart in holes and caves. They cannot rest with others or appear in temples or courts, must stand off from passersby, and can only speak through a lower caste intermediary. Some status has improved recently but they still must beg travelers to pass and face social ostracism.
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Ceylon
Dundee Advertiser
Cocket Writers and Their Hidden Pensions
In the London custom house twelve cocket writers issued certificates and collected fees. Abolished in 1851 the ten deceitful writers faced pension compensation. one honest writer received a pension for fifty two years totaling £52,000 in Treasury payments.
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London Custom House
Treasury
Origins of the dollar from Joachimsthaller and thalers
The article traces the dollar's origin to Joachimetah near Carlsbad, birthplace of the silver gulden groschen coined in 1519 by Count Schlick. It notes the name thaler and its spread through English usage before 1600, and how the Spanish dollar influenced the American colonies and the modern term mighty dollar.
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Joachimetah
Carlsbad
Schlick
Sweden
Japan
Omelet Confusion Highlights New York Dining Tale
A diner in a Chinese restaurant discovers egg in a pancake dish and learns the omelet is the culprit. The exchange, recounted by the New York Press, playfully contrasts chop suey chow mein with a surprising ham and onion pancake creation.
Civlized Poverty and Urban Squalor Reflected in Clarion
An editorial excerpt contrasts civilized poverty with urban misery, denouncing city squalor, sweat shops, pawnshops, and gin palaces as the era’s greatest social evils and horrors.
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Shum
Happy School Days Recall of Recess Times
A brief reminiscence notes Tommy’s farewell to his first school. He tells his teacher he is sorry to leave and recalls having such good times at recess.
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Tommy
Goodby
Parlor Clock Deception Revealed in Sultor and Kid Brother
In a Cleveland Leader snippet, the Sultor admits the parlor clock is an hour fast while the Kid Brother explains he knows but won t tell their sister who believes you don t know it. The exchange highlights cheeky family banter and mistaken time.
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Johnny
Cleveland
One swallow does not make a summer
A brief proverb note presents a variant line about a banana skin causing a fall. The quotation appears as a Pathfinder saying reflecting caution in forecasting outcomes.
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Pathfiinder
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics Advertised Cure List
Cure diseases of horses cattle sheep dogs hogs and poultry by acting on symptoms direct. Includes spraing injuries rheumatism colds distemper wromb colic stomach issues and kidney bladder disorders. Sold by Humphreys Homeopathic Medicine Co New York with free mailed book on request.
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Draggieta
Humphrayy Homfo. Medicine CO
Willian
Snd Ann Streets
New York
Turner Confronts Engraver Over Dirty Print Misstate
One day Turner passed a printshop and found a ragged engraving from his Liber Studiorum. He blamed the master for neglecting the print, while the seller argued he was only offering a work in the state he bought it in. The artist reveals he drew the original, sparking a sharp exchange. The print seller, awed, fears any further encounter with Turner.
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Turner
Regulating Balloons Through History And Law
A historical survey tracks early attempts to regulate aerial travel from France and Prussia to Turkey and Greece. It notes decrees banning balloon flights with fire, limits on ascent times, and prohibitions during wartime or harvest seasons.
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Paris
Prussia
Reichstag
Turkey
France
Nuale
First New Women at Bologna University
The piece recalls female scholars in 13th century Bologna led by Morella d'Andria and others. It notes professors of jurisprudence medicine languages mathematics and a large student body of about 10 000, with some lectures conducted behind a curtain due to beauty.
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University of Bologna
Jurisprudence Morella d'Andria
Madonna Mangelina
Matilda Tromboni
Marie Magnes
Europe
Author Shown Aseloquent Guest At Theater Event
The briars, an organization of theatrical press agents, introduced a guest of honor noted for shrewdness rather than culture. After venue discussion, the guest delivered a speech marked by grace and wit and evident erudition, receiving warm applause as Augustus Thomas joined the ovation. Author! Author! New York Tribune.
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Briars
Augustus Thomas
New York Tribune
A Smart Blouse and Baby Coat Patterns
A pattern illustration offers a Ladies' Shirtwaist No 8212 in sizes 32 to 42 with fabric guidance and a 10 cent mail-in pattern. A Child's Coat No 6150 for ages 1 1/2 to 2 years uses 14 cents of 44-inch material with collar and cuffs. pattern mailed for 10 cents.
Live Coal Trick Demonstrates Heat Conduction
A Washington Post note explains how a glowing coal can rest on linen or cotton without burning by copper’s high heat conduction drawing heat away. By covering a copper globe with tightly drawn cloth a glowing coal remains unscorched, illustrating heat transfer and poor fabric conductivity.
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Washington Post
Death By Own Action Symphony In Nietzsche's Theory
The article discusses Nietzsche's claim that music can harm the brain and nerves, noting Tschaikowsky's supposed dangerous influence. It states Tschaikowsky destroyed himself after finishing his Sixth Symphony and mentions others dying by their own hand after playing it, calling it the death by own action symphony.
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Friedrich Nietzsche
Wagner
Tschaikowsky
Extravagant Stranger in Drearyhurst Seeks Square Meal
In Drearyhurst Uncle Welby Gosh asks if a place exists for a square meal. He directs to a corner restur'at promising best food nearby and notes it’s hot and expensive, warn ing patrons they may be hocked for a bert.
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Drearyhurst
Uncle Welby
Deadly Poisons and a Fatal Acid Accident
The article warns of prussic acid and other poisons, noting instant danger from fumes and even dilute mixtures. It describes lethal characteristics of cyanide, atropine, and ammonia, and recounts an acid factory incident where five workers who saved the building later died.
His Gallantry on the Elevated Train
A New York Globe quip praises a shy man who always yields his seat to women in hope of a smile or thanks. The anecdote notes his diffidence in social circles yet consistent courtesy toward female passengers, a quirky, endearing example of civic gentility.
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New York Globe
Emotional England sentiment tears at village hymn memory
A London Ladies' Field piece notes England as highly sentimental. It observes men weep at a childhood hymn once played in village church, yet finds the tears shallow and not very salty.
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England
Europe
Lomdon
What is a heroine according to John and wife
A witty exchange from a Chicago News piece features a husband defining a heroine as a woman who could speak up yet restrains herself. The quip reflects gender norms and humor in period journalism.
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John
Chicago News
Do you believe in luck says Miss Cayenne
In the Washington Star Miss Cayenne asserts belief in luck as an explanation for the success of people they dislike. The remark contrasts skepticism with observed outcomes.
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Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
Troubles of the Inanimate Comics Quip
A humorous exchange between inanimate objects portrays their weariness with bardic blows and constant wind pressure, dripping with ironic personification in a Boston Transcript style.
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Boston Transcript
Local Notices and Social Quickening From Amesville
Amesville highlights include William Powell visiting from Dysart and Mrs. Owen's family in town. Mrs Perry and son visit Athens while Charles Perry pursues business in St Marys. Miss Bertha Smith visits en route to Columbus hospital. J W McKinley funeral held. Miss Lucile Lovell hosts a dinner announcing her January 28 marriage to Dr G O Linscott. Village council meets. I E Mickle fills a vacancy. A copper mining update from Douglas, Arizona hints at regional growth. Maude Curfman hosts a 5 o clock dinner.
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Dysart
Iowa
H. C. Owen
Edna
Dana
Charles Perry
St. Marys
W. Va
Perry
Little Son
Owens
Athens
W. P. Smith
Columbus
Bertha Smith
New England
Snedeker
J. W. McKinley
Strecker
Lucile Lovell
G. O. Linscott
Adair
Curfman
Patterson
G. C. Dyson
T. KE. Clark
Dyson
W. EB. Clark
Potts
Hixson
Gibson
Smith
George Fleming
Pper Queen Company
Calumet Company
Douglas
Maude Curfman
Henderson-Crider students' notebooks and supplies
Students at Henderson Crider prepare for the new term with notebooks and supplies organized for classroom use. The notice outlines distribution and collection in an upcoming event.
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Henderson-Crider
Legal notice in Ames Township case 1908
Wm P Hoisington plaintiff verses Benjamin F Tanner defendant before J P F W Gibson Ames Township Athens County Ohio on December 18 1908 an order of attachment issued for the sum of 129.23 dollars W P Hoslington Amesville Ohio December 28 1908 12 Slw3
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F. W. Gibson
J. P
Ames Township
Athens County
Ohio
W. P. Hoslington
Amesville, O
Secret to getting along with people cited in sage note
Quoted guidance encourages selflessness and empathy by focusing on others over oneself. It suggests turning to books when personal failures occur, implying reading as a remedy for social understanding and growth.
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Ishmaels
Rodigas
Cocket Writers
New York Press
Colma, Bellya , Wind-Blowan, J Pee
Pres
Messenger
Berry Hotel
C. C. Weist
Weist
Dennison Hotel
Heroine
Amesville
William Powell
Wm. P. Hoisington
Benjamin F. Tanner
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