The Schoolmarm and the Boss Thieves of Scratchgravel
In a frontier tale from Scratchgravel a man seeks a school for his daughter, drawing the townsfolk into hopeful schemes while rustlers strike. A dramatic night ends with a shot, a rescue, and revelation that the teacher is Kid Regan’s sister, saving Bou and me from a hanging.
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Scratchgravel
Boas
Hull
Ben Hathaway
Ben
Holt
Calito
Ren
Kid Regan
Regan
Bou
Vermont Pensions and Internal Revenue Data Reported
The Vermont numbers appear in the Congress released internal revenue and pension reports. For the year ended June 30, Vermont contributed 20,016.94 in internal revenue, with 326 special tax payers and no taxes from certain manufacturers. Vermont’s bank deposits totaled 610,240.91, while national and district revenue figures show Vermont’s pension rolls at 8,347 recipients and 16,632 pensioners on June 30, with Revolutionary War and Civil War veterans represented among the beneficiaries.
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Washington
Vermont
Otthia
Indian Territory
New Hampshire
Treasury
Wheilesale
Eaf
Serape
Maine
Internal Revenue
Edgar C. Crosman
Newspehine
Vollestoor
Charles II. Treat
United States
Merchants National Bank
Borkom
National Bank of Herre
Peoples National Bank
Brattlehorn
Vermont National Jonal Bank
Rutland
First
St. Johnsbury
National Bank of Newbury
Wells River
Nata Bank of
White River Junction
Wordetanke Nate’ional Bank
Xinghe
E of
the Treasury
Hurlington
Vost
Batattoa
W Dolfer
Memphremagog
Concord Agency
Spain
Buaron Agency
Glimpses of the mode reveals new Marquisette frocks
Marquisette, a chic winter fabric, blends Menadine and sheer textures with embroidered broideries and gold accents. Velvet and gold combos, large plaid buttons, and chased gold trim feature in this season. Embroidered black robes return with floral garlands and panel effects. Couture ball gowns showcase cotton cloth flowers and lace scrolls.
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Menadine
Aetmalier
Theatre Gowns and Accessories of the Period
The piece describes fashion details such as ruffled trims in woven fabrics, pearled neckpieces, and burgundy fringe. It notes theater gowns with looser necklines, black velvet chokers, and lace decorating with sequins and festoon trims, highlighting CHOLLET as a designer reference.
Near a gas famine sparks 1802 strike memory in New York
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century issue recalls the 1802 coal and gas strike in New York City. It describes severe shortages, potential price spikes, and a divide between consumers and suppliers as coal and fuel resources were tightly rationed and guarded to prevent famine.
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New York
New York City
Gan Company
Cone
Gras
Khude
Tad Gan
Gan Logie
Fragmentary note on Nicolas rotation and empire life
Fragmented OCR describes Nicolas rotation and czarist life with vague references to Peterhof, court, and retirement leaders. It hints at a holiday setting near the sea and a master of runsin observing events from within the empire. The text is garbled and reads like an old travel or court scene note.
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Nicbolas
Atene
Peterhof
Hintirgesia
Vieble
Berneite Paria
Fined $6000 for rebates in sugar shipments case
Goddloe Edgar and Edwin Earle of Detroit pleaded guilty in U S court to accepting rebates on sugar shipments tied to the New York Central and Hudson River Sugar Refining company. Each was fined $6000. Other fines include the New York Central and Hudson River Sugar Refining company and American Sugar Refining.
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New York
Dev
C. Goddloe
Edgar
Edwin Earle
Willian
Edgar & Sone
Detroit
Mich
United States Court Today
Pall
Eagar
Earle
New York Central
Hadna River
American Sugar Refining Company
Gown Fashions Feature Embroidered Velvet and Embroidered Coats
The New York Sun notes smart afternoon gowns trimmed with braids and velvet collars, mainly printed skirts with wide hems. Embroidered Chinese coats emerge for evening wear, with rich embroidery and front seams on full skirts emphasized by stitching and trims.
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New York Sun
Peafowl Range Recorded Across Continents
The peacock is found in a wild state in Tilia, Ceylon, Madagascar and many other parts of Auin and Africa. The passage notes widespread wild populations across these regions, highlighting the species’ broad geographic presence.
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Tilia
Ceylon
Madagascar
Auin
Africa
Notable Writers and Linguists Across the United States
Will Payne writes from New York, planning winter there. Arabrove Bierce, famed Cynle’s Word Book anchor, is hailed as the nation’s top cynle. Donald G. Mitchell is a hale six year old living at Edgewood near New Maven, Connecticut, a home for nearly fifty years. Jeremiah Curtin, head of Bristol Vermont, masters seventy languages after starting with one, author and translator, Harvard graduate, once Lincoln’s secretary of the legation in St. Petersburg.
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Will Payne
New York
Arabrove Bierce
Jeremiah Curtin
Heling
Bristol
Smady
Harvard
Lincoln
BL. Petersburg
Meat Extracts Highlight Gastric Stimulation Value
A medical expert notes meat juice and meat extracts provide value beyond nutrients, offering a direct stimulating effect on gastric juice and aiding digestion.
Hall In South Africa
South Africa reports unusual summer showers marked by large hailstones and strong storms. Observers note hail as big as pigeons eggs in scattered events, with meteorological reports urging caution for outdoor activity and property protection.
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South Africa
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The
Times’ Daily
Geacher
Amy BO Kennedy
Vermont Pensions
Ce” Ranges
Sarah Heaney
Woonsocket
R. 1
Cook Company
Bongazi
Sarah Hooney
Ola Street
Coneave Fea
C. W. Ave i & Company
North Main St
Barre, Vt
Smart Theater
Qowe
Felix Goursud
Bearasitin
T.hopkins
California
San Francisco
Indy
Gielen
Mrassele
Joseph Glelen
Royal Library of
Brussels
Marie Lescerynaka
Lovie XV
France
Trouelet
Kntvor
Bacostor
Paris
New York Central and
Hudson River Railroad
Aletele Sytem
Met
Ric Austen
Kynoch
Imited
Birpingham
England
Friends of Reform
Shakespeare
Ayer
City Bakery
Bemis & Caron
Barre
H. A. Gould
Spaulding St
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