How I Won Consent in a Poker Plot
A American suitor defies a British baronet by gambling with his daughter’s dowry and using marked cards to win consent. He deceives the father through covert card tricks, borrows and repays money, and secretly marries Alice after securing her father’s approval. The narrator reflects on the deception and its chilling outcomes.
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Alice
Hile
Yo Voln
Bank Accont
America
Dotard
Imry
Bullock
Eaccoon
Corflery
Atorien
Sho
Torrie Rick
Mr. Cordery
Not Lost Traveler on the River Dream Fragment
In a fragmentary report a Rome professor is described as vanished here for weeks while a ferry journey remains unresolved. The text hints at a finder and a lingering question about who has ever been torn from reality by a dream.
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Rome
What to Wear Graduation Gowns For Ladies Styles
The article advises on girlish graduation frocks and grandmother styles shaping smart outfits for year end festivities. It highlights embroidered collars and taffeta fabrics, striped suitings, and gray and white palettes with jackets and plaited skirts suitable for shopping, walking, and travel.
Mackerel Notes in Habernes Fishing Practice
The text discusses common mackerel and their behavior seen by Habernes, noting how they take bait and hook in fly brook trials. It mentions the catching of a No. 1 mackerel weighing two or three pounds, illustrating the skill required for successful landing and the Haberman’s fascination with ample catches.
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Commenta Ib
Fragmented Iris of Language Philosophy Fragment
A garbled OCR-like line references languages and philosophy with misplaced words and foreign phrases. It hints at writing in various tongues and discussing German philosophy, poetry, and love, but the text is largely unreadable and clipped. No clear event or person emerges.
Golovine demands swift parliament action amid protests
In Petrograd parliament debates the inviolability of deputies from arrest as Premier Golovine presses for rapid work. He claims the czar ordered delays and seeks immediate consideration of the law next week. Revolt and strict discipline spark unrest among guards and Hussars.
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Hussars
Bi. Petersburg
Mission Station Destroyed in Chinese Province Riot
A mob attacked and destroyed the mission station at Rath vflen in Rath vflen, Sichuan Province. The chaotic incident occurred in Sichuan, a western province bordering other regions, amid unrest. Local authorities are reporting confirmed damage and investigations are ongoing.
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Shanghai
Juse 7
Rathvflen
Bze-Chuan
Sze-Chuan
China
A Queer Custom of Siamese Ancestral Basket Ceremonies
A description of Siamese ancestral worship involving the krwchat basket ceremony. The king commands the princess to prepare large baskets and buy items to fill them. Palaces display baskets in booths, filled with rice and other goods, some shaped like carts with buffalo motifs. Automatic coin dolls and long baskets are noted as part of the ritual.
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Carlowe
New England
Mary Cost
Galled
Telephone Talk From Early Exchanges Reveals Connection Cues
The article explains how operators determine a line is busy after a call is placed. A click in the switchboard signals which line or number is engaged, aiding the operator to set up the connection without revealing caller identities or durations. The piece notes the efficiency gained by inferring the caller status from a single audible cue.
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Ahe
Tisi
Collee
Mit
Obrionary
Steike
Mothers Milk Formula Claims Safe Nutrition For Infants
An article fragment touts a milk based product claimed to be superior to cow milk for infants and mothers, including dental and tooth forming claims. It mentions prices such as 40 cents, 1.50, and 1.00, availability from a vendor on a street in a city, and free supply to mothers in need.
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Walt Toolk
Haley
Droapinis
le Bovgh
Ines
Tuwkford Wells
Cure Rheumatism by Blood Purification Pills
Advertises Dr Williams Pink Pills as cure for rheumatism and similar blood disorders. Claims lasting relief through blood purification, recounts a blacksmith’s recovery after trying the pills, and cites other benefits like relief from after-effects of grip and nerve debility. Includes pricing and mail order details from Schenectady, NY.
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Sieretome
Williams
Sead Riley
Guzonoyis
N. Y
Saya
Digekcaait
Etpo
Nlte
Dr. Willisima Medicing Company
Schenectady
N.Y
Wife of Statesmen McKinley Wife to Welcome in Death
Summary reflects Harpers Weekly obituary style of Mrs. McKinley wife of William McKinley the statesman. It notes her quiet life in Washington Canton and hotel society, her health decline as her husband rose in Congress and later presidency, and the devoted companionship she shared through years of public life.
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Ylaihlom
McKinley
Hotietimon
Easip
Rae Eeake
Washington
Canton
Williage
Enon
Mer
Harpers Weekly
Last Ducking Punishments Recurring in Kingston England
An old Times piece recalls the last ducking of a woman at Kingston near the Thames in front of thousands as a punitive ritual tied to quelling mistreatment. The account links ducking to Queen Mischef era penalties and cites social scandal amid anecdotes of marital tensions and philosophical banter.
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England
Kingstomon-Thames
Koeps the Quean
Kingston
Surrey
Queen Mischet
Jolnyon
Tragic Death of J Moulton Amid Embezzlement Case
J Montton, a former collector, shot himself in the district attorney’s office after discussing embezzlement allegations. Witnesses say he pulled a revolver on the fourth floor and fell unconscious on the steps. The body was recovered with a revolver in hand. alleged embezzlement amount unclear, attorney citing at least seven hundred dollars.
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J. Montton
Hitisett
Barre
Nere
Ios Angeles
Batre Aan
Thorns
Monten
Monde
Moulton
Mouton
Ile
Conte Howe
Eres
Por
Porter
Imi Bapatieg
Heath
Bercon Coy
Darlimon
TJ. Moulton
Darlinton
American Bond Hit Co
Hughar
Simpein
Moulin
Court House
Simpson
Main Street
South Penadena
W. Campbell
Sgaiher Moulton
Wik
Morilan
Ram
Aloe
Wikeman
Mir
Chas L. Talbot
Melkwat Wisenrah
Ge Runuway
Granite contract tops capital work in nation’s history
The Baker Extract Company VI reports the Madison Wiser State Capital contract for granite nearly $500,000 with a total price above $2.25 million and a five to eight year completion horizon. Architects George F Post & Son of New York oversee design featuring Bethel white granite and a circular dome. The Woodbury Granite Company and Bethel supply major stone, while the project includes extensive additions and a lofty builder title for the firm.
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Madison
Chen
Aries Bidford
Wenebort
Asia
Bethel White Ube
Bethel
George F. Post & Son
New York City
Renate
Lstter
Woodbury
Woodbury Granite ‘Co
Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Frankfort
Monument News
Hardwick and
Bethel New Feather at Wisconsin State Capitol
Bethel New Feather reports from Madison in the Wisconsin State Capitol coverage. The piece notes activities and events centered on the capitol building and state government in the city.
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Wisconsin State Capitol
Madison
Woman's tonic promises to restore health and vigor
A vintage advertorial style claims a tonic can restore energy and vitality for wives seeking love and admiration. It warns of eye shadows, headaches, bearing down sensations, nervousness, irregularities, and hot flashes, urging immediate use to build up the system with specific tonic powers.
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Danderine
Miss Carroll
Materia Medica
Igve
Dr. Knowlton
Miss J. Carroll
Irving Ave
Chicago
Wy Retare
the Times’ Daily Short Story
Eugene Holmes Burt
Patiance
Ayer
Ito
Ailver
Eler
von Leary
Mme
Colin Hngiish
Douma
Golovin
Taydon Tutler
Percy
Von
New York
Baker's
Thio
Baker Extract Company
Bethel New Feather
Ler Hisa
Lydia E. Pinkham
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