Remarkable canine tales from Burton on Trent
A corny tale recalls a dog trained to walk a trotting mare by the bridle rein and a terrier guarding a stable at night. Another story from Bran stone recounts a collie guarding its owner’s rug all night after being dropped on the Burton and Lichfield road, then released when the trap returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B& Correspondent
Ife
Spider
Burton-on-Trent
Burton and Lichfield
Branstone
Colle
Arrest Leads to Fortune for Paria Street Hawker
A Paria street hawker jailed for breach of by law was identified by police as the heir to a £4000 fortune from an uncle. He faced charges he denied while promising the officer a reward for guiding him to the fortune, after learning of his long search for him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
Good and Bad Butter Asks For Honest Bread Comment
An Ohio paper reprints a New York butter market letter praising purity and honesty in butter making. It links price differences to maker character, urging women to focus on home bread and butter before other arts, and laments widespread poor butter and bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New York
Featherly and Bobby Discuss Abroad Trip Plans
Featherly speaks of an upcoming short trip abroad while Bobby asks if it is for health. He concedes some benefit may occur. Featherly urges Bobby to aid his sister who hopes the trip will be beneficial, a plan discussed in cautious terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Featherly
Weatherly
Walking a Detectives Mind and African Explorer Dialog
A conversation centers on the impossibility of accurately imitating another's walk. A detective notes true walking reveals character, with three to four footfalls enough to identify a person. An African explorer boasts travels around the world and comments on women journalists needing to move about, while a young woman listens and reflects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar
World
Rinter
Arctics
Asia Minor
Patagonia
India
Kimberley
Great American Desert
Sweden
Siberia
Alaska
Sahara
Sighing and worry linked to oxygen intake noted
The text explains sighing as a reaction to anxiety and low oxygen delivery, describing a cycle of mental distress followed by deep inhalation and exhalation. It discusses chest wall movement and suggests philosophical thinking can banish the condition.
Norman Schalmers Woisins to Notify Farming Community
Norman Schalmers announces his appointment as agent for the farming community. The notice states the community will be informed of duties, duties and responsibilities related to agricultural matters and local outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Schalmers
Agen C
PACK THE JESTER A JESTER TO QUEEN ELIZABETH
Pave the jester to Queen Elizabeth was forbidden from her presence after blame. After time away friends urged the Queen to restore favor promising guarded speech in future. At their first renewed meeting Pace refused to discuss others faults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Pace
Ack Hing Herbal Cure Featured in Personal Testimonies
A flood of testimonials from patients across Australia laud Dr Ack Hing and his herbal remedies for ailments ranging from nerve paralysis to knee injuries and chronic skin conditions. Letters describe rapid improvements, resumed work, and strong endorsements urging others to seek his treatments despite prior medical advice and operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Coralynia
Anne
Maryborugh
Ack Hing
Maryborough
Namin
Lems
Fran Deamen
Bim
Vleellepr
Mildweny
Holden Kedar
Ack Hung
Uhowe
Horace Sleeman
Golden Square
Ack Wing
Face of Death in a Pine Man Story
A battlefield surgeon pins a neck wound to save a man as he asks how long he has. The doctor answers he will live only until his finger is removed, the soldier writes his will to his wife, then dies as the finger is withdrawn and blood pours out.
Intelligent horse saves child during yard escape
An article recalls a Parisian story of Prunella the horse at Vincennes who halted with one foot raised to avoid trampling a child slid between its legs. The horse waited patiently as attendants freed the sister, illustrating remarkable animal intelligence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornes
la Nature
Vincennes
Prunella
Prunelle
Prison escape attempt and reluctant pursuit narrative
A fragmented historical account describes an escape attempt from Haiingur wa Watly, detailing guards’ distraction, a convict seizing a horse, and a chaotic pursuit. It then discusses the broader social commentary on reform, confinement, and the factors hindering liberation, including temperament, disposition, and the urge for independence.
Aging Beauty Devolves as Age Shapes the Body and Mind
A dated prose piece discusses aging in women, noting wrinkles, dry skin, and sagging skin as youth fades. It describes changes in hair, muscles, and facial features, and recalls social interactions around age. The narrative shifts to casual chatter and a comic misinterpretation about a man and a woman's appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etifien
Tie
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Wall Bio
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Eaper
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Pan
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Layrdie
Artis
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P. Ee Saaa
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Edie Thie B
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Walker
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Tharer
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Roy Yar
Ali
Cain
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Eise
Wien
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Ners
Aleo
Ascum
Richman
Richmap
Mons
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