Variety of oddities and anecdotes from a distant era
The column catalogues peculiar items and incidents including a cathedral alarmingly detailed with specifics on an ornate piece, a shipboard swindle tale tied to a naval history, a court verdict over grave roses, a future-lit child of crime interest, veteran reminiscences from World War I, a matrimonial plea from Hungary, and a Yellowstone geyser handkerchief toll tale, all framed in a brisk, period newspaper voice.
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Berlin
Eiibos
Indian problem tale of an Indo Sioux love story
A teacher on an Indian Reservation recounts a story not in official reports. An Omaha youth, son of a chef and a graduate of an Eastern school for Indian youth, leaves his tribe to marry a Sioux woman, also a graduate. They drift east, set up a candy shop near Philadelphia, live quietly with library, concerts, and park visits, and ignore the supposed solution to the Indian problem. The charity visitor notes the irony of this path.
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Omala
Philadelphia
Che
Thia
Not Proper Behavior by A Leisurely Gentleman
A distorted clump of OCR text recounts an incident near a public garden pond where a gentleman named Mr B observes boys playing in the water and reacts by striking one boy. The scene escalates as onlookers, described as dogs and people, shout and react, creating a chaotic moment amid a vague moral framing.
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Trim
Gareden
Mr. B
Tio
Ivers
Bloodiest battle in history recalled at Franklin and beyond
A reminiscence recounts the Franklin Tennessee battle and nearby scenes as a veteran describes the bloodiest clash, recounting Gordon Hood and Grant era losses, the siege lines, and the endurance of Col John McGavock's sheltering home, with vivid memories of fallen generals and the cost of war.
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Grant
Cold Harbor
Crow
Franklin
Lonn
Frontlin
Can
Behoflald
Theehin
Jong Lites
Whaltis
Cheveaux de Iris
Arine
Crouornia
Red Valley of Death
George W. Carilou
Pat Cleburne
John Adams
Thorns M. Scott
Npon
Mayoheil
John McGavock
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John Motéavock
Angela
Col
Nelson
Kronklin
The Day Person Proved the Flask Wreating 1
A long assemblage of anecdotal tales and parables unfolds across a mix of classroom chatter and street humor. It recalls harsh school punishments from bygone days, old masterly discipline, and the rhythm of provincial life mingled with digressions on temperament and boastful feats.
Town Gazette Wordplay At Ice Cart Misunderstanding
A Boston Courier item recounts a curious exchange where a sick father asks for ice from an ice cart driver. The driver, puzzled, asks what ails him, while a girl explains heat illness inspires the request. A Syracuse Herald note mentions a strange minded man chasing gold and not saving.
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Boston Courier
Trisu
Syracuse Herale
Insurance for Women Seeks Equality in Premiums and Coverage
A Pittsburgh Leader excerpt discusses life insurance for women, noting higher premiums for women due to perceived health risks. It cites agents claiming women with wealth, young and older insureds, and a push for female agents to expand business. The piece includes quotes on pricing, gender equity, and the value of women in family finance.
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Vassar
Gooi
Lndy
Viska
Pittsburgh
Lodging for Myo and Beast at a Paiute Cabin?
A traveler arrives at a rain drenched rear room inn and wakes to a farmer’s fowl chorus. The hostess explains she always feeds her chickens inside to protect the corn as a dozen ducks geese and chickens burst into the bunk room.
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Beast
Gossip and concern spill over at community salon
Mrs Baggs, five years married, sobs as Mrs Saggo, eight years married, asks why. Mrs Saggo distraught, says her husband kissed her affectionately before leaving, fearing Lew may do something wrong. Community chatter underscores anxieties and strained household bonds.
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