Fragmented Memoir and News Snippets From a Distant Era
A dense collage of historical anecdotes and notices spans royalty, emigration, odd reports, and maritime lore. It mentions European nobility, a Danish doctor, immigrant oversight, a Duke of Wellington story, and a long riff on global curiosities, with scattered quotes and anecdotes about voyages, marriages, and public health views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
Maglist
New Uaven
Yan
Bousin
Leather Prices Soar As War Demand Voids Supply
A 19th century piece notes a leather price boom driven by wartime demand across the Atlantic. It cites reduced imports and increased exports, with armies consuming more leather than they produce, boosting prices from 16 to 8 cents a pound for rough hides and lifting leather goods costs. Rich dealers are blamed for exploiting the rise as producers struggle with margins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arma
Atlantic
Chino
Europe
Ocean Facts From a Distant Sea The Mighty Waters Explained
The article describes ocean vastness with three fourths of earth covered by sea and depths around 3 500 feet, noting stable temperatures and high salinity. It explains currents, waves, and evaporation, including a 40 foot wave in storms and a theoretical salt left behind if a box sank.
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Atlantic
New Foundland
Ireland
Mediterranean
Africa
Equator
Norway
Tha Wama
Bell Rock
Two Forgotten Novel Sagas and Royalty Woes
Two authors published in 1986 faced slim earnings after reading-house publication. One sold 1700 copies with 1 percent royalties only after the first thousand, net revenue around 70 dollars, expenses 6150, profit about 8480. The other moved 2000 copies but owed 80050.
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Lyndred
Wiethers
Letyyo
Prayer and Firemen Clash in Pittsburgh Mission Tale
A Salvation Army group in Manchester Allegheny makes a campaign of prayer and racket before a fire engine. They try to convert locals and view firemen as foes. A fireman quips about the slow progress, noting Pittsburgh is still ahead. The missionary then departs, choosing a shorter route.
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Pittsburgh
Salvation Aguy
Manchester
Allegheny
Vitteburgh
Tenon
Pillsbury H
In Detroit a Odd Scene at a Cigar Shop Door
In a Detroit street scene Neda Mayme Ane stands in a doorway near a cigar shop. A man with a pocket watch lights a candle and ballasts the moment with a flourish saying he is always willing to oblige as a passerby reacts with astonishment. The incident ends with a brief exchange as the man moves on.
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Wellington
Duke of Wellington
William Haeros
Sehoal
Beloo
Nbote
Strathfield
Hy Howsa
Waterloo
Lewis Ton Dour
Sheridan
Grant
Niatachi
Napoleon
Apple
Victor Hugo
Bevr
Neda Mayme
Francis
Wave
Tittle
Johny
Brixton
Bayswater
Johnny
Jolhony
Sinner Man Goat and Gospel Workremark Tale
A talking scene at a swamp cabin shows a white traveler bargaining with a benevolent yet sly black preacher over a troublesome goat and a dog. The exchange ends with the goat detained and a threat of prison for the animal thief as the preacher defends his faith and workload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laale
Nikity
Iruzier
Slag Wool From Pittsburgh Furnaces Described
A late 19th century correspondent details slag wool, a mineral wool produced from iron furnace slag. The text explains its formation, production by jet and steam, and its properties as a light, fireproof, nonconductor useful for packing, insulation, boiler coverings, and even medical dressings. It notes its absorbency and antiseptic qualities for wounds.
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Pitteburgh
Uity Pond
Hhe
Oltara
Mata
Carle
Primarly
Singer Process
Vie Chamber
The Aquirrels Dinner Tale From Jasper and the Trader
A Chicago Herald retelling centers on Jasper the negro and an old trader who share a meal of fine meat. The trader rewards Jasper while others threaten the old man for past deeds. Later, a violent confrontation exposes tensions over loyalty, money, and survival amid distrust and prejudice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raplind
Jasper
Old Jaapav
Seounglal
Jian
Chicago Herald
Marriage Laws and Life on Hellgalands Described
A fragmentary 19th century account details social rules on Hellgalands. It notes marriage customs to prevent breach of promise, shared door keys, fisher folk trading hooks, native names, and a hostile view of horses. It mentions a small cottage hospital, a poorhouse, magistrate procedures for parents and children, inheritance upon a husband’s death, and the distribution of property to children. The coastguard and police roles are described, plus debt collection, wreck salvage, and land use policies.
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Valen
Hellgalands
Hellgoland
Hse
Weligoland
Powar Rathon
Phore
Hushand
Holigaland
Imut
Tidal Theories and Witty Intrigues From a Maine Fisherman
In a coastal tale a philosopher fisherman known as an oracle explains tides with a comical metaphor about clothes and the sea slipping over us. A later scene shows Mr. Hunkson asking Miss Pinkin a delicate personal question about removing warts, revealing social curiosity in a seaside village.
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Maine
Olka
Thompson
Rehanye
Houkison
Pinkie
Hunkson
Misa Pinkin
Linda
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Nalioy Gress
Alouing
Macedonia
Actreri
Trix
Europa
Mirin
Ann
Portugal
Gierex
Tendlroo
Gal
Roml
Billy Palterson
Aed
A. Bnreman
Kohbi
Robin
Hoe
Agnes Robingon
Mia Gum
Leown
Motriad Chaska
Tubio Shea
Talynud
Swift Bird
Chaska
Tlatwle
Esohne Tein
Ind
Doron
Teovah
Fantii
Wees Llibive Bear Corlain Vaulta
New York
Philadelphia Press
Howard Webb
Joy Gould
Vanderbilt
Webb
Gould
Wobb
Conld
Mr. Webb
Ot Presant
Soward Webb
America
Laogtly
Atagil
Tihany
Jan Besom
Beige
Lroumry
Wil
Washington
United States
Ashland
Balsun
Harvey Jiawera
Molly
Harvey
Aloss
Attar
Colona
Courag
Calavel
Jong Leon
George
North Carolina
Aria
Isaa
Jikuamang
Loatier Sorygh
Malu
Dar
Nes
Lilo
Walt
Aupornttt
Nixdorf
London Standard
Boston
Maude Pratt
S. A. Pratt
The
Stnerium
North Atlantis
Buxton Harbor
Winslow
Dolphin
Winelow
Tong
Arkansen Traveter
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