Carlotta and Napoleon Curse Fulfilled Say Los Angeles Times
Captain Charles Kiener reports that Empress Carlotta cursed Napoleon III in a Paris meeting, promising flames and blood upon his House. The historian notes the curse came true at Sedan and the Paris Commune era as Maximilian’s fate echoed in 1870.
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Menrico d’ Almonte
Maximilian of Mexico
Napoleon III
D’almonte
Maximilian
Carlotta
Queretaro
Paris
Napoleon
Austria
Montezuma
General d'Almonte
Grand Hotel de Paris
Maxi- Titian
Carlottar
Sedan
Charles Kiener
Los Angeles Times
Strength of Rings and Ring Diameter Effect
English experiments determine ring strength in ductile metal. Rings deform into long links before breaking, with ultimate strength nearly twice that of a straight bar of the same cross section. As diameter grows, strength nears twice the bar’s, e.g. three inch ring fails near 19.5 tons, four inch near 19.9 tons, six inch near 20 tons, versus 10.5 tons for a comparable bar.
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England
Eggs Found After Six Week Claim Window
A suburban passenger chats with a conductor who reveals that any unclaimed items left in the car become the conductor’s property after six weeks. The eggs left on the car were claimed by the conductor and he was instructed to remove them after the period ended. The exchange turns on the right to unclaimed property.
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Kansas City
Shakespeare’s Descendants and Lineage Through 1640
The article notes Shakespeare had two additional children besides Susanna a boy and a girl born in 1585. Susanna married Dr Vall in 1607 became a widow in 1635 died 1640 leaving a granddaughter who had no offspring. The twins include Samuel who died at eleven and Judith who married Thomas Quincy and bore three sons all childless.
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Shakespeare
Susanna
Vall
Stratford
Samuel
Judith
Thomas Quincy
New York American
Court Journal on men's dress and appearance
The Court Journal argues modern dress flatters men by avoiding undue advantage to the handsome and well built while diminishing the look of those without ideal physique, noting clothing alters perceived figures and offers mercy in styling.
Out of His Mouth Primer Incident Mentioned
A Chicago Tribune fragment describes a professor intervening as a young grandchild snatches a primer and tries to eat it, saying Pardon me for taking the words out of your mouth.
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Chicago Tribune
A Good Countenance Sets the Tone for Recommendation
A brief note notes that a pleasant appearance aids persuasion in requesting favors or advancing proposals, suggesting that demeanor influences how others view one's arguments and credibility.
The Old World and Its Ways travel book pitch
A promotional note for a world tour travel book by Col. Bryan recounting his trip to nations worldwide. Advertises 576 octavo pages and 251 engravings, claims it is the greatest travel book and a best seller, offers Territory and Agent's Outfit with fifty cent mailing cost.
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Col
Bryan
S.S.S
Nature
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
G&a
Innes and His Orchestra to Play Paris Texas Concerts
Local music lovers anticipate Innes and his sixty two players with opera singers for a June 4 and 5 show at The Arena Paris Texas. The program ties to his appointment as Director in Chief of the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition in Seattle. Admission is 100 dollars with a one and one third railroad fare rate round trip.
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Innes
Paris
Texas
Heaven
Earth
Wagner
Liezt
Seattle
Washington
Ilaine de Sellem
G. Zara
Virginia Listeman
D. Pezzetti
H. J. Williams
Arena
Henry
Mayer Music House
Coffee as a Wedding Gift in Brazil
A Brazilian official explains a custom where a newborn receives a sealed sack of the finest green coffee as part of inheritance. The sack is opened at the child's wedding, then resealed for the newlyweds to use at home for at least a year, with older grain valued for flavor akin to wine.
Ladies' Aid Society Thanks Donor for Soda Pop and Supper
The Second Baptist church Ladies' Aid Society thanks supporters for their supper help and Dr. Short for donating ten cases of soda pop, six used amid threatening weather. Receipts total $23.65. It states a witty line about a wise dentist knowing his own teeth.
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Ladies’ Aid Society of the Second Baptist Church
Dr. Short
Primary Dem Names Require Action in Column
All names appearing in this column are subject to action of the Democratic Primary, signaling caution for readers tracking endorsements or candidate listings.
Constable Precinct Myo. bs C. B. Fincher
A rural precinct reports Constable Myo. bs C. B. Fincher assigned to duties. No further details provided on assignment or jurisdiction in the readable text.
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Myo
C. B. Fincher
Autumn leaf floss no sharing required Mra or a Morrow
Autumn leaf floss passes without sharing required as a cryptic note mentions a person or phrase Mra or a Morrow. The fragment hints at a personal or ceremonial item but lacks clear details or context to confirm broader meaning.
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Tricity
Bonham Gas & Electric Co
Bonham Bank & Trust Co
First National Bank
Bonham, Texas
Fannin County National Bank
Bonham
W .Russell
J.T. Kennedy
C. L. Bradford
Jis
TY Dye Works
J. H. Trout
Prop
Hone
First Nat'l Bank
Will H. Evans & Co
J. Lee Tarpley & Co. Undertakers Path
Toby
Practical Business Colleges
New York City
Waco, Texas
Incorporated Capital
School of Gors
Pith Ava
Eos
Cakleys
Kellogg's
Toasted Corn Flake Co
Battle Creek, Mich
William J. Bryan
the Thompson Publishing Co
St. Louis, Mo
BFN
H. Denton
Earl McAlester
Bob Lattivore
Sam T. Rayburn
Representative No
Bruce
H. A. Cunningham
W.A. Thomas
Chas. B. Bridge
Philip Wise
J. Lee Tarpley
John B. Smith
W.C
Willie) Finley
J. Walter Donaldson
Sid Ridling
Mrs
Virgie Mil8stead
Cox Albert Roberson
J. A. Agnew
Berbam
A.J
Jack) Cristenden
P. Keene
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