Rolf the faithful messenger saves his master at sea
A boat capsized on Skarta Skerry leaves a stranded narrator to face a rising tide. Rolf the black and tan shepherd retrieves a message, reaches home, and returns with rescuers, saving his master from a deadly wait. The dog’s courage and intelligence shine, securing a long life and lasting fame.
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Rolf
Sithouc
Shetland
Reif
Kelf
Skarta Skerry
Rulf
Bit
Snot
Fea
Redelay
Skerry
Min
Margaret
Relf
Carling Rolf
Daffies Lilies And Roses In A childhood Garden
Sarah Orne Jewett recalls a front yard paradise of spring flowers. She describes daffies, tiger lilies, and roses, notes French pinks outside the fence, and fond memories of Seaton errands and gifting bouquets to her mother. She contrasts lemon verbena dislike with lavender sprigs and imagines Solomon in glorious blooms.
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Sarah Orne Jewett
Atlantic
Seaton
Solomon
Basques and Their Language Still Dominant In World Tennis
Blackwood's Magazine notes Basques as a distinct race now largely emigrated to South America. It highlights their language Bauseara, once feared by the devil for failing to master Euscara's seven articles, and laments the shift toward French eroding Basque linguistic purity.
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Blackwood's Magazine
Paradise
South America
William Humboldt
Maurecon
Euscara
Stylish couple robs Buckeye novelty store with swapped boxes
In Cincinnati a man and woman entered the Buckeye novelty store in the Arcade, bought goods worth about 15 dollars, and swapped boxes to flee. The man discovered his money was at the hotel and the pair promised to return, but never did. After hours the clerk opened the box to find it filled with worthless items, identical to the original container.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Buckeye Novelty
Hop Bitters Promises Health Through Trial Proof
A vintage promotional note urges women to seek Hop Bitters as a remedy for poor health. It claims the product delivers rich blood, strength, and beauty when other cosmetics fail, presenting a trial as proof of its effectiveness. The tone reflects era advertising emphasizing health benefits for women.
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France
My Little Sweetheart I Found Her as a Governess
A narrator recalls childhood love Emily known as Em, left when she was a girl. Years later he finds her grown in Ryde as a married governess, entangled in a family with two boys and two girls. He watches their quiet reunion with a mix of longing and disillusion, then leaves, unsure if he will ever see her again.
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Emily
Stober
Bertie
Mister
Ryde
Quarr Kibey
Fish-house
Quarr Woods
Aiydom
Astranger
Ter
Charlie
Spain
William Mitchell
Philadelphia
Ravels
Toulouse
M. Gabriel
M. Jerome Ravel
Mr. Gabriel
Alee Lafayette
Ave
M. Jerome
Ventremen
America
France
Rum and Gum Menace Joe Howard in Quack Tonic Tale
Veteran journalist Joe Howard reports from New York to the Philadelphia Times on a “rum and gum” remedy for a cold. He tests the mixture, experiences temporary relief and elation, then endures a brutal morning of nausea, sore throat, and head pain. He vows to abandon the tonic and revert to rye and rock, while townsfolk croon and deride the fad.
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Joe Howard
Rock and Eye
New York
Philadelphia Times
Rachel
Goaker Ward recalls Patti in comic 19th century critique
Artemas Ward recalls Patti's early public debut describing her appearance and performance with humorous slang. He notes her small size, striking complexion, long lashes, and impressive stage presence. The piece mocks pretentious fashion, praises her vocal delivery of songs like Cumin through the Rye, and mentions Adelay as a reigning opera champion amid rival claims.
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Artemas Ward
Patti
Patty
Susan Skinner
Pari Bees
A. Ward
Baldinsville
Indianny
Cumin
Maria Pickleboming
Adelay Per
Donnys
Savage Seminole Chief Chipco Dies at Century Mark
The Chipco band leader in the Kissimmee region dies at about 100 after a long life in Seminole wars and uprisings. He mourned most for killing a white infant, a deed he recounted with regret. His burial included horses, rifles, and cooking gear for the afterlife. His son, called Tustenuggeée Tabusay in diplomacy, inherits leadership with a small remnant remaining.
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Barton
Fla
Chipco
Tallanasse
Billy Bowlegs
Indian Territory
Kissimmee
Hhere
Cattish Lakes
Dade
Cuipco
Tustenuggeée Tabusay
Paris court frees trousers thief after long inquiry
A Paris Bureau correctionnelle acquitted a man charged with stealing a pair of trousers after a thorough investigation. He remained on the bench, refusing to leave until all prosecution witnesses had departed, claiming he still wore the stolen trousers. The anecdote highlights a stubbornly loyal culprit who insists he still has the gear on.
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London Telegraph
Bureaux de Police Correctionnelle
Ais
Dickens secretary Dolby recalled in vivid recollection
Mr Dolby arrived in the United States as secretary and manager to Charles Dickens. Howard Paul recalls Dickens praising Dolby for his vigor appetite and heavy drinking. Dickens said Dolby’s strong stomach and British reserve saved him many headaches as he hosted guests and drank with them.
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George Dolby
United States
Charles Dickens
Howard Paul
Dickens
Dolby
Widow Prosser Keeps Edge In Northport Love Plot
In Northport the widow Prosser, living beside a cemetery, guards her heart after her sailor husband Captain Prosser’s death. A younger suitor Obed Welcome disguises as a sailor to win Ann Olive, while the widow tours the monument and endures social nattering at donation parties. News of a distant ship complicates trust, and the widow finally accepts that Ann Olive may marry Obed if she chooses.
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Northport
Prosser
Uriah Peaseley
Sexton
Deacon Wisweil
Wizzle
Deacon Phillips
Widow Prosser
Cup
Ann Olive
Ana Olive
Miss Prosser
Sherborn
Jon Sam
Lome
Mina
Monumen
David Prosser
Barbara
Captain Prosser
Ming
Uriah Peageley
Ayther
Nick Hiuerif
Obed
Shakespeare Club
Northport Harbor
Indade
Edilor
Ron Olive
Northport Marpor
Boston
Salor
Baltimore
Willin
Pers Bazar
Land League creed questioned by Irish leaders in Philadelphia
T P O Connor challenged Bishop Simpson claims that Catholics wholly support the Land League and Protestants oppose it. He cited Catholics and Protestants among leaders, tenants, and voters, stressing the movement rejects sectarianism. The piece also notes Ravels alive in Toulouse and a Vermont murder trial discharge of Mrs Peters.
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Philadelphia Times
Simpson
The
Land League
Ireland
T. F. O'Connor
Land
Friends of the Land League
Parnell
John Ferguson
Glasgow
Harold Aylett
Ulster
Tyrone
Mayo
Wexford
Archbshop McCabe
Dublin
Meitz
Duggan
Aeg Hu Jl
Trial of William Neal in Wilmington Death Case
A Delaware capital case ends with a conviction on a retrial for William Neal, a Black defendant. The trial review includes challenges to juror race exclusions and a prior appeal to the United States Supreme Court, with a new panel featuring the first Black juror in the state's history. The case proceeds toward sentencing and potential further appeals.
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Wilmington
Delaware
William Neal
Neal
Pegro
Smrros
Thoroughfare Neck
Margaret Gosser
Gosser
Levy Court
Grand
United States
United States Circuit Court
Higging
Crand and
Petit Jurors
Higgins
United States Supreme Court
Bicher
Riggins
Republican Party
Harlan
Supreme Court
Waite
Field
Moses America
Fashionable advice on swagger and manners from London World
The piece mocks a would be fashionable man who imitates music hall and beer hall roguish style. It urges dressing extravagantly, bragging about beauty with a flashy name, and courting public attention while urging generosity and self control to avoid criticism.
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London World
Ana
Thosa
Epiere
Tas
Prince Marry
Prince Dark
Dogeen Desperation at Syracuse Penitentiary
John Welch, moved from Utica on a vagrancy charge, concealed a knife in the harness shop. After a second search, he was escorted to the bucket-shop where he muttered and then, while working a drop press, crushed his right arm between cocwheels, leading to an elbow amputation. Dr Benson offers a dermatology prescription for skin disease.
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Troy Times
John Welch
Syracuse
Utica
Big
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C. W. Benson
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