OldStory of Love and Deception Under the Oak
A long tale follows Jessie Trevellyn and Clive Lee from youth to ten years apart. A dying father, a guardian cousin, and a marriage to Trevellyn end in remorse. Clive returns, Jessie's confession clears an old hurt, and a quiet wedding to Clive ensues after a reunion at a stile.
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Mrs. Trevellyn
LT Summers
Clive Lee
Europe
Jessie Trevellyn
Papa
Jessie
Mamma
Cara Mio
Italy
Rly
Trevellyn
Young Lee
John
Mr. Trevellyn
Clive
Pat Darling
Lee
Jessie Ly
New York
Mr. Lee
Mr Trevellyn
John Trevellyn
Record voyage brings 209 Percheron horses to New York
Captain Corcoran of the Denmark recently arrived with a vast stock of Percheron horses. Buyers spent 500 to 2800 dollars per animal, including stallions and mares, all registered and government approved. Most will go to Baker county Oregon and Fremont Nebraska. the seller claims the continent’s largest horse ranch with 8,000 branded last summer and nearly 11,000 this year.
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New York Tribune
Corcoran
Denmark
National Line
Atlantic
Blewett
Tribune
England
France
Belgium
Normandy
Percheron
la Ferte Bernard
Baker County
Oregon
Fremont
Nebraska
The Duke of Orleans and Madame de Lamballe
An account from Temple Bar recalls the 1792 mob scene at the Duke of Orleans Palais Royal. Madame de Lamballe’s head and heart were paraded on pikes to the temple as Lindsay and an Englishman witnessed the horror from the dining room. The duke largely dismissed the atrocity and moved to dinner.
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Madame de Lamballe
Lindsay
Duke of Orlean
Palais Royal
Temple
Duke of Orleans
M. Walkiers
Temple Bar
The New Name for It In The Revised Bible
The Hebrew word sheol has been rendered as sheol in the revised Old Testament, replacing the traditional English hell. Hell originally signified a hollow under the earth where the dead dwelled in darkness, not torment. Punishment later shifted to gehenna in Hebrew usage, and the current revision discards hell as inaccurate for sheol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Hell
Hades
Gehenna
Jerusalem
Gordon and Tennyson's Camp Aims For Young Soldiers Aid
The Pall Mall Gazette recalls Gordon urging the Poet Laureate to aid soldiers by a Gordon Boys Camp. The plan, now advanced by Gordon’s son, seeks to place 14 year olds into constructive work while benefiting the army. Cardinal Manning backs it, noting it should not replace Port Said’s hospital memorial.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Gordon
Tennyson
Army
Cardinal Manning
Port Said
Droll London Truth Tale On General Gordon And Communion
A satirical piece from the London Truth recounts General Gordon’s belief in the Edenic apple’s virus in humanity and his idea that frequent communion could expurgate it. He planned to ingest multiple sacramental elements by attending six churches from 6 a.m. to noon before his last Sunday in England.
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London
Gen. Gordon
Eve
Gordon
England
Chure
Bridget and Patrick Debate a Cheaper Shtove
In Drake's Magazine a scene shows Bridget and Patrick discussing a patent shtove claimed to halve coal costs. Bridget recalls the agent’s promise, Patrick challenges why only one was bought. They argue about buying two to save all expenses.
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Bridget
Patrick
Drake’s
Washing Day Faith in a Quiet Home
A reflective verse from Louise M. Alcott celebrates laundry as a cleansing ritual for body and soul. The speaker finds joy in washing, drying, and airing clothes, linking domestic toil to moral renewal, health, and hopeful resolve in daily labor.
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Louise M. Alcott
Jack and the sheep witness in a rural court tale
A hardened city boy named Jack is sent to a Fresh Air fund settlement. On a hill, he bonds with a flock of sheep, caring for a lame lamb and other creatures. In a court dispute over stray sheep, Jack's call to the flock sways the verdict, revealing trust and belonging.
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Jack
Mrs. Lynn
Mr. Lynn
Green
Mr. Green
Lynn
Mr. Bright
Harper
Mighty Whale Fought Off Port Porpoise By Valor Steamer
The Valor of this port, commanded by Captain Haskell, chased a huge whale off Cape Porpoise. After a lengthy pursuit, a bomb fired by Haskell’s brother struck the creature, driving it seaward. The whale then surfaced and rammed the boat before another bomb killed it. The carcass will surface in eight or nine days and be towed to shore.
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Valor
Haskell
Boothbay
Cape Porpoise
Portland
Australians the Greatest Athletes Highlighted in Interview
From the Cleveland Leader and Herald Dan O Leary cites Rowell as the wealthiest tramp with about 80000 dollars. He recalls losing capital after stock dabbling six years ago and emphasizes lifelong travel and athletic feats. He claims Australians excel in football racing coursing and cricket and expect to return to Australia next December.
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Cleveland Leader and Herald
Dan O'Leary
Rowell
England
Ireland
Australia
Atlantic
Grandmamma's Fortune and the One I Love tale
A cozy fireside read unfolds as Grandmamma recalls a girl’s twelve awakenings of love from youth to mature devotion. The tale centers on Miss Bessie, a playful cousin, and a lifelong memory of a suitor who remained faithful while the grandmother reflects on loss, growth, and enduring certainty.
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Bessie
Joe
Grandmamma
Pretty Bessie
Oneslove
Eve
Paradise
Grandpapa
Capture at Gaines Mill by Stonewall Jackson
Gen Stonewall Jackson rode ahead of Elzey's brigade during Gaines's Mill action and charged a squad of 15 to 20 Union soldiers on outpost duty. Major T O Chestney records Jackson shouted surrender order after riding forward and surprised the bluecoats, who quickly surrendered. The incident was recalled by Gen D H Hill in the Century Magazine.
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Jackson
T. O. Chestney
Elzey
Gaines’s Mill
Stonewall Jackson
Bluecoats
D. H. Hill
Century Magazine
Advantagious of Edgukashun Letter To Editor
A Boston editor receives a humorous missive from Simon G. Gat seeking spelling guidance and job help for a neighbor. The writer touts the neighbor as capable and versatile, asking the editor to respond and share news of any work opportunities in town.
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Boston
Deere
I Wright
Wright
Ben Somewat
Yure
Dr Arthur’s Illness Prompts Call for Warner’s Safe Cure
A long critique argues Bright’s disease causes most deaths, not malaria or other ailments. It cites Ex President Arthur’s illness and warns doctors hide the true nature of kidney disease, urging readers to seek Warner’s safe cure as a proven remedy against the condition.
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Lincoln
Frelinghuysen
Arthur
Bright
Florida
Old Point Comfort
Atlantic
Worobe
Kright
Warner
Hss
A Sensible Turtle from Key West bar reminiscence
The Philadelphia Times recalls a bar keepers tale of Cap a green turtle kept under the bar in Key West He slept there wore a card saying Free lunch today and drew crowds as regulars debated mercy before Cap joined the cook for noon turtle soup and a sociable cocktail.
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Philadelphia Times
Key West
Cap
Sisters Recommend Red Star Cough Care to Pupils
The Sisters of the Academy of the Visitation in Frederick Maryland are among educators using Red Star Cough Care with their pupils. They state they can heartily recommend it to friends and colleagues.
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the Academy of the Visitation
Frederick, Md
Paris moves to honor Marat with David painting
Pall Mall Gazette notes universal white washing and apotheosis trends. Paris Municipal Council plans to buy David's famous Marat portrait for the Council Chamber, arguing the Revolution's heroes deserve justice and a place of honor. Carlyle is cited about art and memory.
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Pall Mall Gazette
Jean Paul Marat
Pantheon
David
Paris
Thoneh
Carlyle
Marat
Hunt's Remedy Promoted for Kidney and Liver Ailments
Advertises Hunt's Remedy as a universal cure for diseases of the kidneys and liver. Claims it searches out and removes illnesses, cures bilious headache, costiveness, and dyspepsia, and purifies the blood.
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Phesivians
Hunt
Ely's Cream Balm Promises Hay Fever Relief
A testimonial touts Ely's Dream Balm as a real cure for catarrh hay fever and cold in the head. It warns against imitations and urges buyers to purchase Ely's Cream Balm with a single nostril application causing no pain. A Mass. user claims 15 minutes relief and two weeks of use led to feeling cured, price 50 cents.
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Ely
Dyname
Clark
Tutt
Express
Murray St
New York
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Queen Victoria
Aix
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H. A. Stern
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Lord Napier
Magdala
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Hamilton Cole
Brinley
Bowen
Brooklyn
B. P. Cheney
Daniel Webster
New Hampshire
Cheney
Whittier
Plato
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E. E. Ellsworth
Alexandria
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N. Y
Constantinople
Berlin
Ellen Terry
Mr. Watts
Wardell
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Irving
Miss Terry
the Duke of Orleans and
Gordon and Tennyson
Daisy
Advantagious
Edgukashun
Simon G. Gat
Pleese Ancer Back
Health and Education
William N. Meade
United Shateswashal
Arisccnne
Perry Davis
Paty Ritter
Ambrose Grenier
St. Paul
L. L. Smith
Victoria, B. C
Dr. Walsh
Dublin
Rome
Wells Richardson & Co
Allen
J. P. Allen
Minn
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Cent
Caswell Hazard & Co
Oughe
Mark
Charles A. Vogeler
Baltimore
Maryland
Porter Deve Axp CuEmican Co
Bosros
Mass
Pain Killer
Gostanne
F. B. Golley
Milwaukee, Wie
Ds. J. Softpuxzns
Lebanon
Ohio
Ational
Ames New House
New Furnit
Minneapolis
Minn House
Northwest
Wit
Furnich
Single Men's Endowments Association
United States
John D. Meister
Lee’y
R. U
Lorillard
Navy
Joseph Gillotts Steel Pens
Terouenour
We World
Dr. BR. Wilson
Eurand
Chicago
Great Ohio Well Grill
Wil
Monarch
Weware Machine CO
Columbus
Loomis & Nyman, Tiffin, Ohig
Drs. Whittier
America
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
Pinkeye
Swift
Jas. L, Fleming
Augusta
Ayer
Lowell
Geo. C. Osgood
M. D
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Suffolk Sts
J. C. Ayer & Co
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