A Victorian Notebook of Miscellany Snippets
A fragmentary survey quotes varied items from medicine and arithmetic to travel and foggy London scenes. It includes a note on Cherry Pectoral from J C Ayer Co Lowell Mass, a Swiss customs parking anecdote about 8 francs 40 for nine wheels, a reflection by Caroline S Dennett, and a London fog joke about the sun never setting on the British dominion.
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Switzerland
Caroline S. Dennett
London
Hyde Park
Firing a Salute on Uncle Sam's Warship
A naval officer recalls two Irish sailors Mike and Barney who plotted a Fourth of July salute aboard a warship. Barney rigs a muzzle bucket to muffle the gun, the blast wakes the crew, Mike searches for water, and both men vanish. The officer ends with Mike was never recovered.
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Uncle Sam
Mike
Barney
Enemies Turned Fatal, Jones Dies Behind Court Feud
Two neighbors William Jones and John Smith feuded openly. Jones, clever and wily, bested Smith often, until Jones died at midnight. Smith, hearing the news, reacts with lasting fear asking what object Jones had in this.
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William Jones
John Smith
Jones
Smith
Papuan Arrow Bleeding Healers and Medical Beliefs
A description of Papuan practices in which physicians use bow and arrow to puncture veins for bloodletting. The text notes belief in universal cure through bleeding, the arrow’s accuracy, and patients’ calm acceptance based on faith in recovery once pierced.
Miss Gabbil’s Wholesale Scandals In Town
In a witty Philadelphia Press quip a reader notes Miss Gabbil’s claim of being in business and Browne answers that she “retails scandals at wholesale.” Towné adds that it’s a wholesale take on everybody else’s business.
Luxury as a Handicap in American Success
The article argues that the nation's history favors poor boys who, deprived of broad education, rise to prominent roles. It contrasts these self-made figures with pampered youths raised in luxury, who risk degeneracy without personal motivation, citing Franklin Lincoln Hamilton Garfield Grant and Clayton as exemplary.
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Franklins
Lincolns
Hamiltons
Garfields
Grants
Claytons
Department
Lfe
Improper Euclid Test Defines Circle as Happy Path
In The Pioneer of Ahalabad, a humorous examination item redefines a circle as a straight line that begins at a point and returns to it as quickly as possible, a playful take used to amuse English army kindergarten readers.
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Euclid
Ahalabad
Wealth and campaign costs noted in a reformist exchange
A social reformer asks if wealth is fairly distributed and Senator Sorghum concedes giving away many dollars in campaigns that yielded no benefit, illustrating concerns over money in politics as cited by the Washington Star.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Heir to the Hat Confronts Fathers Shoes Doubt
A dialogue contrasts a son’s doubt about living up to his father with a bid to wear the old man’s hat. The Chicago Record-Herald quotes imply skepticism about whether the son can fill the family legacy and the humor in the idea that his hat might cover the father’s ears.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Ivers & Pond Upright Piano Trade Offer
A piano dealer offers to accept a used instrument as trade in for a new Ivers & Pond upright. They promise easy monthly payments, home appraisal by a representative, and a free in home trial with no obligation to part with the old piano until the buyer approves the new one.
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Ivers & Pond
Trinity Sunday School Festival at Epiphany Church
The Epiphany service and Trinity church Sunday school festival were held last Tuesday evening in church and Parish hall despite a storm. A 29-voice choir plus school and congregation sang Christmas and Epiphany hymns. The rector spoke on the wise men visit to Bethlehem and an offering supported St Mary's Orphanage infant ward. Afterward a decorated Christmas tree stood on stage as Master Harold Newman acted as Santa. About 150 presents, candies, and cakes were distributed, making the event a great success.
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Trinity Church
Bethehem
St Mary’s
East Providence
Santa Claus
Harold Newman
Discoveries and King’s New Discovery Claim
Editor H Downey of Chu rubusco proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as the most infallible remedy for coughs colds and grip. He asserts it lengthens life and wrong lungs are aided. J H Young & Co guarantee 50c and 1 bottle, with trial bottles free.
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H. Downey
Churubusco
Jodn
Discharge Petition By Bristol Banker Henry Mudge
Notice to creditors that Henry 8S Mudge of Bristol has filed for discharge in the District Court. A hearing is set for January 17 in Providence on the petition, with creditors and interested parties invited to attend and show cause. Chester W Barrows, referee in bankruptcy.
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Henry 8S Mudge
Bristol
Henry 8. Mudge
Providence
Chester W Barrows
Feree
Bristol executor advertises probate trust and bond
The executor of James Clark's last will and testament, Bristol, announces acceptance of the trust after probate. He has given bond as required by law. All persons with claims against the estate must present them to him or file with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement dated December 19, 1903.
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James Clark
Bristol
Eneater Clark
Augustus
van Wickle P.pardes
Augustus S.van Wickle
Hazelton
Luzerne
Pennsylvania
Orphan's Court
Lauzerne
Orphan’s Court
Rhode Island
Bristol Phoenix
Herbert F. Bennett
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Potters Ave
Bert Kenyon
Wilson St
H. T. Allebaugh
Burnett St
Elizabeth Yates
Wood St
Mildred Hanna
Burgess St
Robi. F. Wilcox
Walcott St
James Moorehead
Rowan St
Wm. F. Munroe
Carpenter St
Wm. A. Brown
Felix St
A. R. Smith
Moore St
Isabel Cotter
Wellington St
Stephen A Payson
Dudley
Chas. E. Moody
Cranston
R. I
Nellie Malley
Putnam St
John M. Dean
Westminster St
Providence, R. I
Pee Ivers & Pon
Boylston St
Boston
Mill Street
Rochester, N. Y
Romoc
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W. H. Buffington
Phamacist
Trinity Sunday School Festival
District Court OF the United States
District OF
Rhode Isla
Henrys Mudge
William M. Darling
William J. Darling
M. M. Darling
George H Peck
Bristo Enix
Puanix
Bradford Street
Joyce Bros. & Co
Ubinileam Hins
Westminster Street
Cor
Greene Street
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