Diamond Ring Ordeal Between Mistress And Maid
Mrs Torrance loses a thousand dollar ring and accuses her maid Mildred of theft. Her husband Archibald defends Mildred's honesty while the couple quarrels over evidence, finances, and the value of the ring. In a twist the missing diamond reappears with the handkerchief, revealing it to be the final gleaming clue.
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Mrs. Torrance
Archibald
Mildred
Archy
Mr. Torrance
Janet
Gwendoline
Fredergonde
Thusnelda
Gladys
Noras
Ellens
England
Elizas
Mary Anns
Jane
Rosamond
Katherine
Eloise
Martha
Mill
Nathan
David
Mrs. Veasey
Mabel
Mr. Archy
Harper's Bazar
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertised as Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as superior for purifying blood and restoring vigor. It claims the remedy expels impurities and revitalizes every bodily function to help overcome disease.
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Hood
The Docksmith and The Poultry Excuses
A terse, period tone critique of a man who crafts wealth at docks and via drakes, likening his actions to poultry excuses for conduct. The piece warns that without real effort or integrity he will turn to worse behavior.
Electric Bitters Cured D. I. Wilcox of Horse Cave Ky
D. I. Wilcox, of Horse Cave Kentucky, endured phthisis and diabetes with almost unendurable pains. After six bottles of Electric Bitters he was cured, gained eighteen pounds, and believes he would have died without the relief. Sold at fifty cents a bottle by J. H. Young & Co.
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D. I. Wilcoxson
Horse Cave
Electric Bitters
J. H. Young & Co
Patent潮 for coupling devices outnumber singles
More than four thousand devices for coupling have been patented, and yet thousands of bachelors and maidens go it alone in this country.
Miscellany on love admiration and good humor
The piece reflects on loving with the heart, admiring with the mind, and urges patience toward old age. It argues that responding to wrong with malice is unnecessary and praises honest humor as the key to merry gatherings. It also quips that a car cannot be answered by biting back.
A Man of Sagacity Chooses What Evil to Blind
A quotation noting a sagacious man who understands much of the world’s evil yet decides what to ignore to focus on present tasks. It suggests practical judgment in facing daily challenges.
Providence as a Needlework of Shreds
A quoted reflection on Providence likening it to a curious piece of needlework made of many fragments that, when arranged, reveal a coherent and beautiful history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavel
Road to true philosophy mirrors true religion says Bacon
Wyart describes moral progress as the perpetual vision of a better world guiding labor and virtue. Rankin urges open sky thinking to learn true bearings while warning against apostasy by asking harms. The counsel emphasizes selflessness, proactive goodness, and sustained faith in doing good.
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Wyart
Isaac
Rankin
Land of Sin
Quiet temper a key to long life and happiness
The text argues that naturally cool, quiet people who remain undisturbed by happiness or misfortune have the best chance for long and happy lives. It advises preserving composure under all circumstances and loving little, hating little, and fearing nothing too strongly.
Farmer’s labor and faith in providence quoted by Poor
A reflection on farming as a life of labor guided by faith in God. The author notes farmers use intellect and physical effort to till soil and plant seed, trusting Providence to bring the harvest. The quote from Ben Perley Poor frames work as a reliance on divine increase.
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Ben. Perley
Men and beasts in a curious dining display
A Margaret Sidney passage from Good Housekeeping describes a class of men who drink large amounts of liquid between bites, gulp water while hot and tired, then eat voraciously. The routine includes cooling a horse with careful timing and no water until advised, illustrating a quirky, health-questioning dining behavior.
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John
Black Prince
Margaret Sidney
Good Housekeeping
Faith and Works Illustrated by a Ferry Lesson
The Rev F N Greeley related a tale at Edgartown Congregational vestry about two Scotch divinity students crossing a bay. A ferryman placed faith on one oar and works on the other, causing drift and no progress until both were used together, teaching harmony of faith and deeds.
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F. N. Greeley
Edgarttown
Scotch Divinity
School of Theology
Do Ants Know One Another
John Lubbock describes ant communities recognizing each other across seasons and even after immersion in water. He cites experiments with Lasius niger and Formica fusca showing friendly reacceptance after drowning trials, and notes remarkable queen longevity with two Formica fusca queens alive since 1874, now twelve years old.
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Bevan
John Lubbock
Revie
Should We Eat All We Want Question Explored
An excerpt discusses whether one may eat as much as desired without harm. It argues for self study, balance, and mental discipline to determine quantity needed for the inner self, warning against both starvation and surfeit while aiming for a well poised mind and body.
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Richard
WantTED A lifeboat to float on sea of troubles
A fragment notes a lifeboat promise amid turmoil described as a sea of troubles. The item frames an aid or remedy amid hardship without detailing actors or dates.
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Wantted
Ely's Dream Balm A Trial For Hay Fever
The Spirit of the Times notes Ely's Dream Balm as a celebrated remedy for catarrh hay fever and colds. It claims immediate relief without odor and that it is safe and pleasant to use, suitable for use any time, with thousands testifying including office attaches.
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Ely
Spirit of the Times
When a Man Suffers a Stitch in His Side
A compact observation on heartburn pain and crowd pressure, framing discomfort as a metaphor for public scrutiny and collective gaze within a crowded setting. The piece uses concise imagery to link physical ailment with social entrapment.
Raiphee Bitters Promised As Cure For Catarrh
An old Hoitor Weekly Press ad urges readers to take Raiphee Bitters to ward off catarrh and build strength. It promotes prevention and health, stating the product will stop the disease from taking root and keep the system robust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayers
T. P. Bonner
Chester
Ayer
Taxe the flannel from your throat song release
A provocative new song titled Taxe the flannel from your throat debuts as the latest single. The track blends experimental vocals with a sparse arrangement, signaling a bold direction for the artist's upcoming album release in the coming weeks.
Repeal of Oyster Fisheries Act and State Government Aid
Passed at the May Session 1886. An act repeals Chapter 489 of the Public Laws concerning oyster fisheries and amendments, taking effect upon passage. Chapter 608 then appropriates funds for state government for the year ending December 31, 1886, detailing specific district court and clerk salaries and miscellaneous expenses.
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General Assembly
A. D
District Court of the
First Judicial District
District Court of
District Court
Second Judicial District
Third Judicial District
Fourth Judicial District
Fifth Judicial District
Sixth Judicial District
Seventh Judicial District
Eight Judicial District
Ninth Judicial District
Tenth Judicial District
Eleventh Judicial District
Twelfth Judicial District
Supreme Court
County of Kent
Court of Common Pleas
Rhode Island Supreme Court Terms Adjusted by 1886 Act
An 1886 act amends chapter 194 of the Public Statutes regarding the annual terms of the Supreme Court and Court of Common Pleas. It sets yearly sessions in Bristol East Greenwich South Kingston Newport Providence and Providence County with specific starting Mondays in March and September. It also directs continuance of pending business and writs to the next term and repeals section 1 of chapter 194.
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Supreme Court
Court of Common Pleas
General Assembly
Bristol
East Greenwich
Kent
South Kingstown
Washington
Newport
Providence
County of Providency
Sach
Chapter 610 extension of surveying act to 1887
Public notice records the extension of Chapter 512 creating a true meridian line and fixed standard measure. It extends all provisions and duties of land surveyors to April 1, 1887, with official certification by Secretary of State Jasmua M Addelian.
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General Assembly
Jasmua M. Addealian
Horses That the Soldiers Loved During the Civil War
The piece recounts famed war horses like Old Sorrel, Sheridan’s mount, and Dick of Oswego, detailing their service with Generals Jackson and Sheridan, their ages, fates, and lasting legacies at institutions and in memories, highlighting their bond with soldiers and battles from the War of the Rebellion.
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Stonewall Jackson
Jackson
The
Military Institute
Ordnance Museum
Governor’s Island
General Sheridan
Winchester
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Michigan Cavalry
Sheridan
Campbell
Oswego
N. Y
Mexico
New York
Oswego County
Robert Oliver, Jr
James Doyle
William B. Phelps
Elmira
Doyle
Oliver
Robert Oliver
Mr. Oliver
Martis Masia
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Griggs Ohio
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Joliet
Ill
Geo. W. Brady
Nelson Co
Martin Fox
Little Falls
J. Zimmerman & CO
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Wayne Co
Piewis Court
Allen T. Usher
Frederic A. Warner
Moses Wood
Orrin L. Bosworth
Bristol Phonix
Herbert F. Bennett
Peeserece Court OF the
William Feris
Samuel M. Lindsey
William Ferris
Bristo
Heseebert F. Bennett
Kini Hds
Patricia
Hannah
Aother
China Service
Grandfather DePeyster
Mr. Torrande
Janet Darling
Lord Bacon
Public Laws OF
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Chater
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L. N. Smith
Utica
Richard Norris
Lynn
Mass
Agers
John Burdett
Troy
Iowa
Ayer's
Ayer & CO
Lowell, Man
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