The Magic of Houdin Court Trick in 1786 Diary
A historical mystery links Cagliostro and Houdin in a scene before Louis Philippe. Houdin allegedly had six handkerchiefs hidden in a chest placed sixty years earlier by Cagliostro, later retrieved as a staged feat. Some historians deem it a psychological ploy rather than supernatural magic.
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Cagliostro
Robert Houdin
Houdin
St. Cloud
M. Houdin
the Invalides
Louis Philippe
Balsamo
Count of Cagliostro
Louis Philippe of Orleans
Bockman
Wealthy suitor seeks approval in marriage plea
In a New York Times snippet a man earnestl y pleads his case claiming wealth and ability to provide. He lists virtues and experience while she marks points, concluding he would be a good father but she seeks a husband now.
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New York Times
Senator Sorghum’s Quiet Gratitude Award
In a Washington Star quotation, Senator Sorghum declares he has earned public gratitude by refraining from delivering many speeches. He says the people remain unaware of his restraint, implying self-discipline reduced political rhetoric.
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Sorghum
Washington
Politician and Patriot: What Is the Difference
A brief pondering on contrasts between a politician and a patriot. The piece cites a teacher and a scholar, framing patriotism as actions for the country and politics as a public service role, with a Pittsbare Press attribution.
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Pittsbare Press
It Is Sometimes Expedient to Forget What You Know
A quoted maxim attributed to Syrus appears in a reflective note on memory and knowledge. The brief aphorism suggests the value of withholding prior understanding in certain situations.
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Syrus
Johnsons Jag Prank Delights McCarty at Work
In a New York Press vignette, McCarty plays a prank by posing as Mr Johnson on a telephone line. An emergency of miscommunication unfolds as a caller explains a drunken state in the directors’ lounge, with coworkers puzzled and amused by the ruse.
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McCarty
Humpty
Mr. Johnson
New York Press
Breaking out the Colors at Port Shipboard Flag Ceremony
A sea man raises silk flags from the forward and rear masts when a ship reaches a port. The foremast flag shows the port nation while the rear mast flag represents the steam ship company. A large flag at the stern signals the ship’s nationality as rivals pass.
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Steamship Company
IY J. Blanton
St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Senatorial Temper and the Elevator Test
The Washington Star notes a senator’s mood can be gauged by his reaction to three rings for the senate elevator. If peaceful with the White House he lets the car go. a grouch makes the elevator halt and all aboard are delayed to reach the objective point.
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Senate
White House
Washington Star
Arizona's Wonderful Canyon trip by Pullman car
Americans head to Europe for something new while missing the Grand Canyon of Arizona described as 6000 feet deep and 60000 feet wide, a rainbow framed natural wonder, now easily reachable by Pullman from great cities in three days from New York and two from Chicago per Leslie's Weekly.
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Arizona
Europe
Grand Canyon
Pullman
New York
Chicago
Leslie’s Weekly
The Storm Nose and Seaway Changes
The term storm nose describes a surge in high barometric pressure that often precedes a storm. A sudden rise followed by a slower fall may cause sea level changes. Danish observations suggest sea level shifts can reach about three feet.
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Germany
Denmark
Quote on judgment and frailty by Stevenson
A reflective quotation notes that the same force that formed us also shapes our frailty in life, urging contemplation of judgment and self-awareness.
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Stevenson
Burlington s flowers and colleges define serene Champlain era
In Burlington Vermont the public library showcases spring flowers amid a Carnegie building with airy spaces and a children’s room, while churches and Edm unds High School contribute civic dignity. The University of Vermont, the Lafayette statue, and the college grounds form a scenic arc, with parks, estates, and lakeside drives illustrating a generous, cultured community.
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Public Library
Carnegie Library
Burlington
Unitarian
Church Street
First Congregational
St Paul’s Episcopal Church
St. Paul's
Hell
Edmounds High School
Edmonds
Edmunds
Champlain Valley
Green Mountains
Adirondacks
University of Vermont
Ira Allen
Ethan Alln
University
College
College Street
Lafayette
J. Q. A. Ward
Aristourst
Franor
Slauds
College Fountain
Elms Sur
Noy Not a Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service Notice
In effect May 27, 1909 on weekdays only this service note appears. Preceding text indicates a correction or partial transcription of a Hartford Railroad electric car schedule. Details are fragmented but reference weekday operation and a date.
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NOY
Hartford Railroad
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Jag
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North College
van Ness
South College
Military Department
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Mt Royal
St. Lawrence
Morrill
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Williama Scientific Hall
New Medical College
Billings Library
Wnion Pacific
Richardson
Lord Vernon
Florence
Mary Fletcher
Edward Everett Hale
Blackwell’s Island
Commmon
Ita
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Buell
Prospect Street
Newport
Hols Palace
Allen Place
Shelburne Bay
Vanderbilt-Webb
Burlington Harbor
E. P. Hatch
Rock Point
Episcopal Diocese
Bishop Hopkins Hall
Vermont Episcopal Institute
Manu
Bishop Hall
Lake Shore
Battery Park
Daughters of the American Revolution
Champlain
Tn Dorchester Mutual
Boston
E.L. Watson &Co
Industrial Trust Co
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Buffington
Bristol
W. H. Buffington
Althea
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Stree
Offica
Eave Psnyshtt Geehone Hristol, K.1
William
Bristol Fish Market
John Shepard
Bristol Construction Co
Carpenters
E. J. Prest
Bristol Ar
Prov
Newport & Providence Railway Company
Lane
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G M. Wilbur
Hope Street
Kristol
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STOBY
John Temple Drury
William G- Murphy
Sowamsett Ave
Wakkeken
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A.W. Orgelman
Colfhilse
State Street
C. Jamial
Town Wharf
Foot Church St
Waldron-Brownell CO
Bradford Street
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