The Trumpeter's Horse and a Paris Hunt Beset by Brutus
In 1864 the narrator buys Brutus, a beautiful dapplegray horse, from dealer Cheri for hunting relays. Brutus resists gunshots, finally unhorsing the narrator, then saves him by burying him in sand and guiding help, revealing himself as the trumpeter's horse. Madame de Noriolis arrives, and the pair marry at La Roche-Targe after Brutus's dramatic rescue and return.
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Baden-Baden
Paris
Acttou
la Roche-Targe
Elysian Fields
Chori
Brutus
Cheri
Saumur
St. Cyr
Hare
Madame de Noriolis
Monsieur de la Roche-Targe
Mademoiselle A
Mademoiselle
Madame D
Madame E
Madame F
Monsieur de Noriolis
Madame de Neriolis
Neriolis
Noriolis
Madame de Norlolis
Monsieu
Bob
la Roche- Targe
Madame de Noriois
Cirque de l’Imperatrice
Chasseur
Countess of
Eenen
Divine knowledge inspires spiritual activity and light
A misc item asserting that divine knowledge fills a man with spiritual energy and urges making light of troubles to dispel darkness.
The Gem Requires Friction to Shine and Adversity to Grow
A proverb notes that a gem cannot be polished without friction and a person cannot be perfected without adversity, highlighting the value of challenges in improvement. It emphasizes resilience through struggle and growth through hardship.
No man is a better merchant than he that lays out his time for God
A pious reflection noting that true wealth is earned by dedicating time to God and spending money on helping the poor, framing charity as superior prudence for righteous living.
Quotations on Love and Time from Hrasmus
An archaic reflection notes love’s beauty as healthful yet fleeting with periods of agitation. The saying implies love’s vitality fades quickly and is vulnerable to fits of illness or disturbance.
Inner happiness comes from heart and conscience
Happiness resides within not in external wealth or status. A good heart and a clear conscience bring true joy that riches or circumstances alone cannot supply.
World Wisdom: a call to study and improve society
The quote urges understanding over condemnation and learning over shunning. It argues using and shaping the world for good is nobler than abusing it, aiming to make the world better, lovelier, and happier through human effort.
No greater thing for two souls than joined for life
This expression celebrates the union of two humans as a bond that sustains mutual strength in work, solace in sorrow, aid in pain, and shared memories at parting. It emphasizes lifelong unity and support in all moments.
Distinct aims guide action not empty towers
A reflection on clear purpose by Goethe. The quote warns that mischief arises when people lack firm goals and overestimate ambitions while neglecting foundations. It emphasizes the value of knowing what one truly wishes before building.
Laser to be Useful in Work and Duty
A Philadelphia Ledger passage argues that labor focused on real usefulness rather than money or applause elevates effort. If workers aim for perfection for its own sake, enthusiasm and vigor improve performance across vocations.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Sleep on Your Cares A Quiet Path to Insight
A brief exhortation on the value of rest and silence for work and motherhood. The piece cites Matthew Murray of Leeds and echoes Robert Collyer urging calm, quiet reflection to solve perplexities and renew devotion, warning against constant bustle that dulls insight.
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Matthew Murray
Leeds
Robert Collyer
Independent
Brave brakeman walks to rescue train in brutal cold
James Wilson walked thirty pounds of crackers and cheese through a twenty seven below wind to reach a stalled Wisconsin railroad train. John Lawlor of Prairie du Chien aided Wilson with snow and treated frostbitten face and ears. Lawlor then gave Wilson his heirloom chain, saying a better man wears it.
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Wisconsin
Calmar
James Wilson
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin
Wilson
John Lawlor
Rairie du Chien
Swedish Notions on Marriage Superstitions and Birth Beliefs
The piece lists Swedish customs such as a mother feeding sugar or coffee to a bride for thrift, the belief that many simultaneous marriages bring ill luck, and that Sunday-born children may die or ward off dragons. It notes fear of Satan before baptism and recalls a witness at a winter cottage where a newborn was rushed to a cleric's house in subzero conditions.
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Sweden
Satan
How TO BE Nosopy and the Irony of Advice
A satirical warning outlines harmful vices as a path to success. The piece mocks reckless habits drinking gambling and cheating while urging readers to avoid genuine ambition or virtue. It frames these rules as a bitter satire on misguided youth.
Sidney quote on base operations and sharp practice
A quotation attributed to Sir P. Sidney notes that base operations sharpen its practice yet dull all other aspects. The remark frames ethical concerns in competitive or strategic contexts with concise sharpness.
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Sir P. Sidney
Phosphorescence in Dead Fish and Meat
The article explains that many dead fish such as mackerel and herring glow phosphorescently when exposed to air, and luminous grease can color water. It notes light without heat, lasting several days, and that luminous matter appears before decay and lacks infusoria under the microscope.
The Frozen Wells of Brandon Vermont
A Vermont site near Brandon features a forty one foot well whose water stays frozen year round. Ice forms in winter and can persist into warm months if surface ice is not removed. The phenomenon, first studied in 1854, has drawn scientific interest and speculation about glacial remains and unusual subsurface conditions.
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Clarence Sterling
Bridgeport
Brandon
Ifth
Hager
Stoves and the Household Trials of a Null Stoker
A humorous tale chronicles a family's bungled stove installation with mishaps from a torn coat to a cat, a torn pipe, and a failed balance on chairs and nails. The narrator mocks the supposed craftsman and declares Job never attempted such a task.
Goethe Final Years and World Wide Reverence
The report praises Goethe's serene death at age 82 among honors rarely granted. It notes universal worship, his global fame, and his role in shaping modern poetry. It contrasts his inward patriotism with broad international influence and lasting literary impact.
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Goethe
Germany
Eimar
Carlyle
Napoleon
The
Brotherhood of Poets
Legacy of a Nation Builder Reflected in Public Sentiment
A Blackwood's Magazine reflection credits a single figure with shaping national mood, noting his conscious aims were amplified by unintended effects. The piece argues these unintended reflections and impulses contributed to the greatness of a country and received high praise for human achievement.
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Blackwood's Magazine
Keeping the Legs Warm to Relieve Breath and Cough
A bank officer with poor circulation learns that warming the feet and legs can ease breathing and chest troubles. The remedy advises multiple layers of woolen undergarments, thick stockings, strong shoes, and even leather overgarments to preserve warmth, repeated as needed.
The Indian Proves Ownership Of a Horse By Blindness Riddle
In the desert a Spanish traveler and an Indian clash over a horse. The Indian exposes the Spaniard by asking which eye he is blind in, proving the horse belongs to the Indian and the Spaniard is punished as a robber.
Steam Overpowers Man in Foundry Dare
Two country cousins visited a Detroit foundry to watch a steam engine. One bet he could grab the spinning flywheel and failed, vaulting over it in a parabolic arc and landing in a sand heap. He walked away lame but convinced steam is stronger than human muscle.
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Detroit
Disinfectants for School Rooms Proposed
A Journal of Applied Chemistry article advocates bromchloratum as a odorless, safe disinfectant for schools churches and public halls. It suggests sprinkling floors at session end and before pupils gather to improve air quality and reduce unhealthiness in occupied spaces.
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Journal of Applied Chemistry
Tut love of God for men eqtall his almighty power to do them good
Fragmentary line notes the divine love and power of God to aid people. No clear event or person context is present in readable text.
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