Tale Of General Winslow Sleep Prank Near Plymouth
An old Plymouth anecdote recalls General Winslow dozing on a shore outing with Plymouth gentlemen. They left him to ride home while joking about his waking, then he awoke, swam his horse across Plymouth harbor, and reached town eight miles later, leaving companions to trek twenty miles.
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Plymouth
Winslow
General Winslow
Shore Road
Saquish Hotel
Plymouth Rock
Plymouth Harbor
Plymouth Beach
Marshfield
Duxbury
Brockton
Great Eastern Surely World's Unluckiest Ship
At Millwall a massive concrete bed and slipway mark the building of the Great Eastern. The ship's history includes an explosion killing ten firemen on sea trials, a captain dying by drowning on maiden voyage, a hull breach from a rock, a mutinous crew unpaid wages, a packed New York voyage of 2000 passengers returning with 191, and the discovery of a vanished workman’s skeleton wedged inside the hull during demolition.
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Millwallana
New York
Highlander Costume Details Highlight Tartan Feature
The Highland costume includes a short tunic vest kilt and pleated approach with short trousers gartered stockings and low shoes. A sporran belt wrapped plaid and brooch accent the outfit while a bonnet or cap carries heather or an eagle feather for chiefs. The tartan remains the distinguishing feature.
Meeting of Boers and Britons in Ladysmith Anniversary
Thirty years after Ladysmith relief Boers and Britons joined in a celebratory gathering. The passage contemplates how even bitter enemies may become kin, with respect and possible affection across generations despite past bloodshed.
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Ladysmith
Lochance
Fragmentary Pasquin of Ancient Movements in Jerusalem
A garbled historical note discusses a religious movement linked to Jerusalem defense and Christian Zionist themes. It mentions soldiers, psalms, and a vision of freedom, with references to a leader named Kang Chivid and a British-Israel context.
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Kang Chivid
Bodvenard
Cat
Jerusalem
Maoin
Gols
California educator urges newspaper reading in schools
A prominent California educator calls for classes in newspaper reading in the advanced grades of schools. He argues journalism is growing rapidly as a profession and that most readers lack skill in interpreting news. The statement appears in various reputable papers and reflects nationwide interest in media literacy.
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California
Epitaph Reflections on a Mother's Lasting Joy
Quote from Country Home ponders the lasting memory of a mother as children recall the happiness spent with her. The line frames a tribute that would suit any woman's tombstone, celebrating enduring family moments and love.
May Day in Old Ireland A Night of Fire and Witch Fears
The piece recalls ancient Irish May Day customs with spring cleaning, fumigation, extinguished fires awaiting Beltaine bonfires, and families venturing out to cleanse homes while dogs howl and women chant to ward off witches.
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Ireland
Boston Herald
Many and Varied Tricks Known to Fur Traders
Canadian fur harvest faces hardship and cunning tradesmen. Traders push into wilderness to meet outgrowing families, using clever tactics to increase value. Skins improve with balsam smoke and other tricks, while damaged furs are reshaped for higher prices.
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Canada
Boundary dispute over Minnesota northern limit resolved
In a long historical note the northern boundary of Minnesota is traced from the 1812 Ghent treaty through survey findings. It describes how rivers eastward from Lake of Woods were expected to drain lands and how a small fragment, the Northern Peninsula, was ceded to the United States in 1873. The dispute was finally settled between the United States and England in 1977.
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Minnesota
Ghent
Lake of Woods
United States
Peninsnt
Logland
Concentration Catherine Breaks Dinner Rules
Five year old Catherine visits a friend's house for dinner. Her mother warns her about manners and fasting, but Catherine recalls the rules and ends up eating two pieces of cake despite the caution. The child responds that she did not save any cake but instead ate two pieces.
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Catherine
Otherne
Reminiscences Spark Bristol Memory Lane
H. H. B. recalls Bristol of 50 years ago in Old Bristol reminiscences printing in the Phoenix. The piece fondly evokes events, places, and figures from 19th century life including the Bur ton School, coast sliding, baseball legends, steamships Cannonicus and Bradford Durfee, and Fourth of July revelry once common among local boys.
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Bristol
the Phoenix
Burton School
Willie Green
Pat Sullivans
Lhompsy
Jim’ Hartlett
Francis Herreshoff
Church Street
Pearse Avenue
Cannonicus
Bradford Durfee
Richard Borden
Providence and
Fall River
sRing
Providence
Usher Brothers
West Indies
George Munroe
Miramar
Lawless Pier
H H.B
H H
Cruel Shrovetide Custom Whipping the Cat at Albrighton
The article notes a now obsolete English custom of whipping a cat to death during Shrovetide. It was especially popular in Albrighton, Shropshire, where an inn sign once proclaimed whipping the cat at Albrighton as the finest pastime. The sign remained until the 19th century.
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England
Midland
Albrighton
Shropshire
How to Prevent Piano Keys From Sticking
To stop sticking keys open the piano and remove the front near the music rack. Expose the interior to sun and air. Place the piano in a sunlit, well ventilated spot or move it to where sun enters the room. Swollen dampness inside causes keys to stick.
Hors d oeuvres from the hotel kitchen flavor the menu
Chef Etienne Arligz of the Hotel New Waries in New Veet City outlines elegant hors d oeuvres for formal or informal meals. He stresses eye appeal and small portions while detailing Vienna liver paste canapés, clam and grapefruit desserts, and tomato hors d oeuvres with butter and hot cream sauce.
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Ry Etienne Alrigz
Hotel New Waries
New Veet City
Vienna
Southampton
Unclear Atmospheric Event Reported Across Regions
Fragmented account describes a brassy yellow phenomenon labeled in New Peasland as related to a strong odor and widespread sightings. The text mentions forest fires in Canada and the West and hints at volcanic activity or peat bog fires as possible causes, with cobraders noting intense heat.
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Issi
New Peasland
Canada
Tabrader
Rural Mail Boxes Rules On Support Designs
Postal regulations require rural mail boxes to be erected on neat, strong supports made of wood, metal, or concrete. Supports may be round or square, plain or ornamental, with fixed or movable parts, and painted white. Effigies or representations of figures or mechanical objects as supports are prohibited.
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Postals
What Is Dignity in Relation to Food Enjoyment
The note asserts dignity includes taking a lively interest in food as nourishment and pleasure. It argues all must eat to live and that enjoying food has sound sense beyond mere sustenance. The piece reflects an era stance on dining and personal conduct.
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