Anabaptist Uprising Sparks Martial Law in Dutch Hamlets
In Guelders two villages Appeltern and Maasbommel face martial law as a radical sect led by Scherf threatens to murder or sacrifice baptized children. Brinkman, an elderly farm worker, was beaten to death by the fanatics after police intervene at Scherf’s farm and a mass arrest follows.
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Appeltern
Maasbommel
Netherland
Gueldern
Castle Het Loo
Scherf
Veluwe
Abraham
Isaac
Zevenzer
Hmself
John Mattiesen
Haarlem
Munster
Westphalia
Mattiesen
John of
Zevenaer
Frau Zevenaer
Brinkman
Mass Anabaptist Rising Ended by Cavalry Clash
Devout followers at Scherf farm plotted infant baptism killings and a mountain sacrifice of Scherf's nine year old daughter. A mob gathered in Appelern and Maasbommel, armed to seize the sect. gendarmes defended the prisoners as cavalry arrived, ending the insurrection.
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Scherf
New Messiah
Appellern
Maasbommel
Dream Predestined Terre Haute Barber Marries St Louis Bride
Thomas Wheeler of Terre Haute followed a dream of marrying a St Louis girl named Alpha M Heberer. After six trips to St Louis he met Alpha on Olive Street and revealed the dream to her family with her father’s cautious consent. A year later their wedding took place with parental approval.
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Drana
St. Louis
New York Journal
Thomas Wheeler
Terre Haute, Inc
Wheeler
St Louis
Terre Haute
Olive Street
Thirteenth Street
Fiken
Alpha M. Heberer
Jacob Heberer
Alpha
Mr. Heberer
Swain
Duc d Aumaile's generous bequest to France and others
The article recounts the duc d Aumaile as a rare Orleans prince renowned for charity and battlefield leadership. It notes his fortune largely goes to the nation, Chantilly to the French academy, and a large sum to a mysterious legatee, with parts left to other Orleans family members.
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Srous Duc d'Aumaies
Louis Philippe
Duc d’Aumaie
France
Orleans
Germany
Duc d’Aumale
Chantilly
French Academy and National Institute
Duke of
Chartres
John
Prince Henry of
Gerome
French Academy
New York Tribune
Fairy Bells Dream Poem Adorns Women and Home Series
The excerpt presents a poem titled The Fairy Bells by Hon. Mrs. Norton, framed within a 19th century women and home magazine context. It weaves dream sequences of a bridal love with lingering nostalgia, contrasting the fairy bells’ echo to vanished happiness and unfulfilled promised hands.
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Earth
Mrs. Norton
Comfort for Invalids in Woolen Dress Innovation
A detailed account describes an experiment by a gentleman who, despite initial aversion to wool against the skin, now wears a full woolen outfit from neck to toes. The design includes a front buttoned waistcoat style garment and an easy-fitting pair of drawers supported by a waist-line buttoned section with six large flat buttons.
Garment Description of Lace Bodice and Mousseline Dress
A dress described as made with bodies and tunic of white lace bands over a pleated yellow mousseline de soie fabric.
The Healthful Bedroom Advice on Simple Sleep Space
A housekeeper urges simple immaculate sleeping rooms with modest wall colors and minimal furnishings. Floors may be carpeted or oiled with rugs beside beds, windows curtained to match the house, and no garish decor. Ensure daily daylight and ample night air without drafts for restful sleep.
Our Cooking School Btuffed Apples
A cooking note describes preparing stuffed apples with careful selection to ensure uniform size and consistency.
Banana Pudding with Gelatine and Vanilla Cream
A simple dessert recipe combines gelatine dissolved in water with scalded milk and sugar. Bananas are folded into the warm jelly before it sets, then served with whipped cream flavored with vanilla.
Pineapple Cake Recipe From Old Household Guide
Peel a small pineapple and grate it. Beat butter with powdered sugar until creamy. Add twelve egg yolks and grated pineapple. Fold in salt, baking powder, and flour. Quickly beat in flour, fill molds, and bake. This cake is described as very good.
Water and Its Uses In A Kentucky Colonel Portrait
Col Stilwell of Kentucky argues against being seen as having a water aversion. The exchange notes water as a great institution and mentions fire engines halting a distillery blaze with thousands of barrels at risk.
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Col. Stilwell
Kentucky
Washington Star
Ananias as a World Champion Nar Name
An old man asks a bookseller who Ananias was and receives a vivid reply. The proprietor recalls Ananias as a former world Nar champion and jokes about being praised and teased with the name in a playful bookstore exchange.
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Ananias
Washington Post
Court Inquiry Notes Clues in Fatal Kentucky Case
At the inquest the officer reports finding only a few dollars an empty flask a six shooter and a dirk with no identification on the dead man. The court conjectures the victim may be from Kentucky and references the Philadelphia North American.
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Kentucky
Philadelphia
What is your greatest pleasure in life asked by a poet
A Chicago Times Herald line records a quip when a woman asks a poet about life’s joy. He answers through tears that his delight is making others see how miserable they are. The exchange highlights a bitter view of happiness and a famed writer’s mood.
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Simon's Bay
Cape Town
Europe
Penelope
Voila
Westminster Gazette
Chicago Times- Herald
Joys of Matrimony
The Count laments not noticing his bride's tastes before the wedding. The Countess responds that her past delights were tied to her father. A brief Chicago News quip reflecting arranged marriage humor.
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Chicago News
We Have All Met Him
A brief social sketch describes Bobbers as a fool who would say sweets to the sweet. The remark notes an awkward encounter as he passes a man and a woman, one of uncertain age, in public.
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Scherf
Brinkman
Satan
Gaspipe
Brethren
Indianapolis Press. Press
Indianapolie
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Zuelphen
Harvard
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Wailst
Dreas
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