The Gentleman in Thackery and Society Remains Debated
A long excerpt discusses the evolving meaning of gentleman from medieval chivalry to modern conduct. It contrasts rank with behavior, praising restraint, integrity, and courtesy while critiquing pretension and ostentation. The essay cites Thackeray’s Pall Mall Gazette as guiding, noting how true gentleness rests in consistent honorable action toward all.
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Bagusa
Uet
Tai Ts
Edsens
Jameni
Yrord
Alond
England
Ile
Gentilhomme
France
Jace
Sonia
Pia Mannort
Justics
Pharva
Chanterfiald
Thackeray
Pall Mall Gazette
Tinaley
Temporary home project aids at risk girls in city
Mitr Tali notes two girls in the city needing help after losing their homes and friends. She proposes a temporary shelter as the start of a project to keep them morally and physically supported and out of danger.
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I! Pals
Paris
Prench Capitol
England
Mitr Tali
Bine Aleady
Buffalo Trotting Meeting Sets Speed Records in 1874
The Buffalo track hosts annual trotting meetings showing rapid speed gains, with a record list including 2:20 heats and a 12:10 mile by Goldsmith Maid. The 1874 meeting cements Buffalo as the nation’s trotting hub through fair competition and strict rulings.
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Sporting News
Buffalo Courier Formahonite
Horace
Nu Ae
Buffalo
Susnanlog
Jefferson
Aheworld
Cleveland
Rico Uffy
Ted Cloud
Rach Wan
Red Cloud
Goldsmith Maid
London Coal Swindle Syndicate Predicted By Detective
A London correspondent describes a pronounced coal theft ring operating citywide. Thieves form an organized society to unload entire coal trains or river barges, using disguises and late payments with worthless checks. Detectives say the scheme is vast, requiring years to dismantle while planning a grand haul.
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London
Doyle
Chargo
Song
Noob
Paris
Tex
Gondon
Natural Wonders of Wyoming Revealed in Ancient Text
In the northwestern Wyoming corner lies a famed lake near the confluence of four rivers including the Yellowstone Missouri and Columbia. The surrounding watershed hosts waterfalls, geysers, mud volcanoes, and grand natural architecture. A related elderly couple is noted for long shared life and mirrored traits.
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Territory
Wyoming
Yellowstone
Missouri
Columbia
Gulf of California
Comets Tails a Novel Theory on Celestial Roamers
A London Tribune piece presents an 1860s style speculative theory on comets. It argues tails arise from light refraction within the nucleus and surrounding luminous gas, discussing illumination, aberration, and perception from Earth, with arguments for tail orientation opposite the sun and rapid tail development at perihelion.
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Roel
John Heriohel
Hird
Herneiel
Aunkel
Ain
Experimental wheat farming across four pots yields varying results
A fragment described Vincanned experimental farm under chemist Core Willy testing mineral and ammonia effects on wheat. Pots ranged from poor yields to 423 grains, with final mix showing ammonia and minerals boosting growth. a moral note about education follows a long aside on Japanese schooling.
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Freeh
Vincanned
Willy
No Man Can Write In Another’s Style Says Dr Hottant
Dr J G Hottant argues that true style is intimate to the individual and cannot be borrowed from another writer. He warns that attempting to imitate Browning or Tennyson would ruin both authors and that a genuine literary voice grows from inner discipline and self-criticism.
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England
Jeb Browning
Tennyson
Adilivona
Terry Naind
Anil
Antyl
Kansas
St. Patrick
Rao
Alabama Education Struggles After Civil War Era
A long report discusses Alabama literacy and schooling after the war, noting high illiteracy, especially among whites, limited statewide funds, and schools run by a state board with broad power. It mentions large gaps in access, closures in 1878, efforts to reopen, and new colored colleges and normal schools in various towns.
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Alabama
Tie Nlote
Alice
Atate Board of Education
Atate
Eveh Cangremdines
Ita
Reneral
Commonwealth
Theom
Plorenes
Marion
Thanteville
American Missionary Society
Tulladega
Sermier
Relieving Choked Cattle Practices Across Regions
A London Ontario correspondent describes methods to relieve choking in cattle using bars and whip to force jumps, with occasional double jumps to ease distress. A Western method involves lifting a hind leg and striking with a staff or bar to relieve choke. Shepherdes and rapid hats haunt young men at seaside resorts.
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London Ont
Tobacco crop outlook and vinegar bitters praise dominate page
The Soninvilla Courier Journal reports a sharply reduced tobacco yield in Kentucky, estimating only about one third of average national output. The page also carries extensive praise for Dr Walker’s California Vinegar Bitters, touting cures for fevers, dyspepsia, rheumatism, and general health benefits with no alcohol interference.
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Soninvilla Courier Journal
Kentucky
Tennesswe
Indiana
Virginia
United States
Woo Gomms
Walker
California
de. Walker
J. Walker
Sierra Nevada
Callinnia
Viana
He, McDonald & CO
Califia Tink Svan
Washington
Harlan
Treating the Wrong Disease and Health Scare
Medical notices warn Ames women about quack remedies for female ailments and describe risks from misapplied pills. Letters praise various cures, while a sensational street accident and a radical foot surgery are noted in a mixed column of health anecdotes and local happenings.
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Whatmaeea
Natural Wonders of Wyoming
Avanaxy
God
Wilreon
Fhemas
Phil
Univer Wilinaz
Edorathen Ih
Grasshoppers
Moo
Narraganseth Collar Company
Austria
Gow Riverwite Watir Core
Hamilton, TH
Rick Prety
Chuuk
Jonariy
Ehviny
Beldee
Cy Watt
Onis
Blade
Athens
Pieren
Baitalo
N. Y
Wirnelo
Fuca
A. Soave
Ranesvilla
Ind
Dierso
Prom
Roar
Hawaii
Odell
Mare
Washington Star
Metinarit Hina
Tom
Son of
Lexington
Lucy Powler
Miller
Newark, NJ
Webber & Do
York
Kee
Uae
TOU Wave
TRADE
Excelsior Manuf"g Co
St, Louis
Rice Ios, & CO
Orleans
Las
Lebanon
C.zyuihz
Parubatare
Wonder
Manry
Addie Excelsior Works
Pittes
Phiten
Charles Street
St. Louis
Allman
Biat
Patabi
Fm. AG
Faereapiome
Sale Pale
Jae
Promie
Pariaen
Amer
Robert Wells
Dviertisers
Sand
P. Rowrata
Cotati
Sulinsatee
Rena
WFR AG
DR. Tutt
Murray
New York
J. & P. Gonts
Remington
The
Vienna
Mapa LS Awasa
Latters Patat
Alakioe
Willie
Gren
Erpiertrook Mechanics
Llony N
Alicny
Madison Sanarey
Hlarty Superior Sts
Clevelasty
Main St
Bivy Howton
Magee Seo
Phiadelphia
Burg
Aray
Alana
Seltzer Springs
Germany
Beckwith
Ote Beckwith Sewing Machine Co
Broadway
Eddante
Sondra Bamadet
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