Extorted Confessions and Torture End in France
A fractured memoir recounts a president detailing his early career suppressing brutal laws and a torture revival. He recalls Francoise, his nurse Francine Foster, a theft, and a deadly truth about torture. The tale climaxes with the king admitting torture corrupted justice and vowing reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Como
M. Lo Prasident de Page
Mma
Ifn
Noviety
Inna
Tallado
Ugate
Tost
Sorbonne
Fonter Wiiter
Narse
Francoise
Montersau
Paria
Wy Fostar Winter
Provident
Apolline
Monteraan
Jook
Fran
Madame de Ancreville
Frangoise
Jongth
Kirl
Maris
Madan de Hacquiville
Francoine
Louie XVI
Wuffer
Franca
Dangerous Nitro Glycerin Experiments Described
An 19th century Dubuque Times account details a perilous Mississippi River test of nitro glycerin by John Brawer. The report describes explosive charges, improvised blasting methods, and dramatic effects on riverbanks, trees, and rocks, with observers fearing the powerful reactions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River
Hazal Green
Wis
John Brawer
Brawer
Mona
Cho
A Dog's Remorse and a Wedding Proposal in Odd Letter
An excerpt from the London Spectator recounts a dog who feigns apology by returning to a bath after escaping punishment, then a jumbled note reveals a marriage plan tied to a will. The piece intertwines a pet tale with a quirky, unclear wedding reference and local names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Spectator
Fatti
Fruit growing urged for farmers near markets and home
A column advises farmers to shift to small fruit production near good markets, renting or sharing land, and keeping home farming. It extols grapes and sweet potatoes, describes grafts and beds, and emphasizes practical, steady care to boost year round fruit supply for households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Thia
Anason
Ony
Theo
Pras
Grapar
Lounta
Sacrifices of Bel and righteousness in ancient rites
The text discusses the immolation rite described on tablets as the Chaldean Sacrifices of Bel or of righteousness. It notes that children suffered for their parents transgressions and cites Sayee’s paper and references. The Society of Biblical Archaeology is building a fund of information on related objects to illuminate Old Testament history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sayee
Society of Biblical Archiology
War talk and alarms in Europe drip from Paris to London
A Lon don Times Paris correspondent reports rising anxiety among informed circles over possible war between Germany and France. The piece cites a German military faction pressing for immediate action, fears over French gains at Belfort and the danger to Germany, and calls for a swift preemptive strike if France resists.
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Paria
London Times
Vreyaila
Paris
Germany
Bedfurt
France
Cermany
Certany
Belfort
Praoee
Pirie
Europe
Times
Colums
Patent Medicines Promote Health Remedies In Odd Ad Copy
A garbled early 20th century ad lists numerous patent medicines and tonics amid misspelled product names. It touts liver and heart health, bowel regulation, and children or adults needing internal support, urging readers to buy from various generic druggists and suppliers.
Market Reports and Local Notices From Ames Area
Fragmented OCR notes describe market reports and local notices including prices, dates, and vendors in Ames and nearby towns. Mentioned items include toys, fees, and monthly events with scattered names and times.
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Lin Hp
Hiis
Mins Baker
Oswegu Wanity
Bopha Baker
Hiablion
Eaglandied
Land Benedit
Riety
Wiewdy
Witohon
Arabia
Turkey
Ehould
Walker
California
Amery
Sal
SGU
Klan
Ant Liebert
Hinwebowitin
Avivooe
Wilson
Suy
Gtatinn
Ursuepartanios
Compatty
LE Anal
New Orleans
Tha
Bisman Sanity
Am Almeney
Karel Wiantan Arou
Corwen
Disve
Goblin Medical Uecoferrat Aare
Mie Catljney Courier
Jernes
Sunanda
Volta Belt Co
Cueannal
Ohio
Omnibus
Manntas
A. H. Curwing
Sanieille
Dundee
Parsons
Ours
Hamilton, Il
Market Reports
Wanita Arapaho
Lavent
Malimtale
Vali
Bern
Sistinvers CP
Milan
Minton
Black Hills
Siren
Lewes
Fefu Teal Mae
Pittitnn
Ems
Wwe
Haltel
Towmeway
Tata
Reece baMi
Wilu
Wrettiest
Faihee
Bieter
Samom
Phila
GUNA
Isu
Wodie i Waal Wikry Corman. Ng
Teen Dousty
Avlagis Rael
Ian Weeny
Ely
D Rma Ihe
Ae Tree Wb Tosi Tinea
the Pioneer
Davin
Lane & Bodley
John
Water Sta
Joein P. Dale
Agt Nashvtile
ASI Bru
Ananah, Wit Ith Warde
Aul Scale Pianos
Water Son
Milack
Sae
Geo. P. Rowell & Co
Greiner
DR. J. C. Beck
Eerie An
Wiser
Tincalla
Ulaehad
Ian Nili
Didobordiio
Armolangve
Satriione Taccatien
Dinretio Solalives Hler Trritans
Aiatuello
Alters Hire
Wnd Ariens McDorald Aou
Praseteas
Nichols
Shepard
Berm
Gicain
Aaving Ernie
Iharaten
Antagenia
Atat
Dany Grain
Millett
Peter Mhan
Salonov
Gles
aCeles
Pritod
Ferme Abc
Nichols, Sumepard & CO
Badile Orta
Alie Atjom
Tre
Higago
Edger
Canvassees
United States
Pett Liberal Premiume
Ola Rees
Chetago
J. Estey
Rattle
Wyoming Monthly
Tom Breer
Lave Cig
Wes
VELTY
Snd Nak Te Lee
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