Shanghai Revolt and Chinese War News From the Front
The writer in Shanghai reports ongoing revolutionary conflict in China with gunboats on the river, the government forces burning cities like Ankow and Hankow, and the rise of a new Ching government. He notes foreign involvement and a wave of upheaval affecting global interests, with reflections on loyalty, Manchus, and locals joining the rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai Han
Heraltrond
Old Chine
Chitin
Miso
Ankow
Hankow
United States
Thomne
Armutroms
Mankowwil
Shanghai
China
America
Europe
Lyon
Wil
New
Dee
Vrouth
United State
Hanes
Rajilillean
John Chinaman
Talon
Lane Hing Ching
Low Hing Chang
Lee Hung Chung Memorial
Krupp Steel Ciy
Germany
Remembrance Prices Charged by Yee Hing Ghang
Yee Hing Ghang charged high prices that locals could scarcely afford for an item or service linked to a renembrance. The fragment mentions CLARENGE LL and POWELL in connection with the case, suggesting involved parties or witnesses.
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Yee Hing Ghang
Clarenge Ll
Powell
Free Treatment for Weak and Diseased Hearts Promoted
An advertisement promotes Dr. Franklin Miles and his New Book offering free treatment for weak nerves, heart conditions, stomach and kidney issues, and related ailments. It claims endorsements from clergy and officials and urges readers to request a list of cures and a two pound special treatment, citing years of experience and nationwide reach.
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Franklin Miles
Bond
Miles
Lin Miles
Department K
Elkhart
Tndlana
Fragmentary 19th Century Ledger Snippet Reveals Odd Trade Dialect
A damaged OCR fragment shows a puzzling market note with garbled names and prices. It mentions a place and food items sold by weight, hinting at a Philadelphia bulletin style listing amid stray terms and numbers.
Painorone Promised For Stomach Ailments In Ad
An old advertisement touts Palnozone from AML Hearburn relief and digestion aid. It claims a bottle will prove effective for heartburn stomach bloating and indigestion with near universal efficacy. The message urges trial and links the product to Thos Downey as sponsor.
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Thos, Downey
Fondant candy making from sugar and chocolate techniques
Step by step notes explain fondant preparation from granulated sugar and water to a soft ball stage, kneading on a greased board, adding candied fruit and nuts, and forming chocolate coated shapes. The recipe covers fondant coloring, chilling, and shaping into squares, balls, or figures with almonds and cherries.
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Alps
Quaint Gingerbread Figures Delight Children At Christmas
A nostalgic recipe describes shaping gingerbread figures of Santa Claus animals and others from dough cut on a molding board. It instructs coloring, spice amounts for clover and ginger, lemon rind, and a glaze frosting, noting baking in moderate heat and a light frost when warm.
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Santa Chis
Hyomel cure claim for coughs and catarrh advertised
An old advertisement promotes Hyomel as a complete home treatment kit for croop catarrh asthma and related ailments. It touts an indestructible bottle and included accessories with simple usage instructions. The ad claims no cocaine or habit forming drugs and cites Booths Hyomyl Co Buffalo NY as guarantor with price details.
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Indoler
Deuggidis
Croop
Booth's Hyomyl Co
Buftalo
Nu Ames and Co
Hyomei
New York Officer Arrests Woman Over Street Wordplay
A police officer orders a woman to leave a street corner. She responds by tapping the sidewalk and is arrested for violating a street ordinance. The judge hears her tale with a smile and tells her to Hear It, then the line resumes with a puzzling exchange among bystanders.
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New York
Cleveland
Mystery astrology notes prompt local belief rise
Fragmentary astrology item mentions readings by an unnamed author and a confidential reference. It cites a West Main Street location and a business context, with sparse details about advisories or confidences. No clear dates, names, or events are discernible.
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Wd i Mere
Advantneeone Business Pohiis
Bavic
Fragmentary health note on digestion and nausea cures
The readable lines discuss digestion issues and nausea, noting symptoms and a need for treatment. It mentions a general idea of remedies and the importance of relief, but the text is garbled and lacks clear facts or identifiable persons or organizations.
Model of Travel From the Jaunting Car to electric railways
A historical overview traces transport from the 1815 jaunting car in Ireland to 19th century omnibuses. It outlines Dublin calved by horse trams, then street railways, cable and electric trolley lines, and later elevated and subway systems. It notes electric traction via a third rail and predicts widespread railway electrification in the current century.
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Ireland
Milaneno
Carlo Manconk
Dublin
Hnes
ScheKe
Naticnn
Paper Money Miracle in Moorish Siege Tale
A historic anecdote describes Count de Tendilla during the siege of Alhamra who lacked coin to pay troops. He issued improvised paper promissory notes, promising gold and silver later. Inhabitants accepted the scraps as full payment, effectively turning paper into money and saving the army in a legendary display of monetary alchemy.
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Count de Tendilla
Alhambra
Alhamer
Count Des Pendi
Aga
Hida
Getting Up Steam A Cadet’s Exam in Boiler Practice
A New York Sun excerpt describes a young engineer candidate facing a stubborn examiner during a boiler examination. The cadet answers, then stumbles on what comes after lighting the boiler and fueling, finally declaring readiness to go home if the boiler front rises, illustrating the era’s testy questioning style and the push for practical readiness.
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Grutt
de Liu Collow
Iportant
New York Sun
Wolf and Lonnt Clash Over House Across the Way
A fragmentary tale depicts a dispute near a wolf’s dwelling. The wolf rails at an unseen visitor while another character claims no harm was done, recounting an elephant and a messy incident. The scene ends with a sudden, abrupt meal.
Fragmentary Late 19th Century Snippets From Baltimore American
Nonsensical OCR like phrases from a Baltimora American page are summarized as a fleeting composite of names and queries. The text appears as garbled dialogue and stray words about dress, photos on walls, and remedies without coherent narrative or clear event.
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Charlotte Fenwick
Abe
England
Toye
Horthornor
Willam
Leteh Pieree
Thearey
Ponwilck
Savannah
Kenyilal Arty
Ryndanurn
Phares Hiugheily
Ethelreda
London
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Nik Ciniwtvas
Cannes
Wyaramine
Ueyim
Lilis
Jonna
Milan
Fhe Finance Co
State St
Erle, Pa
Bell Phome
Alan Fowles
Celeste
Chiengo News
Paver
National Bank of Corry Corry
C.J. Smith Henry Key OE
Jawek Lawrie
Je Heath Timer
Kincaid J. B. Cogswell
Gerry T. Kincaid
W. J. Flaherty ES
Jusleal Merelumndise
Park Place
Corry, Pie Amat
Citizens National Bank
Corry
Fenua
V. J. Desmond
James L. Wester
G. H Barlow
Rae’t Gushier
H. W. Parker
Gil Barlow
H. Barlow
D. L
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Poplthona
Pennsylvania Railroad
Sane Eaena
Pennsylvania
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