Pie Plot Delivers Abbey Deeds to London Thief
A tale recounts Jack Warner, dubbed seed boy, who hid Melis abbey deeds inside a savory pie. On a cold journey to London the pie tempted him and he pocketed the parchments. The monks faced vengeance as commissioners pursued the missing title deeds, while Jack Worner kept the secret and later claimed the estates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Warner
Christus Pie Realy
Abbey of
Melis
Glastonbury
London
Horner
Mells Abbey
Jack Worner
Elements That Goa to Make Up the Ordinary Human Being
The article explains the body is built from gaseous elements in highly condensed form and that the human constitution constantly undergoes decay and renovation. It notes that most body material renews every twenty or thirty days, contradicting the common belief of a seven year renewal.
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Goa
Liebig
Moleschott
Diet Advice for Nervous Folk in Historical Note
The article offers dietary guidance for nervous conditions. It recommends fish, well cooked eggs, bread, butter, lean meat, and milk as key foods. It suggests milk as a temporary sole diet for insomnia or sleep disturbances and advises multiple meals with ample water to aid digestion and nerve strength.
Recipe for Sulphur Bath Preparations
Instructions describe making a sulphur bath by combining burnt lime paste with cold water, then adding diluted sulphur, boiling briefly, and diluting with hot water before use. Cautions note that sulphur particles irritate eyes and advise keeping the face away.
The Case With Him Mrs Henpeck In Philadelphia Press
A sad faced man with a small valise eyes the householder then leaves. He taunts about curable coins and bigamy. Mrs Henpeck questions jail, while Mr Henpeck defends not punishing bigamy too severely. Source Philadelphia Press.
Stowaway at Dinner Sparks Roaring Debate
Conversation on the Atlantic liner reveals a stout man with a great appetite labeled a stowaway. The discussion implies a man of standing faces social marginalization.
Pompeii Buried by Vesuvius Explodes in Ancient Chronicle
The narrative recounts the eruption that buried Pompeii and neighboring towns, detailing Pliny the Elder’s observations from Misenum, the cloud from Mount Vesuvius, the sudden darkness, and the loss of life amid the city’s destruction. It notes the large death toll and the rapid collapse of the landscape as ash and pumice darkened the sky.
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Pompeii Aia Herculeanellis
Retina
Phiinan
Titus
Pompeii
George Til
England
Mount Vesuvius
Vesuvius
Pliny the Elder
Misxenum
Pliny
Aeniral
Hames
Vpompeii
Herculanean
Pointed Paragraphs on Parenting and Humility
The passage warns against repeating harmful habits and stresses parenting as if belonging to another. It notes fools never recognize their folly and dismisses misplaced confidence. It laments people delaying today for tomorrow and reflects on rewards in heaven and the honesty of optimism versus denial of troubles.
The Case Against Early Rising Across Ages
The text argues that rising early is unhealthy for all ages and seasons. It claims older people need more rest, while youth require sleep. morning air carries miasma, and pre breakfast cold weather chills bodies and shortens life. It suggests many nations wisely favor late rising.
Woman Finds Rabbit Pie Remains and Dog’s Knife Skill
London Telegraph recounts a mistress accusing a policeman of dining at her expense after discovering a rabbit pie remains. Her maid explains the dog received the pie, and the maid quips she is teaching the dog to use a knife and fork.
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Jane
London Telegraph
Pedestrian Definition Quoted by Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Cleveland Plain Dealer quotes a humorous definition of a pedestrian as a man who stands on the curb and watches cars go by while wondering how he will cross in time for his dinner. The remark highlights urban commuting concerns and the allusion to street life.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Half dollar used to pacify hungry rabbit in post’s tale
In a Flouston Post snippet a child asks why a half dollar was given. The reply says Papa gave it to him to fetch a box of cigars for mamma after the rabbit in the house ate the cigars, highlighting a humorous domestic moment.
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Flouston Post
Descriptions of Real Estate in Foundhan County Details
The text outlines land parcels in Township nineteen North Range 8 West in Foundhan County badtaian state. It specifies portions from Section 29 and Section 32 with measurements, excepted areas by Coal Creek, and totals about 63.40 acres, including 12 acres and 3.57 acres portions with various boundaries and bearings.
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Founhan County
Badtaian
Tweny Eye
Aliso
Dharter
gSouth
Cowl Creek
Coal Creek
Heginning
Jessin
Sale terms set for Kath estate in Covington Indiana
The sale requires court approval and not less than the appraised value. Purchases pay one third cash, then one third in nine months and one third in eighteen months with option to prepay. Notes bear six percent interest, secured by mortgage, attorney fees waived. Bids at H C Yount Law Office Covington. Erasmus M Conover administrator. May 4 1906.
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Priviledge
H.C. Yount
Covington
Indiana
Notice to Non Residents in Fountain County Indiana
Fountain Circuit Court February Term 1906 default foreclosure action. J F Holahan nonresident defendant must appear by June 16 1906 or be in default. Plaintiff by Penwell Lindey seeks foreclosure with court order and summons issued from Covington Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Indiana
Fountain County
Fountain
Holabda
Penwell & Lindey
Nerein
J. F. Holnahan
Indimoa
Fountain Circuit Court
Covington
Notice of Administration in Fountain County
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed and qualified by the Fountain County circuit court as administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Elliott, deceased. The estate is believed solvent. John E. Elliott is the administrator with O. P. Lewis as attorney for the estate. May 4, 1906.
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Wil
Edwin Ratb
de Jensen
Fountain Circuit Court
Fountain County
Eaid
Circuit Court of
State of
Indiana
Elizabeth Elliott
John E. Elliott
Generosity and Economy Walk Shoulder to Shoulder
The piece contrasts lavish generosity with periods of frugality that border on avarice, noting how affluent acts can mask excess while restraint sometimes echoes greed in societal spending patterns.
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Counriy
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Alaska
E. C. Abdill
Vermilion Street
Danville
Wheeler & Wilson
Walsh, Agt
M. Mayer, Jr
the Fountain Trust Company
Fountain Trust Company
Washington Street
Covington, Ind
Layton & Bilsland
Abe
East Main Street
Selnet
Illinois
Jack Horner
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Issics
Pedestrian
Ayers
Towart
Buckingham
Nash
Edwin Rabb
Erasmus M. Conover
Edwin Kath
Frank Lindey
FRY Bryant, Cork, Penwell & Lindley
O. P. Lewis
Atty
Troy Township
K. of P
Clinton D. Sota
Troy
N. Hazel St
J. C. Massing
P. J. McMahon
E. C. Young
Parker
Washington, D.C
Wetrch Ry
Chichester
Chichester Chemical CO
Madison Square
Phila
Louisville & Nashville
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Gulf Coast
Cuba
New Orleans
D. Bush
D. P
J. KE. Davenport
P. A
H.C. Bailey
N.W. Pla
J. H. Milliken
L Stone
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Gulf
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Chicago
Louisville
Agt
Peek
Wednessayy
Satorals Ntr
Aftica
Whamac
Tirassay
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