Vast and scattered glimpses from a world in flux
A mosaic of facts notes vast land grants in Arizona and New Mexico amid forgeries, Russian emigration, vine cultures in America, rail freight costs, brick pavements debates, Japanese residents in New York, military mischief in Germany, and a lingering question of how much history remains unread and misunderstood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arizona
New Mexico
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
New York
Philadelphi
Columbus
Chicago
Springfield
Peoria
A Disided Kingdom Poem On Parental Love
A verse about a parent dividing kingdoms between a daughter and a son, praising loving judgment over wealth. The speaker confesses a loving, selfless guardianship, declaring that only a loving heart is treasured, and the value of the kingdom expands when the heart is open to generosity. The piece attributes these sentiments to Josephine Pollard in the Independent.
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Lowe
Fair Kingdom
Josephine Pollard
The
Independent
Mary and Paul Osborne at Burt Farm Romance
The story recounts Mary Allen, ward to Squire Burt, and Paul Osborne, her cousin, who form a budding romance after years apart. Mary moves to Burt Farm with Squire Burt and Edmund Alton’s daughter, a Newfoundland dog, and a summer of companionship leads to love and an engagement with the Squire approving a Mary Mary Osborne marriage plans and summer visits to Burt Farm. The tale contrasts past betrayals with hopeful union in a tranquil rural setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pear Burt
Amdyleg
Mary
Durt
Abe
Epuuyn
Will
Weat Indies
Wessel
Edmund
Squire Burt
Sare
Paul Osborne
Violeta
Bart Farm
Burt
Papa
Mia
Ei Ward
Mary Allen
Smila
Paulda
Pusa
Roya
Sslent
Rova
Paul
Atnira
Dreas
Pawl
Mr. Paul
Paula
Hera
Lila
Meerachaui
Iis
Abstie
Indies
Mr. Panl
Puss
Rover
Uncle Burt
Squire
Mr. Worthy
Paull
Ife
Mary Osborne
Burt Farm
Fasting Feats and a Fatal 63 Day Fast
The Albany Institute records recount Reuben Rulsey fasting 63 days before dying, bowing up to near death and even sitting up the day he died. Several doctors signed an affidavit attesting no food or liquid except waloy passed his lips for 53 days, a pattern seen in other prolonged fasts.
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Signor Succi
George Harris
Reuben Rulsey
Albany
N. Y
Waloy
Kelsey
Louis Republic
The Pirates Home and Jamaican Maroons in History
A long feature recounts Jamaica under pirate era rule, Port Royal’s wealth and ruin after a major earthquake, Henry Morgan’s rise, and Maroon resistance. It notes later colonial connections, Northern American expositions figures, and a mix of historical anecdotes and curiosities from the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Nova Scotia
Wearels
Port Royal
Henry Morgan
Barbadoes
Panama
Morgan
Henry
Boston
Merald
Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia Opens and Closes
The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia opened May 10 and closed November 10 after 159 visitor days. It hosted 9,910,966 total admissions, with 1,906,604 free and 8,001,217 paid, ending near break even. The city gained the main exposition buildings and the art palace as permanent structures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Wang
Jung
United States
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Phila
Adelphia
Ten-Year-Old Lieutenant Joins Prussian Dragoons
A Chicago Verbatim excerpt notes Count Willany von Ruthenbirg, born 1881, is the youngest lieutenant in the Prussian army and recently assigned to the First Regiment of Dragoons. The appointment is attributed to aristocratic privilege and family wealth.
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Willany von
Ladies and Emperors Styles and Fashion Notes
A survey of accessories and attire features from diverse sources notes little finger rings with birthstone motifs and small designs, a blue serge outfit with draped hat accents, mantles for the Empress of Husafa, fashion forecasts on white hair trends, new millinery with transparent designs, and broader dress notes from New York publications including trims, colors, and practical home tips.
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Husafa
London
St. Petersburg
New York Journal
New York Post
Toghes
New York Sun
FOR THE HOUSEWIFE. A SICK ROOM BOON AND MORE
A pasted collection shows home remedies and kitchen tips from 19th century cooking sections. It includes a plaster recipe using ground ginger cinnamon cloves and flour, knitting guidance for star mats, stove management notes, and several soup recipes like halibut salmon terrapin bisque and lobster chowder. It closes with a note on the shamrock as Ireland’s emblem and St Patrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Eliza Parkers
Gosson
Simmers
A Clever Eye Test With Silver Dollar Trick
A brief note describes a common eye test involving three silver dollars placed side by side. By pushing the central coin upward until the gaps between edges match the lower edge distance, one can judge the correct alignment with the eye. The method is humorously labeled a university of the eye.
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Angli University of the Eye
Lewinton (Mo
Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
New York World
Sta Common Connella
British Empire
France
Germany
Russia
T Io
England
America
California
New York State
Detroit
Sprottaw
Horace
Stoll
Fifth Field Artillery
New Orleans Picayune
Stanley
Semliki
Africa
Schead Eddin
Chicago Herald
Squire Bart
Hila Astress
Wil
Jook
Goon
Bart
Pirates
Cruatacenu
Fieherman
Treasury Building
Capitol
Washington Star
Zoological Gardena
North America
Kren
London News
Wohl Jones
Ladies Department
Brooklyn
Jersey
New York Telegram
Wilielmine
Wilhelmine
Holland
Fey
Dinonor
Wihelmine
Stotard
San Francisco Examiner
Gotham
Long Town
Kait
New York Tribune
Irelan
Patrick
Wicklow
St. Louis Republe
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