Shiftless Man and Studio Search in 841 A.D.
In spring 841 I sought a studio and found one at New York University in a dusty turret. A janitor described my neighbor as an artist with wild ideas, citing a late lightning theory and the President of the National Academy of Design as evidence of madness with a method.
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New York University
Jaitor
Tatoho
Nepardista
Biblesa’ Indievidual
National Academy of Design
B. V. Morse
Wanted minister for Thriftyville church in Eureka valley
A historic note describes Thriftyville seeking a minister with qualities to unite a growing, morally influential congregation. The editorial lists exhaustive traits: mature intellect yet youthful appeal, ardor and prudence, strong preaching paired with gentleness, health and stamina, poverty to show humility, hospitality, and a model wife. The tone mocks the ideal candidate in a satirical catalog of impossible perfection.
Ideal Woman and Minister Wanted in Thriftyville
A 19th century style job notice calls for a model of virtue who must manage household duties, remain cheerful, and lead various female societies while never revealing power. It also seeks a minister who is pious yet not overtly doctrinal, offering five hundred dollars yearly and careful selection by Thriftyville officials. Applicants must enclose an extra postage stamp.
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RD. Arsold
St. D
Mulleine
J.B. Read
Materia Medica
R. J. Muss
M. Diy
Sjuriat Warriss
M.D
Afjanet
D. Gh. Tuotas
M. Dy
Parthal
W. BO Wartse
M. Ctaipers
Jerry
W. IE Puusort
Moos
Mytes
Thorong College
Lerkaves
Anitewy
Urniphod
Sudan
Dinsvetians
Willie Wader
Vratessare of Anatomy
Ducowustrathr
Bia
Chiacan Ixermoeniak
Marine Hoopital
Gall
Tri Tees
Tur Pied Tein
Reveee
Hera
Phese
Joviticas
Bexerich
Joe Guapreriow
Cal College
Scorrixa
Mason
Ile
Esquire Rich
Tha
Solid
West Town
Hig Reek
Medinera
Dorcas Society
All Labor Society
Christyville
Strange Marriages Across Time and Place in 18th Century Britain
The article recounts bizarre nuptials from 1749 Scotland to Elizabethan Leicester and later episodes at Berkshire and Gretna Green. It describes deformed grooms carried to church, elderly couples married with unusual ceremonies, deaf and mute partners using signs, and weddings conducted under dubious or unconventional rules, including one noted as “compulsory marriage” and others lacking customary attire or formalities.
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Scotland
W. Trumilton
Berkshire
Elizabeth
Thomas Filshy
St. Martin’s
Leicester
Lincoln
Chippendale
Thomas
Geri
Ursula Rusact
Freenock
Saturn
Doddley
Spilsby
Gretna Green
Ian
Tlo
Tie
Whitehaven
Victorian marriages by mismatch and wealth boosts
A compilation of historical anecdotes describes marriages formed for money or convenience across the 18th century, noting extreme age gaps and unlikely pairings. Examples include a blind London woman marrying a debtor to secure a wedding, and other unions where age disparities ranged up to decades with substantial dowries or fortunes involved. The text also covers a farmer’s aid table and old household tips on improving fertilizer and water clarity.
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Cuthbert
P.sawtell
H. H. Jones
Savansai
R.bradley & Son, Saipling
Commission
Merciants
Savannah
I. Stee
P. H. Behn
General Commission Merchant
the Exchange
Day Street
Peps-Ly
Claghorn & Cunningham
Grocehrs
Cornar Nay
Drayton Streets
Jos
Cosgmane
Savannah, GA
Dpa
Copauedea Res
Duncan & Johnston
General Commission Merchants
Savanna, GA
Wepiy
Hi. Awonason
dJoux
Axpeasom
John W. Anderson's Sons & Co
Bankers
General Commission
Anderson's
Drayton St
Bay
Agouila Barpire
Sephiye B
Prarilg
Weslow
Ferrill & Weslow
Axp Brokers
Bay Street
Thauber
Frodned
Merehwnitiog
Gedere
Conal
Werenkwerss
Rebht
One
Gest
W. Anderson
Geigham
Holet & Co
Manterie Gammell
Sarasouh
A Poulain
M. Ih. Warren
Augusta
Wephly
Sloan, Grouver & CO
Merqohan
New York
Liverypool
A.M. Sloan
Shime
Bstubba
Macon
CE Groover
Uredks County
A. Tmclstyre
Thomasville
Fey Iy
Ketchum & Hartridge
Ory Loe
Boliche
Wirleli
Common Bay
Shicoln
Bavannam
Devant
Aupaety
Screvem
Savanga
de Iho Cossembences
Noringis Hotela
Nickerson
Planters
Argunta
National
Atlanta
Nickerson Mall
Colombia
Shore
Broughton Street
Dysac M. Foawe
Save
Gustaves
Bor Green Viel Street
Cosgiurs Sturet
Earth
Dewitt & Morgan
Medical College
Savannan, Gal
Eis
Garhat
Sonthern
Western
Dromgoole & CO
Asa
Tigacciann
Corea
Abd Tetfor
Nod Petter
Vordont
Mat Aod
Fur Gant
Itaronson
le Wroures
Livur Tharcasen
Kara
Kare
Odo Botte
Rlonigoole & CO
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Memphry
Tanneseae
T. Wo Went & CO
Meom, Co
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Dsorug
Martiely
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KNAPP
Sudd'es
Utter
Nasther
Golden Saddle
Syasre
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Sulerby Iho
Semovosaly
Cau
Eas
Wight
Pdether
Ralph Waldo Emereon
Hadary
Sen. York
Vernanada
Todd
Pittsfield
American ‘Tract Society
Thriftyville
Christ
Jeidure
Trath
London
Yale
Gentleman's Magazine
Bedford
Worcester
Till Farm
King William’s Ware
Rotherhithe
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Agra
Gotaing
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Alama
Jzall
Sitka
Seward
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Weircle
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