WORSE DEVILS THAN THE CIVIL FABLE OF OLD MAG
Fragments recount a tale where a distressed Devil seeks to sow discord between a quiet old couple, encounters Old Mag the fortune teller, and is outwitted in one day. The witch promises a plan, tempers a dangerous ruse, and the couple finally separates, illustrating how malice can ruin families and souls, with a biblical coda from Luke 17:2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heredit
Nee
Tam
Satan
Jesus
Luke
Guardian
The late John B. Gough a popular platform lecturer
A sketch recalls John B. Gough who died as he had lived on the platform and refused charity lectures for enterprises and associations. He valued fair payment for his labor and warned against mercenary fundraising. The piece contrasts his stance with anecdotes about charitable solicitation and quotes Edwin P. Whipple and George William Curtis on fee disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juhn B. Gough
Ather Mathew
Kin
Armay
Lectin
Gough
Edwin P. Whipple
George Wiliam Curtis
Harper's Magazine
The Mighty Voice and a Tale of Class and Kin
An odd editorial from the Little Rock Gazette notes the social weight of a gifted singer versus the gossip around a black family. It contrasts historic poets with contemporary fame and recalls a church festival tale about a young man whose singing power exceeds his status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock Gazette
Poniom
Tom Moore
Byron
Homer
Leah
Tildy
Felfer
What She Thought They Were
A fragment from a 19th century local page features dialogue about automatic couplers and a new marriage, with characters Amy Mildred and Augustus referenced. The text shifts to casual remarks about hair care and a Mrs. Bl Sweeny, indicating miscellaneous society notes and nonsensical OCR fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chronicle Telegraph
Amy
Mildred
Augustus
Fitsburg Chronicle
Boulanger Rise Seen as Potential Dictator in Europe
The article portrays General Boulanger as a young French leader with a bold mix of fire and reserve, described as a possible dictator or war-maker. It notes a controversial Paris article calling him a menace to the republic and highlights Europe’s alarm at his ambitions and the logic he cites in his political stance.
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Boulanger
Paris Ae
Repubic
Franco
Germany
Europe
la Fontaine
W Howe the Novelist Sketch Promising Writer
A profile of W Howe, a busy newspaper man and proprietor, praised for his simple unique literary style. It notes his early success with Story of a Country Town and later works, and hints he has not yet produced his best work while remaining a hopeful figure in American fiction. It also mentions Richard Chandler’s plan to row around the world and Traynor’s earlier voyage and the doctor offering gear for future attempts. Chandler intends to row across the ocean, with a boat described as twelve feet long at the bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giret
New York World
O of Worth
New York City
Hown
Steery
Locks
Moonlight Oy
Leee Ee Kurey
Atchicon
Kan
Daily Globe
Fie
Sunlight
Richard Chandler
John Traynor
Rath
Bath
Traynor
Chandler
Ely's Cream Balm Said To Prevent Hay Fever
F B Ainsworth of Ainsworth & Co publishers in Indianapolis recommends Ely's Dream Balm as a preventive for hay fever after 10 years of suffering August to frost. He credits it as the only preventive he has found and urges others with hay fever to know of it.
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Ely
F. B. Ainsworth
Pf’. B. Ainaworth & Co., Publishers
Tidisnapolis
Ind
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Emaar
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Kina
Meg
Howe
Acanguinet
Dr. Bigelow
J.C. Baur
John B. Gough
the Singer
Ces
Prince
Tate
Chain Valley
Twineen Lookout
Mien Ridge
Missionary Ridge
Chickananga Creek
Cameron Bil
Loukont
Mocexsin
Shere Grean Naanthe
Raccoon Mountains
Joe Hooker
Goonpind
Hooker
W. Howe
Ncce
Journa of Education
Parker
Ogie
Pann
Lena
Court House
Peldins
Ofeli
Bas Perwse
Im Boonmrez
John Diemer
Napoleon Meat Market
Rossiapiy S
Joseph Shaft
P. Shoner
Oealer
Cary's New Block
GEO. F. Curdes Confectioner & Baker, Wren Reeeay
Sal
Ss Geo. F. Curdes
Sash and Blind Factory
Thiesen, Hildred & Co
Propeietera, Neaaure
Batalgg
Condit
Ee Ee
Ie Caine
TRETH
Napoleon
Otto
Catarr
Acfener
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