Mythical Beasts and a Salem Tricycle Tale
A collage of antiquated myth lore recounts dragons, hydras, cockatrices, phoenixes, and other creatures from classical to medieval tales. A Salem man, paralyzed in both legs, rides a Columbia tricycle daily, aided by a rope tow, with the city planning a shelter for his device. An illustrated fallacy about liars and blushing is debated by a Chicago newspaper man with observations from a lawyer’s perspective.
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Marco Mayolians
Monboddos
Tadla
Meras
Amazon
Cour Srmimea
North Pole
Dena Hey
Jong
Dragon
Boren
Manlius
Cense
Salem
Rhea
Swampscott
Tryck
Boston Herald
Criminal Court
Ml & Man
Ulla
Indies
Hal Hal
Chicago News
Brooklyn grain speculator plans two moves after big win
A Brooklyn man who profited from wheat last week rents a brownstone and seeks a furniture mover. The mover offers a bundled price of 50 dollars for both the immediate move and a later move to a cheaper frame house in the suburbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Wall Street
Scenes in the Commons on Gladstone’s Dignified Strain
An 19th century newspaper vignette portrays William Ewart Gladstone on the treasury bench in the House of Commons. It details his pallid face, senatorial calm, and sudden surge of energy when provoked by opponents, followed by a swift rise to the dispatch box to unleash eloquence.
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Treasury Bench
Wits
the Treasury
House of Comemons
Mr. Gladstone
Aoshi
Commons
Bottled Tears in Persian Custom and Remembrance
Describes a ritual where mourners receive cotton to wipe tears, which are then bottled to revive the dying and ward off evil. Cites biblical allusion Psalm 56:8 and notes tear bottles found in ancient tombs as evidence of widespread ancient practice and affection.
Wedding Bride's Offer Sparks Chaste Quip at Vow
At the ceremony a clergyman asked who gives the bride away and a young guest quipped that she would not be given away, reflecting playful wit amid the solemn moment.
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Grant
Aoung
Humanity of the House Hears Many Quirks in Congress
Washington Letter to the Baltimore American notes amusing habits of prominent lawmakers. It cites Texas’ general, Hewitt of New York, Judge Kelly, Tom Reed of Maine, Frank Hurd of Ohio, Holman, Hewitt of Alabama, General Tom Brown of Indiana, and Belford for eccentric manners and gestures in debate. In the Senate, Ben Harrison and Hoar rattle keys, Groome turns his chair, Ran som sits sidesaddle, and Logan and Edmunds exhibit idiosyncrasies as debates drag on.
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London
Ita
Fagtend
Texas
Confederace
Hewitt
New York
Kelly
Hoe
Tom" Reed
Maine
Kelley
Frank Hurd
Ohio
Holman
Theentleman
Alabama
Tom Brown
Indiana
Belford
Aleave
Senate
House
Ben Harrison
Senator Hoar
Massachusetts
Groome
Maryland
Senator Ransom
Senator Weer
Wisconsin
Logan
Edmunds
Washington
Baltimore American
Magnetic pole shifts toward Boothia Felix past 1000 miles west
Professor Thomson reports the magnetic pole now near Boothia Felix more than 1000 miles west of the geographic pole. It moved from eastward to northward in 1657, then westward to a 1816 peak, now diminishing and expected to point north again by 1976, signaling ongoing geophysical forces. Egginton Hogg named president of the Oregon Pacific Railway.
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Thomson
Boothia Felix
Mass
David Kennedy
Jno
Lawill
Bostot
Ty Rennedy
Fragmented 19th century notices mix medical claims and birth reports
A garbled page fragment compiles assorted items from medical remedies and advertisements with brief notices of births, deaths, political remarks, and local personal notices. It cites Burdock Blood Bitters, Dr. Thorn Electric Oil for croup, a one pound newborn, and a murder accusation tied to a sister, all attributed to various places including Buffalo and New Castle.
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Lillie Watson
J. H. Watson
McComb
Ohio
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The
Oregon Pacific Railway
Dallas
LOU & PA
Chrte KY
Jono
Wapwleun
Gerantums
Cabecaran
Sia
Mrpculy
Baresem
Nepal
Prion 1
Apd
Fis
Hyacinthe
Paris
Dan Leiterviewer
Amellen
Guitewn
Keoville
Pennsylvania
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Penny Press
Messrs
Hwy
Avilla
Tae Garrett
Vermua
Howe Columbus
Coer
Cambria
Ellalen
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Es Drataitona
Kaas Bo
Rae
Adan Bellas
Mt Azem
Newark von Lowe
Garrett
Lown
Gon
Pane
Agt
Baltiin
W.E. Herren
Ate
A. Ds Gipford
Gifford
Lowill
Losireil
Drs David Kennedy
Ioudout
Hustra
Hocking Valley
Toledo
Lake Erie
Ohio River
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Lancuater
Columbue
Colambue
Ado Amie
Union Depot
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Newark
Zanesville
Pittsburgh
Wheeling
Balliore
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Dayton
Cincinnati
Louisville
Walloxe
Tetroit
Michigan
Canada
H. Harrison
Gen'l
Coun
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Tha
Daggett
Dagfeth
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Colt
Ateal
Jovan
Hamphey
Bjork
Fanth
Ube
Rietary
Ay Ri
van Ganeen
Duvestarer Boek, Naypaleoe
Petosts
Tnt
Inter
M.runmell
Otto Honege
Napoleon Steam
Brisk and Tile Works
Pootot
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Estisans
Jealt
Farvartion
Nayodon
Renidnenon
Legion Street
Sealt
Board of School Examiners
Henry County
Chowl
Uno
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Rica
Archer
Dave
Wenn
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Mumpurey, Drugglet
Bolo Ament
Napelenn
Stokey
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