The Red Raven Murder at Caperno
A Nativity night murder at Caperno leaves Magtry Lana dead after a gold haul from America. Gendarmes search the countryside with no trace as a snowbound vigil and a raven scene unfold, while Nardo Brizzi fears the dead and a hunter’s peril grows. The tale blends grim superstition with pursuit as night deepens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caperno
Magtry Lana
America
Albonza
Soma
Stenp
Opreno
Pontida
Nardo del Brizxi
Brixai
Mastro
Thor
J Brizxi
Nardo Brizzi
Auat
Raven and hunter clash ends in tragedy on snowy night
Translated tale recounts Murdo the hunter feeding rage against a raven that cannot be killed. In the dawn confrontation the hunter fires but the bird survives, tearing into him and leaving him wounded in the snow. The story shifts to a Brooklyn streetcar scene where a dreaming passenger mistakes a fireman for a conductor and learns a quip about fare collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doralm Rsederp
Winn
Agnia
Tharel Raven
Murdo
Tims
Nardo
Tomach
Nando
Eealee
Broadway
Margar
Agme
New York Times
Fragmented dates puzzle from archival notes and trade ads
A garbled OCR fragment lists dates linked to a historical rule and feast days, then abruptly shifts to medical and industrial trade advertisements. It mentions April dates, March, and specific dates like March 22 1514 as earliest occurrence, followed by a long catalog of industrial products and manufacturers across U.S. cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceonredd
Bath
Odd Questions on Nature and Animal Facts
A series of curious, poorly worded questions about nature. The text muses on whether bees store honey in the wrong places, moths and butterflies, dew on boards, corn row counts, freezing animals, and peculiar animal behaviors. It probes if insects can survive decapitation and if dragonflies can eat themselves, ending with a vague inquiry about why flies cannot reason.
History of Australian wool and early airship notes
The piece recounts the rise of merino wool in Australia tracing McArthur's efforts to obtain Spanish stock, the King’s gift of four merinos, and the global spread of fine wool sheep across Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand. It also describes Walter Mercer’s Indianapolis project for an aerial craft, detailing a 24 foot aluminium airship with multiple propellers and adjustable blades for flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McArthur
Sydney
Cape of Good Hope
McArthur
Australia
Tuson
England
George II
McArthue
Spain
Tasmania
New Zealand
Sidney Dickinson
Sermer's
Indianapolis
Walter Mercer
Vyer
Bow York Telegram
Whims of Medicine and Canal Debate Mix with Notices
A fragmentary page blends quack remedies with a discussion on the Miami and Erie Canal water supply. It cites misstatements, reservoirs, locks, and sluice gates while urging caution and efficiency. A contrast on treating newspaper men offers practical guidance for dealing with reporters. Also notes a mother's duty to dental care and public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miami and Erie Cine
Erie
Minma
Brie
Minn
Fortferson
Loramie
Nap
Loramies
Port Jeffeeran
Poetry of Poultry and A Snake That Swallowed Man
A Hoxton Advertiser note extols chicken keeping as art and philosophy, praising the grower’s skill and the joys of fowl care. It links patience, observation, and enterprise to poultry success, with colorful asides on incubators and feeding. A separate item describes a giant python swallowing a man in the Philippines, revealing a traveler’s tale of a concealed criminal captured after the snake’s discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vreernammry
Shanghai
Lrade Increuw
Ibbia
Hoxton Advertiser
Gironiere
Philippine Islands
Weenington Star
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Salvation Oil
Joel
Ail
Atara
Benee
Lianne J. Gustrulo
Heston
RED
Chamberlain
Saarir & Balaley
Consina
Rome
Anon
Uch
Seis
Greanen Thin
C. A. Buan & Co
U. S
Patent Office
Wanlington
D. C
W. Armatrong
Apputent Amt
J.T. Lawnmower
P. Columbus
Water Bieder
Cleveland
M. Bookwalter
Springfield
A.C. Brantinghan
Calumbur
Ww. Hrewer
Coods
A. Chaney
Catia
J. J. Christy
Freemont
C. A. Dorn
Canton
Ef. E. Earle
Sidney Stove
Gee
Draferpiston Indeate
J. Hannan
Colombur
J. J. Harris
Highland
J. A. Hopkins
Murray
Ropwolter
A. Fitt- Huger
Bolivar
A. Hollinger
F. W. Judd
D. Keek
Dayton
Khramel & J. Reliolety
Loomis
Akron
W. H. Morgan
Allie
P. North
Electric Realeastn
J. M. O'Neill
Fostoria
C. E. Pease
Tathe Ohuck
B.D. Perry
Elyria
Weoci Pasngus Gevcarsten
N. Se Regius
Guelly
E. Loge
Garment Anfetyseks
J.T. Sargent
Srna Board
W. C. Travis
Pitcher’s Castoria
St. Peerce
WeInen
Boll
Portland Oregonian
Fife
B. A Cornwell
Philadelphia
Kilmer
Kiaren & Co
Devomaatton
Tina
Amvton Sermurpe
Memher
Sour
Crayan
East Randolph
Vermont
Cheushen Farm Machine Coo
Bollaws Falls
York
Prico
MM. Be. & CO
Panomara Place
Chicago
Ill
Griffith
JAY Dwiggins & CO
Chamber of Commerce
Vatorten Ug Ten
Inith
Anette
Sd Metro
Pdip Sealy Sadoto Siete Wis
Babes Heath
Washington
Atrent
W. Inihepedriog Shyiene
F. Brineman
W. G. Coover
Abo Noval
Turnbull
G. Coover
Charles Boyer
Ramatna
Alma
Ward Hobos
Napoleon
Kalida Pika
Helgao
Jacobsnyder
Will
Albion
Gale Manufacturing CO
Albion, Michigan
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