Periwinkle Dabebuck and the Bohemian Life
A rambling tale follows Periwinkle Dabebuck, a nameless orphan who flees London for a troupe of circus performers. He courts danger, earned fame, and falls for Clara Vincent, a merchant’s daughter, before a dramatic turn leads to wealth, love, and a bittersweet reflection on fame and poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Periwinkle Dabebuck
Dabehuck
Thad
Dabohuck
London
Dick Whittington
Periwinkle Dabohuck
Bournemouth
Queen of Hampshire
Howe
Bat T
Slukspeare
What Men Have Said About Women
A catalog of famous quotes on women notes how men view female influence in society and relationships. The passage parodies attitudes with lines from Balzac, Louis XIV, Hugo, Beaumanoir, Poincelot, Diderot and others, juxtaposed with an ad for Dr Guysett's Yellow Dock and Saran parila praising blood purification and health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balzac
Jolly
Europe
Louis XIV
Victor Hugo
Viard
Lamontey
D' Harleville
Jove
J. J. Rousseau
Diderot
Guysett
Primitive tattoo art and social customs described
The text surveys native tattooing practices and facial markings, noting tools, pigments, and cultural meanings. It includes a Melbourne Leader excerpt on social conduct and a coroner’s inquest about a death by water on the brain, followed by a humorous anecdote on marital disputes and a promotion for Hood's Sarsaparilla.
Vanderbilt's Treasure Vault on Forty second Street
John Swinton's Paper describes Vanderbilt's fortress vault on Forty second Street housing his vast wealth. The 96 by 42 foot iron and stone structure features five foot thick fronts, three foot side walls, no wood, iron doors and barriers, electric clock monitoring, and guarded by armed watchmen. Swinton projects wealth reaching 300 million by 1890 and notes the vault’s formidable defenses and growth of Vanderbilt's fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanderbilt
Forty-second Street
Vanderbilt Securities
John Swinton
Memorial Stone From Vesuvius Sends Georgia Gift
Among nearly a hundred memorial stones for the Washington Monument a stone from Vesuvius was sent by Mr. Walliam Terre of Georgia. The entry reflects broad international interest as supporters contribute stones from notable sites.
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Washington Monument
Vesuvius
Walliam ‘Terre
Georgia
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Brown
Tiger
Ana
Ienitie
Diowx
Sly
Kascher
Ian
Kensington
Cauvisea
Dabehinek
Manly
Danpling Ahind
Anon
Clara
Clara Vincent
Liyas
Vincent
Teneo
Tsaw
Tsay
Potter's Field
Quad
Detroit Free Press
Melbourne
Tie
John
Philatelphia
West Virginia
Hood
A. W. Gartlt
Napoleon
Hl. Bapoleon
Aly
Jas
Dion Va R. Haly & Donovan
Napoleon, Ohin
Cree Faen
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Xeon
Martin Kxvat
Stephenson & Knupp
Atturanss
Lear
Sepwiene
M. Rummell
A. L. Lessick
Wes 7
Yorke Uth
Hagateon
M. Wisler
Ohio
Humphrey Block
Attor
E. A. Palmer
Regate Law
Leo
P. Ragan
Hines Hague & Hubbard
Fition
Washington Street
Justice of the Peace
Philip C. Schwab
Asant Sota Yp
Henry County
Pie Itn Tee Yi
W. A. Tressler
Fredée
Opposte Court House
Uhio
Joseph Weible
Notary Public
Florida
Dbs Matesnet and Controlerave
Hpetford
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People's Mutual, Absociatii
Wonterville
Mis
H. H. Sheffield
Clinton Street
Avenue
A.B
Phillips
Nowruwant
Utlee
Cama
Bloomfield
E. B
Harrison
Moendto T? M
P. A. Saur
Calle
Rene Oes
Maly
Ofice Athio
A. E. Maerker
Lola's
Geo. W. Valentine
Perry Strvet
Philip Webb
Bueer's
Perry St
A. C. Johnson
Bae
Thos. Reigher
Sapoleon
Trek Werk. Ie
Ena
Honice
Merchant Tailor
R. McAsey
Jet Male
Aryan
Vegas
Toland
J. Randolph
Furniture & Undertaking, MeCrere, Heney Uounty Ohio
HP eLy J. B. Mess
John Diemer
Beaty de Parmer
Mal
Scott Streets
Canal
Frat Morigieron Fealexiale
Osc
Taghe & Hubbard
Joseph Shafi
Thos
Burns
J. P. Heeder
Walt
Ftrase Loe
Boots & Shoes
Court House
Washington St
Napoleon, Ohio
W. H.stilwell
Napoleon Ohio
F. Shoner
Perrystreet
Ongat
Uary
Schou
Hunry County
Ember
H. Sve
Ave
Zamiveran Seseninay
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