Antique typewriter trade sparks a missing love
In a crowded evening paper exchange column, Ethel Yorke advertises a first class typewriter for antique lovers. A man arrives, plans to trade, and a priceless cornet instrument leads to a hidden stash of $1,300. The tale follows Philips chasing the woman he loves, only to learn she has moved away, leaving him with money and mystery.
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Typist romance sparks a surprising windfall
Philips, a lyric reader at an open fire, sees a stray classified ad about French lessons and typing in exchange. He tracks down Ethel Yorke in Harlem, reveals a melodeon cash find, and joins a small circle of acquaintances as they plan to share the fortune and lessons.
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Harlem
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Cornelia
Remance of the Diamond Theory in the North American Review
Sir William Crookes surveys the theory that diamonds come from heaven via meteoric showers and notes it has notable support. He highlights Kimberley mine observations, arguing diamonds formed deep underground under high pressure, with fragments common and no single fitting piece found across levels.
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North Ameican Review
William Crookes
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Inappropriate Songs Debate at Uptown Charet
A Buffalo Times excerpt recounts remarks by a musical director about unsuitable hymns in church settings. He cites incidents in Sunday schools and conferences, including infants singing lyric snippets and a bishop retreating with his committee to discuss a report during a song service. The piece notes laughter and a lack of conversions.
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Sure to Be Converted in a Dueling Wordplay
A whimsical note from Brooklyn Edoic features a South sea Islander teasing a missionary with a pun about conversion. The playful line imagines a tomorrow dinner as a metaphor for its own conversion.
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Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription advertised for female ailments
An advertisement promotes Dr. R.V. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for period irregularities backache headaches and other female complaints. It claims to strengthen regulate and invigorate the pelvic system and warns it will not perform healing miracles but may prevent surgery if taken early. It invites consultation private correspondence and offers a medical advisor free with stamps.
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Notice to Merchants and Brokers License Rules
Notice to merchants traders and others in Caroline county to obtain or renew licenses before May first under Maryland law. Details include traper licenses stock values ranging from 12.60 to 90.60 and female vending licenses 6.60, with oath requirements and exceptions for fish sales March through May. Hawkers and peddlers must renew by May 1. Brokers rates listed for stock real estate bill insurance and exchange with various amounts.
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Maryland Stallion Licensing and Fraud Provisions
The act requires stallion owners to pay a county clerk a license fee, up to 10 dollars, for standing such animals for a year, with exemptions for certain cases. It also mandates filing a detailed service statement with the clerk and posting it in service locales, and penalties for false pedigrees and fraud with civil remedies for damages.
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