Garibaldi Secret Agent Learns of Sicily Mission
Captain Pierre Arcoudi, loyal to Garibaldi, is kidnapped in Sardinia to block the Sicily expedition. An American, Silas Bixby of Connecticut, uses covert influence to delay Garibaldi’s voyage. Bixby is freed by Count Cavour after Garibaldi’s success, and sails to America.
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Victor Emmanuel
Sar- Giuia
Count Cavour
Italy
Garibaldi
Sicily
Cavour
Silas Bixby
Connecticut
Genoa
Liam
Royal
Gicht
Fila
Pierre Arcoudl
Ble
Gari- Daldi
Gonos
Torin
Ceneral
Hin
Morie
Garibald
Caplain
Naples
Victor Emnamed
Lacunie
Qien
Capula Arcent
Tou Ile
Gurivaldi
Slelly
Arcouti
U.S. A
Victor
Omba
Arconth
Sardinia
Hte
Turin
Lou
Lave
Avgerlea
Emly
Vic
Garis
Mr. Bixby
America
Quiet Uncle Silas and the Huffing sugar debate
In a humorous exchange from Youth's Companion the taciturn Uncle Silas remains silent for three days after a quarrel with Aunt Melissa over wasting sugar by not stirring coffee. Their daughter Janie Maud explains the rift, prompting astonishment at the length of the silent period.
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Melisa Spigott
Silas
Melissa
Janie Maud
Melisa
Impudent remark sparks family poultry quip
Mrs. Nagger scolds her brother for calling her not a chicken at marriage. Her husband retorts that she was indeed a goose, reflecting a playful exchange from the Philadelphia Press.
No Wise Man Ever Wished To Be Younger Switt
A concise aphorism attributed to Switt notes that wisdom grows with age and reduces desire for youth. The nugget reflects a seasoned view on aging and knowledge rather than a reportable event.
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Switt
The Seville Crab Claw Trade From a Stray Tale
A Chicago Record-Herald piece details Seville visitors watching women eat cooked crab claws, while Morrocan, Spanish, and Portuguese shores supply salt water crabs. Fishermen locate crab holes at low tide, remove pincers without hemorrhage, and the crab regrows a new claw. The claws are presented to fishermen as a courtesy, with the crab escaping to liberty.
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Seville
Morocco
Spain
Portugal
Chicago Record-Herald
Pressure of Water Turns Fresh Water Salty in Corked Bottle
A corked bottle with fresh water sunk underwater and raised again shows the fresh water becoming saline due to water pressure. As depth increases, water pressure compresses air, drives the cork in, allowing seawater to mix. on ascent, decreasing pressure allows the cork to reseat. The explanation hinges on pressure differences and friction acting on the cork.
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St. Louis Republic
Gowns and Omens In a Dressmaker's World
A New York Sun report notes dressmakers’ superstitions about accidents and materials. Brides fear cursed gowns if a scissors drop or green thread appears, and workers keep tidy colors to avoid future alterations.
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New York Sun
Vanity Fair Origin in Thackeray's Brighton Stay
In Brighton at the Old Ship Thackeray began a novel later titled Pencil Sketches of Inglish Society and, during a night of inspiration, sprang from bed shouting Vanity Fair three times, as recounted to Miss Perry.
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Vanity Fair
Brighton
England
Thackeray
Miss Perry
Protection and privacy feud over neighbor contact
The Washington Star quotes Mr. Grouche defending strict boundaries with neighbors. He says they may be fine people but insist on keeping distance to protect their cook from becoming acquainted, stressing limits on social contact.
Recompense to a Cook for Life-Saving Rescue
A woman of Miss Passay thanks a young man who saved her life and asks how to repay him. He declines gifts and instead invites her to join as a cook for their household, offering marriage as a possibility in return for gratitude.
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Miss Passay
Boston Girl on Ship Sparks Flirt Issues at Sea
A humorous exchange aboard a voyage recounts attempts by several travelers to flirt with a Boston girl on board, while the chilly crossing yields no iceberg sightings. The Courier-Journal notes lighthearted mood aboard.
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Boston
Courier-Journal
Touisville
Reasonable loan offered on property in Denton Maryland
A reasonable loan on the above property can be obtained by applying to IT, Alan Goldsborough, Denton, Md.
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Lulz
T. Alan Goldsborough
James Tempe
Alan Goldsborough
Denton, Md
Harvey L. Cooper
Thomas H. Hubbard
Mary Emily Hubbard
Caroline County
J. Kemp Stevens
Orphans’ Court
Maryland
Milan H. Spicher
George A. McDaniel
Murray R. Spicher
Henderson Second Election District at Greensboro
First precinct at Greensboro is noted in Henderson's Second Election District details with unspecified further boundaries or guidance.
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Caroline County
Maryland
Denton
Greensboro
August Brogley
Josephine Brogley
Third District
American Corners
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Mowars Smlveg
Renj. HL
Johnson Melvin & Johnson
F. A. Mitchel
American Press Associlation
Carl
Palelmo
Paterno
Galli
Garb
Alermo
Bomba
Garl
Tlme
Uncle Silas
Arthur P. Gorman
Howard County
Blair Lee
Montgomery County
the Treasury
William S. Evans
Cecil County
Emerson C. Harrington
Dorchester County
House OF Delegates
Patrick W. Carey
Nelson H. Fooks
George H. Wilson
Lawrence Wilson
Statsh
William Brewster Deen
William J. Rickards
J. Olan Clark
Isaac U
Edward W. Lidien
Harry R. Merrikin
Menry C. Rawlings
Richard T. West
Judges OF
Tile Orpitans’ Court
Fleet Wood
Albert Samuel Standy
Arthur T. Wandy
Sheribe
Alcems Kk. Cooper
William J. Shawn
James T. Sylvester
Bayard Nichols
Harry B. Mason
Lena M. Brogley
August P. Brogley
Court House
Veuton
Tuisday
Lena Ki, Brogley
Liber T. L. D
M. Bates Stephens
Burrsville
Morrell
Linkwood
McCormick
John Deere
Surrey
Peoples National Isank
Carroll C. Thawley
Fe Pp
Covey
J. BB. Rau Gutey
Wilmington Fair
Gentlemen’s Driving Park
Wilmington, del
State Board of Agriculture
California
Frank
Wilmington
Clayton
M.F. King
H. A. Roe
Brick
Mod
Public Square
Nisi
Bruce Finn
Frank Ayers
Tuckahoe Neck
Newbridge
Harry
Bill
Fanny
Alderney
York
Oliver
South Bend
Noble J. Walker
F. P
F. R. Owns
Aaron Willoughby
Hobbs
Prince
Queenie
Clydesdale
Barney
Little Diamond
Denton National Bank
Herman Mille
Joan W. Chark
Office of the Supervisors of Elections
Henderson
Preston
Federalsburg
Hillsboro
Ridgely
Circuit Court
Board of Supervisors of Election
Register of Wills
Board of Supervisors of Elections
Bens
If. Johnson
FF. H. Ring
Love Point
Chesapeake
Love Point Beach
Park CO
Centreville, Maryland
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