King of Diamonds saga fuels teen’s rise to fortune
A boy named Philip, newly empowered by a haul of diamonds, wins support from solicitor Mr Abingdon and Mrs Abingdon. He proposes appointing the magistrate as guardian to manage a multi-million pound fortune, while recounting his daring spree and plans to found a charity in his mother’s memory. The hotel meeting ends with cautious consent and a pledge to proceed carefully.
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Philip
Mr. Abingdon
Thilpy
Jugs
Tsagestein
Magisttate
Abingdon
Pall Mall
Phil
Teanesdein
Sosterbun
Isanestein
Philip Joy- Nut
PhHip
Ceiny
Philly
Hin
Stephen Girard the Millionaire and His Farm Labor Story
A historical sketch of Stephen Girard, detailing his hard language with a Pennsylvania hospital fundraiser, a lesson in generosity from Quaker Samuel Coates, and a farm discipline incident where Girard fired a worker for deception. The tale highlights Girard’s blunt style and meticulous control of his affairs.
Language advice for proper grammar from St. Louis Republic
The note provides examples of preferred grammar forms such as using you were over you was and life doesn’t over ife don’t, with corrections for phrases like between you and me and where are you staying. It emphasizes precise wording and avoids contractions or archaic phrasing in reported speech.
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Trent
Match Dilemma Aboard a Train
A Scotchman and a Welsh passenger share a humorous scene in a railway carriage. The Welshman asks for a match, fails to light his empty pipe, and exclaims he left tobacco at home. The Scot offers a match, easing the moment with a dry remark on the misfortune.
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Welsman
Chisgow Times
Old Stagecoach Travel Times Through Centuries
The piece notes how in the mid eighteenth century the Selkirk to Edinburgh route of 38 miles took two weeks for a common carrier. By 1778 the Edinburgh to Glasgow leg of 44 miles needed about a day and a half. The fastest stages then rarely beat two weeks for Edinburgh to London, 310 miles, averaging about 22 miles daily.
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Selkirk
Edinburgh
Glasgow
London
St Louis Republic
Dan McCarthy and the River That Never Burned
In a tale from the Pithole oil boom, Irish immigrant Dan McCarthy defies his father’s taunts about “never set the river on fire.” He amasses wealth drilling a 100 barrel per day well after striking oil at a site later flooded by a river. A rueful father recalls the warning as Dan calmly extinguishes a match while oil drifts away.
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Ell
Pithole
Carthy
Pan
Tithole
Don
Stranger Than Fiction Lieutenant in Siberia Case
Lieutenant von Lemsberg of the Russian guards spent thirty one years in penal exile and service in Siberia. Once a skilled officer he borrowed money from City Councilor Winslow to fund a betrothal and wedding plan. Threatened by debt he reportedly killed a man to gain inheritance then cut his own throat. He surrendered, was imprisoned, later pardoned after seven years good conduct and remarried a relative, built a mercantile business, and served as an officer again during the war with Jaguan earning a full pardon.
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von Lemsberg
Siberi
Winssow
Leutenaunt Heename
Foleben
Whteson
Leutenant
Bie
Lfe
Siberia
Jaguan
FIERY CHARLES READE AND ELLEN TERRY ON STAGE
An account from the Manchester Guardian recalls Charles Reade’s harsh remarks to Ellen Terry after her return to London and her earlier years away from the stage. Reade urges her to resume acting, while Terry’s career with his management continues amid tours and eventual disputes.
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Ellen ‘Ferry
Eden
Lerry
Christopher St. Dola
Chrles Reade
Tertfortshire
Allen Perry
Charles Reade
Terry
Reade
Phillippa Chester
Tian
Whuly
Eten ‘Ferry
Mithoer
Mainchester Guardian
Vanishing Trousers Trick Narrated in Judge
A dated humorous instruction describes a conjuring ruse where a man with a bag of shiny tinware persuades a wife to borrow an extra pair of her husband’s trousers then exchanges them for kitchenware. The adviser claims wives will be amused by the novel trick.
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P. Pitzer
Reliability. Is faith cure truly reliable in paying dividends
A Washington Star quotation discusses faith cure, noting one ear and one view that it seems reliable and that there is no doubt about its paying dividends. The fragment reflects skepticism about medical superstition and its perceived returns.
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Washington Star
Genuine Diamond Ring Offer for Two Dollars
A dubious advertisement offers a 12 Kt Golf Shell Ring with a genuine diamond for $2.00. It promises a free complexion guide, cosmetic savings, and a money-back guarantee if dissatisfied. Send $2.00 and finger size to Tr. C. Moseley, 39 East 23rd Street, New York City.
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Crean
C. Moseley
East 23Rd Street
New York City
Proposal to act as local agent for goods sales
A request from TC Moseley of Department 15 at 42 East 23rd Street New York seeks your name and five reputable people as references. He promises to forward a proposition to act as agent to sell goods in your locality.
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Aute Pind Road
Trechild
Mane Agi
Cardit and Phayvie Coil Company
United
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Otto
Orilen
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Johnson
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Philips Sariments
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Stephen Cirard
Girard College
Philadelphia
America
Samuel Coates
Pennsylvania Hospital
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Coates
Stephen
Hiard
Chad
Dellard
New England
St. Louis Republic
Stranger Than Fiction
Ellen Terry
TC. Moseley Department
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Colles
Burton
W. Parker
Denton, Maryland
Washington College
Chestertown
Maryland
Jas W. Cain
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Hressed Poultry
Stevens
H. F. Stevens
Denton, Md
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Bickford
Hedimin
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Burrsville Hardware and Furniture Store
W. G. Wooters
Burrsville, Md
Smith
Optical and Jewelers
Denton
T. W. Smith & Son
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W. C. Brooke
Harry N. Hackett
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Denton Journal
Oscar Clark & Bro
James Swaco
Pennsylvania Fire
Homl and Hanover Fire
New York
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St. Wast Main
Scottisi Union and National Insurance Company
Grangers Mutual Insurance Co., of
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Nuttle Hardware Company
Harrisons Town
Harrisons
Town & Country
B. W. Parker & Cs SG
TRNE
AE G. Cooper
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Denmtain, Paryssie
North British and Mercantile Insurance Co
Insurance Company of North America
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Phoenix Insurances Co
Hartford, Conn
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Baynard
J. Emmett Lewis
Wagner’s Green House
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Baltimore
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Concord Bargain House
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WEIL
W.W. Duris
P.O. Molbs
Concorn
Windsor Hotel
Filbert ST
Pinla Espinna
Broad St
Reading Terminal
Deget
Wirrough
Nowell
Undertaker
Mr. Nowell
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Hammond
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Eureka
E. Pratt St
A. K. Robins & Co
S. M. Sindall
Iefe
T. H. Evans & Company
Fruit and Produce Commission
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