The Eccentric Marquis Del Grillo of Rome
The Marquis del Grillo husband of Adelinde Justori was a famed Roman figure known for clever mischief. His practical jokes, from tolling churches to expose judiciary corruption, and facsimiles of grand receptions, reveal a bright wit guiding social pranks and courtly satire.
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Marquis del Grillo
Adelinde Justori
Rich
Justee
Rome
St. Peter’s
Marquis del Grillon
Pius VI
Alwiys
Prince Massimo
Marquis
Caesar
Caekar
Unirquis
Nighttime prayer musing with Bertie and playful family wishes
A fragment from a Punch page shows a five year old Bertie being tucked in and prompted to say his prayers. The exchange asks which uncle he wants to bless as fat or thin, humorously noting Uncle Felix and Auntie.
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Tnele
Bertie
Uncle Felix
Itty
James
Cmts
Deu East
Oon
Pierce
Ciee
Woma
Rlv. Pierce
Butfalo
NY Y
Dr. Pierce
Curious Passenger Seeks Fast Train Stop
A weary traveler asks a conductor about the train’s true speed and whether it really stops at the listed stations. The conductor confirms the schedule, while the passenger quips about stepping off to verify what is fast.
Tallor and Father Inspect Street Ironing Parodies
A boy named Tallor and his father observe a street roller pressing pavement. A journalist remarks that some people can make new things look aged, and suggests Tallor as an example of a child who can imitate antique style in humor and wit.
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Tallor
Papa
Catting the bao ider to Seenre fee fagae Bee taste
A fragmented note on tee catalpa practices. It discusses cutting back seed springs after two years, selecting windbreak trees, and allowing growth to provide shelter for new shoots. It cites National Stockman and Farmer on spacing and cutting intervals.
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Phe
Patie Roy
Haughy
National Stockman
The Fall Pippin Apple Varieties and Milk Milking Machine Vision
The article reviews the Fall Pippin apple as a reliable cooking and table variety with strong market value, noting its origin in Connecticut and New York, large fruit, and a scabby defect. It also discusses the milking machine concept, describing vacuum milking, dust and dirt protection, and potential advantages for dairy farming and milk quality.
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New England
Middle States
Connecticut
New York
MielhaGne
Quidain Nouchines
Timely Note On Corn Root Louse and Ants
A fragment discusses corn root louse cared for by ants and how fall plowing affects their reentry into the ground. The text suggests that ants fail to carry lice below, making coexistence likely and emphasizing the effectiveness of later plowing as an ecological measure.
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A. Gosgard
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Denton Journal
Howard
Benj. H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson
Cuecsor
Tee Catalpa
Palyt. Liat
Murderkill River
Philadelphia
Frederica
Ao A
Okey
Nathan H. Maxson
Wedbs Landing
Bowers
Woweber
Frederica Weber
Bower
SOO
Pam
Chestnut
Valephone
Phibadelphia
Milford
Jonas Chester
Tadies
Kel
Parana
Henry Disston & Sons
Dav
Tibet
Wuur
Byers
Guranteed
Appleton
L. W. Gunby CO
Salisbury, Md
Happy
Denton National Bank
Board of Directors
Ha&rvey L
Maricet Street
Thiaa
Winfield RR
Wriget
Denton
Denton Mercantile
Winfield R. Wright Denton
Maryland
THE
Charles T. Matthews Co
Pratt and Hanover Sts
Baltimore
Commercial and Parduners National Bank of Baltimore
Citizens Central National Bank of
New Lord
Redden & Downes
Journal
Ayers Er Ee
Aserco
Aisa
Ayer
F. Baynard
Scirit & Watts
Dern Tron, Mo
Maryland, Delaware & Virginia Railway Company
Lewehllendale
Greenwood Denton
Tailtsboro
Ouvenstown
Dove Port Ar
Fhaltrore
Love Port
Onvenstow
Greenwood Milendale
Lewes
HL. Am
Trlem
Centreville
Jounday
A. J. Moenjamin
D. A. Smith
Windsor Hotel
Filbert ST
Piilaelphia
Broad St
Reading ‘Terminal
Frank M.scheibley
Myr
Berwanger & Col
Baltiote
Walter Swinney
Poraserly
West Denton, Md
Leres, Berwanger & Co., Clothiers, Tailors, Puruishers
East
Balaimote St
Hwarvey TL
Coopter
AK. Wright
LAX
G, Cooper
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
Law Building
Centolynie
Organiz
ISOE
North British and Mercantile Insurance Co Insurance Company
North America
Farmers’ Fire Insurance Co
German Alliance Insurance Co
Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Phoenix Insurance Co
Hartford
Conn
Union Fire Insurance Co
Girard Fire and Marine Insurance Co
Citizens’ Insurance Co
Missouri
Box
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Denton, Maryland
Nowel&l
Nee
Kent County Mutual Insurance
Dover
Delaware
John T. Carter, Jr
Denton, Ma
L. Irving Jones
Greensboro
Alex. Noble
Preston
Mel
T. H. Evans & Company, Fruit and Produce Commission Merchants
Light Street
Marylard
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