Ugly charmers who enthralled women through the ages
A curious survey describes notorious ugly men who captivated women across history. Napoleon rival Neipperg, Marie Louise’s husband, is profiled alongside Wilkes, Duc de Richelieu, Theodore Hook, Liszt, and others famed for personal allure despite ugliness. It notes public fascination from counts to schoolgirls, with emphasis on charm over looks.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Marie Louise
Neipperg
Marie Louise Gaw
Wilkes
Duc de Richelieu
Wilkey
England
Theodore Hook
Liszt
Remedy For Legal Rust Joke With Supreme Court Justice
A young lawyer pleads rusty on procedure before a humorist justice. The judge offers help then bluntly tells him to study law, ending the exchange with a dry punch line. The episode, cited by the New York Tribune, highlights courtroom snares and wit.
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Supreme Court
New York Tribune
Confession Sparks Nerve in Lovesick Meeting
In a fragile scene, a lovestruck youth named George shows unusual jitters as he prepares to confess to Clara. He reveals a surprising self description as a gomnambulist, prompting playful, puzzled reactions from Clara and hints of family religious identities.
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George
Clara
Ancient Ladies Tailors and Royal Scandals in Elizabethan Letters
A Tailor at the Tower is linked to Amy Robsart by a letter found in Cumnor, noting gown alterations and a promised payment, though she died before completion. The tale sits beside a meditation on volcanoes in North America, noting Alaska’s 15 active craters and a 1796 island forming near Unalaska, with Kamchatka and Cotlet volcano heights mentioned in passing.
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Queen Elizabeth
Cumnor
Amy Robeart
Cumnor House
Sir Walter Scott
Earl of Leicest
North America
North American
Alaska
Unalaska
Ander
Kamchatka
Coo Tlet
Ensparrrek
Ways of the Shad Their Migrations and Spawning Time
The article outlines shad migrations and spawning by season. It notes shad fisting is hard work for fishermen, with soaked clothing and often empty nets. It reports shad return to the same streams yearly, size differences by location, and minimal feeding pre and post spawning. The toothless mouth limits feeding to tiny aquatic life, with stomachs often containing black mud.
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Florida
Umbrella Manners Reveal Character, Study Claims
A devotee of umbrella etiquette asserts that how one holds a umbrella discloses inner traits. Forward or point extended grips indicate self assertion and energy, while backward points signal submissiveness. The how of walking with an umbrella may reflect alertness or selfishness.
Hounds and Foxhounds Speed Compared by Scientists
Greyhounds are among the swiftest four footed animals with trained hounds reaching eighteen to twenty three yards per second, a speed similar to a carrier pigeon. Foxhounds also move fast at about eighteen yards per second. French scientist M Dolusier notes fox terriers trotting with riders cover long miles without fatigue. Wolves can travel fifty to sixty miles in a night and again the next night.
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M. Dusolier
Breakfast Dilemma Over Cat Interruption
In a humorous breakfast scene, a guest demands food after a cat ruins the meal. Mrs. Perkins explains no fish, chicken, or eggs are available due to the cat. The guest insists on cooking the cat himself to eat everything at once.
Diderot Helps Pauper Lampoonist On Reward
A penniless writer who mocked Diderot and sought to dedicate the lampoon to the Duke of Orleans received compassion from Diderot. He wrote the dedication and helped him with twenty five louis d or to save the hungry author. The man rejoiced more at the pension than any praise, while a sworn critic was swiftly turned into a loyal admirer.
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Diderot
Duke of Orleans
Louis d
Not for an age but for all time in Shakespeare
The note cites lines from The Winter's Tale act iv scene 4 where a servant and Polixenes discuss a crowd and a gallimanfry of bols. It also references Measure for Measure act i scene 1 where the Duke contemplates place and greatness and the false impressions upon it.
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Shakespeare
Polixenes
Vincentio
Wire Used For Pins In Britain And Birmingham Output
The article notes that pins are mostly brass wire and that Britain produces about 60 million pins daily, with Birmingham supplying roughly three quarters. It highlights the remarkable scale of output and the tiny value of each pin, prompting interest in the wire industry.
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Great Britain
Birmingham
Journa
Sale of Satin Damask and Percale Remnants
A newspaper ad lists pieces of satin damask in 63 and 58 inch widths with reduced prices from 1.25 to 0.85 and 0.58 to 0.59 dollars, bleached and unbleached options at 0.29 dollars, plus 1 lot of ed damask remnants at 0.25 and dark percale at 0.08 dollars. Spocalin Towels.
All Wool Goods and Dress Goods Sale at Half Price
All wool goods 200 yards priced at 25 cents. Dress goods 60 65 and 75c cut to 50c. Broadcloths in all colors $1.00 per yard. Black dress goods discounted 15c to 1.25 yard. Wool under shirts and drawers for men 60c. Boys underwear shirt and drawers 25c. Hosiery 5 10 15 and 25c for all. Corsets 50c and $1.00. R. and G Cresco.
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Cresco
Hats and Caps Sale Prices This Season
The shop touts a wide selection of headwear with styles and prices appealing to all budgets. Caps and hats are offered from 25 cents up to 3.00, aiming to attract bargain seekers and fashion-minded customers alike.
Footwear Sale Ad Emphasizes Men and Boys Shoes
We specialize in men's and boys' shoes with prices from 31 to 2.50. Invite customers to view our $1 shoes and accessible Queen Quality shoes for ladies.
Our Clothing Department Offers Low Priced Suits and Coats
Our clothing business grows each season as we sell the best goods for the least money. Overcoats range from 3.50 to 15.00 and suits from 1.00 to 15.00. Odd pants from 0.25 to 5.00. We present a superior line of men’s, boys’ and children’s suits and overcoats. Ask to see our new suits and overcoats.
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Denton Journal
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Speed of
Octor Pierce
E. L. Ransell
Feg
Woolsey
Prince Welllam Co. Va
Dr. Pierce
Common Sense Medical
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West Denton
H.C. Godman
Fidelity & Deposit Co
Maryland
N. W. Cor. Charles and Lexington Sts. Battimore, Mo
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Harry Nicodemus
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Treas
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Asa
U.S
Asan
Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland
Deweese & Owens
Denton, MD
Murderhill River
Philadelphia
Frederica
Nathan H. Maxson
Webb's Landing
Bowers
Frederica Weel
M. Gwa
RowRk
Chestnut
Philsdelphia
Inday
Chester
Philadel Ae
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Frederica & Phila. Nav, CO
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Davis’ Meat Market
W.V. Davis
Denton, Pa
Sirloin
Swift
Kingan
Sr. Howe & Son
Denton
James H. Nichols
Earth
Chicago
New York
Henrark, Lewis
T. Alan Goldsborough
Dentork
Lewis & Goldsborough, Attorneys-At-Law
Caroline
Counties
Preston
Isaac L. Noble
Caroline County
Mary E. Noble
William T. Kelley
J. Frank Ledman
Reston
Hynson
Dorchester County
Oposite
Grant Fletcher Land
Beauchamp Hubbard
Main Street
J. T. Parker
W. T. Tuff
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Harvey L. Cooper
Canton
Nation Department Specials
Hat and Cap Department
OUR Shoe Department
Our Clothing Department
Queen Anne's Railroad Company
Euovere Leseee
Kent Island
eBtovenaville
Wenchester
Walsey
Queenstown
Centreville
Hickman
Adamsvilie
Seeee Blanchard
Ellendale
Ecceee Lowes
J. W. Troxel
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Tilghman Harvey
Burrsville, MD
Anklam Mfg CO
Martin Griffith
Elizabeth Burnite
Annie K. H. Burnite
T. Pliny Fisher
Court House
Williston
Fowling Creek
Thomas F. Griffith
Charles H. Todd
Joan W. Clark
Marnosa
Eureka
One Gil Co
Grocery Department
Hayra
Ationary
Rolston'sealt
R. J. Colston
C. H. Bullock
Journal Suliding
J.C. Godwin CO
Washington St
Haston
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
P. Mla
Washington
Baltimore
Wilmington
Clayton
Kenton Hardy
Slaughter
Marydel
Henderson
Goldsboro
Greensboro
Ridgely
Queen Anne Cordova -Chapel
Easton
Trappe
Ixford
North
J. B. Ue
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Oscar Clark
I Fletcher Clark
Baston
Ames T. Sylvester
W. L. Morgan
Franklingt
Goddess Bros
N. Liberty St
S. Charles St
Baltimore, MD
Detroit Eye and Ear Institute
American Ophthalmic College
Detroit
Michigan
WM. T. Jones
O. D
Queen Anne
COVEY
Agner
Drs. W. T
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Easton, Marland
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East New Market
M. Ella Anthony
G.K. Ebling
the Talbot Savings Bank
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