Ways of the New World Trial by Trickery and Escape
Franz Muller, a hopeful German youth with capital, arrives in New York and quickly becomes entangled in a confidence scheme and a search for his uncle Wilhelm. After befriending a suspicious American, a plot to cheat him surfaces, leading Franz to witness theft, pursuit, and a daring escape aided by a police intervention. The tale ends with Wilhelm fleeing to South America, leaving Franz with money gained and lessons learned about the ways of the new world.
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RANZ
Corman
New York
ross
Tie
new world
Wilelm Muller
Franz
Chele Wilhelm
rand
Germany
Prans
Schanger
Piand
Prins
iran
bos
Bran
mound
Weber
Uwe Wilhelm
Erang
Muller
Via
Mr. Weber
Jang
tmr
Franz lurdly
Flere
Dutchy
Dutchby
Franz Muller
Were they insured
A New York newspaper snippet recalls a grandmother recounting the Lot story to her five year old grandson. The child gazed at fiery images of the wicked elves and asked if they were insured, highlighting a humorous mishearing of divine catastrophe.
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Vlevny
Lot
New York
Statue to the Pilgrims On Plymouth EMD
The statue to the Pilgrims in Plymouth stands with a granite base and a seated figure at each corner their eyes scanning the land while a woman's figure crowns the top. On the pedestal is inscribed the name of every man woman and child who came over on the Mayflower according to St Nicholas.
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Plymouth
EMD
wortutn
nan
St. Nicholas
After a Meal and a Wager on Dining
A witty exchange notes a physician’s warning against swimming after a heavy meal. Wages counters with a quip that it’s safer to dine first, provided one can pay the price. The joke plays on manners and money in a light social moment.
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Wages
Great minds pleased to do good despite ungrateful returns
A compact reflection on benevolence by Great minds, noting that Heaven approves of good deeds even if recipients fail to repay. The saying emphasizes virtue over recognition.
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RNowe
Woman's 1 y Mrs Florence Shaal Chief of Life Dept
Florence Shaal of Boston rose from a Boston high school graduate to head the women’s department of a major life insurance company. She became the first woman to head a department in the industry, managing about thirty agents across New England and earning an annual income exceeding six thousand dollars.
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Poston
srammar
New York
woman's department
New England
Shaalk
Amy Acton
Elza Taylor Ransom
Unclear fashion advice on hair and habits of changing styles
An excerpt discusses hair styling errors and fashion changes. It mocks rigid “always do” habits and praises flexible thinking, noting even wise men change their minds and routines from time to time.
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sid
Ribbons Freshening Guide From Fresh Oak
Ribbons may be refreshed if not too soiled by spraying with weak amimonkt water and hanging for a few minutes in the fresh oak. They should then be placed between white tissue paper and ironed with the hottest iron safe without scorching.
Cleaning Glassware With Suds And Scrub Brush
A householder describes washing glass sauce dishes and tumblers. Phil uses a nailbrush to scrub away dust and grease, then rinses in hot water and dries the pieces until they shine like cut glass.
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Phil
Poison in the Tonuse: Caution Against Poison Bottles
The note warns against keeping poisons in labeled bottles to identify them by touch in the dark. It advises avoiding mixing poison bottles with tonics or medicines and suggests cleaning cork carpets with shun mill or beeswax and turpentine, though the latter darkens cork and dims appearance.
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eveno
Daughter of Teday Dreams of Quiet Living
Fragmentary notice hints at a woman’s preference for a calm life away from youth’s rush. Language is garbled but suggests themes of aging, love, and choosing serenity over bustling social roles. The text references a female figure and a gentle lifestyle without clear names or dates.
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teday
lemen youn
Rho Pecesses Proclaimed for Sustaining Life Longer
A cryptic fragment argues that a substance named Rho paces or surpasses other proposed nutriments, claiming it provides longer lasting sustenance than rivals. Text hints at superiority of this product in providing life support.
Liver Health Note On Diet and Function
A concise guideline advises ensuring liver activity is maintained and choosing a simple diet to manage or prevent fieridl eruptions. The emphasis is on keeping the liver functioning and adopting straightforward eating patterns for better outcomes.
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CAMBRIDGE MANUFACTURING CO
Cambridge
iesser
St. Lows
Tin Can Factory
Steand
Baltimore
Lanka
davonio
uae
Paccat Sa 2
Caner
eae Linnbor bongit
civen provapt
Fieti
stean peopaller
brekket
ain new dog building
The
Cambridge Manufacturing Company
Cambridge, Md
IC. LEONARD
GEORGE GERLACH
WEL Woonrow
wOTrT
RE. T. CARTER
Denton, Maryland
WILMINGTON BUSINESS SCHOOL
ore Wilmington
W. H. BEACOM
East Eighth Street
Wilmington, Del
DENTON
MARYLAND
Mr. Nowell
Harry N. Hackett
Easton, Maryland
Denton JOURNAL
Grob
Hotel
Kinnamon
Main Street
BENTREL KINNAMON
Benton, Md
C. H. Dean
QUEEN ANNE, MD
Tistiotites
Tucheliog Noch
sear
Postathee
Penton
Ved
J.R. WOOTERS
ILALY
FLAVELL
Spring Gardin St
PHILADELPIMA
C. DEER
FOWLING CRUBK
Caroline county
VEI NEBEIR
HEATH& MILLIGAN
HEATH & MILLIGAN Mr
PAINT & COLGR MAILERS
CHICAGO
U.S.A
NUTTULE WARDWARE CO
Marsland
Battery park
Koboken
nat
Dom
Paavid
simak
red tower
twe housele
Wilhelm
tian
Prana
Jim
Buch
tance
Wilhelin
Wilhelm ln
Ile
Trang
Peter
Uncle Wilhelm
hina
Wats
Min Weber
Prang
America
Kanz
west
miu
sone
Chele Witheli
Iie
cath
L. W. GUNBY CO
Salisbury, Md
ANKLAM
BOX
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Wagner
Green House
Pratt St
Baltimore, Md
Vader
FLORENCE E. SHAAL
MBS
of Albans
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