The Fishmans Story A Sailors Romance on the Coast
A first person narrator who is a fisherman recalls a coastal town romance between Jim Parker Susie Dale and rival Jack Huggins. When Parker’s boat sinks during a storm Susie and the narrator launch a rescue mission, facing a hostile act from Huggins and a dangerous sea. The rescue ends with Susie reuniting with Parker aboard a repaired craft near the breakwater.
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Autuzio
Jim Parker
Susie Dale
Susie
Jim
Jack Huggins
Huggins
Parker
Jim Hughos
Jeri
Fragmented quotes reflect 1920s humor on politics and abundance
A collage of quips from Chicago and Cleveland papers on politics, friendship, and fortunes. References to cigars, barefoot dancing, chiropodists, and aging underline satirical takes on public life, social status, and personal quirks.
Dream of Flying and Deathly Sensations Across Life
A study notes flying dreams and the last sensations before death. It cites Beaunis on childhood dreams, Pievon on dying moments with upward movement, and Pieron linking it to ecstatic states. It discusses brain concentration before bodily numbness and contrasts peaceful versus painful endings.
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Beaunis
Pievon
Pieron
Himsif
Dream flights and keen minds in 19th century studies
An excerpt discusses dream flight and aerial locomotion with references to figures like Semara and Hearn. It notes Mrs. Somerville's focus on attention, a tale of slander against her voiced by Dr. Somerville, and a remark on earthquakes affecting progress. The text also mentions Japan's waterfalls and the development issues tied to natural resources.
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Sy ‘Beaunis
Tascadio Hearn
Rae
Somerville
Aio
Harriet Martineau
Japan
Regret and praise mingle over a disappointing cook
Mrs DeFlatt laments the meal as the worst yet and says nothing decent to eat, while her husband defends her by noting she excels at washing dishes. The exchange ends with a pitying remark about the cook’s efforts.
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Mrs. DeFlatt
DeFlatt
Fragmented 19th Century Quotations From Various Papers
A garbled OCR fragment cites lines on justice and self harm, early theatre dialogue, and quotes from Cleveland Leader Boston Transcript and Bepeh Huesgena. It mentions Rosalind Reginald and unrelated notes about food, railroads, and wealth, with jumbled attributions and incomplete phrases.
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Rosalind
Reginald
Cleveland
Real Estate Agent Promotes City Property for Sale
A contractor advertises multiple past sales and current listings of city property. He notes remaining good properties for sale including two houses available now.
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Chicago Record-Herald
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Turner’s Confectionery Store
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