Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb in Mrs Clarke's reminiscence
The Gohint writer Van Wospitable recalls Charles Lamb and Mary Lamb in Mrs Clarke's pages. The piece notes childhood pupilship and shared walks, including Lamb’s fondness for long strolls and a famed anecdote of a dog and a donkey visit to his gate inviting hospitality.
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Van
Cowden Clarke
Charles
Mary Lamb
Clarke
Marie
Alotto
Mary
Csasayrat
Jane Garden
Lamb
Charles Laml
English readers note blunt use of the N word in The Christian
The essay argues Mr Caine uses the term nigger without quotation marks as plain description not slang. It cites Mrs Ewing Jan of the Windmill and compares English tolerance to American color prejudice, suggesting ignorance rather than malice in its routine use.
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Caine
Calne
Enor
England
The Queens Vanctuality and A Stirring Jubilee Day
The article depicts the queen as punctual and meticulously planned in her daily routine. It recounts weather delays, last minute changes, and a dramatic Jubilee Day moment where spectators waited as a messenger rode toward the troops, with the queen yet to arrive.
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Beatrice
Hed Jase
Woopha
Ronito
Georgia boy on lynching and a plea for mercy
A Georgia boy writes against lynching describing its cruelty to people and trees. He condemns the practice and calls for lawful hangings with less cruelty, noting that those hanged by mob justice end up in heaven differently.
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Boyd Exany
Georgia
Transcript fragment from Deveton about mustache jest
Fragmentary transcript describes a humorous exchange at a social event with references to a mustache and miscommunication among speakers including Mrs Balley, Harry, Maude, and Mrs Beney. The text preserves dialect and casual banter without a clear narrative arc or date.
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Micky
Maude
Teacher's Frperi ence and wage struggles in 19th century school
A former female teacher recounts long hours from morning until afternoon with duties including drawing and botany, poor pay and living costs, and repeated rheumatic illness. She notes a late salary raise to £595 and laments general unhappiness among women workers despite high school duties and constant strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schwol
How Bismarck Became Rich Illus pamphlet on chancellor fortune
A German pamphlet claims Otto von Bismarck rose from modest estates to 150 million marks via estate deals and speculations with a banker, alleging secrecy and Hebrew financier involvement. The piece, cited by the London Truth, questions the credibility and seeks more evidence.
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Germany
Bismarck and Bieighroeder
London Truth
Junker Party
Dlebat Daher
Bleichrosder
Blalcbroeder
Memories of Burr and Lafayette Visited Albany in 1820s
Saw Hurr and Lafayette D. H. Bradt recalls Aaron Burr in Albany about 1822 23. He describes Burr with bowed head, companionship with two young ladies and a boy, and wealth from them. He notes Lafayette visited Albany three times and joined dinners in Capitol Hall with the city marshal giving access to rooms.
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Hurr
Lafayette D. H. Bradt
North
Hannibal
Family Herald and Weelly Star
Aaron Burr
Albany
Marquis da Lafayette
Capitol Hall
Ecapitol
Girsts
Hoy It Polt. A Boston Elevator Tale
A local elder, Uncle Silas, visits Boston with a relative. On a high building tour an elevator plunge frightens him as the younger man reassures him with a joking line about the terror being in the stomach rather than the ride. The snippet ends with Silas reacting to the dizzying ascent and descent.
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Boston
Bostonian
Silas
George
Uncle Silas
Favorite Poet Mentioned in Gaylord Exchange
A fragment from a Gaylord conversation notes a poet preference with a cryptic reply about never bringing poetry in person and sending by mail with one return stamp to the Hoston Transcript.
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Gaylord
Port
Domber
Ife
Hoston Transcript
Cheap Way to Make Ozone in Hospitals and Buildings
A 19th century note discusses ozone in air as a powerful oxidizer and purifier. It describes ozone's natural occurrence, its presence near seas and waterfalls, and a simple method to introduce ozone into interiors by drying and hanging moistened wool or sheets in a dry wind, detectable by a distinctive smell and blue starch iodide paper. The article notes ozone in laundries and fresh clothes, suggesting hygienic cleansing benefits.
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Alt
London
Rubber Ruins Teeth From Bottle Feeding Debate
Washington Star reports a dentist warns bottle raised babies show weaker teeth and earlier decay. He cites sulphur in rubber nipples softening teeth and causing premature loss, and calls for a safer substitute despite some parents ignoring warnings about bottle feeding.
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Washington Star
Boat Protection Again at Colita
Residents discuss guarding against exposure during sudden weather changes. The piece argues against heavy neck wraps and advocates warmer legwear and limbs protection. It recommends a cold salt and water rinse for the throat and chest each morning to prevent illnesses.
Worry and the Brain Death Link in Modern Science
The article discusses worry as a lethal factor, noting that chronic anxiety harms brain cells and the brain as the body's nutritive center. It explains progressive injury to organs follows brain damage and that death results from cascading health failures caused by persistent worry.
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T Killaig
Mugelea the Caterpillar Secrets Revealed
A quirky note describes Mugelea the Caterpillar and claims a caterpillar head has 4000 muscles while a dragonfly eye allegedly holds 28090 polished lenses, presenting an odd factoid about insect anatomy.
Birds Nest Beneath Rifle Fire At Granbreek Range
A Maidstone correspondent relays a strange tale from Gran breek Kent where a nest was built by nightingales behind a rifle range targets. About 400 bullets struck the fagots, yet the parent birds fed their young and fled with them after one chick died. The report cites Colerfergt and W Cogger of the Maidstone company as observers.
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Joe Btnets
Vazotn Bix Foret
Torgat
Granbreek
Kent
Ishia- Bales
Stabk
Herbert Aliuin
Maidstone
Coler Fergt
W. Cogger
Maidstone Company
Mirst
Sergt
Cogger
Absent-Minded Mommsen Recalled On 90th Birthday
A London Telegraph piece portrays German historian and scientist Theodor Mommsen as modest and family loving despite quirks. It notes his early mornings, five daughters at breakfast, and a reputation for dry humor. He reportedly once misplaced his first baby in wastepaper but remains devoted to children with twelve descendants.
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Prat
Theodore Mommsen
London Telegraph
la Wita
Etin
Howse
Charlottenburg
Marino's Largest Tree in Maine Baffles Visitors
A Maine tree on the Androscoggin's bank near the late Dudley Bean's lawn is described as enormous. Measured around the trunk four feet from ground at 22 feet high and seven feet in diameter, with seven branches radiating six feet up, branches 18 to 24 inches thick, spanning 270 feet in circumference. A band stand for 25 sits where branches split. A Boston passerby noted the tree's size and wondered if a traveling wagon would fetch $10,000 for it. The tree was planted about 42 years ago by Lafayette Cain before his departure for California.
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Marino
Jay
Maine
Androscoggin
Dudley Bean
Ita
Alametar
Boston
Lafayette Ean
California
Low Rates to Topeka For National Creamery Convention
The BR and N Ry offer Elgin to Topeka round trip tickets at 810, valid 10 days from sale. Special Cedar Rapids to Topeka train leaves Monday Feb 21 at 9 pm. Get full details from ticket agents. Stop That Cong. Take warning about health and safety ads included.
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Creamery and Buttermakers
Topeka
Ens
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
C Ron Ry
Wanted An Idea Stirs In The Wabi Era At The Ave
A fragmented note hints at a curious hunt for an idea tied to a wave of activity on a central avenue. Readers sense a local stir, with vague references to a plan or project that could shape the street scene this season.
Phillips Tourists Cars Advertised For Winter Travel
Travel ads tout Phillips Sleepers on the B C R N and N Ry with conductor and porter, serving meals on board or cooked on site. Cedar Rapids routes via Kansas City Ft Worth and the Southern Pacific promise speed, comfort, and minimal delays. Also promotions for Des Moines Daily News for farmers at $1,000 yearly and Homeseekers excursions with a one fare plus $2 round trip, valid 21 days. Mention of Shiloh’s and Karl’s Clover Root Ten medicines and local station notices.
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California
Phillips
Bo, BR. & No Ry
Kansas City
Ft. Worth
Texas
Southern Pacific Ry —Itha
J. Morton
Cedar Rapids
B. CR
Ny Ry
J. Monroy
G. P
T. A. Cadar
Shiloh’s remedy praised by security firm
A clear hand letter from a security firm endorses Shiloh’s product line. It claims rapid relief for stomach issues and kidney and liver concerns, citing guarantees and a doctor’s backing. The letter mentions a free trial period and is signed by W. I. Finke with a nurse’s seal.
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Catirrh
Shiloh
Jaterrh Remy
W. i. Finke
Shiloh's Cure Advertised By Local Sellers
An old classified style ad promotes Shiloh's Vitalizar and Shiloh's Cure by W. H. Fiske and W. H. Finke. It claims digestive and chest symptoms like indigestion constipation dizziness loss of appetite yellow skin and a neglected cough are treatable.
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Shiloh
W. H. Fiske
W. HL Finke
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Charles Lamb
Quueen
Bismarck
Colita
Varios Transvatlantic
T. A
Cedar Rapides
Ande
D. Morton
GP &T. A
Cedar Rapids, In
Des Moines
THR News
Iowa
Sturtford
Conn
Wil. Finke
B.C
RGN
Cirdy
Sult Postne
Express Patil
A. Mowron
T. A. Cedar Rapides
Tan
W U. Finke
Karl
W. HW. Finke
Apo
Enagh
Dasa
W. HH. Hinke
Fibeee
Pillsbury’s Best
Teleerosoee
Capper & Shaffer
California News
Orleans
Palla
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New Orleans
Pacifc
Sannet
Southern Paelite
Bun Francisco
Florida
Jacksonville
St. Louis
Chicago
Miamis
Ner
Holly Springs
Binnimnehwn
Waycross
St. Louia
Ducksonville
Agenta
Mies
J. J. Merry
ALG
DP. A
Manchester
Souda
Dispatch
Shr Pant
Minnesota
House of May & Company
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
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