Obscure 18th Century Figures and 19th Century Events
Fragmentary obituary and biographical notes listing the mother of Constantine the first Christian emperor in Rome 1792 John Earl Russell prime minister born London died 1878 James Feattie Aberdeen Frederick William Crouch Portland Me Pedro Alverata Chihuahua estate 85090000 and General StoesselFort Arthur siege details with Japanese forces in 1905
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Helena
Constantine
Rome
John Earl Russell
Great Britain
London
James Feattie
Aberdeen
Charles Francis Adams
United States
England
Daston
Professorseph Wall
Washington
Frederick William Crouch
Portland
Meo
Pedro Alverata
Meshe
Chihuahua
Stoesgel
Fort Arthur
State Republican ticket list of state offices
Secretary of State Fred A. Sims of Frankfort Auditor of State John C. Billheimer of Washington Treasurer of State Oscar Hadley of Plainfield Attorney General James Bingham of Muncie Clerk of Supreme Court Edward Fitzpatrick of Portland Superintendent of Public Instruction F A Cotton of Indianapolis State Geologist W S Blatchley of Terre Haute State Statistician Joseph Stubbs of Indianapolis Judge of Supreme Court First District James H. Jordan of Martinsville Judge of Supreme Court Fourth District Leander J Monks of Winchester Appellate Judge First District C C Hadley of Indianapolis Ward H Watson of Charleston Appellate Judge Second District Daniel W Comstock of Richmond J M Rabb of Williamsport Frank Roby of Auburn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred A. Sims
Frankfort
John C. Billheimar
Washington
Oscar Hadley
Plainfield
James Bingham Muncie
Supreme Court
Edward Fitzpatrick
Portland
F. A. Cotton
Indianapolis
W. S. Blatchley
Terre Haute
Joseph Stubbs
James H. Jordan
Marinsville
Leander J. Monks
Winchester
C. C. Hadley
Ward H. Watson
Charleston
Daniel W. Comstock
Richmond
J. M. Rabb
Williamsport
Frank Roby
Auburn
Land of the Sky and Sapphire Country health resort notes
Promotions tout Western North Carolina as summer and winter health and pleasure resorts. It highlights Mountain views streams and skies rivaling Switzerland and Asheville, with Broward and Lake Toxaway as key sights. Travel offered via Southern Railway Cotton Belt routes with low rates and stopovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Switzerland
Hot Springs
Asheville
Broward
Lake Toxaway
G. B. Allen
St. Louis
Hi. Hardwick
Washington, D. C
W. S. McCullough
N. W
Dearborn Street
Chicago
W. R. Tayloe
Eccentric Figures Highlight Early 20th Century Notes
The clipping lists varied figures from politicians to explorers and officers. Notable mentions include Dr Francis IL Kinnicut of New York elected president of the Association of American Physicians and Senator Piles of Washington famed for wearing a white vest. Also noted are aging officers, naval leaders and a portrait of a wide array of individuals tied to historical events and reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis IL Kinnicut
New York
Association of American Physicians
Senator Piles
Washington
Senate
George
Short Stories and Theorized National Trends
The passage hints at a broad survey of populations including pores and Asia ties, noting supposed percentages and economic fees. It references national episodes in 20th century settings with a focus on governance and social dynamics, though the text is garbled and terms remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peeys
Uo Hieihits
Model of the Moment Couture Description
The text discusses a fashion model of the moment with satin or velvet trims. It describes a milk white ostrich tip boa or stole reaching the shoulders and adorned with cascades of cream ostrich tips. It notes the fashionable value of ostrich feather decor in New York fashion reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paige
New York
PITH AND POINT
A wry观察 of human folly and ambition critiques success and boasting. The piece notes that truth is often uncovered regardless of concealment, warns that fools rush in while the prudent study, and laments neglect of duty for attractiveness. It cites a Chicago News quote about boasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shell
Chicago News
Lake Shore Ticket Agents Offer Rates to Many Resorts
Ticket agents along the New York Central Lines advertise rates and full information to popular resorts and points of interest from the Thousand Islands to Adirondack Mountains and seashore resorts. Figures 11 13 15 17.18 accompany the notice.
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New York Central
Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Quebec
Saguenay River
Adirondack Mountains
Lake Champlain
Lake George
White Mountains
Lake Shore
Sunday church notices across Elkhart area churches
A consolidated listing of worship times and activities from St. John's Lutheran and Episcopal churches, the Salvation Army, Trinity German Lutheran, Northeast Elkhart A B Chapel, First Evangelical, Oak Grove Park, Trinity M E, Brethren Church, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Baptist, Grace Lutheran, Castle United Brethren, St. Pauls Methodist, North L eague, and Mennonite congregations. Includes Sunday schools at 9:30 or 12, evangelistic meetings, prayer and phos day evenings, junior and senior leagues, and weekly preaching schedules.
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St. John’s
Corner Prairie and Eden Day School
St. John’s Episcopal
Third Street
Lexington Avenue
Frank Walden
Ex-Soldiers
Soldiers’ Club
West Jacson Street
Trinity German Lutheran
State Street
HH. Prange
Toa. m
Northeast Elkhart A. B
Samuel Snyder
Bee Ao
Oyvenny
Flickery Street
L. S. Fisher
Tio
First Church of Christ
Christian Science Hall
West Lexington Avenue
Esse
Oak Grove Park
South Sixth
Peter Hofman
Christian Workers
Trinity M. E
L. A. Deeks
Soa Gtak
Doosa A. Om
Ida
Thin Brethren
Goshen Avenue
J. A. Garber
Poss Ana
Oycle
Bce
Prestlav
South Side Chapel
Evangelical Associaation
G. C. Lutiman
Oan
Tusduo
Tito Pom
Fourth
Marion Streets
A. A. Ogilvie
Seymian
Passa
Straday
I S.C
Avsuet
First Baptist
U Corner
Tucun
PLU
Mt Ooodiae
Martin Stdert
ryCnins
Grace Lutheran
Ninth
C. E. Rice
Tassana
Aneust
Castle United Brethren
J. BE. Grimes
Pace
Phath Agl
St. Paul's Methodist
Tomar Ceous
Soe
Sundas Xenon
Foa
Pivetelims
Nm Rey
Sagete Insta
Mennanito
Soih Prairie Street
Aumisy Sehoal Ar Dla Oa
Stelly
C. Wy. Lebaingjet
Eien Yahades
Eck
A. Mp
Yering
Peano Tapas Evar
de Ames
Eters
Textile and poison myths woven through ancient lore
The fragment discusses tight carpet laying and storm stress on threads, then shifts to ancient defenses against poisons. It cites Pliny on Mithridates and a Shinto remedy using animal blood to counteract venom, linking myths to toxic lore and self protection practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pliny
Mithridates
Pontus
Smiraiter Papillae Size Difference Noted Between Genders
A historical note states the papillae on a woman's fingertip tips are three annilions of an inch smaller than those on a man's fingers. The observation highlights a small anatomical variance between genders.
First Cotton Exports in 1785 Affected by Ports
The article notes early cotton exports from the United States beginning in 1785 with a bag sent from Charleston to Liverpool, twelve from Philadelphia, and one from New York. It also describes Siam's Royal Palace with its mile-long walls, temples, public offices, stables for sacred elephants, and a 1000-strong fortress including an arsenal and gunpowder stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Liverpool
Philadelphia
New York
Siam
King of
Amusements Spotlight The Play The Only Sin at Lincoln Carter
Review lauds Lincoln J Carter s Her Only Sin for originality in melodrama. Julia Gray marries Joseph Morley and faces a legal custody clash over her son after a fire destroys the marriage records. A dramatic split follows as she guards motherhood against a flawed fate. The piece weaves modern social themes with courtroom stakes. The Crystal's sensational bill features Dutta public and Edmunds Sisters, with Lew States and William LeRoy in novelty acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln J. Carter
Mr. Carter
Scarlet Woman
Julia Gray
Joseph Morley
Morte
London
Tnsband
Willi
Crystal
Crystals
Dutta Bliciard
Yeut Bey
Jtselor
Eodeuah Praduesrip
Lew States
Willian LeRoy
VoRu
Tale Conrad
Navien Mi
Stanley
Schumann Meluk
York
Phos
Remick
Tadesill
Fragmented medical note and stray observations from a vintage text
A disjointed excerpt describes stomach anatomy with four components and mentions a tinted paper titled Vint Cale red Paper. It also references Pranee as a paved countvis and notes about Napoleonic monuments and transport routes. The text includes misprints and scattered topics across anatomy, publishing, roads, and gender statistics.
A Queer Perfume and Eastern Attitudes in Fragrance
In Persia and Afghanistan, a substance valued as a delicate perfume is widely used, with luxury buyers carrying it in bags or cases. The piece notes Western nostrils find the scent exceptionally strong while Eastern traditions regard it as refined and desirable.
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Father William
E. D. Miller
South Main
F. H. Bentz & Co
Persia
Afghanistan
Jingles and Jests At The Magic Keys
A playful scene shows Ethel taping magic keys to watch her work and marvel at perfect vowels and beauty in Mer sentences. The piece hints at a faux theatre moment with Ell and a playful misprint filled text.
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Euiel
Ethel
Mer
Agitation in Philadelphia Ledger Report Stirs City
A fragment references labor agitations and a reporter quoted as saying the worst moment was when someone asked about their work. The snippet appears from the Philadelphia Ledger with a city editor noting tensions.
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Philadelphia Ledger
To Merry Rather Font On O Quite Sly Of Think
A fragmented OCR note mentions a person named Tlouston Post and a monetary shortfall of £0. The readable bits imply a casual inquiry or remark about funds and identity in a postal context.
Vague Fragments Hint At Cereal Story Notes
Fragmentary text suggests a cereal story with disjointed phrases and unclear speakers. The readable parts imply a stray dialogue or caption referencing a character and a companion, but no concrete events or facts are evident.
Tale of a Fortune Lost to a Reluctant Heiress
A Washington Star report outlines a dramatic inheritance dispute centering on Nel-Whir Taw, the heiress who refused marriage and left a fortune unsettled. The piece emphasizes social stakes and family tensions surrounding the coutured debut circles.
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Washington Star
Fragmentary newspaper snippet on quotes and humorous exchanges
A garbled Philadelphia Press item references a scene about death and affection, mentions Dreer Wis Pavorite Pinay, and quotes a Washington Star-like question about a favorite play and a youth’s reply about stealing second base.
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Vans
Jonghain
Fragmented verse snippets from late 19th century miscellany
A collage of quoted lines from periodicals includes playful verse about flowers and love, a quip about a bee in a bonnet, a pun on knowledge and aging, and a remark about late learning. The items resemble light humorous inserts typical of pages in Lippincott's Magazine Baltimore American and American Spectator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore American
Miss Clara Mumaw Shorthand Teacher Opens Studio
Advertises half rates for children and special instruction in shorthand typewriting business penmanship spelling and letter writing. Offers bookkeeping guidance with seven years experience. Fall term begins August 27 at 499 South Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Mumaw
South Main Street
Big Four Specials Prompt Daily Fares
Daily sale offers $1.75 round trip to Benton Harbor with return allowed until October 31. A second fare of $1.15 round trip to Winona Lake is good for fifteen days with daily sales.
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Cotton Belt
Missouri
Arkangel
Louisiana
Texas
St. Loults
L. O. Schaefer
Cincinnati
Benton Harbor
Winona Lake
Queen & Crescent
Tennessee
Alabama
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
Mississippi
Virginia
Best Ice Cream in Town Offers Specials for Events
Chicago Candy Kitchen advertises wholesale and retail ice cream with delivery to any place. Special prices for weddings specials picnics and parties noted. Wagons are described as best trim and ready for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Thousand Islands Excursion With Central Lines Advertised
The notice promotes Thousand Islands trips via the New York Central Lines with excursion rates and references to fine hotels and fishing. For details contact Lake Shore ticket agents.
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Thousand Islands
St. Lawrence
New York Central
Lake Shore
Nervous exhaustion claims relief with Miles Nervine cure
An advertisement describes nerve weakness causing bodily breakdown and poor digestion. It promotes Dr Miles' Nervine as a nerve medicine and tonic to restore energy, with a refund guarantee if the first bottle fails. It cites a testimonial from Cunningh am, Alleghany, Pa, and lists Miles Medical Co. as the supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
CL Cunningham
Vorth Ave
Aleghany
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Elkhart Review
Abraham L
Brick
Aaron S. Zook
Goshen
Elisha A. Baker
Elkhart
Joseph H. Cannon
Wilson H. Rood
Harrison
David F. Miller
Nappanee
Livy Chamberlain
Valentine Berkey
Rudolph Hire
Benton
H. B. Sykes
F. E. C. Hawks
Thomas Hilbish
Bristol
George W. Fleming
O. Batchelor
Charles A. Croop
John Ziesel
Ben C. Bender
John W. Ornell
BR. F. N. Dewey
Charles Bryner
Jefferson
Holland
Holland Studio
Ind
Turnock's
the Hall OF Fame
Warren Delete
Winthrop
Macs
Lias Rejanes
Walter J. Ditiis
Ain
Pei
Chuekee
Maesite Steinechtedder
Bessim
Diana
Iola Cawley
Eamic
Bavi
Niwarita
John Murray Dowie
Adexrinler Dowie
Otharindsa
Scothand
Austria
Isha
Setatars Knox
Spooner
Dalliver
Doliivar
Gnrneddi
Signer
Vito Thecelono
Tsoat Chilerage
Tne
Salvation Army
Llexington Avenue
Soa
Fall
Salvation
the Daily Review
Het Raberts Hodron
Peranee
France
Moore
Mein
Horton, & Thomas
Leroy
The
Crystal Theatre
Tlouston Post
Elda
Bam
Paladelphia Press
Lippincott’s
American Spectator
Surmier Lropsietor
New York Sun
Kurtz Addition
West High Street
Main Street
Prac
Geo N. Schaff
van Aken
Boys Brigade
Armory
Rysta Theatre Me
Ratae Alsin E
Geo. AY Nore
Mlle
Julia Branchard
Orrin
Miss Blanch Freeman
Emma
Edmunds Sisters
Agnes Connerty
Sistel
Dreamland Park
Lew
William Novelly
Wm L
Roy
Lew Stanley
Jcromeh Remick
Nw York
Walter J. Rudesit
Moving Picture
Jacob Oberholtzer
J. P. Room
Monger Block
M. H. Heffner
Bell
Main St
Elkhart Junk Co
Pratt St. Opp
Indiana
Buggy Co
Math. Hoetger
Monger
Homeseekers
Southern Railway
Geo. B. Allen
S. R
Hardwick
Washington, D
C. J
McCullough
N. W.P
OH. Tayloe
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