Bristly Creatures and Deadly Poisons In History's Curious Tales
A long account describes tiny creatures that metabolize arsenic opium and prussic acid with no discomfort, the dangers of hem lock and prussic vapors, and notes on poison tolerance among Tyrolean peasants. It cites experts and historic anecdotes, including Socrates and antitoxin theory.
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China
Opie
Socrates
Austrian
Tyrol
Baltisaore Sha
Famous Steamboat J. M. White and River Race Tale
A long, fragmentary reminiscence traces the J. M. White steamboat and its era of river speed on the Mississippi and Ohio. It notes owner and crew legends, rival boats, a dramatic wager over a famed design, and a later anecdote about prudence and wealth tied to aging. The piece also weaves in Emersonian reflections on aging and love.
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Ohio
Mississippi
Lee
Nagehes
Steany
M. White
Butoone Jd
ML White
Revomber
Avelor W Hulbert
Gerest
Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
An 19th century advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted medicine. The copy emphasizes widespread confidence in its efficacy for digestive complaints.
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Chamberlain
Time’s Changes in a Quiet Staircase Exchange
A brief exchange unfolds as a woman descends the stairs and jokingly recalls a past compliment about her worth. He half admits the claim, then the moment shifts with a fading remark as they prepare to part.
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Nate
Blue Beard Jr shines at Bucklen as Crystal praises wartime tale
PRR Amusements promotes Blue Beard Jr at Bucklen with Donna Seynour starring. The Coastal theatre screens a Revolutionary War picture about Cornwallis, Morgan, and Greene, showing a girl saving a young officer by striking the bell to delay the curfew. The Crystal promises strong entertainment with song, dance, and humor, featuring Miss Fern and the Haramborehoof troupe.
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Blue Beard. Jr
Donna Seynour
Corstal Theatre
Cornwallis
Morgan
Greene
The
Crystal
Crystal Theatre
Hos
Comenbeta
Amd
Garidper
Aliss Fern
Fenuine
Washington
The Crafty Wolf Explains Wolf and Deer Tactics
A section describes wolf hunting methods with the Laurentian setting. Wolves stalk and tire deer through staged drives, water ambushes, and long chases while the deer seeks rapid rivers and lakes to escape. It notes wolves’ patience, restraint near shelters, and ferocious pursuit when necessary.
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Weil
St Creix
Fragmentary wildlife scene with wolves on a sunlit strand
A passage describes a sun warmed strand where a lone figure is attacked by a companion wolf springing at its throat. The first wolf then joins, creating a feverish rush that supposedly frees them from fate for a week.
The Impressions Of A Traveling Omnibus Read
A fragmented column discusses happiness, judgment, and social perception. It notes that people misjudge others, claims sorrow is often trivial, and highlights the value of practical knowledge over books. An omnibus journey prompts reflections on trade and advice.
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