Thames River Voyage With Peggy Rosslyn On Nameless Barge
On the Nameless Barge we drift along the Thames past Surbiton and Staines with Jack Duncombe steering. Peggy Rosslyn and Mrs Threepenny-bit stir mischief as the party nears Windsor, Henley, and the Bull at LLangley, while talk circles from camp life to gifts and flirtations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhe
Widhl
Tila
Peter
Tee
Jack Duncombe
Flo
Silver River
Surbiton
Thames
Staines
Venice
Peggy
Percy
Wing Dela
Leteeen
Mra
Eis
Murdoch
Windsor Home Park
Sunsdale
Peraps
Miss Vegsy
Adirondacks
Sagamore Hotel
Lake George
Blo
Miss Pogey
Brooklyn
New York
Tita
Miss Pegey
Tiffany's
Josslyn
Henley
Lanning
Bull Ton
Fragmented Nonsense From A 19th Century Page
A muddled OCR style passage mentions Chicago, a grave, and a string of garbled names. It references a commission, a Jumatics, and an oath, with stray lines about Palpate and subberneck, all in a clotted, unreadable mix of words and fragments.
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Rio
Fondan
Medivud Commission
Wnd
Hiei
Aeviuay & Tate
Fragmented historic ramble on notable figures and figures
The text lists disjointed remarks about an elephant and various names, mentioning British public sentiment about Victoria's ascent and a quote about integrity. Content is fragmentary with unclear context and several misread terms.
Life saving chain saves three women from drowning on Long Island ice
A perilous skating incident on Patchogue mill pond near the shore ice led to three young women Agnes Grundy Minnie Grundy and Minnie Hiddink nearly drowning. Prompt courage and quick action by bystanders averted tragedy as they were pulled to safety before the ice broke away. The report blends dramatic rescue with unrelated financial ledger notes about senators and exploration of Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Minnie Hiddink
Patchogue Mill Pond
Eost
Lce
Agnes
Minnie Grundy
Fce
Courage on the Ice as Women and Boys Form Human Chain
In a perilous ice rescue, Suliman ordered a human chain to form and pull three women from the sinking rink. Agnes Grundy steadied her sister and protected Minnie Fuddink while others hauled Miss Hiddink to safety and wrapped her in blankets.
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Win Suliman
Stillman
George Howan
Agnes Grundy
Truman
Miss Hiddink
Scilman
Miss Tildidink
Taman
Minnie Grundy
Arch
Public Expense Revelations From Senate Spending
Secretary Cox's annual report details how 1874 dollars were allocated for salaries, stationery, newspapers, and furniture in the U S Senate. It notes cash draws by several senators, high costs for reporting, furniture repair, and a lavish Vice President's room refurbishment including a $1000 silver inkstand and $600 clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vuelo Sam
United States Senate
Capitol
Senate
Cox
Cannon
Utah
Hoar
Older Senators and European Scramble for Africa
The passage notes limited use of snuff purchases for the Senators and lists items like penknife sets and scissors. It then recounts how European powers, between 1884 and 1898, partitioned Africa, claiming vast hinterlands, vast areas and populations, leaving little unclaimed territory today.
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Africa
United States
Grave of John Newbery Threatened by Neglect in Village Churchyard
A correspondent warns that John Newbery’s tomb in Waltham St Lawrence churchyard may fall into disrepair unless cared for. The piece recalls Newbery’s role as the philographic publisher of the Mother Goose collection, his links to Goldsmith, and the disputed claim that Mother Goose originated with Mrs Goose.
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Narcery
Ditlen
John Newbery
Waltham St. Lawrence
St Paul's Churchyard
Goldsmith
Wakefield
Newbery
London
St. Paul's Cathedral
St. Pauls Churchyard
Canonbury House
Islington
Goose
Vergoose
Thomas Keet
Boston
W. N. Whitmore
Bost
America
Mother Goose
Newberry
Charles Perrault
London Chronicle
Africa in the Next Century Promises Transformation
The article previews Africa's coming changes in the twentieth century, noting its vast area, a population around 150.6 million, varied soil and climate, expanding commerce, and abundant ivory, gold, and diamonds. It outlines dramatic contrasts with the previous century and hints at rapid development ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
United States
Paper teeth claim new dental breakthrough in 1900s era
In a period piece report, papier mache teeth are hailed as a cheaper, sturdier alternative to china and porcelain. The article notes their high pressure curing, color tinting to match natural teeth, and potential to reduce costs as a modern dental innovation.
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Paoper
Pearson's Weekly
China
Parental Diplomacy in a Young Couple’s Betrothal
A mother questions objections to a suitor for Ethel while the other guardian asserts the man may marry her regardless, claiming the child’s best. The piece critiques social elites enjoying exclusion while common people savor scandal. It notes envy of the carefree tramp’s don’t-care attitude.
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Duncambe
Afurduck
Buntamn
Onderland
Ethel
Indianapolis Press
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Sameone
Paris
Minx
Sears
Mr. Tincombe
Heaven
Peggy Rossion
Kentucky
O'Pouhs Olin
Chicago
Q’shent-Piwak
Ars
Kouw
Minnie
Palpate
Haye
Bia
Direvk
Washington Shu
Quinn
Delorte
Victoria
Pyilise
Howe
Livnestone
Speke
Stanley
Werner Company
Publiabete Sad Manufacturees
Axton
Ohio
Warner Company
Thoroy Estable
Eatree
Express
Weise
Sears, Roebuck
Leerhini
Wien
BEARS
Roll He & CO
Drageiat
Vruggine
Yale
Ming Rai
Ravi Hgey Cataloeo . (Inc
Ubhte
Loak Gate
Addreea
Buck & CO
Ghicaco
Bereerhiy Rolly
Si. Ey
Amd
Kubence
Ruck & Conuachl Bilt
Hen, Eaamu Tre
Dapat
HEN _ HINK
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