Bunker Hill Battle Eyewitness Tale From Hidden Garret
Alice L. Quarrie recounts a family memory of the 1775 Battle of Bunker Hill from a Brookline lineage, detailing life in Charlestown, vaccination pioneer Dr. Zabdiel Boylston, and the harrowing evacuation a seven year old girl witnessed. The narrative mixes personal reminiscence with historical touchstones and a Boston Harbor scene, ending with damage to property and loss of livestock.
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Parnell
Faton
Ten
Richard and
Paineoylston
Richard Boylston
Zabnel Boylston
Brookline
Edward Jenner
Enanziand
Boston
Boylston
Charlestown
Richard
Ann
Father
Mother
Cammel Prescott
Bunker TI
Walker
Tne
Putnnam
Belge
Oshiadl
Genersi Putunin
Goldiers
Stockadea
Marricades
Alice L. Quarrie
Newark
Dressed Rarities Across Europe and Americas
The piece surveys national costumes and adornments across Europe and the Americas, noting Russian kokachnik and court styles, Romanian embroidery, Polish coral beads, Austrian peasant garb, and French lace caps. It contrasts regional tastes and social display with witty observations on fashion heritage and class.
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Europe
North America
South American
Roumania
Poland
Austria-Hungary
Provence
Normandy
Easy Money in New York Tug Auction Ruse
A Philadelphia shipping man recounts how a bidder tried to buy his silence with 100 dollars at a tug auction in New York. He stayed away from bidding, and the episode ended with the man taking the cash and departing, leaving the auction proceeding as planned.
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Philadelphia
New York
Philadelphia Record
Yawning Said Beneficial by Throat Specialist
A throat specialist promotes yawning as helpful for throat discomfort. He claims yawning stretches throat muscles and palate, clears waste from throat tubes, and can be more effective than gargling in some cases. He notes yawning aids breathing by clearing obstruction.
Old Time Sea Cooks and Naval Revenue Schemes
An observational sketch of sea cooks in the navy, detailing their revenue sources, corruption risks, duties, and social roles. It covers hush money, grog, pensions, slush fat profits, guard marines, and the ritual of striking the pennant, plus the mess cook’s harsh jury punishment and fair serving practices.
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London Globe
Lord Nottingham
John Fielding
Murryat
Soup Promises Break Down In Confused Dialogue
Fragments show a domestic scene with a husband and wife arguing over soup and a beauty doctor’s claims. The dialogue includes garbled phrases and mispronunciations, reflecting a chaotic exchange about a promised dish and appearance.
Hotel Ambition Sparks Unexpected Mentions
A garbled Philadelphia Press fragment shows Durmley and a friend debating hotel life. The exchange hints at Vin pursuing hotel work, with self doubt and a witty misquote about mistakes. Names and exact phrases are unclear, but the tone suggests a budding interest in lodging business.
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Durmley
Dumley
Metta
Philadelphia Press
His Hats and Her Hata Said to Weave Odd Riddle Tale
A garbled, piecemeal OCR item centers on a quirky ditty or saying about hats and fashion. It appears as a nonsensical line of text with unclear attribution, offering little coherent fact and no identifiable events or names.
Why do girls wear engagement rings in history
In a fractured excerpt a quotation attributed to Marcus Aurelius or an allegorical note discusses engagement symbols. The readable text centers on rings as reminders of commitment and restraint against vanity, urging self-control and rationality rather than pomp.
The Lawyer Vision: Lawyers Destined to Lose Their Role
Colonel Jaméa Hamilton Lewis, Chicago corporation counsel and former congressman, predicts a distant future where lawyers are obsolete. He argues the law is changing toward tribunals like ancient Greece and that most disputes will be settled without lawyers. He cites low pay for lawyers and rising nonlegal careers crowding them out.
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Lewis
Jaméa Hamilton Lewis
Corporation Counsel
Chicago
Iaw
Chicago Post
Greece
Corporation
Congress
Emperor Kaiser Talks Over the Phone Etiquette
A telephone inspector notes German imperial usage of the phone. The emperor never says hello or goodbye, starts with I command that, and officials must hold the receiver longer, unsure if he is finished or planning more. The report, cited from the New York Press, highlights royal communication protocol.
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Germany
New York Press
Black lemurs reveal sex based color variation in zoo birds
The article notes black lemurs Lemur macaca are easily identified in males who are entirely black, while females are brown. Breeding in captivity revealed the difference, with a first female named L leucomystax described for its white ruff and white ear fringe. It also mentions exceptions to the usual male-brilliant coloration and cites Swiss cantons Valais and Jessin banning secret remedies advertising and sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zoological Gardens
Amon
Westminster Gazette
Cantons
Switzerland
Valais
Jessin
Very Low Rates to Chattanooga via Northwestern Line
Excursion tickets to Chattanooga and Pennsylvanian via the Northwestern line will go on sale September 16 and 17 with favorable return limits. Service commemorates Regimental Reunion and the anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga. Apply to Chicago and Northwestern line agents.
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Northwestern
Chickamauga
Chicago & Northwestern Line
Uta Wie
Half Rates to Mexico City for Geological Congress Trip
Excursion tickets to Mexico City via the North-Western line are offered at one fare for round trip from August 15 to September inclusive with favorable return limits. The rates honor the International Geological Congress and are available to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
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Mexico City
Mex
International Geological Congress
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
Low Summer Tourist Rates Offer by Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway sells round trip tickets at nearly half tariff to Minnesota North Dakota Wisconsin Colorado Utah Southern Wyoming and Lower Michigan resorts. Tickets on sale daily to Sept 30 with final return by October 1. Inquiries to O G We ment or J P mer A P St Paulian.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
Minnesota
North Dakota
Wisconsin
Colorado
Utah
Wyoming
Michigan
O. G. We Ment
J. P. Mer
A. P
St. Paulian
Diverse historical notes span kings, industry, and curiosities
A survey of varied topics from Denmark headlines, British politics, and Irish linen growth to a Wellington town with many tramps. It notes English sewage via electricity, Roman banquets, and Glimpse into Judge Addison, Parliament candidates, Jamrach, and Chinese buying habits. It also covers Auburn mule shifts, a Montrose man found dead with his dog, and Victoria Cross statistics. The piece ends with tidbits on Swanton tile origins, New York bonds, and Italian king Victor Emmanuel III’s relief efforts.
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Denmark
Christendom
Addison
London
United States
Wellington
England
Pliny
Sarah Grand
Great Britain
Ile
Jamrach
Slam
Europe
China
Auburn
William Alexander
Montrose
Colo
Swanton
Italy
Joseph Blake
New York
Freemasons
Digestive health ad cites Amherst professor on digestion
Prof Tyler of Amherst College states a man needs a digestive system and warns against overeating. The text promotes Kodol For Dyspepsia as a corrective that digests what you eat, sold by all druggists.
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Prof. Tyler
Amherst College
Pennsylvania oil ten cents a gallon report
Pennsylvania oil price listed as ten cents per gallon with mention of Fred Tollmeier and Pearlty.
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Pennsylvania
Fred Tollmeier
Three Miles of Ships on the Great Lakes
The Cleveland Leader reports more than thirty steamships under contract or construction at lake ports, each averaging over 500 feet. Ten will span a mile from bow to stern. The fleet could haul 60,0000 tons of freight per trip and move over 10,000,000 bushels of wheat in a land. It hints at horses and livestock capacity, hinting at booming regional industries and enduring lake tonnage demand.
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Ohio
Chicago
Buffalo
Cleveland
Hints to Houseworkers Promote Liver Health Remedy
A health notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a pure liver tonic for housekeepers. It claims to cure constipation biliousness and indigestion. Sold by druggists at 50c and 1.00 with money back guarantee.
Excursion Rates to Expworth Grove Campmeeting
Reduced excursion tickets will be sold from August 7 to 19 with return allowed until August 21. From August 9 to 19 trains will stop at camp grounds between Belvidere and Garden Prairie. Trains 202 and 206 west bound and 201 and 205 east bound will make the stop on specified dates. Apply to Chicago & Northwestern agents.
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Northwestern
Camp Grounds
Belvidere
Garden Prairie
Chicago & Northwestern
Iar
Chicago to New York and Return Tickets On Sale
Tickets from Chicago to New York and return via Lake Shore priced at 822.00 with sale dates August 28 and 29. Return valid until September 4. For details contact M. H. Giles T. P. A. Chicago or W. J. Lynch Passenger Traffic Manager Chicago. 8-16d8t
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Chicago
New York
Lake Shore
Giles
W. J. Lynch
Half Rates to Springfield via the North-Western Line
Ex fare for round trip August 19 20 and 21 limited to return until August 28 inclusive account of Republican State Convention Apply to agents Chicago North-Western Ry 8dw8-21.
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Springfield
Ilc
North-Western
Chicago & North-Western R’y
North-Western Line
Chicago & Northestern Ry
Excursion Tickets to Interstate Fair at Beloit Wis
Excursion tickets are offered for a trip to the Interstate Fair in Beloit Wisconsin with special rates for group travel. Details include departure times and bus stops from nearby cities, with contact points for reservations and group discounts.
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Beloit, Wis
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Bunker Hill
Chamberlain
Asle
Journal
Free
Menta
Fle Little
Joka
Dushand
Ehyars Bbe
Wardly
Marcus Aurelius
Lawyer
Kaiser Bill
Chattanooga
Penn
Senator Pettus
Alabama
Hke
Victor Emmanuel I
Vesuvius
Vietor
Sweden
Teftminjesty
G. C. Clemens
Topeka
Kan
Clemens
Nature
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Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Expworth Grove
Inll
Illinois Central RA
Illinois Central Railroad Company
Illinois
Dlinois Central Railroad
W. G. Bruen
Caen
Hackstaeff
State Bank
Freeport, Ill
People’s Column
Tana
Gratiot
Wis
Old Douglas Avenue
D—Carpenters
Jd. Wieman & Son
Kiw
Miss Smythe
Stephenson St
J. A. Alexander
Freeport
Til
SOR Sale
State St
H. Kling
Miami Street
St. Galena Avenue
Schiller
Alice Golson
Stearns & Zipf
Ottis
German Bank
Jessa Klapp
Lincoln Avenues
John Trunk
Foley Street
F.A. Dietrich
Cherry Street
Float Street
T.O. Shuffer
Galena Street
Orssale
Tllinois Street
Notrade
J.D. Wheat
Salek
Jacob Retgard
Walnut
South Streets
WJ. Kennedy
Winslow
Forest Presbyterian Church
West St
Enquire
J. Burchard
Lincoln Blvd
Wwest
West Freeport
Burchard
J. M. Lier's
Exchange St. Freeport
Cherry St
Prospector
Loos
South St
B. BP
Tims
Aleebt Tinquire
Highland Park
Ares
Sansa Ered Serner Eere
Grengeville
Masonic
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