Report on Norway trip and various 19th century curiosities
A wide collection of notes spans visits to Norway and the Tessas and Pacific tea industry, a New York regulator's son born with a $75,000 profit, a rattlesnake chase, a court excommunication case, a velvet bonnet description, a shift to a new criminal code with reduced beheadings, Pullman sleeper anecdotes, a city procession prize dispute, and updates on Garfield and biographical plans. It also covers a German treasure audit, U.S. city growth, and a gravity of curiosities like Barnerspy's weight gain and a fat woman on exhibit.
Chanfrau and Salvini Dine Together in Comic Misunderstanding
In a St Louis hotel dining room, Frank Chanfrau and his wife Henrietta share a table with Salvini and Chizzola. Chizzola translates as Chanfrau tries to greet Salvini who speaks no English. Miscommunication triggers laughs as credited phrases are exchanged and soup splashes, ending in a broader scene of amusement between the two theater companies.
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Chanfrau
Frank Chanfrau
St. Louis
Bulvini
Chizzola
Salvini
Henrietta
Frank
Charafrau
Chantran
Mia
Mr. Chantran
Salyin
Gossip and Bridal Chats From A Bygone Era
A collage of verse gossip and social musings recounts romantic melodrama and flirtations. A Saratoga correspondent notes a woman fattening for marriage, while remarks on female wit urge spousal trust and partnership. A vivid Cincinnati Times piece describes Miss Coutts watching Mario and Grisi, with backstage jealously and an unforgettable onstage moment.
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Saratoga
Miss Coutts
Mario
Celia Logan
Burdett-Coutts
Cincinnati Times
Apollo Mario
Grisi
Wesried
Misa Coutts
Dresses of Marie Antoinette Sold in Palace Sale Mystery
In 1793 after Louis XVI’s execution, a palace sale in the Tuileries reportedly moved three Queen Marie Antoinette dresses into private hands. A blue dress passed to Mignot’s daughter in Charleston, a purple one to a Holland-based husband, and the old-gold dress to Mme Demorest in 1879. The satin gown, embroidered with floral bouquets, remains vouched as genuine by Demorest’s Monthly Magazine.
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Jothe
Drewe
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinetta
Normandy
Maris Antoinette
San Domingo
Philadelphia
Mme. Remie Mignot
Charleston
8. C
Pierre de la Riviere
M. Rutjes
Miss Rutjes
Churchill
Mme. Demorest
Muie
Mignot
Holland
Hindhoven
Myrna
Demareat
Always with My Heart Addy and Angy in a Quiet Moment
A reflective scene unfolds as Adolphus and Angelina, known as Addy and Angy, sit beneath an apple tree during a vacation. They exchange affectionate pledges to remain by each other’s side, with Addy promising constant protection and devotion despite the world’s dangers.
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Angy
Cene
Addy
Adolphus
Dasling
Constanty
Angelina
Mackay and Flood in a Western Journey Dialogue
A passenger recalls Mackay as a demanding bossy wife figure and John Doe with strong swearing, while praising Flood as a plain but generous man. The tale includes travel to Virginia City and contrasts Mr Mackay’s household influence with Flood’s straightforward nature. Also noted is Graip Damine’s monument in Bam borough churchyard decaying and needing conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay
J. W
John Doe
Virginia City
John
Jin
Practical tips from an old household guide column
A collection of domestic lessons on plum puddings cementing leather with isinglass and gutta percha shellac cement, managing flowering plants such as Chinese primrose, repairing crockery with a kerosene stain, and removing ink with oxalic acid. It offers steps, ratios, and cautions for year round use and keeps potential hazards in mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Mound
Ming
Timber Growing Advice From a Farm Letter
A farmer advises planting soft maples and catalpa for shelter belts and timber. Gather soft maple seeds late May to early June and plant immediately. catalpa seeds are delicate and require thick sowing then transplanting. He endorses careful ground prep, multi-person planting, and placing trees on north and west field edges to protect crops and stock.
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Catalpan
Warder
Weuat
Weatero
President Arthur's Father Rev William Arthur
A fragment outlines William Arthur as a able, original man who formed opinions independently and persisted in defending them. It notes a tense church conflict with a stubborn deacon faction and describes Yothea as a kindly yet formidable opponent with quick repartee. The text hints at Irish background shaping his accent and character.
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Arthur
William Arthur
Yothea
Ireland
Portrait of a Determined but Unlucky Leader
The account portrays a public figure renowned for sharp, brusque remarks and dictatorial bearing. Despite clear ability and personal honesty, he rarely achieved his expected success, soured by embittered mood and a relentless drive to do what he deemed right, unpersuadable and unbribable.
Justice on the Frontier Signboard Over Cabin Door
A cabin door bears a crudely painted signboard with an inscription that appears hastily done by an unskilled hand, marking the frontier scene and suggesting a rustic or unsettled setting. The fragment hints at law or order themes central to frontier life.
Wyoming lynch mob clears trail in improvised frontier court
A rough frontier trial unfolds with Dick Maysh charged with theft of six cattle, nine yearlings, and a pony from Crawford. The jury debates punishment as a crowd pushes for hanging, but the accused escapes on horseback as the crowd disperses amid chaotic testimony and warnings from the judge.
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Dick Maysh
Austin
Texas
A. A
C. A
Simon Crawford
Carbon
Wyoming
Hull
Marsh
Fort Steele
Tiven
Soliliera
Grawford
Cherokes
Colorado Ranges
Laramie Plains
Detroit
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Cox
Norway
Garners
Ers Hartt
New York
Piel
United States
Fall River
Ius
Irmuat
Dion
Janay
America
Firennina
Morris
Kentucky
Edinburgh
London
Lars Moxtacoe
Clrff
Véd
Ely
Louisville Nashville
Miss Monnie
Wey
Hopkins
Ils
Enator
Cincinnati Gazette
Tutt
Daniel O'Connell
Trish
Bennett
Dublin
Ag & Enitalle
Lie
Alot
Secard
New York Herald
Garfield
PTH
Garfield Lus
Kong
Ciromnstances
Times
Martin
Prince Consort
Queen Victoria
Julius Tower
Spandau
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Jorus Barrerspy
Battersby
Philadelph
Brooklyn
St. Let
Boston
Cincinnati
TUB
New Orlean
San Francisco
Washingto Ree
Newark
Louisie
Lus
Meveland
Dereey City
Milwaukee
Providence
Poughkeepsie
Wanima
Atala
Hartfore
Graop Damine
Bamborough
England
SI Alexander
Justesg
Prox
Gallun
Courier-Journal
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