Representative Pirate Kidd Analyzed as Dishonest Outlaw
Frank R. Stockton in Century portrays Captain Kidd as a corrupt official who betrayed allies and natives, deceived his crew, and plundered West Indian traders. Despite being labeled a hero by some after his death, the article argues Kidd embodied piracy and lacked honor from start to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kidd
Malicioua
Rascal
West India Islands
Ridas
Captain Kidd
Century
Rare old dishes and Arab culinary quirks revisited
An erudite note in The Hevue des Revues recounts ancient Arab tastes from grasshoppers and scorpions to dog and horseflesh. It notes black cat flesh curing hoodoo effects, mentions Dagsarah and poet Toobah, and contrasts draft horse meat with other delicacies amid whimsical travel anecdotes from Portsmouth and a Cincinnati Enquirer fragment.
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Al-Djahey
Toobah
Wanted Man of Light Weight for Saber Family
Advertisement fragment describes a job for a slim man who fears the Lord and can drive horses in pairs. Duties include occasional dining at table, joining household prayer, reading a Bible chapter, and following commands. Compensation suggested as yearly pay.
Bank's Part in Farming Helps Tillers Work
A New York Press commentary explains how banks mobilize idle funds to finance fertilizer and seeds for farmers. Dealers merchants and manufacturers all receive near cash through notes and intermediation, enabling timely planting and harvests even after poor seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Gold Filled Teeth And Dental Deceptions Exposed
A Milwaukee Sentinel report warns of dental price gouging and misrepresented gold content. A woman paid $85 for six teeth while others paid far less nearby for similar work, prompting caution before major dental purchases.
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Milwaukee
Kent
Dimesif
Stroman
Philadelphia Times
Devoted Pigeon Returns Lost Pigeon From Wall
A mother pigeon near Elwood Indiana fostered her missing chick by pecking through a weathered wall for two days. She entered a hole large enough for a head and carried grain each time, while onlookers found the young bird wedged between weatherboards. An onlooker finally freed the chick, to the mother’s relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhi
Carling
Elwood
Ind
Chicago Chronicle
Peculiar Snake Breeding Ring Exposed in India
An English traveler in India uncovered a duo of natives running a snake breeding scheme to claim government bounties for snakes heads. They kept snakes in a pit beneath a wooden cover, fed them live prey, and used a toxin pot to entomb them before removing via a long pole with a spike. The operation aimed to profit from the head bounty.
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Eng- Helman
India
Captre
Hoe
London
The Shah's Turkish Embassador at Constantinople
An article discusses Mirza Mahmoud Khan the shahs ambassador in Constantinople and his unique diplomatic arrangement. Despite paying taxes by local subjects he receives about £20000 income with £4000 sent to Vienna. hosts dinners for the diplomatic corps with taxpayer oversight to ensure proper hospitality and dignity.
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Mirza Mahmoud Khan
Constantinople
Stamboul
Mirza Mahmoud
Vienna
Corps Diplomatique
London Chronicle
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Portsmouth
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Hienor
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Ren
Penang Gazette
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Dublin
Macready
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Venice
Daffier
Raffer
Coarnhill Magazine
Russia
Somer- Villa
Mass
Ganges Valley
Victoria
Australia
the Town Site Company
Hull
E. W. Hazard
Fown Site Company
E.H. Reimann
BP. Jensen
Mayer
Casamn
Principal Steamship
Sheldon & Claerbout
Pioberm Draleie
Jones-Lyer and
Milwaukee Binders
Ble Knowlton
Tiger
Wood
Hoosier
Plymouth
THE
W. D. Schoeneman & Sons
Doslers
Eta
Anand Gheorg
Institute
J. B. Chase
Hull, Iowa
Misses Knewel & Cassidy Millinery
Travelers' Bulletin
Omicago Milwause
Aniia Racr
Aily
Sar
Elqul Oey & Moathern
Long South
A. On
Attorp
Counasiers
A, AW. Perkins
Towaz
Owens
Pioneer Drug Store
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cOaDd
Sowa
Aiwaye
Osim—Apy
Ofice
Siow City & Nerfern
Northwestern Iowa
Fasenger Dhaler
All Paints
W. J. McNider
Sioux City
McGriff
TW. Slagle & Co
Releres
ABC 4
Merei
Brick
Lins and
Conti
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