Kings Who Rival Sandow And Other Feats Of Strength
A collection of anecdotes on royal and noble figures famed for strength. It mentions the late German Emperor, the late Russian Czar, Maurice Count of Saxony, Dom Pedro II of Brazil, Scanderberg of Albania, and others showing feats from twisting nails to lifting men and cutting armor.
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Germany
Czar
Russia
Sandow
Maurice
Saxony
Dom Pedro J
Brazil
Ity
Scanderberg
Albania
Indian Way of Driving Strange Uses to Which They Put Gifts
Colomel Bob Dodge recalls 1867 government aid to prairie Indians. He cites flour sacks used as breech clouts, pantaloons cut up, hats repurposed, and improvised riding gear. Dodge describes improvised ambulances and erratic driving by Little Raven and his Ara pahoe followers, ending with a near headlong ride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colomel
Bob Dodge
Dodge City
Raven
Arapahoes
Kansas City Journal
Millie Christine Rivalry Stirs New York Controversy
A New York tale centers on Millie Christine, a wealthy devout woman who never works on Sundays and is called by several names. A caller describes two nearly identical women facing a confusing vote, with two pairs of lips and unclear allegiance, while readers hear echoed phrases from a newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Millie-Christine
Christine
Blake
Whey
Daly
Wathae
Odessa girl swallows metal objects to relieve melancholia
A case reported in a German medical journal describes a girl in Odessa who developed abnormal appetite and began swallowing needles hairpins ions steel pens forks and teaspoons after attempting to drink petroleum and carbolic acid. She later admitted swallowing thirty seven pieces of hardware and stated she did so unintentionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Tousch
New York Sun
Prestonian lieutenant deserts to serve in German cavalry
A European lieutenant forced to leave his homeland due to debts fled to join the late President Lincoln's forces, claiming noble lineage to German houses. He faced pressure from superiors who warned the pursuit of advancement would be hindered by his past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansedoete
Preston’ Toineatn
Servier
Tesla
Lineula
Rensat
Heutensaat
Gsemaana
Tag
On Rostherry a Tale of Tlord Rose bery
A fragmented reminiscence tells of Tlord Rose bery once with the Sorter meurs who failed at a covey at close range and declared a curious quip about strangeness and ostriches after the misfire. The keeper, amid talk of Wis elass, offers a cautious retort about odds and aiming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rostherry
Tlord Rosebery
Tonismeenak
Tie Ti Tpimprove the Price
A muddled report notes John Sts attempting to increase the price of his father’s estate sale. A seller refuses on a proposed high price, deeming it too costly. The referenced details include a sale at about 40 cents in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sts
Sudlininis
Sella Dome
Taisen di Gaet
Unclear fragmentary passage with dialogue clues
Fragmentary text presents garbled dialogue and names, with unclear context or narrative order. It mentions a name and a perceived affection, suggesting a misread or corrupted quote without stable events or identifiable subjects.
Oysters for Londoners and the Barrels That Pack Them
The New York World reports on how oysters are packed deep in barrels with shells down to fatten in their own liquor. London buyers initially feared trichinae, but agents persisted and demand grew. the firm rejects tainted quick schemes and insists on its own supply chain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tlundan
Ihen
South Bay
New York World
Wordsworth and the Parrot at the Dinner Party
An American woman amid poets narrates a tale about Wordsworth at a dinner. A parrot perched in a show crowd later mimics a long tale, squawking for time and scolding a crowd as the audience watches it hover above the keeper.
Unclear fragmentary report from South Africa scene
The passage presents a fragmented, stream of words about South Africa and Johannesburg with references to money, lodges, and legal figures. It is partially garbled and contains uncertain names and events, offering no clear discernible action or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Johannesburg
Fragmented Story Snippet From Unclear Source
A distorted passage references figures and names with scattered phrases about a chase and a New York firm. The text is garbled, unclear, and contains numerous misspellings, making it difficult to extract concrete events or personalities with confidence.
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George
Detroit Free Press
Helen
Sister
Mr. Highfiler
Wighfiter
Debbie
Johnny
Mr. Lighthead
Yonkers Atateamin
Mr. Wheeler
Beaton
Misa Emerson
Wheeler
Horton
Aaleeman
Rome
Yonkers
Philadelphia
North American
Johnany
Cleveland
Patna
Wells
Tittsfarch Chronicla Telegraph
Maria Brown
Amy
Avenge College
Decca Lesa
Amd
Ida Cinednanath
Wordsworth
Widht
Eamy Marbing
Maria
Goelouet
Polly Tank
Dinek
Hasina
Phiarg
Lecaimss
Virdalay
Sonadler Daiy
Elaine
Les
Dcense
Thado
Erie
Mrvie
Arroyo
Tian Sadi
H. H. Wyatt
J. 5
Wilson
Cashier
State Bank OF
Holl
Vapetal
Rian
A. FP. Fensen
Eno
3B. Mayer
Aset
Casmte
Iowa
BANK
Principal Steamship
Sferde
Tpl
Soyaen
Sioum Center
Deen An
Fenige
A. Roos
Singer
Ellie Dorkestibs
Dy Singer
Manic Actoring Company
Peis
Chicago-Omaha
Tara
Central
Chicago
Omaha
Omaha-Minneapolis
St. Paul
Illnois Central
Fort Dodge
Minneaplis
St. Louis
Minneapolis
Pullman
Homeseeker
Illinois Central
Yazoo
Mississippi Valley
Phystelin and Mergen
C.W. Edmonds
Pioneer Drug Store
Dar
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Coal
HULL
I Tawa
Alwase
G.R. Lanning
Stpelteon
John Jansma
Nagle. Toa
RT. Eisor
Ali-Wright
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Bavaleiur DE Bors
Cnhcagh Milwather S&p
Path AG
Gue Saat
Soi Freighe
Noy
Creight
Pasaanger
Nord Passenger
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Bom
WH. Shimp & Son
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Siotxy
Down
Tee Prairie Ring
Iene Hotter Yd Poe
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