Silent Threat Drives Old War Mystery to Murder
An anonymous narrator claims Private Gray killed Captain Ross, based on a silent look he once gave during the Civil War and a later sighting of a stranger in the town. The piece links wartime punishment, a bottomless sand barrel, and a chain of sightings to assert Gray as the killer, despite scant evidence and weak inquest details. The narrator notes the case lacks solid proof but presses the point from a felgal perspective.
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Gray
Roes
Ross
Noclew
Capt
Rose
Quartermaster’s Department
Mobile
Grap
Private Gray
Grey
Roas
Atlanta Constitution
Short Stories and Parrot Anecdotes from Brooklyn and Beyond
The item blends sketches from late 19th and early 20th century life. Chauncey Depew faces a heckler who praises a speech as a clever lie. A Brooklyn parrot returns from Nicaragua with a sailor-talk vocabulary, shocking guests and testing a fancier’s advice. The page also includes quips from editors, Irish jokes, and brief humor from various newspapers.
Ohio corn and hogs in a bright classroom scene
A city school scene shows children learning about Ohio's agriculture. A pupil answers that farmers raise hogs, and another quips they raise swill to feed the hogs, reflecting rural topics in a playful exchange.
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Anna
Minnie
Ohio
Buckeye
World statistics and population figures compiled
A collection of late nineteenth century statistics covers wool and granite values, New York millionaire counts, English postage stamps, European Russia wolves, North American locomotives, global newspaper circulation, and annual birth rates. It notes astonishing scales and moral reflections on world information access.
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Utah
Congressional Library
New York City
U. S
Canada
Mexico
North American
GEO
Curious Elderly Woman Drinks No Water In Eyesights Return
A Georgia paper notes anAthansia woman aged about eighty eight has never drunk water and avoids it. her eyesight has improved allowing fine media work without glasses. Also a ninety one year old James Groves seeks a job in Atlanta after early Elberton law practice. Hoger Evans claims to have polished every president's boots since Jackson and once challenged Harrison near the White House. Free eye tests offered by Com Stores Optical Association at 23 E Washington St.
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Athans
Georgia
Elberton
Atlanta
James Groves
Jackson
Harrison
White House
Evans
Sun The Sunlight ad page urges free want ads
A chaotic ad and editorial fragment touts Sun The Sun as cheaper than competitors for want ads. It promotes free or nominal cost insertions, warns about extravagance, and claims readers can gain reach by placing notices in the paper. The text references watches and jewelry discounts and a vague Comstock's Wash location.
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THE
Sun
E. Oblast
Gas Stove V.S. 1,500 Now In Use In City
The city reports 1,500 gas stoves in use with units delivering perfect satisfaction. They require no kindling, no coal, and produce no ash to remove. Prices range from 2 to 18 dollars, reflecting affordable household heating options.
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St. Louis
Pierre Lacle de Lijuest
Hardihood
Hood
Chauncey Depew
Prospect Park
Nicaragua
Brooklyn
Polly
Fars
Perrot
Sitiles
Mike
Sare
Johnny
Kellay
Com
Gpheian
C Ion Optical Association
Washington St
Comstock
Sear
Tim Sur
Pennsylvania-st
P. BH. Filvgerald
East Market St
P. A
Fitzgerald
New York
A. P, Herron
Grand Dnera House
Epdiarepotis
Traveler's Register
Union Station
South Mlinois Street
Springfield
Bloomington
Peoria
Missouri River
Chicago
Indianapolis Union Station
Fron
Dally
Jackson Place
Niagara Falls
Toledo
Detroit
St. Drona
Epider
Unity
Indianapolis
Wae Im
Rat Oflita
Esimer Ilimeois Si
Ken
Wey WU
Fisimma
General Agents
Penmaritariw
Imipli Ag
Foltowa
Richia
ANUP
Reece
Pitts
Bast
Dally Llsan
Columbus
Richian
Malland Express
Chanya
Chgo
Northwest
R. B.souta
Louwisville
Ec Sane
Louisville
Idude Liha
Y. R
South West IL
Tur
TANIA
Cephyy
Apni Tatis
He Companyor
B. Berine
Paesonier
Belantieto Pest
Hayes
Opticians
Remands An
Optieal Association
Comstock’s Jewelry Store
East
Ind
PR. H. A. Stone
Sach
South Llllnnois St
Ladianapoliz
A. W. Fisher
Indianapotis
M. Piles
Indiana
Bradley, Mgltgn & CG
East Washington St
Thas
Chivago
Fidun Digwewa
Jelacé Cara
Fadlanap Os
Union Raptor
Ket Olice
Washinton
H. Martin
M. A. Armstrong & CO
Ilinois St
Foweak
F.C. Fowler
Moodus
Corin
Sam
Virginia
von M
Msictrem
Dacuta Mtg. Co
N.Y
Rogers
Marcy’s
Mily
Call and
Ste
Bennett
Yoru
United States
Ah Barnes & Co
Orm Payments
G. W. Barnes & CO
H. Market St
Mos
iVro CO
Pennsylvania Street
Baimeco
Woed
Vanrer
Aputtt Eeer
Cyclorama
West Market Street
Prerk AL Blanchard
Undertaker
G& North
Sue Lithe
Srecial Nowal
Puséll & Holster
Washington-st
Haoutons
Aneshaensel & Strong
TEE
South End
Denison House
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