A Tale of a Found Ten Pound Note and Deception
A narrator recounts an encounter over a misplaced ten pound note found in the city. Two Irish captains Carter and Barry, posing as claimants, test the owner with the note’s number. The note is swapped, leading to comic misdirection. Ultimately the clerk’s loss is traced, exposing a larger scheme and the narrator’s double loss of ten pounds.
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Barry
Army and Navy Club
Tila
Bireh's
Bireh
Gre
Dimmiy
Edith
Bournemouth
Joye
Macgileoddy
Annoyaner
Cash & Dave
Oxtures
McCarthy Quotes Vulgar Expression From Bible Verse
A recent political article cites Justin McCarthy using a crude phrase and apologizing for it as a vulgar expression. The piece notes mocking by glamorous writers and references Job 19 20 about being worn down “with the skin of my teeth.”
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England
Justin McCarthy
McCarthy
Job
Berlin Sets Up Large Shelter for Unemployed Families
Berlin has built a sizable reception hall for unemployed families described as resembling an ancient fortress where they are welcomed and provided for, though officials insist the aid should not be exploited beyond five times.
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Bank of England
Ben
Berlin
Haight and Fillmore Car Query Sparks Transit Talk
The excerpt shows a hurried woman querying a San Francisco streetcar conductor whether the red car goes to Haight and Fillmore, with help offered about transfers and directions. It also weaves in miscellaneous 19th century newspaper snippets about Paris, theater, and societal views on women, morality, and marriage, indicating a collage of public notices and cultural commentary.
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Palace Hotel
Haight-st
Traight and Fillmore-stu
Millmore
Haight and Fillmore
Haight and
Fillmore
Haight
Filmore
San Francisco Chronicle
Arta Michel
Rivat
Los Angeles
Ohio
San Francisco
Summer Hats and Fashions Parade in Paris
Special Paris correspondence surveys the summer in Paris millinery and dresses. Ostrich plumes, velvet ribbons, parme tones, and chic bat hats dominate. Fronts stay plain while backs and sides show decoration. skirts feature embroidery and quilling. sleeves trend elbow length with lace detailing.
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Paris
IMG
Rivera
Paria
Simmer Frocke
Parla
Toile
Ekiany
sAvantega
el Kkhids
Whet
Albow
Horse or Automobile Debate On Animal Safety
A historical snippet contends with the idea that horses fear automobiles and the automobile’s progress outpaces humane treatment for horses. The piece argues machines can move fast and cause no lasting harm to themselves, while mishandling a horse risks permanent injury and invites humane societal action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humane Society
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White Chemical CO
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Kanana
Corpor- Uona
Kansas City Journal
Mme
Catalie Mendes
Bear- Ton
Ile
Aohita
Art
Mme. Monars
London Chronicle
Yoia Tort
Ianyage
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Moses
Chicago Post
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Portland
Oregon
W. G. Cash
Cash & Dove Co
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Pace Cantoe
Clarke
Omtown
Kiron
Massachusetts Avenue
Atlantic City, N. Z
Chalfonte
Atlantic City
Guarantee Tire and Bicycle Co
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HL. Sanders
Indiana Ave
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Conches
Indiana
Ae Refrigerators
Oratore
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People’s Credit, Clothing Comp'y
Washington St
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