A Danish Legend of a Village and a Murder Plot
A Danish legend tells of Norwig, a once-happy village now buried by time. An old pastor witnesses a Russian plot during a wedding, is forced to conduct a burial service for a murdered groom, and flees as a curse rests on the shore. The tale ends with a ruined church and vanished homes, yet the chilling story endures.
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Norwig
Churak
Ima
Thea
Indeaa
Russia
Pastor
Eah
Churcn
Villega
Oriderroom
Church
Papels
Ssoulchers
N. ¥. Ledger
Peculiar origins and odd anecdotes from old notes and queries
A collage of quirky references from Notes and Queries about peacock feathers and Adamic superstition, followed by a New York Telegram anecdote of Johan Ruechi rising from waiter to wealth with a magical coin increase, and a Charlotte tale of Nicholas Wing lazily living off his wife and daughter, showcased by Globe-Democrat lore.
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Adam End
Berjes Til
Palprave
Aratia
Tia
Satan
Johan Rusehi
Dalmonica’s
Runcell Sage
Ruechi
Walter
New York Telegram
Wim, Bolmes
Charlotte, Vé
Phere
Charlotte
Nicholas Wing
Lake Chemplain
Nicholas
Wing
From Hushing Bee Rumors and Fashion Galore
A fragmented 19th century newspaper excerpt notes playful exchanges at social gatherings with hints of flirtation and etiquette. It references a husking bee ritual, guests at a Liszt event, wedding decorum, and fashion trends as readers observe aging concerns and beauty routines of elderly women using vaseline and cold cream.
Social notes mix of politics and society figures
A Dizzying miscellany mentions Miss Rachel Sherman aiding her father with political names and dates, Miss Mattie Thompson linked to Congressman Phil Thompson’s family, and Miss Abell heir to the Baltimore Sun fortune. It notes a Mercury celebration queen candidate choosing maid roles, Dutchess Marlborough’s fundraising, Arthur Ginders’ wines, and President Hayes breakfast habits with rustic meals and coffee blends.
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Rachel Sherman
Sheila
Mattie Thompson
Phil Fhompson
Blue Grass
Mins Chempson
Louisville
Misa Abell
Baltimore Sun
Miss Diesel
Miss Abell
The
Sun
Duke of Marlborough
Tuxedo Park
Duchess
Till
Arthur
Washington
Isea
Hayes
White House
Flat brim Buft Hats with black linings offered this season
A new lot of flat brim hats with a wide bend is being placed for sale. The hats feature black linings and are advertised as finer than any previous lots offered this season.
Chetlad Pory Given Awy Boys and Girls Guess Deny
Fragmentary notice describes a guessing game with a large gourd and a pony on New Year’s Boy. Participants, including a named purchaser 6UcFY, are invited to guess the seed count amid unclear details.
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Deron
Hoffdan’s headache powders claim simple cure
An advertisement promotes Hoffdan’s headache powders as a cheap 25 cent remedy for headaches only. It asserts they are harmless and not a cathartic, noting patent dates Cleveland Yard Fence and Batssue 1888 and 1889.
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Simmons
Cleaveland Yard
Pat
Batssue
Handsome Men's Suits Offered In Dark Wool Mixtures
At this price we offer in men's suits strictly it wool in sacks and cutaway frocks the choices and handsomest fabrics fashionably made up ever shown in this city. These suits are in dark plain mixtures corkscrews and worsteds. Several new styles of black cheviots plain and some wide wales with flat silk bindings. Exceedingly handsome business suits.
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Wales
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Susan Egbertson
Abba Liszt
Liszt
Chis
George
Papa
Chicago Herald
Maida
Tee Ees BS
Reanbury Hat Co. Hatters and Purnishers
Washington St
Bess
Asies Gretlan
Esave
Pittsburg
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More
Phin
New York
Hest
Oslambna
Columbie
Richmond
Obiosgo
Chicago
Columbus
Vincennes
Cairo
Vinarness
Cairs
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Marcus R. Mayer
Benjamin Stern
Vterearb
Louis
TSE Wes
Srriva
Midisaspolis
St. Cois
Peeeneee
Walus
H.R. Daring
Nglish
Lycefdm Theater Company
Orchestra
Aoc
Lnc
Cleveland
Gheginnat
DY F
Geigaga & SF
LAL
Zime Cary
Eleveland Divisior
Depset
Aif
Pra
Atrive
Oricago & Olaolimati
ZALF
Depart
Sope
Olnolnhati
Pis Phoria
Bagt
Louis Divvision
Dapert
Esundey
Nellie McHenry
Bismarce
Park Theater
Tomlinson Hall
Wm. Zumpie
Cincinnati
Puunen
Tae
Ling
Salhaan Blaspars
Dink
Virginidvents
D. Hoyl
Our City
Corneas Hindu Surest
Bertacky Avenas
Union Station
Cincinhati
Dayton
Yor Toledo
Ard Eteoit
Hsm
Wham
Funday
Ree Eile
Weber Oge Babar
Cali
HEE
Osbork
St. Malydor Mig. CO
Lancaster
Ward Bros
Sched & Co
Ficket
Pennsylvania
Doane Ritz
Gary
Cheaveland French Co
Indianapolis
Ind
Whinney Medical and Surgical Institute
Estab
Thaland
McKinney Medical and Surgical Institute
East Washington St
George Herrmann
Undertaker
Delawares
Worthington
Washington-st
State House
Ad. Stoner
M.D
Decatur
Dregricts
A. Abbett
M. D
Virginia-ave
Ness Suits
West Washington-st
B. Weehingtons
Born & Cou’s
Delewares
A. Dick KE
West
Washington Street
Chas
MAYER
Indianapolis Brewing CO
C. F. Schmidt
P. Lilver Brewing Co
C. Maus Brewery
Furnisheth
Bser
BEAD
Franklin Buuding
Eerper Cirele
Market Streets
Indianapois, Inc
Sai Fe
Washingtons
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