Hairy recluse near Conneaut fascinates curious visitors
Wilhelm Schmidt, a man living on a small farm south of Conneaut, Ohio, has become a remarkable local eccentric. He has lived in the United States for 34 years, relies on his daughter, and endures light poorly while his massive hair hides his face. An observer described him seated in a one room house with a thick mane of hair concealing him, his eyesight damaged by years of light exposure.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
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Stuseless
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Fragmented Prose and War Tale From Detroit Press and Milan
A jumble of quotes and garbled text from Detroit’s press on human folly and civics, then a 1518 Milan battle note. It recalls idleness, gossip, sentiment, and the folly of men with stray literary asides. Descriptions include a young man with a wire-brimmed hat, a courting scene aboard a train, and a prior war memory.
Plot for a Play About a Viennese Doctor’s Vengeance
In a smoky theater lounge the manager Laf Pereira and writer Maurice discuss a plot built on a Viennese doctor, Dr Arnold, who marries a noblewoman Macha. The tale centers on jealousy and murder as the physician commits a cruel vengeance over a forbidden affair amid a deadly dual intrigue. The draft ends with a prompt to finish the play’s plot.
Trial cites sharp cross examination in New England case
A historic trial in a New England city featured a tense cross examination as the plaintiff faced a defense attorney who pressed hard on testimony. The witness insisted on being treated with care and refused to be quizzed in a manner he found coercive, citing spinal sclerosis and nervous system injury as context for his responses.
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Hero Harry Eilers Saves Crew in Naval Explosion
Harry Eilers, a gunner’s mate from Newark, New Jersey, earned hero status aboard the ship during a fierce bombardment near Baltimore. He stayed at his post amid a raging magazine fire, warning others and preventing a catastrophic explosion that could have destroyed the vessel and killed the crew.
Notes on Luck and Love Magic from Washington Village
A fragmentary recounting details Susan’s meetings with a sly fortune teller in Washington that weave tales of hoodoo, stolen souls, and countermagic. The article documents accusations of abuse, a fee of two dollars for removing hoodoo, and a quirky exchange about sharp objects and pins used to alter fate.
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Fragmented tale of a handyman and wild conversation
In a tangled OCR fragment a boy named Bijah Jonkins and his father discuss improvised tools and risky tricks. The scene shifts to a sea of names, gadgets, and tangled chatter as a neighbor echos stakes about repairs and clever lures.
Finest Bread and Cake With Royal Baking Powder
Do you wish the finest bread and cake and the purest, strongest baking powder. Royal Baking Powder is advertised as pure and wholesome producing light delicious food. Avoid substitutes as they may contain alum lime or sulfuric acid and ruin the food. Royal offers absolute purity and best results for housekeepers.
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