Posumphat the famed horse behind Hoke Smith saga
A peculiar New York tale recounts how Hoke Smiths horse Posumphat got his name after a Georgia secretary faced a beating in a Texas trial over a betting contest. The piece shifts to a reflective aside on humane care of old horses and a Cecil quotation on civic duty, mixing historical gossip with moral reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoke
Cleveland
Sammy Ross
Sammy
Uncle Jim
Bammy
Jim
Sammmy
Uncle Jimmy
Hoke Smits
Mr. Smith
Thavan
India
Exposition Visit Brims With Visitors and Oddities
A long Chicago exposition diary describes crowds wandering through buildings Chief Na Neole and other tribes ride a merry go round, and a model home exhibit showcases a worker family life with a $1000 price tag. The piece records fatigue and curiosity, a canal of sights, and a playful hoop game for children as the fair unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pia Wargat
Chicago
Calliops
Ff. Cen
Na Neole
Mugkie Murphy
No Nook
Igud
Back from Georgian and the Depot Conversation
The Detroit Free Press fragment recalls Sha returning from Georgia by old cart pulled by an ox. The depot agent questions if friends are met on the journey while a tense exchange reveals delays, personal constraints, and travel weariness before the text ends with a rough, colloquial flare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sha
Detroit Free Preis
Three Days at the Fair Exposition Drama Revealed
A long narrative describes a London visit during a world exposition, focusing on a writer and a poor woman who marry for shelter. It recounts the fair’s sights from the Midway to foreign pavilions, painting portraits and detailing daily itineraries across the grounds and notable buildings.
Maupassant and the Strange Death that Shaped His Genius
A fragmented Chicago Post souvenir piece chronicles Guy de Maupassant’s life and death, noting his decline under drink and laudanum and his final years in an asylum. The piece blends literary critique with dated biographical details and era-wide curiosities.
Ruskin Romance Ends in Unexplained Divorce
Fragmentary OCR notes claim John Ruskin’s wife and the Laureate wed and were divorced under unusual conditions. The text alludes to policy about women and inconsistent behavior but remains unclear and partially garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Luisi
Implausible Palace Of Steel And Stone In California
A prospective mansion described as a vast metal and stone palace near Sun Valley, financed by Ralph Beinvans Nonosuch from diamond ventures in South Africa. The design features a steel frame, glass walls, ornamental brass, and a tunnel entry to a basement service area with water power, aiming to rise on a hill island with bridges and towers, surrounded by water and an iron walled estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Ralph Beinvans Nonosuch
Tamedoal
Sunandiaco
doviricHy
Throng Om
Iroad
Neteslan
Phu
Gillle Worle
Advertising an 800 pound stock of second hand type
A notice offers 800 pounds of six point Brevier type in cases of about 50 pounds each. The material has been used for thirteen months and is in good condition. Price is 11 and a half cents per pound, with extra hard type promising long wear. Orders will be filled in receipt order. writers urged to act quickly to equip their offices.
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W_ C
Iliam
Yon Wonkinoman
Miss Davis
Chile
Yves
Wilich
Dart Vemuxe
Sioux City
General
N. P. Wal —— Dyna
Dobbins
Dolbins
Yony Krocers
Dr. Pierce
Uhia
Awitisa
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Possumphat
Cecil
Tima
Moos
Fale
Turaday
Annte
Chicago News
Zaire
Manufacturen
Art Palace
Trista
Tha
Lund
Plaisance
Ifo
Wiehlgau
Workincmen
Duyn
New York State
Uddel Orkcogman
HOOP
London
Lila
Huplelt
Indianapolis News
Pico
Ila
Atato
Conta
Van
Gay Millais
Human Avery
Hausa
Millais
Sir John
Lady Millay
Plaisapee
Aerona
Milvis
Leon
Ruwskeiny
Cememany
Mark Yird
Aina
la Rabids
Columbus
Department of Archinology
Nlao
Yucatan
Irony
Mckinley
Tudlanapdlla
Losven
Ian
Parsons
Goybraor NcKinley
Enom
Louiseille Copriers
Terupa
Guy DE Maupassantt
Green Javily
Yan Tin
Blabert
Han Man
Mann Byth
Seine Inperieure
Guy
Merve
Naval Office
Paris
Krup
Ander Manbert
Une Muster
Haubert
Sueerss van
Pope
de Matpassant
Mit
Mandar
Rainiaker
Magnus Olafson
Ing
Norway
Ruskin's
Eproof Palace
Edmund Goxsa
Priler
Molunger
Erinna
Critle
Homer
Christ Emnna
Sappho
Wales
Daniel Webster
Atnain
Hoatettar
Chesterfeld
L. Chili
California Fig Syrup Company
Gale Aood
Socrates
Ml.mhompson & CO
Densegirts
Condersport
Ming Brechom
N.S. Firowa
Ise Defalue
Yaris
France
Europe
Nate
Boschee
J. H. Honas
Moffat
Texas
Sioux Gity Printing Company
Pierce Street
Puytixa Co
Low
Independent Union
Sioux City Printing Company
Iowa
Radfield
Caesar
Uf, Smith & CO
New York
ELY
Warres
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