Paul Jones Unlucky Test and Navy Lore Sailor Wit
A fragmented reminiscence sketches John Paul Jones’s naval role and the Continental Congress, noting he never achieved flag rank. It adds a quip about Adams French, then shifts to brief ads and notices, including cough remedies and a long, humorous diet tally, ending with a weathered observation on bargaining honesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uteid
United States Navy
London
Dolin Paul Hv
Continental Congress
John Paul Jones
Sarai
Adams
Mark Twain
James River River
Virginia
Continental _congress
Col Buffalo Jones Talks and mountain sheep lore in New York
New York dispatch recounts Col Buffalo Jones of Garden City courting candidacy after a banquet in New York. He discusses mountain sheep behavior, noting horns like gutta percha and the sheep’s method to descend via crevices, while also sharing views on life, beds, air, sun, and health tips alongside an advertisement for Foley’s laxatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooley
New York Press
Craig
Cattela
Col. Buffalo
Rexall
Mme
Swife
Newyork City
Rexall Muen-Tone
Argentina
Rexall Mueu
Republic & Landing
New York
Buenos Aires
F. B. McCollack
Mass
Notable Native Names in Emerson Hough’s Oklahoma Feature
An excerpt highlights Emerson Hough’s Hampton’s Magazine April article on the tribal rolls of the Five Nations and the colorful, often comical patronymics used by Native Americans in the Southwest. It notes examples like Paymaster Cabbagehead and Hunsebug Pumpkinpie, and mentions Cherokee pride in joking names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cabbagehead
Honsebug Pumpkinpie
Lucy Buzzard
Oklahoma
Southwest
Emerson Hough
Hampton’s Magazine
the Redman
Lewis and Clark
Five Nations
Mr. Hough
Phony Bowlegs
Smitka Riley
Eliza Greenfeathers
Mandy Washington
Qee Hogshooter
Buster B. Journeyeake
Dennis Whiteturkey
Ketcher Whirlwind
Pratt Barndellar
Coosweeconswee Belt
Blunt Bendabout
Wildy Tarepin
Jennie Feather
Betsy Ayeurhole
Deertrack Candy
Waddigali
Birdchopper
Lou Cat
Tom Cat
Tom Chuckaluck
Lutitia Corntassel
Lucy Dirtears
Susanna Beanstick
Emiline Bearpaw
Kizzie Sam
Nellie Tenethlope
Nicey Tiger
Sallie Wallow
Dudie Byrd
Water as Nature's Remedy and Home Prescription
A fragment urges heavy water intake to prevent kidney and bladder diseases and rheumatism. It claims modern medicines weaken nerves and promotes a home remedy using herbal extracts, syrups, and a “water wagon” approach, advising plenty of fluids, specific mixtures, and urgent relief for rheumatic and urinary symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archies
Nesleerei
Josiedi
Medivites
Medicies
Gemma
Ahaha
Virginia
Lnd
Foley
C. P. Barber & Son
Obscure Historical Collectibles Promised for Exhibit
A feature on an extensive collection of rare old samples and embroideries tied to historical figures and crafts, highlighting their age, provenance and potential display at a major museum or institution. The piece notes the collection’s ties to notable 19th century makers, and mentions related artifacts and the chance of public viewing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laelianipolis
Piu
Wenden
Miu
Mboxander Drakes Sue Biter
Niteadine
Ube
Tig Uldewr
The Rat and the Girls at the Sorority Party
A University School of Journalism student recounts a sorority party where a borrowed pet rat named Augustus caused chaos by leaping from a pocket. The alarmed girls scrambled onto tables as the rat died on impact, a shocking yet humorous flair to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Europe
Lessingtheater
Berlin
University School of Journalism
Augustus
Prussic Acid in Plants and Lawn Advice
The piece notes prussic acid in various plants including cherry laurel and elderberry leaves, cites a Java bean poisoning incident in 1905, and encourages lawn creation as a healthful pursuit citing Frank A. Waugh and a Denver Post sentiment about outdoor life and spring fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Vulgarisation Scientifique
Nature
Nider
Rotterdam
Hanover
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United States
Schame
R. V. Pierce
Pierce
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Pink Rose Adjustnet Co
Lawrence
Kansas
Paul Jones
Kedal
Datzes
Big Pond
Barber & Son
Vassar
New York American
Poughkeepsie
Vassar College
Jane
Carol Schroter Bacon
Brooklyn
Charlotte Crosby Burnett
Fort Plain
N. J
Grace Donegan Frank
Majerie Heart
Rochester
May Etheldeffeott
New Slaven
Katherine Avis
Manning
East Orange
Beatrice Wellington
Troy
Aste Tilia
Ack Belo
Wnrind
Kature Faker
Col. Jones
Barber
Bowersack
Qi Ea TE Ue
Specio
Chas
Vrelory
Cyt
Iwaek
Boston
Charles Kerher, Jr
Aetna Ja
Fhoutl
Bel
Seniland
Escher
St. Kilda
Lord Roseberry
Daley
America
Caine
Mba
Toye
Moiyatsa Ehata
Antai Shinal -Iuats
Huon
New York Tribune
Thomas
Dean
Singapore
Denver Post
Eueh
Timothy Leary
Tufts Medical School
Tufts
Harvard
QO. P. Barber
Sen. Tor
Department of Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Frederick P. Gay
Boston Dispatch
Hhimself
the Rat
Frank A. Waugh
Amherst Agricultural College
Mr. Waugh
RSD Asaen
Baal
Bears
Castoria
Ld’ Hampshire Bond
OLD Hampshire Bond
the Journal
Journal
Rample
THE
Bell Telephone Company OF
Missouri
Eleventh and Locust Streets
Frank Nisbet
F. W. Risque
Care Seiber & Trussell Mfg. Co
St. Louis
Mr. Risque
Fritz Iisbet
P. S
Sieber & Trussell Mf C
California
Oregon
Washington
Idaho
Los Ants
Weds
Io Tortiand
Tacoma
Seattle
Everett
Vancouver
Victoria
Weed
Calif
Ashland
Eugenes
Albany
Ry Epukane
Union Pacific
Alexander D. Rankin
Kall AG. P. A
Wainst
Kansas City
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