Oddities and notices mix from a late 19th century column
A disparate spoof of news items mentions Castro runt oils, Minister Wi, Chauncey M Depew, and Europe’s view of the Boers. It notes rising pepsin prices, delayed explosions of La Soufriere, water faucets in Chicago, and Russell Sage’s money ideas. An express train to Vienna and boxing dames spark oddball local color.
A Proposal Party Sparks Clever Winter Entertainment
A Proposal party offers a playful form of winter entertainment, inviting guests to propose ideas and plans in a witty, social setting. The concept blends humor and charm while urging attendees to consider who they choose to propose to.
Man in Marlon Accused in Wife's Death After Dispute
An incident in Marlon involves a man charged after his wife was killed following a dispute about her talking. The case raises questions about marital tensions and violence.
Venitian blee ples collapse and unlikely tumble
A cryptic remark suggests that anticipated failure of certain Venetian blee ples is unlikely, framing expectation of collapse as improbable and the pot analogy underscoring stubborn persistence of the subject.
Muskrats Celebrate End of Coal Strikes
Among those gratified to learn that the coal strikes practically over are the muskrats who live to the peatles.
Morse Estate Delay Sparks Talk of Telegraph Invention
It has taken thirty years to distribute Morse's estate, the inventor of the telegraph. No electric progress accompanies the hold up, critics say.
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Morse
Daughter of Eve Caught Passing Worthless Checks
A woman described as a daughter of Eve was caught passing worthless checks in a bid to obtain money. The incident occurred at a location where a man allegedly tempted her into the act, with surrounding details suggesting a confrontation or investigation by authorities.
Tourist Tale From Old Spring Boiled Eel Legend
A traveler reports a curious claim from Ya Sofriere about boiling eel in a mountain spring near Ommelut Soulriere. The fragment hints at a local myth of unique cooking by a boiling spring with unclear origins and names.
Unscrupulous Claims in Turkish Autobiography Style Tale
A garbled account describes a themed autobiography style work about a sultan figure and a trainer cap, mentioning debts and promises. The fragment references two enhanced bulls and an eliminator in New Jersey with a track degradation that prevented an escape.
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Eaphy
Turkey
Cap Hasimetie
New Jersey
Uglieh critic compining on gravest witch matters debated
An uglieh critic contends that evity with witch matters of the gravest importance are treated by the American jiajere. Sone American paper Nis extend lad no pucker or two about him.
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Nis
Frayed notes in funeral sermon plan surface
A rambling, era old fragment mentions a woman and a pastor, speculating on a funeral sermon and a fine meal to follow. The text hints at a controversial, possibly inappropriate sentiment about a pastor attending the meal with the woman after the ceremony.
Beauvoir Sold for Veterans Home Use by Confederate Society
Beauvoir, Jefferson Davis’s former Mississippi home, has been sold by his widow for $10,000 to the Sons of Confederate Veterans. The house, linked to Davis’s postwar life, will serve as a home for indigent Confederate veterans.
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Beauvoir
Jefferson Davis
Mississippi
Sons of Confederate Veterans
Davis
Zulu Student At Columbia Enters U S Education Journey
Pixley L Seme, a Zulu student from Natal, South Africa, begins study at Columbia University. He plans a seven year course, aims for a Cecil Rhodes scholarship in England, and hopes to add another degree after completing studies in America.
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Pixley Ka'lisaka Seme
Columbia
England
Cecil Rhodes
Pixley L Seme
Pixley Ka’ Isaka
Natal
South Africa
Remarkable Aboriginal Carvings Found at Jibbon Australia
A rock surface at Jibbon Australia reveals large carved figures by Indigenous people. Among the outlines are three whales measuring 20 feet 6 inches, 39 feet, and 32 feet, plus a shark 15 feet, a turtle 10 feet, a human head 12 feet, a stingray 9 feet, and a wallaby 6 feet. The central whale features two parallel lines across its midsection.
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Jibbon
Australia
Manuscript Fire Destroys Most of Chainey Work
Fire at the Rev. George Chainey’s Williams Bay residence destroys twenty eight volumes of The Unsealed Bible after he had completed Genesis. The Revelations manuscript survives. the rest will be rewritten. Chainey has a history with Rock River conference, Unitarianism, and free thought, with visions guiding his writings.
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Wiliams Bay
Georege Chainey
Chatney
Rock River Coonfermnenn
George Chainey
Chainey
Irish Landowner Fails in Peace Conference
Capt. Shaw Taylor, a major Irish landowner, organized a landlords and tenants meeting in Dublin to seek an understanding but attendance by other landlords failed. The resulting rejection increased tensions and stirred hostile sentiment in the House of Commons.
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Capt. Shaw Taylor
Dublin
Capt. Shaw-Taylor
Shaw-Taylor
Missouri a Cattle State in Early Output Report
Missouri a cattle state report shows annual output in large figures for miscellaneous cattle and horses. It cites totals for cattle valued at 27 million plus, comparing ship quantities and receipts, with horses and mules also totaling millions. The data references shipments, values, and broad product categories rather than specific farm details.
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Missouri
Duke
Miscau
Erroneous Ideas About Drowning Corrected by Expert
A drowning expert argues many myths about drowning are false noting that drownings result from immersion rather than slipping into apoplexy. He cites instances of swimmers sinking and rising multiple times and explains rescue technique by applying pressure behind the ears and tilting the head to allow recovery.
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Isa
Bandits’ Reign to Be Ended in the Southwest Desert
A vast pursuit targets Apache Kid and other fugitives along the U S Mexico border. Desperadoes hide in Dragoon Satta Marlins country while raids on farms and mines drive a united regional push. Notorious gangs led by Don Hatter and the Beeson gang are blamed for murders, robberies, and staged crimes across Arizona, New Mexico, and Sonora, with several men fleeing justice.
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Arizona
United States
Mexico
Aliveda
New Mexico
Sonora
Republic of Mexico
Apache Kid
Clifts
el Paso
Deming
Tombstone
Silver City
Albuquerque
Las Vegas
N. M
Doc Hattler
Rocky Mountains
Vwattler
Hermosillo
Hattler
Santa Maria Mountains
Justice
Beeson Gang
Dragoon Mountains
Beeson Nang
Bob Beeson
Thea Deeson Intgara
Foster
Denson
Ariz
New England
Tuston
Taone
Rowlson
Pinal County
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Carrie Mavion
Africa
America
Columbia University
George Chaliney
Lane
Nutlaws
Prime County
Don Hatter
Doe Hattlers
Dodge City
Newton
Kan
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