Wild Hogs of the South A Century Ago
The piece traces the American wild hogs origins from European stock, their spread across southern forests from the Appalachian region to Arkansas and Louisiana, and how feral life transformed them from tame animals into lank, lean, deerlike beasts through mountain life and avoidance of pens. It also notes the era’s hunting view and coastal passage from Philadelphia Times.
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United States
South
Gorthern Appalachian Mountains
Memphis
Gulf
North
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Trainore
Europe
America
Setera
Mountaineer
Philadelphia ‘Times
How to Wealeo Tea For Housekeepers
A compact lesson on preparing tea by using water at boiling point for dilution. It cautions against adding hot but not boiling water to weaken strong tea and cites Russian practice of brewing very strong tea as an exemplar.
Bard chain facts from a quirky phrase
The fragment mentions a bard chain and a woot snap in a playful, unclear context. No concrete events or identifiable entities are present to describe a real news item or people.
Steam surgery on Moosehead lake described by Lewiston Journal
A Maine tale recounts an amateur improvised surgery after a dislocated shoulder aboard a steamboat. Old Sabattus, a Yankee guide, rigged a pulley system to wind the arm back into place using steam, nearly tearing the man apart before he cut the rope with a hatchet. Years later a visitor confirms Sabattus as the improvised surgeon.
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Maine
Flor
Lewiston Journal
Sabattus
Moosehead Lake
Meservey
Sabatius
Greenville
Sabbatha
Young Cavour Defies Court Indignity in Ice Tray Retort
A reminiscence of Count de Reinet recalls Camillo Cavour at Victor Emmanuel II’s court. At a royal fete he served tea to the king and royal family but an nobleman snatched ice from his tray. Cavour smashed the tray in defiance, later leaving the court for military school.
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Camillo Cavour
Camille
Cavour
Count de Reinet
Victor Emmanuel
Novel Tie Fastening Device Features Spring Gripping Jaws
A Pennsylvania inventor unveils a spring loaded collar button grip for neckwear. The device uses two thin plates hinged with a stiff spring to grip the shank of the button and hold the tie in place. The mechanism could work for bow ties and four in hand styles.
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Stoel
Pennsylvania
Champagne exports and German duty spur French firms
The passage notes Germany reduced champagne quality and exported 2,046 tons valued at $547,000 by 1900. Imports doubled during the same period. A 35 cent per bottle duty on champagne in Germany encouraged many French firms to set up plants within the German border.
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Germany
Excavations at Babylon Unearth Walls of Nebuchadnezzar Palace
Berlin to New York Sun reports Dr Koldewey and team digging at ancient Babylon uncover walls believed to be part of Nebuchadnezzar’s palace. Glazed stones, mosaics, bricks, and courtyard remains suggest rich Babylonian craftsmanship. Also found are clay inscription fragments and business records from the Egibl & Son house.
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Berlin
New York Sun
Bible Ctudénta
Koldewey
Pany
Snelent
Babylon
Nebuchadnees
Walla
Courtyanl Meer
Kaldover
Nebuchadneezar
Old
Egibl & Son
O Dent
Candles Still Widely Used Worldwide and in Trade
A candle maker argues candles are not obsolete as global and U S demand remains strong. He notes candles power miners tools in metalwork, illuminate ships, lanterns in boxes, and decorate tables. Candles are sold for Christmas trees and domestic lighting despite petroleum and electricity.
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United States
Am Plimbert Do
Alao
Distribution of Negroes and tobacco yields across states and regions
The article reviews census trends showing slower growth of the Black population nationwide, with concentrations rising in the South and urban centers. It cites mortality, fertility, and production data in Virginia, Kentucky, and Isinix, and discusses North City conditions and industry shifts alongside candy and candle manufacturing notes.
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South Carolina
Louisiana
Mississippi
Georgia
Arkansas
Oldes City
Chicago
South
Virginia
Kentucky
Isinix
Apology Averts Contempt Case In English Court
A junior counsel faced contempt for a remark during judgment. John Scott later, as advocate, apologized for the misstep, explaining the error arose from ignorance rather than intention and noting the lawyer would have expected similar conduct from the court.
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The
Green Box
John Scott
Lord Eldon
Scott
Himaelea
Rudyard Kipling in doubt over latest rhymes
An eastern editor questions Rudyard Kipling in the Cleveland Praise Dealer about whether he is endeavoring to explain his latest rhymes.
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Rudyard Kipling
Eaney
Cleveland
Three telephone airpurts linked New York and Atlanta
A report notes three telephone airpurts connecting New York and Atlanta, detailing their routes and implications for communications. This item highlights interstate communications activity and potential regional impacts.
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New York
Atlanta
McKinley Demonstrates Temper Over Missing Maid
The article recalls President McKinley’s rare outburst when a colored maid accompanying Mrs. McKinley disappeared during a West campaign stop. He ordered the Danville train stopped and demanded a search, arguing he would not leave until the girl was found, leaving officials shaken by his anger before the train resumed.
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McKinley
Danville
Belty
Signs on Wagon Roofs Read by Those Above
A New York Sun report describes delivery wagons painting signs on their roofs to be readable from street level and from elevated viewpoints. Vehicles featured two sided lettering near the edges and even full roof poster effects to catch passersby.
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New York Sun
Ten Thousand Dollar Living A West of England Tale
A witty curate earns a valuable living in the west of England after a pun misleads an earls’ circle. The rector dies. rectors and curates mourn while the curate explains the tears are for the tethering of the living. The earl, amused, grants the position to the clever tutor.
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John
England
Minnesota Mills Lead Nation In Wheat Milling Output
The Minneapolis mills drive Minnesota to the forefront of the milling industry with annual output surpassing 12 million barrels and a statewide capacity well over 100000 barrels daily. Five mills grind about 20000000 bushels of wheat each year.
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Winnesota
Monster
Minnesota
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