King of Glory Row Sparks Crowd in Odd Scene
An offbeat description recalls a crowd shouting king of glory during a chaotic moment as Uncle Ephraim, from Harper’s Magazine, appears with a rusty bat and patched clothes. The narrator notes Ephraim’s smile and a wary garden fence backdrop while referencing a humorous exchange with Alice.
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Low Angeles Herald
Lennon
Donald
Dorle Ephraim
Harper's
Uncle Ephraim
Trick Gread
Hot Day Confusion On Crowded Bus
In a crowded bus a deaf passenger asks what was said as a hot day escalates into a tense exchange. A corpulent man exits the vehicle in exasperation while bystanders watch the moment unfold amid the heat.
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Sali
Ant
Sultan Known as the Sick Man of the East
In a fragmentary scene a questioner in a harem accuses a royal reveler of a sick trend. The sick man of the cast is referenced as the sultan of Turkey, described as a notorious nickname. The dialogue hints at political tension and shifting loyalties in the palace.
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Ap Orlenta
Fouce
Ques
Turkey
Fragmented Readable Fragments From.. Historic Page
A jumble of overheard quotes and garbled lines from an old newspaper page. Phrases reference Prince Chun, a throne room, Marine couples, and party quips about piano versus organ music. Some lines appear misheard or out of context, creating a collage of disconnected remarks.
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Prince Chun
Prine Chun
Kaiser's Throne Room
Baltimore
The Cevfotness of Gheat Wealth Test Inquiry
A quoted exchange questions wealth advisability and testing theories at personal expense. Mr Vanderbilt declines the burden, citing concern for welfare and a humane stance toward the querent. The fragment suggests debates over wealth, responsibility, and philanthropy in a fin de siècle context.
Unknown historic quote scene with ex-champion Alenog yepher
In a dark cell the speaker asks for the occupant as the ex-champion Alenog yepher is identified. A record of 149 words per minute is noted, while a shouted dispute leads to a woman hurling words over the fence to her neighbor.
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Alenogyepher
SHE LOOKED THE PART
A Philadelphia Press excerpt captures a brief dialogue about marriage preferences between two poor young men. One seeks a self-reliant partner who can sew her own dress, while the other prefers a woman who need not make her own clothes, highlighting contrasts in expectations.
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Philadelphia Press
Greatest find of war relics at Lake Champlain wreck
A Burlington Free Press report details J G Falcon of Evanston Illinois locating the Royal Savage wreck south of Valcour Island in 1776. Divers recovered three wooden gun carriages, cannon balls, and smaller artifacts. Two carriages were boxed and sent to Washington. a future visit may uncover more relics and possibly General Arnold papers.
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Hurlington
Vermont
Arnold
Lake Champlain
J. G. Falrcon
Evanston
City Water Works
Siys
Burlington Free Prem
Falcon
Valcoursland
Toland
Burlington
Washington
Paléen
Pearch
Relia
Sotca
Survivor of Harper's Ferry raid recalls 1859 siege in Wisconsin
Jacob Wildner, longtime New Lisbon resident and sole purported survivor of John Brown's raid, recounts the October 18 1859 attack on the U S arsenal. He describes Brown's orders to avoid hostilities, the town held for a day, and the mob firing the first shots as militia arrived.
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Tay
Sahara
Robert B. Lee
Virginia
John Brown
Virginiana
Brown
Wilner
Harper's Ferry
Chim
Willtnor
Jim
Wildner
Hin
Wisconsin
Ant
Osawatomie
Indingulee
Jacob Wildner
New Lisbon
Potomac River
United States Arsenal
Diminutive War Heroes and Height in the Army
Military experts discuss how stature has influenced historic military success and consider lowering height limits for recruits. The piece cites figures like Sheridan and Funston as examples and notes trends toward less restrictive officer height rules and potential rifleman eligibility for shorter recruits.
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Alexander
Napoleon
Geos Sheridan
Wheeler
Funston
Jena
Waeram
Moscow
Avetria
Prosaia
Carriera
Naval Stafles at Charlottes 5 Firey occupation at Charleston
The United States government secured the site for a naval station at Charleston DC. The flag raising marked the occupation and a dry dock planned at 2 250 000 dollars will be built. Over thirty years more than 2 000 400 Germans have immigrated to the United States.
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Charlottes
United States
Naval Station
Charleston
D. C
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