Remarkable underground rivers and world notes
A loosely connected set of observations notes Shiloh remaines underground and a long underground river in northern England. It cites Lancashire coal mines and canal drainage, mentions Thomas electric Oil as a cheap medicine, and references varied topics from poems to mail delivery on a Tonga island. It also notes Worm Exterminator remedies and Canada possessing over half the world’s water.
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Worley
St. Helens
England
Lancashire
Duke of Bridgeport
Thomas Electric
Quince Derived Marmalade Mentioned in Henry VIII Feiga
A historical note traces the word marmalade to mer melo meaning quince placed in Henry VIII era Feiga. The term Marmalade emerges from a mix of quince and fruit preserves in early English.
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Henry VIII
The Gecko, Africa's Tiny Night Roamer
The smallest reptile is the gecko, a two inch lizard with a thick tongue. It roams at night, often climbing walls and walking on ceilings. It dwells in Africa and can move upside down along surfaces.
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Africa
Welsh Weddings and a Century-Old Courtship Rituals
The article recounts Welsh wedding customs from a century ago, where parental consent was needed and the bride's entrance involved a door-guarded search, poetry challenges, and dramatic chases on mountain ponies. It notes the groom’s guards and the bride’s retreat, culminating in a church arrival and a triumphal ride to the bride’s home. Also included is a brief note on Admiralty prize money awaiting claimants from pirate destruction and slave ship sales.
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Mer
Wales
London Standard
Admiralty
Whiten
Court Journal
London
Ontario
Belt and secretary tale ends with a $5000 wedding gift
A London Truth tale notes Belt dismissed a secretary for planning marriage after a warning. The secretary wed, then Belt sent a congratulatory envelope containing 5000, while a Nottingham University device for measuring tiny distances attracts interest in Technical World Magazine.
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Balt
Belt
Woman in Edinburgh seeks certainty on recovery
In a poor Edinburgh quarter an elderly convalescent woman asks her doctor if she will regain health. The physician answers that it is likely she may be able to get well, though the lone patient remains anxious about her future.
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Edin- Durgh
Toronto Man Claims Safer Treatment For Sepsis From Dr Leonhardt
A Toronto man reports years of unsafe remedies for sepsis and says Dr Leonhardt's Anti-Pill restored digestion, lifted spirits, and steadied temper after doctors and medicines offered only temporary relief. The Wilson-Fyle Co. Limited, Niagara Falls, Ont. distributes.
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Leombart
Darwin statue sparks sermon as town faces judgment
In Shrewsbury, locals debate a Darwin statue's meaning. A visitor challenges the claim of common descent, while a townier recalls a recent church steeple collapse. Some see the monument as divine judgment on the town for honoring Darwin.
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England
Shrewsbury
Darwin
New York Tribune
Pink Pills Said to Cure Blood Disorders and Nerve Trouble
Thousands of women suffer headaches dizziness languor and nervousness all traced to blood disorders. Dr Williams Pink Pills claimed to restore vital blood and relieve these symptoms after personal testimony of recovery. Sold by doctors and mail order Brockville Ontario with pricing listed.
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William
St Thomas
Willan
Medicis
Soc
Aix
Dr. Williams
Brockville
Paramedic Liniment and Folk Tales Across Regions
A scattered excerpt describes Minara's Liniment for burns and a constitutional tonic, praising Parmelee's Vegetable Pills for restoring energy and stomach function. It also mentions a leather bag of coins at Lullingebone Castle tied to a Windsor-era custom requiring a coin from a married couple, with a warning of misfortune if the bag is counted.
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Aneauine Ixaditi
Lullingebone Castle
William
Eveily Dart Dyke
Fanatic Seeks Nearness to God Amid Chaos
A fragmented poem fragment depicts a fanatic who rejects pride and fame, choosing to ally with a “weaker party” to approach the divine. The speaker contrasts such zeal with those who scorn the foe and cling to cunning words, highlighting the fanatic’s futile pursuit of sacred pulses and universal good.
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Misa
Canadian Canned Meats Report Finds Most Pure
Detailed study by Mr Thomas MacFarlane chief analyst of Inland Revenue on canned meats shows Canadian and U S samples largely pure with only minor preservatives detectable. Tests across 393 samples reveal borax present in a small proportion and note variances in product origins and processing. report to be followed by further examination of adulterated goods.
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Thomas MacFarlane
Department of Inland Revenue
Canada
United States
New Brunswick
Quebec
Bara
Iean
Toa
Aeraus
MacParlane
State Board of Health
Massachusetts
Waats
MacFarlane
Roman Coin Find on Pembrok Estate Near Salisbury
A workman digging in Groveley Wood on Lord Pembroke’s estate near Salisbury unearthed two ancient earthenware crocks containing a quantity of Roman coins. The discovery was reported to local authorities for examination and cataloging.
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Groveley Wood
Lord Pembrok Estate
Sailsbury
Gold in Solution of Ocean Waters
The article explains that oceans contain vast gold in solution, with historic notices from Maine salt boilers and Scottish traders. It cites Malaguti and Durocher analyses in 1853 showing trace amounts of gold and silver, and estimates total gold in oceans at about 10.25 billion tons if fully extracted, implying enormous market impact.
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Maine
Dundee
Malaguti and
Durocher
Palmerston Denies Dinner Isolation With Hugo and Dumas
In a diary recount, Alexandre Dumas recalls Victor Hugo and himself dining with Da Decazes as Lord and Lady Palmerston arrived late. Lord Palmerston notably ordered the honored seat split, noting the moment at thirty five minutes past ten, sparing Duc Decazes from the table between Hugo and Dumas.
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Palmerston
Hugo of Dumas
Alexandre Dumas
Victor Hugo
Lord
Lady Palmerston
Duc Decaze
M. Dunas
Lord Palmerston
My Pretty Jane and Minnesota as North Star State
The text notes the song My Pretty Jane profitable to publishers with disputed rewards for the composer and owner. It also mentions Minnesota nicknames North Star State Lake State and Gopher State tied to geography arms lakes and the animal. Humor and historical commentary accompany the quoted Chambers Journal snippet.
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Jane
Pretty Jane
Fitzball
Hop
Vauxhall G
Chambers’ Journal
Minnesota
Lake State
Golphers
Abundance Provokes Rural Gopher Nuisance Tales
A fragment cites overwhelming abundance causing nuisance on plains where riders fear treacherous gopher mounds. The brief notes horses risk being tossed when stepping on rutted ground. The remark hints at ongoing pastoral hazards amid plentiful land.
Mis Ploquence Ends With Deaf Treasurer Note
A London Mail fragment describes a country parish charity levy where the curate notes the vestry result and wardens recount the moment the squire left a £20 note, though he is deaf, highlighting a humorous miscommunication.
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London
Odd Paris Bonfires and Royal Oddities From History
A fragment recalls unusual royal and Parisian customs including a palm tree fire ritual at the Palace de Greve, a king burning cats in a barrel, and a fox gift amid years of Paris resistance. The Loudou Chronicle is cited in describing these curious, era-spanning practices and small entertainments for the monarch.
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Palace de Greve
Paris
Louis Viv
Loudou Chronicle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shiloh
Tonga Group
Pacific
Childeen
Globe
Minard’s Liniment
Anaaa
Yukon
Kellogg
Ayer
CTS
Bamnia
P. Shaw
Nottingham University
Technical World Magazine
Toronto
Willugh
Sid
Philladelph
Minara
Parmelee
Etter
Hewson
Doctor A
Sian ¢ Wean
Rthe
Toma
Dominion Brand
Pe Resaiae
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