Fragmented 1805 Florida note reflects mistyped rhetoric
A garbled quotation attributed to Wm. B. McClellan from September 17, 1805 in Florida references the South, George Lee and a Tacomas Washington metaphor. The text mentions a “peka shark” weighing 250 pounds and comments on a misdirected attack by figures like Masson and Dixon’s Agentieman.
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Piso
Wm. B. McClellan
Florida
Agentieman
Tacomas
Washington
Fragmented 19th Century Ad Scribbles
A garbled mix of tips and product pitches cites tobacco habits cat lore dental teething remedies and novelty gadgets. References include Syrup of Figs California Fig Syrup Co Coe's Cough Balsam and a cane with an electric light designed for nighttime use. The tone resembles a scattered old newspaper page with assorted advertisements.
A New Post Office At Salzer Seed Co Plant
United States Government opens a branch post office inside the Salzer Seed Co mammoth plant in La Crosse Wisconsin to expedite mail matter. The Salzer firm mails its seed and grain catalogue to customers for 5 cents postage upon request and urges careful household expense tracking. The text also notes Parker's Ginger Tonic and a general remark on duties and wrapping lines.
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United States
John A. Salzer Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Salzer Seed Co
Salzer
Sister Rose and the Coffee Thaw in Drawing Room
In the drawing room Madame Danville, Danville, and Rose observe Lomaque as he receives coffee from Mademoiselle Rose. Lomaque pleads politeness while confessing surprise at being treated with kindness. Trudaine reads a letter nearby as the scene unfolds around a serenade and quiet tension.
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Mademoiselle Rose
Trudaine
Monsieur Trudaine
Lomaque
Danville
Rose
Madame Danville
Tradaine
Wedding Ties and Intrigue Amid Paris Turmoil
In a Parisian drawing room, Madame Danville upholds aristocratic disdain as Necker falls and Swiss Guards prepare amid growing unrest. Louis Trudaine contemplates a prestigious offer to lecture in Paris for nine months a year, worrying how Rose will endure a future away from Lyons while he weighs duty against fear for her safety.
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Madame Danville
Lomaque
Charles
Danville
Paris
Necker
Champs Elyseces
Thas
Paria
Mab
Louis the Fifteenth
Rouen
Justin
Lemaque
Monsieur Trudaine
Mademoiselle
Dustin
Armaine
Louis
Rose
Academy of Sciences
Lyons
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International Press Association
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