Pressy miscellany and odd remarks from 19th century paper
A long string of fragmented items touches on a presbytery ruling banning tobacco for Heat candidates, sympathetic tears at bells, a man named Sax Jones imagining John the Baptist, a paroled man’s jail stance, and a novel electrical stove-trigger device. The column mix includes political gossip, a judge’s New Year divorce sermon, climate data appeal, and various short notices about German and French military uniforms, a would-be messiah claiming to be Janus Christ, and odd local anecdotes from Plattsburg Nebraska to Lovransport Indiana.
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Satan
Nazareth
Toland
Splacea
Bolingbroka
Blount
Moyle
In Bie
Charles the Second
Alos
Theis
Mathew
Mars
Luke
Jobn
Fae
Haman
Moses
Ier
Kingdom of Nature
Joshua
Losin
Christ
Tyre
Petilo
Gollata
Montevai
Splorre
Wally
Cheeillothan
Lord Jeffries
Mary
London
Roos
Mrndshaw
Kiik
Mutu Tasoh
Persia
Solo
The Heartless Landlord at Waverland Estate
The narrator recalls Lord Waverland’s season of eviction terror as rents soar and two hundred families are displaced. Miss Everett defies the harsh regime with quiet courage, aiding tenants and preventing a violent backlash. A midnight stand prompts Waverland to promise rent relief and protection, earning gratitude from the household and the “Sweet Lady” who steadies them.
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Miss Everett
Liv
Lord Waverland
Annie Wren
Evell
Waverland
Houis
Annie
Sir Wren
Wisin
Liundl Loeagne
Land League
Patrick O'Neil
Pate
Thad
Terie
T Hat
Tasker
Fort
Mixa Everett
Lady Waverland
Aome
Lady Irving
Johnny O'Rork
Tatat
Misa Everett
Irving
Everett
Jowilly
Hearne Voles
Omnis
Ae Waverland
Lord
Ireland
Liberty
Som Waverland
Mordecai and Haman Reappear in a Persian Tale Sermon
A Brooklyn sermon retells Esther's tale of Mordecai and Haman to illustrate vanity, pride, and the peril of worldly power. It warns that heedless ambition leads to downfall, while integrity and faith offer true happiness beyond crowns and gallows.
Millionaire in a pitiable New Year mood
The San Francisco Chronicle notes that rich men feel the strain of unmet expectations at year’s end. It recalls a real estate owner, pale at his desk, with five million dollars idle in the bank, not earning interest.
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The
San Francisco Chronicle
The Acreamble for Office and Economic Yearnings
A fragment discusses large public payrolls and the contrast with average workers, noting 20 million men seek office every four years. It cites 25 million disappointed voters and claims California’s dried fruits honey revenue reached 8 million with strong prospects for the year.
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Unc'e Samp
Plul
Wiellye
California
Maxims by Dumas on love and humanity
A fragmentary collection of aphorisms attributed to Dumas on love, folly, and human behavior. The quotes address the potency of stupidity over wickedness, the value of worthy love, and reflections on memory, immortality, and gender dynamics. The text is garbled but preserves key themes and several named motifs.
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London
Paris
Min
Hey Purchaser
Fashion In Names Epochs Across Women’s Hats
The Bunton Transcript notes fashion in women’s hats cycles every ten to fifteen years. It cites epochs such as Nancy in the early 19th century, then Mary Ann and Ann Elles later, with Mary Janne influencing subsequent styles. The era around 1851 saw the Halen and Maud reigns until new name mixes emerged.
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Bunton Transcript
Fiahion
Nancy
Mary Ann
Ann Elles
Mary Janne
Ae Maud
Abel
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New York County
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Army of the Future
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Lovransport
Ind
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Weaverland
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Enteral
Lady Toving
Howe
Tanly Irving
Larry Irving
Sam Tyack
Sammy
Sam
Mono
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Irelan
State Mining Bureau
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Caio
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Human
Brooklyn Academy of Music
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Talmage
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Hamas
Perala
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Mordocal
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Mordccal
Tomate
Queen Mother
Ahasuerus
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Mnica
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Sadilla
Mordecai Telson
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Mordecil
Hugan
Mordecnt
Tiaman
Nuva
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Mordeval
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Hamu
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Sein
Shemas
Pala
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Tamerlane
Ahab
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Herod
Felix
Louis the Twelfth
Louis
France
Daniel
Nebu Hadnezzar
Jesus Christ
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John Kunyan
Nelawarei
Valley Forge
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Presvolt
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Dumas
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