Shipwrecked sailors endure weeks on Jamaica reef
A West Indies disaster recounts nine sailors left naked after a bark founder on a coral reef near Morant Keys. They subsisted on coconuts roots and scant fish until two men built a raft and reached Jamaica, prompting rescue and return to England. The tale includes grim hunger thirst and miraculous survival.
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Tailora
Desert Island
Jamaica
Coral
Aberdeen
Montevideo
Peasacola
Morant Keys
Stewart
Thrat
Jones and Allen
Morant Bay
Kingston
England
Origins of slang words and phrases as told by Mevicker
The piece surveys slang origins, noting terms like dude chestnut and hoodoo, tracing varied roots to gamblers and sporting circles. It cites J R Me Vic ker and recounts the soup phrase linked to a New York harbor excursion involving John Sullivan, plus notes on the drift of slang from quirky, colorful speech to everyday use.
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New York Harbor
John Sullivan
England
Mitchell
Mike
Minnie
New York Bay
J. R. Me Vicker
Central Park
New York
Negro arrestee in Henderson Bullring fraud case
An African descent defendant, identified as a philanthropist in Henderson, defends himself amid a fraud charge after taking a watch from a man who lent fifty cents. The exchange reveals a dialect filled courtroom retelling of the incident with the judge pressing for clarity on deception and responsibility. The accused insists the watch was a loan, while the accuser asserts deceit and intent to steal. The judge signals potential jail time to teach a lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson Bullring
Westaly
Red hair prejudice across centuries and cultures
The article surveys long-standing bias against red hair in Europe, citing proverbs from Germany Italy and France and noting Cicero and Cyrano de Bergerac as critics. It notes how some writers defended red-haired figures, praising boldness and intellect while linking hair color to character and temperament.
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Henry Bebel
Germany
Capelli Rossi
Homme Roux
Cyrano de Bergerac
Hetun
Money in fizzy drinks sparks summer soda fever
A Newport Mail reader cites official soda costs from a penny glass of plain soda to a cent root beer and a few others, noting people will pay for treats when summer socializing begins, despite hints of thrift. The column also mentions a New York sparrow incident and assorted humorous clippings from Chicago Ledger and Boston papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Mint
Newport
Mail
Dear Lady and the Mission Dime Tale by Russell
Sol Smith Russell recounts a city woman who faithfully followed his career yet insists on a dime for a mission. He first offers five dollars, the lady stays firm to the dime and a prayer is promised. He later sends ten cents with a quip about a three prayers for a quarter reduction.
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Sol Smith Russell
Mr. Russell
Sol
New York World
Law of Nature Question on Pond Fishing
A dialogue questions whether catching fish in a pond violates the law of nature. A police officer is seen fishing there, suggesting enforcement or curiosity about the legality of fishing in that pond. The fragment hints at a broader moral or legal inquiry.
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Johnnie
Johnson & Co
Richmond
Protect Native Fish In State Waters For All Generations
The text argues for preserving and propagating native fishes like wall-eyed pike and perch in every stream lake and pond. It emphasizes fishing as healthful, affordable recreation for farmers mechanics and their families, and urges improving U S fishing waters to provide near home sport for all future generations. It questions why modern anglers with advanced gear deserve priority over traditional methods.
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Great Lakes
United States
Permanent bowel regularity with Hortettoe's Bitters
The text discusses misusing medicines for bowel issues and promotes Hortettoe's Stewndeh Bittera as a safe, original remedy. It claims the bitters restore regularity, improve digestion, and relieve cravings, nervousness, and various ailments without causing cramps or drone-like effects.
She Was Bound to Sayre That Dress
Two men witnessing heavy rain on Baltimore street comment on an oddly dressed woman whose wet attire exposes white petticoats as she hurries along. The crowd speculates about propriety and decency in a brief, humorous aside.
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Sayre
Baltimore Street
Baltimore Free Press
A Kind Man and the Seventh Time to Ask for Marriage
A colonial era dialogue shows a father rebuking a suitor with humor over twenty years of acquaintance and a long courtship. The passage blends a tale of marriage objections with snippets of mid 19th century prose and advertisements praising industry.
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Alere
Mary
Covrest
Heratse
Allways
Merchant Traveler
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