Journey to Rome Through Perils At Civita Vecchia
Editorial correspondence from June 27 1861 describes a tedious customs check and police scrutiny on arrival at Civita Vecchia and the long land journey to Rome. The writer details bribes and fees paid to porters, guards, and postillions, the rough treatment by officials, harsh conditions, and the desolate view of the countryside en route to Rome, noting the heavy toll of delays and expense on travelers from Naples seeking to reach the Papal capital.
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N. S. Tribune
Rome
America
Méditerranean
Civeta Vecchia
Dinther
Naples
Cevite Vecchia
Dueghory
Civita Vecchia
Tha
Otrilla
Papal
Tan
Soma
Medierranean
New Jersey
N. York
Perth Amboy
Marahéa
Sauiegting
Thia
Téigardany
Jerusalem
Gontrdot
Pirté
Malatia
Phen
Summer Pruning of Grapes and Common Errors
In July improper pruning weakens grape fruit by removing vital shoots that would shade and feed developing clusters. Observations from a gardener’s plot show grapes with shoots left to sun exposure ripening well, while pruned vines produced uneven, green fruit.
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Fey
Adder and Ribbon Snake Swallowing Feat Reported
A dramatic winter sight near the Bitter Gast reveals an adder capturing and swallowing a ribbon snake about 18 inches long. The incident, witnessed by Mr. G and discussed with local experts, notes the adder’s patience and strength during the three hour digestion, while the blower observes with indifference at the Geological Rooms. The tale also mentions cows, milks, and recurring skin changes in the adder.
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Fielf Jong
Crotost
A. Fuorter
Venthd “Sélahtne
Adders
Geb- Hard
Mr. Adder
Only Ten Cents a Day in a World of Waste
A fragment warns that small daily spends on luxury items like cigars ice cream or tobacco accumulate over a lifetime. The piece argues such waste drains funds that could build farms or residences and notes that smoking habits harm health and shorten life. It cites the mind over body link in indulgence and reflects on personal restraint.
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Husing
Afra
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Seo
Rha Sas
Seunla Devas
Devorre
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Jude
Mantiin Shéhame
Bently
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Emily
Sumner
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Ulterar
Rodrendtay
Nial
Lucy
Roth
Benty
Nance
France
Switzerland
Naples
England
Sophie
Wietania
Anhia
Giel
Nanor
Mr. Bently
Sophina
Onde
Rosely-Bay
Vesuvius
Herculaneum
Tha Eoin
Bousemoul
Charles Onslow Span
Linge
Bently'a
Onslow
Heell
Allabrees
Sophis
Sopia
Mr. Bandy
Kent
Charles
London
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Audh Elredm
Slaneca
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Gursalog
Gailow
Onislow
Devonshire
Renel
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