Old Man and Rascal Grandfather Pry Poke Tale
A Washington Post encounter recalls mischievous acts aimed at an elderly Bucks County neighbor. The narrator and kin describe a cranky 80 year old man and the violent pranks used to rouse him, including breaking a coon and tying a string to wake him. Tales unfold of a lively Westmoreland county gathering with wagers and playful chores. The piece ends noting a poem by Fiona Corey and prior press contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gia
Bucks County
Iaver
Chan'sher
Atakea
Wight
Onur
Grants
Woodstock Hunt Refused to the Author Allegation
A fragment notes a claim that a young writer aged about 20 authored a piece widely copied and commented on, with the author denied by Woodstuck Hunt and the paper aiming to disclose the name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodstock
Hunt
Iander
Fisherman with Basket on a City Car Tale
A sunburned fisherman with a basket boards a Second Avenue horse car near Fulton Ferry. He struggles to manage his load as onlookers comment on his luck and a philosopher accidental spills the basket, revealing it empty and all its contents lost in the chaos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Ferry
Second Avenue
Deep
Anon
Breket
New York
Habit of Musings and Loneliness in Africa
Kerr describes how absence of companionship in interior Africa spurs evening musings. He recalls retreating at sunset to quiet spots, feeling lively when anticipating notable events, while replaying past excitements and recalling solitary routines like whittling wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westmoreland
Washington
Dave
Davey
Vee
Kerr
Africa
Maine
Hibard's Rheumatic Syrup and Public Notices
A 19th century column touts Hibard's Rheumatic Syrup with testimonials from Jackson Michigan residents. The item blends health ads with notes on local incidents including a fatal vapor explosion, a Paris Maine scene, and social quirks. It features varied health products and editorials on language use in Montreal, plus a short notice about a patient in San Francisco Hospital and a local accident.
Why mixed drinks fade faster than straight whiskey
A Memphis bartender explains that mixed drinks use more liquor than expected and often lower quality. He notes mint juleps are especially tricky due to inhaled fumes, and that Memphis saloons stock surprisingly good whisky compared with northern cities, with rougher liquor common in bear towns like Cincinnati and Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis
New York
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Milwaukee
New Orleans
Unscrambled medical remedy and warning in antique prose
A distorted text warns of waterlogged land and parasites, then prescribes a long, dated remedy regimen tied to a historical product. It mentions malaria relief, neutralizing air and water, and a medicinal paste, with references to Theodore Husteller and a steam-based preparation. The exact source details are unclear.
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Bandpops Revenge
Nis
John G. Whittier
Almond
Fiona Corey
Iss
Len
Torino
Odo
Merava
J. Cheney & Co
L. Gorussic
M.D
Pj, Cheney & CO
Hilbard
Tyre
Rheumatic Ayrup Co
Jackson
Mil
Eowab Haxce
Stuckson Street
Jackson, Mich
William Wish
Cooper
San Francisco
Walsh
Paris
Enele Hubert Gray
Sullivan Andrews
Edward Andrews
Europe
Pottle
Hfe
Eoe County
Eve
Yeaven
Pfonalli
Pierce
Montreal
Whia
Damaua
Sarah Bernhardt
Che Sullivan
Hibard
Faris
Horse
Oregon
Mit
Addrons
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
J. Fe
Piga
Panwill
Aizeaned
Travel
Charming Childrens
W. E. Gladeton
Lord Wolseley
Morell Mackenzie
Eugene Schuyler
James G. Blaine
Geo. F. Hoar
John Tyndall
G. A. Stephens
Iofs
Justin McCarthy
Mr. P
John G. Cartisie
Wm. A. Hammond
Fred Schwatka
Marlon Harland
Andrew
Teading
Will
the Youth’s Companion
Boston
Mass
Ely
Wayte
Warren &I
Bradfields
Sitaeaat
Beadfield
Atlanta GA
Scott
T. Churchill
IOS
Holly
Wee Mae Mae Sebasanie
Heb
Boteet Ea Onl Tiene
Aare
Kidder
Cosmecx
Boh Ethins Medival CO
Richmond, War
N.Y
Heyant
Bors
Laporce Drug Co
Broadway, N.Y
E. Kos5 & CO
Toledo, Ohio
Bert
CATON
Dalcaius
FORD
Moody's
Addr Moody& CO
Ohio’ Great
Satanaee
Ji Theodore Holland
P 'O
Chadwick
Philada
Paine
Wal
Gardner
Dermantla
Gail
Philadelphia
Camp Life
Ube
Boston, Mass
Jester's. Engl
Nyroyal
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