Burmese Ambition and Buddhist Piety in Mandalay Cathedral
Burman wife ambition and Kyaung Tago title noted as path to Nirvasna. Christian conversion linked to building worship as meritorious, Mandalay cathedral cost 40,000 rupees by Kyannng Taga Paul bon. Burma's chapels mainly jungle wood, fragile against white ants. temples rise under financial strain. Dornlioe's Magazine.
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Kyaung Tago
Nirvasna
Tye
Uil
Mandalay
Kynanng Taga Paulbon
Amarapura
Temessarin
Burma
Dornlioe
Halifax lore and the forest town guillotine tale
A fragmentary account recalls Halifax in Hardwick forest where felons with stolen goods were to be judged by four jurors from nearby towns and hanged if condemned. It also mentions Halifax as the supposed home of the guillotine allegedly introduced by the regent Earl Mocton, whose head later fell to the machine.
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Halityx
Earl Mocton
Seudkaid
Stellar brightness gaps among distant stars described
The article discusses wide brightness differences among stars and debates whether some stars outshine the sun by factors up to 10,000. It notes a scientist’s claim of at least two particularly bright stars, possibly 10,000 times the sun’s brightness, and references stars in the Canopus constellation and Rigel in Orion as examples.
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Pyenden
Spree
Tadreed
Linr
Canopus
Rigel
Weir
Width and size of Great Britain and surrounding lands
The text discusses the relative sizes of Great Britain, France, Germany, and the globe, noting Britain’s area as a small fraction of the Earth and detailing the island’s broadest width between Land’s End and Kent. It gives coastal reach from Louk Broom to Borloch Firth and mentions inlets’ head distances.
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Summica
Newfoundland
England
Wales
France
Germany
Tiriain
Land's End
Kent
Louk Broom
Scothut
Borhoch Firth
Rubinstein Tour Sparks Curious Stage Clash
Rubinstein travels across the United States on a concert tour when Barnum’s troupe shadowed the itinerary. A strange encounter occurred as a guard questioned a performer about belonging to the show while a tense exchange followed. The scene showcased the flamboyant theater world circling the touring pianist and circus acts in a period city street.
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Rubinstein
Rubbnstein
United States
Barnumre Clvens
Gislan
Tein
Acree
Ike
Jin
Turis Lisbonine
Doubting Up Incoherent Puzzle From Fragments
A garbled passage presents a teacher and pupil exchange with stray phrases about testing knowledge and two persons sharing a single moment. The text reads like fragmented dialogue with unclear context and misordered words.
Fragmented Advice on Patience and Persistence
A terse editorial fragment urges not to wait for ideal conditions. It emphasizes taking action despite mud and dust, weather, or time. The note praises steady progress and not allowing others to delay one’s course.
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Srorld
Known Too Late Washington Star Dialogue
A fragment from the Washington Star features Mrs Grips recalling a marriage proposal to Mr Gramps. The exchange hints at shared past decisions and a note about their tendency to “taste too much” in life.
Whalesale Sammy Reflects on Twin Sisters
Smyart Set quotes praise and warning from Antrim's Naked Truth and Veiled Allusions. The lines frame courtesy as virtue and danger, noting cleverness and caution.
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Whalesale
Sammy
Papa
Smyart
Antrim
Draw Corks Easily At A Party Trick
A dated curiosity explains drawing corks from bottles without a corkscrew. The method uses sealing wax heated to soften, then pressed against the cork to grip as wax dries. Once dry, pressure pulls cork free without damaging the bottle, with cautions to avoid twisting the wax stick or wetting the cork before pouring.
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Howe
Bengal Tigers of Rewal Province Near Calcutta
The manguler tiger, an aging and less sharp predator, lurks near settlements and hunts small prey. The fiercest Bengal tigers reside in Rewal Province near the Ganges mouths and Calcutta, measuring up to ten feet long. They surpass other beasts in strength and ferocity, with only the grizzly bear and a mysterious ancient threat from Asia rivaling them.
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Rewal
Ganges River
Calcutta
Alussiae-St. Nicholas
Wedding Vicar Recites Abbrev Registers In Northern Town
A ceremony in a large northern English town is followed by a vicar visiting the bridegroom’s mother. He returns with two large green bags, opens the registers, and solemnly reads that Williams has forgotten to dot the entries for Elizabeth, prompting the family to breathe again.
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Engand
The Cheekeving The vyereboek on the horse lead
A dated discussion on how a horse’s lead and neck affect breathing in trotting and running horses. It argues trot mechanics require controlled devices to prevent windpipe constriction while running shows natural neck extension. Field and Putsa.
Greenland Shark Claims Role Among Whalers
The Greenland shark is described as following dead whalers to ships and eating parts of the whale carcasses. It reportedly bites at a slipping whaler but does not attack humans, focusing instead on the whale’s remains. The shark is said to be afflicted by parasitic worms that cling near its eyes.
Fear of Criticism Hinders Rightful Action Through History
The piece argues that fear of others’ judgments hinders doing what is right more than fear of not acting. It notes courage is needed to pursue right work despite criticism, referencing ancient bronze age facts and Herodotus on coinage in Lydia, with caution about earlier claims. It contrasts myths of early coin use with historical doubt.
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Herodotus
Tramps Swap Tales of Ingratitude in Connecticut
Two travelers in Town and Conn tell a rambling tale of meeting a rich uncle, a quick dive for money, and years spent traveling under an assumed name to spare his feelings. The dialogue mocks the uncle and reveals idiosyncratic hunger for cash and stories.
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Ming
Explosion Mystery Shocks Exchange Pat What Caused Big Blast
In Aypamite an exchange story notes a whistle blew as Mike Riley carried a case. The fragment hints at a sudden explosion and questions the cause, leaving the tempers and details unclear and unresolved.
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Pat
Mike
Riley
Railway baggage handling rules aim to curb damage
The New York Sun reports that Northwestern Union Pacific and Southern Pacific railways issue a baggage rule requiring trucks for moving trunks over short distances with thick padding to prevent injury. No trunk swirls or corner twirls. violators to be branded as smashers. The reform applies inside cars too, reducing the need for new trunks after trips.
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New York Sun
Pulic
Northwestern Railroad
Union Pacific
Southern Pacific
Northwestern Excursion Rates and Travel Openings
Northwestern line offers very low excursion rates to Denver San Francisco Harrisburg Oshkosh Appleton Minneapolis and Weston Wis with limited return times and special conventions. Tickets sold May 14 to 29 or May 16 to 19 and are valid for return by late May or late June depending on destination. Applications through Chicago Northwestern Railway offices. Through car features and guided trips noted. A separate notice announces branch expansion from Elmwood to Weston Wis on the Chicago Northwestern system. Also prizes for eggs announced by Rose Bros with dress patterns as rewards for egg related contests on Saturdays May 11 and subsequent dates.
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Northwestern
Denver
Col
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
San Francisco
Imperial Council
Nobles of
Mystic Shrine
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Harrisburg
Chicago
German Baptist Brethren Conference
Oshkosh
Wis
Appleton
Chicago & Northwestern
Chicago & Northwestern Av Co
Elmwood
Weston
Emerald
Chicago, St. Paul
Ems
Rose Bros
Estray notice of cattle in Auburndale enclosure
A red cow four years old a red heifer with line back two years old and a red yearling steer have come into the seventh enclosure under section 31 in Auburndale on May 9. The owner may reclaim by paying keeper's costs and notice. George S Zollinger Marshfield Wisconsin P O Address.
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Estray
Auburndale
George S. Zollinger
P.O
Marshfield
Wis
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Schuh Discount Purchasing Association of
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Nto
Golimer Bros. & Schumtans Circus
Wisconsin Free Press
Oconomowoc
Gollmar Bros. & Schumans
Common Council
Cs. Weaver
Cas
Kliner
Lang Scharmann
D. B. Santra
Marshfield, Wis
Otel Sabiianion
Northern Insurance Cemetery
New York
Wisconsin
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Furth
OO Bao Ta
Ss Oe
Aaa
Tata PL
Wisconsin Ae
ASB
Tn al
Insurance Department
Madison
Emil Gilioran
Waresigner
America
Mederine
Mederine Remedy CO
West Superior
Eversthini
Benlay CO
West Scremal
H.j.kamps
Collmar Bros.& Schumans
Memorith
Europe
Africa
Menag
Gatimar Bros. & Schumans
Wertong Adair
Hocum
John Wills
Senor Sorento
Misa Maud Hocum
Brana
Reed Banda
Simpson
Royal Bengal Tigers
Leopards
Tyenas
Kangaroos
Zebran
Strounda
Ays Ys
Tbs
Friend Bros
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