Island Bride and the River Woes on Vance’s Isle
A rugged river couple is torn by distance and desire on Vance’s Island. The lonesome husband, left to tend a five room cottage, endures his wife’s restless wanderings and eventual return after years away with another man. He confronts a stark, noncommittal reception as a new captain arrives and the wife seeks reconciliation. The tale ends with the husband consumed by a delirious, shifting sense of reality as memories whirl.
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Vance’s Island
Sentley
New York Press
Downing claims Peruna cures many ills in health booster set
An article from the period quotes Robert Downing extolling Peruna as a preventive tonic against summers, illnesses, and chilling weather. It describes his emphatic endorsement, plus a vivid scene of death and decay ending with a grim discovery at a ruined floor. The text includes further dramatic fragments from a separate work.
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Rovers Downing
Downing
Inucoos
Diernean
Dols
de Wactnum
Sumner
Mursabin
Comitius
Epidemic terms and remedies in old cholera texts
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss cholera morbus infantum and summer complaints. It references various names such as cholera infantum and dysentery, notes about enduring practices, and mentions a healer or author with scattered place names and a plea for a remedy. The text is garbled but centers on naming and treating gastrointestinal illnesses in past periods.
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Ebirtmyan
Laulyrs
Harton
Columuuw
Carmagnole Anthem of the French Riots
The Carmagnole, a revolutionary era French song and dance, inflamed Parisians against Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette. Rioters sang it in streets and theaters, later suppressed by Napoleonic rule. The piece survived as a tune though its political bite faded, with verses praising Marseilles and resisting royalists.
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Paris
Louis XVI
Marie Antoinnette
Monsieur
Madame Veto
Ero
Bonanarte
Esmsulate
Merseilles
Lue
Republic
Carmagnole
Tualy
Egorger
Father Hold My Hand In Faithful Prayer
A devotional poem from an observational source urges divine guidance through trials. The speaker asks the Father to hold the hand in gloom and in joy, pledging to trust, obey, and follow despite heavy burdens, seeking solace in faith. Mention of Is 41 13 anchors the text to biblical imagery.
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Dona G
N. Y
Emerson Fragment on Parapet of Sin and Fear
Fragmentary verse reflecting Emersons contemplation of self defense against inner fear and the depths of sin. The speaker cites scorned bondmen as a parapet, dares not gaze over, and notes the burden of owing to others while seeking protection from conscience.
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Emerson
Prunes and Rice Served 10 Gether
Prunes and rice prepared by boiling in milk until tender. Soak prunes overnight then layer with rice in a greased pie dish, repeating layers until full. Sprinkle sugar and bake to a golden top. Recipe notes say dried apples or apricots work well. serve hot.
Shorter Names Spark Debate Over Country and Car
The Topeka Journal notes growing interest in a new and shorter name for the automobile and also discusses a possible shorter country name. The discussion highlights public curiosity and speculation about potential branding and identity changes.
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Topeka Journal
Close Enough Too
Fragmentary dialogue notes reveal a discussion between James and Tom about poverty and repeated attempts at time of need. The text captures informal exchanges and incomplete lines, reflecting rough speech and missing context.
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James
Tom
Dreyfus Case Publicity and Personal Tensions Cited
In Paris, counsel Ashot fears harsh public perceptions of the Dreyfus affair as headlines cast a cold light on the accused. Awoman named Florence ends an engagement, pondering whether to accept a proposal, amid the fragile social scene and lingering anxieties about wartime loyalties.
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Maitre Ashot
Dreyfig
France
Dreyfus
Devil's Island
Barely an Imposter in Quick Imposture Case
A man who had lingered about the rash week or two was arrested as a confidence man. He claimed to be from Kentucky but refused an invitation to drink. A policeman was called in, and the incident was deemed a clear case of imposture by Boston Transcript.
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Fuddy
Dudy
Kentucky
Boston Transcript
A Fine School Openings and Trade Calls at Local Office
Fragmented OCR describes a school open house and a job opportunity push led by a local business owner. It highlights expected student progress, staffing aims, and a low price offer for a teaching or scholarship program, noting demand for skilled educators and trainees.
Trusts Seek New Roles Amid Market Pressure
A terse remark notes that escalating market strains may force trusts to reorganize into four distinct units. The comment frames a broader warning about consolidation and regulatory scrutiny facing large holding entities.
Aly Sloper Cartoon Pokes At Domestic Quirk
Comic panel features Aly Sloper character addressing a humorous domestic moment with playful insult and exaggerated reaction. Dialogue references a wife and a peculiar fart gag as social satire. Authorities/venue unspecified.
What a Little Faith Did for Mrs Rockwell
A grateful Newark woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing long standing female complaints after doctors failed. She reports improved strength, relief from womb trouble and bowel discomfort, and thanks the company for guidance.
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Newark
Lydia E. Pinkham
L. G
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