Dickens as Justice Starcletch memory from childhood
A reader recalls visiting St James' Hall with parents to hear Dickens perform. The young observer remembers the stage transformation from Mr. Pickwick to Mr. Justice Staveleigh, noting a drastic change to a fat pompous figure with dull piglike eyes. The piece is shared in Chambers' Journal.
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Dickens
Justice Starcletch
St James’ Hall
Paul Dombey
Hooda
Pickwick
Justice Staveleigh
Goml
C. Laan
Ip Chambers’ Journal
Prayer Tale From A Minister's Home
A five year old boy, Harold, is coaxed to say his bedtime prayer by his mother. He protests, then listens as she urges gratitude for warmth, love, and a home, and to remember poor children without shelter or care.
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Floreld
War
Harold
Mamma
Warvid
Earold
Jesus
Papa
Benery
Liprincott
Fashlon Models and the Truthful Camera Debate
The Baltimore Herald contrasts models who pose with the photographer's craft, noting that makeup and lighting can alter appearance but photography reveals the truth. It argues that editing cannot fix a fundamentally awkward pose and that artists or editors cannot turn an unbecoming figure into a beauty.
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Baltimore Herald
Hus
Xlog
A Poor Press Agent and Legends of Enchantment
Max O Kells popularity as a lecturer is questioned by his mother who refuses to publish his speaking career. She warns against public appearances and letters reveal a village stance on his profession. The tale shifts to legends of Frederick Barbirossa not dead but in enchanted sleep within a Harz cavern with a timeless red beard.
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Max O'Kell
Audivnees
Darburomm
Frederick Barbirossa
Harz
Peard
Ant
Overhauling the Poliicianers line in Century
A quoted excerpt rails at education as ruinous to the country. The speaker contrasts rich college men with “vod blowed gyndrics” and questions the merit of their influence on true men’s games. The piece targets politicians and educated elites with a satirical voice.
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Century
Fragmentary Quotation Sparks Local Curiosity in Town
A garbled dialogue fragment from a Chicago Rocori recounts a boastful scene as a man describes being the center of attention while a crowd supposedly watched him run down the street. The excerpt reflects a noisy street rumor or overheard boast in the town.
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Chicago
Would Not Be Noticed. A Curious Vegitarian Boarding Exchange
A baffling dialogue unfolds as an applicant requests a cure board and discloses being a vegetarian. The respondent, Mrs Slimdiet, confirms no meat will be eaten and notes others do not partake either.
Wifes Economises and the Dressmaker’s Bill
A humorous exchange notes a wife trimming three fourths of her husband's salary for dressmaker costs while the husband questions the remainder. A quip about editors and poems follows, with a jest about whether the editor has read the piece.
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San Francisco
North Schleswig’s Quiet Population and Blue Monday
A compilation of remarks describing the calm crime statistics in north Sleswick as well as social behavior among Danes, plus an antiquated London bell-ringing anecdote from 1609 and a note on Monday being the hardest day for housewives. It highlights orderly Danish households and contrasts with Danish life and British customs.
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North Sleswick
German Empire
North Steawick
Master
Vervant
W. Hortmann
Curiointies of Plants Weather Glasses and Timed Openings
Plant behavior varies with moisture as pollen stays dry when rain nears. The pimpernel opens at eight in the morning and closes at two in the afternoon while the goat's beard opens from dawn to ten at night, showing plants as natural weather indicators.
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Corning
Goat's Beard
Gany
Driver and cow feature in odd hospital tale report
A British Medical Journal notes an unusual scene where a driver finishes milking then invites the narrator into a adjoining room for a look around while the manager is fetched. The episode blends rural work with a curious hospital setting and raises questions about boundaries and context.
Odd exchange and odd quotes spread across papers
A fragmentary collection of humorous or unrelated lines from various papers includes a man commenting on women's sense of rhythm and a woman reacting to a sudden request. Also a mock dialogue about firefighting logistics ends with a joke about beer.
Independence That Counts and the Burden of Fear
A reflective note argues independence matters more than wealth or poverty. It praises honest self expression and a burden lifted from the spirit when one lives without sham. A line about social proprieties and restrictions appears in a mixed quotation.
Perversity On Nighttime Wakefulness Cited In Halting Ads
Fragmentary quotes from periodicals discuss a baby's persistent awakenings at night and a mother’s fashion-driven changes in hair styling during multiple pregnancies. The excerpts reference New York Weekly and the Aberdeen Globe opinions on parental routines and fashion.
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Wabby
Witey
Bin
New York ‘Weekly
Special Reduced Excursion Rates Announced for Multiple Destinations
The Chicago & Northwestern Railway lists excursion rates from all points to Detroit San Francisco Los Angeles Baltimore Green Lake LaCrosse and other destinations for conventions fairs and Centennial events. Tickets sold Sept 17 18 19 Sept 21 26 and Sept 27 28 29 with various return limits and one fare or fare and one third options. Agents available for copies of pamphlets and further rate details.
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Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Detroit
Mich
Chejetian Church
San Francisco
Los Angetes
Cal
American Bankers
Baltimore
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Green Lake
Wis
Northwesterline
Chicago & Northwestern Ba Y
Mada
North-Western
C.C. F. Grand Lodge
Chicago & North- Western Ry
LaCrosse
Chicago & North-Western Ry
Northwestern Line
Annosneus
Milwaukee
Wavttoma
Augusta
Black River Falls
Chicago
Chicago & North-Western Ba Y
West
Northwest
Northwestern
W. B. Kniskern
Trafic Managger
Chicago & Northwestern R'y
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Henry Wahle
M.D. Deutscher Art
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Saxton
H. Milder
Manahpield
Wisnica
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Maple Sureet
Duxt
Hoonsi
Oay Nye Jophona Pang
Orica Bioett Serene Ave
Stevens Point
United States
Panalon Baronu
Laton B. Tupper
Orice
Cedar Streets
Schmirer
Omee
Oftcsaver
First National Bank
Marchfield, Wisconsin
B. Edwards
Bo, Andrews & Rush
Linn
Herb
Drrug
A. Williams
Real Saute Actics
Clay Ori
W. T-Poad
Deyrat
Ommce
Gemina American Bok
Central Avo
Moe
Lind
D. DS
S. Heaton
D. Sacensser
Sexton
Nevius
D. Tatule
Benuist
Amoriin National
Baul
Marghfield
Wisconsin
S. Powell
M. DLV
Adlet Block
Opera Louse
Tulephone 200
Marabtatd
Rose Hill
Northwestern Railroad
John Hyland
E.f.mechler
A Presley
Marshfield Times Weekly
Fondo
London
Nence
Aten
Allis
Gussleigh
Grabbing
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Johgon
Prom
Atebison Globe
Washington
Canneryman
Whtney
Paul
Mina
Union
New York City
Tropics
Seattle
Orient
Alaska
Puget Sound
Atlantic
St. Paul
Minneapolis
California
Secrist
Qanmary
Morvoun
Blodgett
Calumet Ave
Upham Mf’g. Company
Oregon
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Horn
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