Glamis and Scotland Ghost Lore Across Castles and Halls
A Gentlewoman piece surveys Scottish superstition and haunted castles. It recounts tales from Glamis to Porteous Tower, including Earl Patie gambling fears, Pearlin Jean’s bloodlit specter, Airlie Drummer omens, and Portcullis-like hauntings at Inverary and Dunvegan. The article emphasizes enduring belief in spirits among both peasants and gentry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
West
Highlands
Glamis
Forfarshire
Lord Strathmore
Oolses
Ogilvies
Patie
Karl Patio
Hitler
Macleod
Lonelywood faces purchase for fire alarm gear
In a monthly meeting at the schoolhouse, Lonleywood officials consider buying a locomotive driving wheel, tyre, and a sledgehammer for the Lonelywood Volunteer Hose Company to use as a fire alarm. Hermitage argues the need, citing a recent fire where no one responded as the minister and others slept through a Sunday bell.
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Isolate
Loce Eliciala
Lonelywood
Lonelywood Volunter Hose Company
Hermitage
Beally bin
Chiraan
Auctienlot
Atellon
Fragmentary historic note on marriage rules and stadion scale
The damaged text cites racial marriage bans among Greeks Arabs and Armenians and mentions the Coliseum in Rome built for 100000 spectators. It references men with land, a time marker, and an opportunity, all in broken form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Bicycle Club Rules From a 1900s Comic Page
The Philadelphia Press item catalogs a spoof set of bicycle safety rules spoken by President Toots of the Thempsam Bt. Br cyte Club. It humorousl y prescribes riding posture, avoiding hazards, and absurd future improvements such as cap-removal devices and a dog noose, reflecting playful urban satire.
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Toots
Pusson
Bell
M. Quad
Im Phila-delphia Press
Peculiarly Silly Custom in Welsh Tradition
The Rev. W Bingley discusses in Customs of the Welsh that in parts of North Wales it was once common for congregations to spit on the floor when the name of the devil arose and to strike their breasts in abhorrence when Judas's name was mentioned as reported by South Wales Daily News.
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W. Bingley
North Wales
Whirever
Judas
South Wales
Fragmented verse and misc excerpts from a late 19th century page
A collage of stray lines and quotes including songs about sirens and painted dreams, brief snippets from a London musical journal, stray remarks from a conversation about living quarters, and scattered notes touching on Bible distribution in China, a bicycle remark, and a diamond field venture. The mosaic preserves oddball phrases and partial attributions without a single coherent narrative.
Commercial traveller confronts Liverpool hotel clerk
A Liverpool commercial traveller burst into a hotel office and demanded to be rung at a specified time. He claimed the clerk failed to call him at 1 o'clock, insisting the clerk had not left word for the call. The clerk remained silent as the visitor left.
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Liverpool
Angaily
Exuneton
Etree
Wine Mirth and the Laughing Founders in The Outlook
In The Outlook discussion, serious minds are urged to learn Chamfort’s warning that idle days waste life. Substantial humor comes from recognizing contrasts. Ford notes Washington’s rare laughter, Emeric’s restrained smile, and Garisle’s earthshaking Berverker laughter as a relief for heavy burdens on a temperament touched by sadness.
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Chamfort
Cmone
Ford
Washington
Emeric
Garisle
Nebraska Referendum Initiative and City Ordinances
Nebraska municipalities may adopt initiative and referendum. 15 percent may petition for ordinances, 20 percent may compel the city to sue for repeal. Referendum delays ordinances for 30 days unless 5 percent petition to suspend, or 10 percent trigger a special election within twenty days. Immediate peace and health provisions and current-year appropriations are exempt.
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Nebraska
Maha
Peliion Priquid
Vty
Ef.c
Aml
Beans Drive Mutiny on Boston Voyage, Mariners Demand Beans
Jaries Dryden recounts a Boston voyage where beans rule the day. A merchant captain buys two tons of white beans in Brazil and, amid mutinous longing, serves beans at every meal. The crew rebels until beans are restored, proving the grain’s odd power over sailors.
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Bill
New England
Brazil
Keana
Jaries Dryden
New York Journal
A Clever Tippler in Subtle Conversation
Polly notes a man claimed her eyes intoxicated him as Madge asks what she did. The exchange appears as a brief humorous dialogue from the Philadelphia North American.
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Polly
Madge
Philadelphia
Jury Controversy At Exeter Over Acquittal Shocked Court
A report from the Exeter assizes describes a dramatic verdict where a defendant was acquitted of murder despite strong evidence. The judge summoned the jury foreman who confessed he personally knew the true killer and influenced the not guilty verdict. The foreman warned of a suppression to avoid further charges, sparking rumors the real murderer was placed on the jury.
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Exeter
Jamea Dyce
Court of Common Pleas
Trie
Htinseid
America
Pot Beard
Cot ‘Bimeel
Jumbled Advice and Recalled Portraits in Lecture Room
Fragmented reminiscences describe a lecturer whose personal quirks and vocal faults drew sharp attention. Observers note the stubborn allure of his stage presence and the challenges of articulation during demonstrations, while colleagues recall the cost and impact of his performances.
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Allanbanx
Pearlin
Jean
Robert
Louis XV
Airlie
Cortachy Castle
Alrile
Hari
Boedlin
Porteous
Alex. Jardine
Hone
Edinburgh
Woodhouse Lee
Tytlers
Lady Hamilton
Bothwellhaugh
Murray
Linlithgow
Lord Hamilton
Pentland Hills
Argyll
Tnoverary
Durvegan
Howe
Mackends
Nelywood
Heron
Ieee
Thempsam Bt. Brcyte Club
Topor
Eorartian
Musical Journal
London
Palics
Ana
Dunce
Wight
Dom
Cora
Lai
Moter
Gas
American Bible Society
China
Vorg Chronicle-Telegraph
Rastle
P.P. Schuvalof
Jinmonds
Arieties Bm
Ells
Moaizess
Arene
Hicks
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