Aflicted Bast and Suffering From a Bleak Frontier
A garbled report rails at a harsh northern frontier from Niagara Falls to Albany. It recalls frozen hogs at Syracuse, snowed railroad cuts at Oswego, mail outages, stage drivers frozen to death, and pilots of pioneer travel in New York Pennsylvania Vermont New Hampshire Maine and New England with grim humor and fear for civilization.
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Fargo Argus
Niagara Falls
Studson River
Jersey City
Albany
New York Central
Argus
Syracuse
New York
Oswego
Sackett’s Harbor
Townsend
Yates
Missouri
Rochester
Acuse
Saratoga
Rome
Lockport
Avisco
Jarvis Station
Timyra
Utica
Yen Suow
Eote
Troy
Tuiaie
Pennsylvani
Pony Express
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Dakota
Dalkotaus Island
New England
New Ulampshire
Mosheb
Bangor
Maine
Cannua
Unclesats
Health notes and weather in the county report
The piece notes improved health with four deaths in the county from the blit and pneumonia cases in the nearby area. It cites varying home temperance by locale, references grim weather effects, and mentions a parliamentary resolution on a joint inquest by the two houses, dubbed the chief justice on the anniversary of the constitutional government.
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Butzsares
Sidney
Fremont
Tawi
Moi Tate Tus
Vie
Ryan
Chuir
Cops
Boy Blue Poem Invitation to Wake in Morning
Poem describes a sleepy child named Boy Blue among farmyard scenes and nature waking. Birds, butterflies, lambs, and roses frame the call to open eyes and greet the day as the world waits. Corley notes Boston Transcript as the source.
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Mery Riddell Corley
Boston Transcript
Destruction of Railways Taught by Sherman's Army
A historical excerpt outlines methods used to destroy railroad tracks during Sherman’s campaigns. It details manning, breakfast provisions, and a three-section process to reverse ties and rails, heat and burn ties, and finally dismantle rails. The text emphasizes efficiency and notes caution to avoid incomplete work.
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Sherman
Pernis
Slocum
The Child of Mount Vernon and His Washington Ties
A fragmentary obituary recalling Washington Parke Custis as the Child of Mount Vernon He died in Washington City on the Oriher Sow left one child Robert Lee later a General He was closely allied to the Washington family and cherished the great chief His life centered on recollections of Washington and the Revolution and he retained mental vigor to old age He was famed as an eloquent speaker and enjoyed public addresses in his younger days
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Washington
May Custis
Two Irishmen Discuss Rail Passes in Saloon Joke
In Texas Siftings a joke shows two Irishmen debating rail passes in front of a saloon. One says he has worked on all the exes railroad and earned an annual pass. The other advises Pat to take a semi annual pass instead.
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Exes
Pat
Texas Siftings
Irregular Court Note Sparks Curious Local Banter
A fragmented exchange from a local page features Mrs. Snavely in Birrmain Alabama engaging in a lighthearted dip invitation with a courteous speaker. The garbled text hints at a social conversation amid a small community setting.
Primitive and Independent Island Kingdoms Noted in Comoro Group
A fragment describes Johanna an island in the Comoro group as primitively independent with a sultan boarding ships for his wives while the prime minister deals in coconuts and bananas.
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Johanna
Comoro Group
bin Sultan
Chicago Herald
Wealthy Americans Stir Local Ventures
An excerpt notes that London gentlemen should not ignore rising local calls as rich Americans’ purses increasingly finance town and country projects. The passage frames a shift in funding habits and social expectations among elites.
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London
Slang Questions Prompt School Principal Debate
An Indiana boarding school for young ladies is asked if slang can ever be justified. Principal Miss Hanteur refuses, saying she will not indulge in slang despite talks from educated people. The item includes a string of humorous quotes from various papers and anecdotes.
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Miss Hanteur
Chicago ‘Tribune
The Cockles of the Heart
A light dialogue about Christmas gratitude and holiday memories contrasts winter earth with the summer of the heart. A husband asks about outings while a wife recalls friends who remembered her gifts. The exchange reflects seasonal warmth and social exchange in urban life.
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John
New York Sun
Fragmentary Boston Transcript quote mentions smoking and inn
Disjointed OCR fragment from Boston Transcript references cigars and a inn for a christ theme. The text shows dialogue about smoking and personal feelings with broken phrases and unusual capitalization.
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Caavor
Little Boy Blue
Bob White
Mount Vernon
Courtness
Scranton
Nebraska State Journal
Thomas Nast
Bismarck
Nas
Norristown Herald
Philadelphia
Martha’s Vineyard
Epoch
Lincoln
Neb
Norristown Ierald
Volapuk
New York Tribune
Tom
Hood's
Hood
J KR. Smith
Mitchell
R. Ricmiillen & CO
Fionmouth
Roper EG
Rggreell Hat
Deronal Bank
Certa
Salt
United States
W.G. Davison
U. N. Seaman
Trrwilligel
N.L. Davison
Cashier
H. G. Chandler
Mt. Vernon
James River
Woonsocket
M. M. Hitchcock
Jay
Sensa
Chicago
Civicag
Piclockth AS
J. Seajalthies
Iste
Ncoin
Cap
Natorian Axp Orner
Josian Allen
Fanny
Kezlah
Chars Augusta
Bugs
Hedott
Cuaries Dickees
Tinea
Franklin
Orien
Ielu
Thuatratet
Noel
Mra
May AG
Manion Ha
Dy Brerness
M.T. Cannon
Sylvanna Cosa, Jr
Cuana Avovera
Hollow Ash Mall
Maucaust Broumr
Mitten House
Erta W. Pierce
Adder
the Lilacs
Dora
Mrs. Dear Woop
Miss M. EB. Branpow
Lisa Ta. Veneon
Many Crea
Lady Walworth
Tam Divrake T ‘Ase
Dr. Jekyll and
Mr. Hyde
Uroon
Mr. J. Farston
Tate Lortune
Ance Warden
Mlna Munoew
Fr. Wilmyar
Cerneovel
Henn
Birrdwright
Laxander
Irs
Axnim
Lancaster
Doran Ee
Masso Dlustrateds
Kater
J.a.beale
California Cabin
M. T. Carpon
Poston
O& Rurray Street
Galbraith Bros
Janesville
Wis
Clydesdale
English Shire
Suffolk Punch
Hackney
Cleveland Bay
America
Calbraith Bros
Davison
Respy
Frank Weller
Dakota Farm Lands
Io Northwest
Lenkota Lin
Lynn
W.huynn, C. T. Letcher
Temple Court
Minneapolis, Minn
7As Jris
Optio
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