Rocking stones misattributed to Druids finally proven natural
The article explains detached rocks perched on narrow bases found around the British Isles and elsewhere. It describes beliefs that these stones were Druids’ works and could reveal guilt by rocking, but notes such legends are false and rocking stones are caused by natural forces, as cited in Chambers' Journal.
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British Isles
Great Beta
Mason
Vond von Bae
Tim
Snowdon
Chambers
Oneida Communists Leader Plot Far Reach
Prof Mears of Hamilton College says the Ocean community attempted regular marriage after initial dissent. He and Syracuse committee pressured indictment of President Noves amid rumors of discord and loyal fears. A March exodus followed as leaders fled toward Canada to establish a new commune.
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Mears
Hamlton College
Pross Mears
Syracuse
Noves
Annay
Carada
Niagara
Oysters and a Bank Scam Mentioned in Old New York Tale
The Cran Daily Times reports on Silner Derlon a popular New York figure whose fortune came from rare neatness and taste. Van Name, once a leading oyster saloon keeper at Broadway and Fulton, left to form a savings bank in a failed venture, losing his money and facing an incitement. The oyster trade is noted for blue and white emblems on crates.
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Silner Derlon
New York
Cran Dail Cdr
America
Dorlon Astvie
Broadway
Fulton Streets
Thin Hee
van Kame
Garraviv
Lord Mayors and their social standing across cities
The article discusses the English Lord Mayor title and its prestige in London and Dublin versus other cities. It notes variations in eligibility for re election, and that in London the role remains influential especially for organizing public meetings from the Mansion House.
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England
Landen
Cork
York
Edinburg
Botan
Ireland
London
Dublin
Wr. Verecker
Ord Fort
Pro
O'Connell Iime Elf
Pablo
Parisian Husbands Seen Through An American View
Lownon Truth comments on American women who marry Parisian husbands and feel the marriage is to a semi intelligent husband with mean ideas about his wife's money. The remark reflects cross cultural stereotypes and social attitudes of the era.
Lawyer Holden Versus Pingree Witness in Odd Maine Trial
A courtroom scene from Maine unfolds as Holden questions Tim Smith about Marston driving past Pingree’s dwelling after a pig incident. The exchange escalates before Justice Upton, with the crowd favoring Marston and a comic Detroit tale following the main case.
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Holden
Oxford County
Maine
Norway
Sam
Pingree
Tim Smith
Tim
Marston
Holden Tool
Mr. Smith
Mr. Pingree
The Number 9 in 1881 and the Great Riddle
The text ponders the digit sum of 1881 and its relation to the number 9, noting divisibility rules and prime components like 11 and 19. It cites occult and biblical interpretations of 9 as final, complete, or judging, then asks what 1881 holds for the numbers and fate of the era, inviting reflection on numerology.
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Ita
Dr. Mahan
Sodom
Pharaoh
Jerusalem
First Locomotive's Fate Amid Early Rail Ventures
A Philadelphia Times summary recalls the Stourbridge Lion and two other early locomotives. The Lion proved unsuitable for heavier trains, was abandoned on a dock, its boiler sent to Carbondale for foundry use, and the rest sold for scrap. One locomotive’s pump later traveled with a dignitary, Judge John Kelly, to a flood then vanished. others were repurposed or disposed of. The original railroad endures as a popular canal-linked excursion route, with the canal company still rivalling Switchback tourism in Mausch Chunk for visitors.
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Rai
Stourbridge Lion
Carbondale
John Kelly
Honesdale
Hunessle
Tendeant
Rome
N. Y
East Orange
N. J
Croton Aqueduct
United States
Maueh Chunk
Canal Company
Philadelphia Times
Ornamenting a Dog With a Cut Tail Tale
A quirky chronicling of a dog lacking a tail. A man ties rope and pitch to the dog's end, making it wag like a new tail. The dog trots and fans the crowd, while bystanders react and a boy Franky notes the pup’s antics.
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Franky
Callum
Cristian Marters
Marksmanship Advice From Sergeant Van Husen
Sergeant A. B. Van Husen of the Twelfth Regiment, New York, offers nerves and aim tips for shooters. He urges a firm grip, steady trigger, and calm breathing to ensure accuracy, noting the best marksman must remain careful and cool from sight to smoke.
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A. B. van Husen
Twelfth Regiment
New York
Mark
Cuticura Remedies Promoted as Blood and Skin Cure
An advertisement touts Cuticura products for blood purification and skin healing. It lists Catlara great Skin Cure, Cuticura Soap, and Cuticura Resolvent with prices, promotes miraculous cures for scrofula and skin humors, and offers an illustrated treatise and free mailing. It cites Weeks & Potte of Boston as makers.
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Annals of Medical Practice
Weeks & Potte
Washington Street
Boston
Masa
Tw- Cuticara
Abridgment and dignity in language debated
A passage from Atlantic Monthly argues that while some contractions like gents are acceptable, others strip meaning from words such as gentleman. The author critiques arbitrary pruning of language and praises preserving original significance.
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Atlantic Monthly
The Right Kind of Pride Speech
A railing at idleness and pride, urging young men to secure bread and butter through honest work. It argues independence matters first and stresses diligence and self-help to avoid poverty and potential riches if one stays determined.
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