We Find Comforts of Home at a Michigan Man's African Ranch
A narrator recounts a whirlwind stay at a Michigan man's jungle ranch in Africa. The party exchanges trappings of civilization for wild adventures including lions giraffes and a dangerous ride gone wrong. The tone mixes humor with danger as servants clean up and poker awaits the next scene.
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Africa
Michigan
Germany
South Carolina
King
Cowboy
Edward
Roosevelt
Pat
Wyoming
Lee's mercy to a union soldier under fire noted in wartime tale
A union veteran recounts meeting Gen. Robert E. Lee during retreat after Gettysburg. Lee paused, approached the wounded foe, shook his hand, and said a kind farewell, showing empathy despite defeat. The piece also notes venison being cheaper than beef in Vermont due to deer slaughter and a license rule keeping meat local.
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Robert E. Lee
Charles Morris
Lee
Gettysburg
Vermont
Deep Breathing Method for Warmth After Cold Exposure
A simple technique to regain warmth after cold exposure involves taking long breaths with the mouth closed. Repeat until heat returns as the pulse quickens and blood circulation increases. The method, credited to Family Doctor, claims to prevent colds and many ailments when started promptly.
Prominent Woman Suffragist Frances Spire Potter
Prof Frances Spire Potter, English professor at the University of Minnesota, attracted attention with a paper before the Buffalo convention for equal suffrage. She is mother of four and has completed a second novel, written a successful play, and lectures on economic topics.
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Frances Spire Potter
Buffalo
University of Minnesota
Autos Run at Public Expense in New York City
New York City uses more automobiles at public expense than any other two cities in the world, highlighting heavy government vehicle use and high municipal costs.
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New York City
Ezra Leads Return to Jerusalem Without Guard
The narrative follows Ezra the scribe guiding a caravan from Babylon to Jerusalem with divine assurance rather than armed protection. It details Ezra’s leadership, the people’s caution, and the role of fasting and prayer as they travel, plus reflections on Pentecost and reliance on the Holy Spirit for strength beyond worldly power.
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Ezra
Jerusalem
Horse Radish King of St Louis Rears Fortune From Roots
James A. Dacey of St Louis dominates the U S horse radish trade shipping up to a carload daily. He built demand by circulars and trade ads, controls storage of about 1000 barrels, and foresees a future when preservation ends perishability. He plans to pass the title to a successor.
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St. Louis
United States
James A. Dacey
Portland
Los Angeles
Winnipeg
el Paso
Hach
Ezra's trusted path combines faith with prudent planning
The sermon portrays Ezra weighing details before returning to Jerusalem. He seeks God’s guidance, prays for clarity, and avoids relying on force, showing a balance of faith and practical sense. The message: trust God but keep prudence, not reckless reliance on humans.
Ezra Plans Return to Jerusalem With Treasures and People
Ezra, empowered by the king's decree, prepares to depart Jerusalem with a gathered band and ample treasure. He recalls past setbacks, then surveys the camp by the River Ahava to confirm who will accompany him on the journey. He notes Levi priests are missing and dispatches messengers to recruit them.
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Jerusalem
Ezra
Levi
Mzra
Kizra
Ahava
Izra
Mahli
God
Hose
The Falcon Eye as Self Adjusting Telescope
Dr Dobbs argues in Fry's Magazine that the pigeon sight guiding homing is real not a trick. He claims the bird’s eye acts like a self adjusting telescope enabling it to spot prey from great height with remarkable precision.
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Dr. Dobbs
Fry's Magazine
Button Game Sparks Village Church Scandal
At a tile church social a deacon suspected by the pastor of covert saving of funds proposes a game "Button, button who's got the button" to entertain waiting children. The plot centers on the deacon's prior oyster soup expense and the pastor's unspoken worry.
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Deacon G
Cecilia City and Cyrus Cornswoggle Prune Apple Tree Joke
Cecilia City asks a question about science and Cyrus Cornswoggle replies by pruning an apple tree. The exchange pivots to a pun about growing prunes on an apple tree turning humor into a playful quip.
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Cecilia City
Cyrus
Wise dodging of trouble and a curious ad mix
A dated collage of humorous anecdotes and quotes plus ads. The items include a truckload of colorful lines about dodging trouble, a salary joke between lovers, a universalist remark, a cigar promo, a biblical quip, and a promised cure for piles with PAZO OINTMENT, all in a single era newspaper fragment.
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W. G. Chapman
Great Britain
Rica
Ned
Race
Gen. Lee
Cemetery Ridge
Union
W.B. Edson
Zerubbabel
Joshua
Temple
Darius Hystaspis
Darius
Artaxerxes
Babylon
Solomon
Satitess A. Dacey
Atlanta Constitution
Lewis
Kavanagh
Lydia E. Pinkham
Vienna
W. Va
Lydia
E. Pinkham
Dr. May
May Medical Laboratory
W. H. May
Pearl Street
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