The Strenuous Life of a Sixteenth Century Law Student
An English correspondent quotes a Toulouse law student memoir describing a rigorously scheduled day from 4 am rising to 6 pm study, with meals interspersed by rapid note comparisons and recitations. After dinner, Greek or Latin readings continue, with holy days set for high mass and vespers and occasional music and walks.
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Henri de Mesnies
Toulouse
Sophocles
Aristophanes
Euripides
Demosthenes
Cicero
Virgil
Horace
Kidney Pills Restore New Castle Woman's Health
Mrs. John Mansell of 614 South Jefferson Street New Castle Pennsylvania reports years of kidney trouble with urinary issues swelling and palpitations. A week of Pean s Kidney Pills improved her condition and a few boxes completed the cure leaving her strong and well. Sold by Foster Milburn Buffalo NY at 65 cents a box.
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John Mansell
Jefferson Street
New Castle
Paul
Peaun
Foster-Milburn @o
Buffalo
N.Y
Fragmentary Jubilant Rants Refer to Junius Letters Mystery
The fragment notes an author’s boast about writing letters and stubbornly denying public claim to a stenographer. It hints at secret identities of Sir Philip Francis or Muratt Walstead and mocks public knowledge regarding King George III.
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Junius
Hharrisian
Sir Philip Francis
Muratt Walstead
King George Iti
Free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease offered in Le Roy ad
An old advertisement invites readers to write to Avlen S Olmsted in Le Roy New York for a free sample of Allen's Foot Ease a powder claimed to relieve sweaty hot swollen and sore feet and to ease tight shoes It lists druggists and shoe stores as sellers and mentions a price of 250?
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Allen
Avlen S. Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
Foxy Grocer in Uptown Spotlight
A garbled account describes an uptown grocer facing scrutiny over his store’s image and patrons. The piece mentions showy attire, wealthy customers, and questions about the seller’s motives in shaping perceptions of his business.
Editor Finds 82000 Worth of Food Restores Health
An Oklahoma editor credits Grape-Nuts with restoring strength and brain power after illness. He notes gaining 25 pounds, increased stamina, and long-term reliability of the nutritious food, calling it scientifically made and delicious with the slogan There’s a Reason.
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Oka
Wellville
Ketcham Names Staff for Indiana G A R Command
William AL Ketcham Indiana G A R Department Commander announces staff appointments with units and roles. Included are Assistant Adjutant General Col Toh BR Foster Indianapolis inspector. Warren Evansville judge advocate. Waugh Tipton chief metering officer. Whert Indianapolis senior aide and chief of star. Roach Monticello chief trumpeter. Jones Battleground patriotic instructor. Kerwood Muncie.
General Revolt Feared in Russia After Douma Dissolution
A London dispatch reports four generals in Russia are predicted to rise in revolt after the Douma’s dissolving. Revolutionaries, meeting in London, claim a distinct victory and foresee an uprising shortly, not before late July or August.
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Ino Mussia
London
Russia
Agust
Mob confronts jail crowd over shooting at saloon
A mob of about 100 gathered in front of Highland jail threatening Louis Monken. Police removed him to Edwardsville jail for safety after Monken shot and killed Albert Druseh in a saloon during a quarrel. Witnesses described Britseh as challenging Monken prior to the shooting.
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Highland
Syneh
Louis Monken
Buvey
Edwardsville
Monken
Albbert Druseh
Britseh
Monken Thaving
Church leadership dispute names Dowdle successor in Zion City
The federal judge recognizes John AL Lewis as rightful head of the Cistice Catholic Church in Zion City founded by John Alexander Dowdle. Wille Glen Vor live is named interim overseer to cover the church during the rent action and pending further steps.
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John AL Lewis
Mederal
Judes Ko OM
Noted Woman Lecturer Drops Dead in Lafayette Home
The noted writer and lecturer Mrs Helen M Gover died suddenly at her Lafayette residence at age around 600 years old. Authorities investigate cause while noting her long public career and campaigns she supported. Major names and scattered references appear in a fragmented report from the era.
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Helen M. Gover
Lafayette
Tid
Ste Wis
Mere. Gougar
Wil Tin J. Dirwan
Psi
Gougar
Dadisua
Poison Pie Tragedy Strikes Trucksville Farm
At John Montgomery’s Trucksville Pennsylvania farm a man has died and a child will die with several other children in serious condition after eating pie laced with arsenic. The housekeeper Mrs Kelly misused arsenic intended for baking powder and adulterated the pies.
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John Montgomery
Trucksville
Kelly
Man released on suspended sentence for theft to aid ill wife
Chas Bueche 21 was released in South Bend Indiana by Judge Feldman on a suspended sentence after admitting he stole money to buy food and medical care for his seriously ill wife.
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Chas. Bueche
South Bend
Ind
Feldman
Brothers in Death Duel Ends in Tragedy in Ashland
Marvin Mathers is killed and Don Mathers is fatally wounded after a knife duel between brothers in Ashland Mississippi while drinking. Don is not expected to recover.
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Marvin
Don Mathers
Ashland
Miss
Don
Jury acquits Eugene McClellan in Indiana murder case
After a three hour deliberation in Goshen Indiana the jury acquitted Eugene McClellan of Elkhart of all charges in the James Rinehart murder case from two weeks earlier.
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Goshen
Ind
Eugene McClellan
Elkhart
James Rinehart
Old Hagar's Secret Chapter I and the Conway Household
In a New England setting the tale centers on Madame Conway at the House by the Mill. Hagar Warren, her proud servant, and Hester Warren mix with Margaret Conway as tragedy strikes. Death, family ties, and shifting fortunes shape the early chapters.
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New England
Chicopee
Bay State
Washington
Ideu
Ameriva
England
Mirdame Colway
Hillsdate
Madame Conway
Madamne Conway
Madame Csooway
Mra Miller
Tiger Warren
Miss Margaret
Hester
Ol Nfagar
Min Farm
Meriden
Connecticut
Hagar
Hester Warren
Hagar Warren
Mr. Hamilton
Old Hagar
Margaret Miller
Margaret
Madane Conway
Shne
Hesters Sands
Nivier
Trester
Pagar
Celine
Agar Warren
Ay Hagar Warren Said to Have Much Need
A terse notice notes Ay and Hagar Warren expressing significant need in the current context. The fragment hints at urgent circumstances but provides limited specifics about the event or persons involved. Further readable details are not present in the text.
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Gar
Hagar Warren
Luxury and necessity in a country marriage joke
A father explains to his son that marrying for love is a luxury while marrying for money is a necessity. The exchange opens with a quip about railroad passes being cut off, hinting at broader social envy.
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Little Willie
Willie
Golden Medical Discovery Promises Blood Purity Cures
The piece touts Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for impure blood and related skin and gland issues. It promotes topical All-Healing Salve for open sores and urges purchasing by mail from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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F Peerce
RV. Pierce
Main St
Baffalo
N.Y
The Handy Doctor in Your West Pocket
An early medical ad touts a laxative product named Casearets claiming quick bowel stimulation and digestive aid. It emphasizes ease of use and compares effects to exercise and massage for the bowels, noting it does not cure liver or bile-related issues and should be taken as directed.
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West
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