Boy Beats Bear In Croydon Mountain Hunt
In Croydon Mountain New Hampshire a young pioneer named Jerry Andrews confronts a ferocious black bear. He uses a heavy hoe and a jackknife blade to defend himself, climbs a tree, then finishes the bear after the animal scales the trunk. Hunters later arrive and praise Jerry for saving livestock. the bear carcass is found nearby.
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Blue Hill
Croydon Mountain
Kearsarge
Corbin Park
Austin Corbin
United States
New Hamp
Lille
Mr Andrews
Jerry
Cemain Athene
Huntuta
Lote
Wink Moor
Ting
Beffer
Tts
Boxer Wight
Algrit
Mitort
Portioun
Bev
Bruin
Chicago
Veet
India
Bengal
Ranigurg
Barakee
Karampara
Bekara
Diberria
Pacing Ostrich Draws Jacksonvale Daily Crowds
Oliver W of Florida presents the first pacing ostrich ever known, a 400 pound full blooded African that can reach speeds rivaling top horses. Hitching to a light carriage and driven by a keeper, the bird travels near Jacksonvale daily and has won several big match races. Sight is described as remarkable, with mile times around 2:02 and reports of dipping below two minutes.
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Jacksonville
Oliver W
Florida
Jacksonvale
Mrs. Hazen Becomes Admiral Dewey’s Wife in Washington
Mildred McLean Hazen, widow of Brigadier General William Hazen, is described as a charismatic Washington society figure with brilliant conversational powers. Her life spans a first marriage to Hazen, widowhood, and a later union with Admiral Dewey, shaping a notable social presence amid political circles.
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Admiral Dewey
Washington
Congress
Mildred McLean
Roseate
Acnare
Wilam Babcock Hazen
Mildred Hazen
Hazen Lved
Washington McLean
Mra. Hazen
Philippines
A Human Hive of Jewelry Making in Providence
A Providence industry profile notes the city houses the world’s largest silverware and jewelry factories. It details 250 jewelry factories and 75 ancillary suppliers, employing about 7,000 with $14 million in annual output. The Boston-area census cites $12 million capital, $3.5 million wages, and $5.5 million material use, with potential higher figures in 1808.
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Byovidence
R J
United States
Nashville American
Providence
The True Design of Old Glory Flag
The article explains that cheap muslin flags with red and blue coloring are mass produced and sold cheaply. It notes that many designs exist, but the proper flag design is the standard adopted by the army and navy with fixed blue field and stars. It warns that other star patterns are incorrect and vary widely.
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United States
Army
Navy
Bridegroom Earns Credit by Helping at Home
A bridegroom can gain favor by assisting with housework, stepping out once or twice a week to run errands and occasionally disturbing a few kitchen items in the process.
Fragmented Quote on Marriage and Gender Roles
A fragmented OCR passage discusses perceptions of married women and men in marriage, noting expectations about husbands and wives. The language is garbled and lacks clear context or identifiable figures or events.
Telegraph Operators Health Study Notes Nervous Strain
A historical report outlines the toll of telegraph work on operators. It cites death-rate variations by age and years of service, noting heightened risk for those between 23 and 45, and describes nervous tension causing withdrawal and fatigue.
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Ator
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Aia
Arab Weapons and the Gruelling Encounter in Muscat
In Muscat a confrontation unfolds as Arabs defend a sword linked to a fallen father figure. A questioning exchange reveals pride in heritage and steadfast resolve, with scenes of threat, shields, spears, and a vow to protect honor despite danger.
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van Mohammed
Sabib
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