America Named by German in Lorraine Celebration
In St Die Lorraine a ceremony marked the 400th anniversary of Martin Waldseemüller's geographical work that proposed naming the New World America. The article debates origins of the name, noting Vespucci perhaps first grasped a new continent, while Columbus died ignorant of the discovery. A tower now commemorates the suggestion.
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St. Die
Lorraine
Spain
Italy
Martin Waldseemuller
America
New World
Columbus
Amerigo’ Venpucci
Parias
Vespucci
Asia
Amerigo Vespucci
Dumas’s Melon Contract: An Odd Literary Deal
The Carpentras library acquired a letter from Alexandre Dumas proposing in 1864 to supply 300 volumes as his works appeared in exchange for a yearly gift of twelve melons to him, with carriage costs covered. The note was addressed to M Seguin in Cavalillon and mentions publisher Michael Levy. The contract was reportedly kept on both sides.
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Alexandre Dumas
Carpentras
M. Seguin
Cavalilon
Caucluse
Cavaillon
Putting it Gently He What do you consider a nice girl name
A playful exchange frames the question of a suitable girl name with a light pun on ownership and affection. The dialogue hints at personal preference and endearment without naming a specific candidate.
Bee life spans hint at hive roles in old chronicle
The fragment notes that workers live about six months while drones last four months and the queen around four years, implying a study or description of hive roles and lifespans in the historical text.
Knew What She Wanted
A red haired girl entered a pharmacy and asked for dye to "die a witch wid." The clerk offered copperas, a nickel's worth, noting it would color black and disinfect the material.
Man to man on marriage bound in exchange at issue
A humorous exchange quotes a man asking what he would do if married to a woman and another responds that he is already married to her. The Houston Post tone captures a playful dialogue about commitment and partnership.
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Houston Post
Fixing Diamond Prices Linked to Rough Stones
The article explains that polished diamond prices are controlled by rough stone costs and are largely set in London.
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London
Bluing ad touts solid package cheaper use
Since the Red Cross Ball Blue became common on the market sales of Haquid bluing have fallen. A solid package dissolves as needed to whiten clothes, lasts longer, and costs less. Large package priced at 10 cents. Ask your grocer.
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RED Cross
The Sabbath Creation of Mr. Grafton Grabb
A speaker argues in a cautious tone that Mr. Grafton Grabb was perhaps created on the Sabbath. He notes phrases about an honest man being the noblest work of the Creator and that the Creator rested on the seventh day.
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Grafton Grabb
Too Obliging Conductor Accidentally Separates Child
A New York Sun account recalls a street car conductor who, after a lecture on politeness, helps passengers with courtesy. At 98th Street he aids a passenger and her larger child, then the child is shouted for and the woman discovers the boy is not hers.
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99Th Street
Uder
98Th Street
New York Sun
Marine Eye Remedy promoted by Murine Eye Salves
An advertisement for Murine Eye Remedy from the Marine Eye Remedy Co. Chicago touts Murine as used by physicians and not a patent medicine. It promotes 25c and 60c bottle sizes and aseptic eye salves at 25c and 60c, with the tag line about democracy and wealth and a warning about eye care.
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Spohn Medical CO
Marine Eye Remedy Co
Chicago
Do It Now and Live Kindly Motto
The passage urges immediate kindness and good deeds. Panin notes pessimism versus optimism, then Edward Courtney adds a call to act now since we pass this way once. The quotation emphasizes sober, timely benevolence toward others.
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Edward Courtney
Always Friendship in Distress and Joy
Quotation reflecting on friendship by Walter Savage Landor, noting how people seek companionship in hardship and celebration alike. The aphorism emphasizes friendship as a universal need across moods and events.
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Walter Savage Landor
Hamlins Wizard Oil Promoted for Common Aches
Advertises Hamlins Wizard Oil as the best household remedy and liniment for headache toothache and earache. Claims it offers relief for common pains and daily troubles.
Valuable By-Products From Packing House Waste
The article describes by products from packing houses such as albumen from dried blood used to fix colors in printed fabrics. Hickory ashes and corn cobs are used for fertilizer, ground hard bone treats steel, hoofs and sinews yield glue, and bone powder aids case hardening of steel.
Veracities and a Baptismal Name Change
A quote from the Christian Register shows Reverend Hollers calling a boy by a transformed name. Mr Johnson explains the change honors Izaak Walton's reputation for veracity, making the shift significant in the community's view.
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Mr. Hollers
Mistah Johnsing
Goh
Izaak Walton
George Washington
Mr. Johnson
Rascal
Christian Register
Quills and Their Uses and Teething Remedy Mentioned
A note on quills taken from goose pinions to spread the orrice of another. It also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a top remedy for children during teething.
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Mrs. Winslow
Selfish Interest in Conservation Cited
A quotation from Mr Cumror in which he says he is developing a great interest in conservation. He warns that continued tree cutting will leave no woods for him to take to social events with his mother and the girls.
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Mr. Cumror
Weather note on land of thunderstorms and Gibraltar
Fragmentary text describes land of thunderstorms as a globe region with frequent thunders. It mentions 97 days and Europe sources but lacks clear dates or actions.
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Land
Gibraltar
Globe
Perth Eye Salve Promoted as Superior Remedy
Eye Salve advertised as best and reliable not Tubes or Boxes. Promoted for physicians use and ocular aid with claims of curing without extra cost. Howard Brom guarantees under a government act and urges buyers to choose the antiseptic salve sold by druggists worldwide.
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Perth
Howard Brom
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