Nastalgic Register items and antiquated notices
The article reports on literary hints about Wuitrer and poetry praise, debates over blue jay slaughter for bonnet decorations, Moroccan gift mislabeling with French German origins, a party game about costumes, profiles of Miss Acyes J. Munpay a New York real estate broker, and Mrs. Hayes. It notes ancient Etruscan sites near Orbetello and Teate Marru elmorum, a remarkable industrious Nashua scholar Miss Dow, Australian interior prospects, German official salaries, increased opportunities for women in education and ministry, and rising iron market use beyond railroad needs.
Superstructure and the tale of a broken engagement kindness
The article discusses shifting from timber to superstructure as wood becomes scarcer and cheaper, notes Fische's broken engagement to Sarah Feldman based on a kiss claim deemed invalid by Chief Justice McAdam, and a humorous court remark on kissing as a long standing custom. It also cites M P J De Ripper on bells signaling weather, plus global statistical notes on floods, fires, plagues, and poverty, ending with a reflection on Paradise regained.
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Wotre Fiscur
New York
Sarah Feldman
Sarah
Fische
McAdam
Unappreciated Wit in German Army Dress Rule
Prince Frederick of Lippe, a German officer, joked by asking if he could fish without a uniform on leave from Danzig. The war office answered with a telegraphic order arresting him for seven days, noting uniforms are required on leave except for rare dispensations.
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Prince Frederick
Lippe
Issars
War Office
Danzig
Baltic
Berlin
Man Escapes Bull With Apple Tree Tactics
A man in a field narrowly avoids a charging three year old bull. The bull corners him until he ducks behind an apple tree that fits between the horns, allowing him to climb the trunk. From the tree he tosses apples at the enraged animal until the owner returns at evening to drive the bull away.
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Ife
Connecticut Western News
A Proper Inducement and a matrimonial ad
A humorous item notes a young preacher refus ing to attend a church service though invited to hear a sermon on a biblical text about wine. Separately a fastidious bachelor advertises for a marriage seeker who can cook wash and iron and avoids night outings.
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Soague
When I Knock At Your Door May Belle
A poem recounts a man’s night of attempting to visit May Belle, facing her father’s rejection and a dog’s snarling response. The speaker reflects on love, family approval, and the desire to win May Belle’s heart despite obstacles. The verse centers on memory, longing, and social hurdles in a rural community.
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Belle
Mo E& Burgh
Yunker Blade
The Ghost Runaway Horse Causes Family Turmoil
In a rural household, Aunt Phebe's visit ends in chaos as May and Annie, driving a horse called The Ghost, are thrown from a wagon after the spirited mare bolts on a hill. The accident upends a planned supper and reveals the Browns’ strained finances and family dynamics.
The Ghost Parade Ends in a Village Bargain
A long haired parasol and a green bonnet propel a mysterious wagon scene through a rural road. Onlookers react with fear and humor as Aunt Phoebe's wreck ends with her becoming Mrs. Silas no more, joining Aaron Brown's household after a fateful ride.
Two Ways of Telling a Story and a Question for Costello
A courtroom exchange centers on Mr Costello and a woman living with him described as Mrs Costello. The questions probe marriage status and protection, with Costello confirming a relationship but denying marriage, and admitting the woman is his grandmother. The scene ends as the examiner concludes.
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Mr. Costello
Buffalo Bill Cody Refutes Indian Scalp Claim
In Fort Davenport Cody faced officers who argued he should not scalp. He entered in full regalia and declared he does not scalp Indians on the plains, but as Buffalo Bill he scalps them every time, a remark recorded by United Service Magazine.
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Fort Davenport
Thirty-third Cavalry
Bill Cody
Fifty-fifth
Thin Knobs
Cody
Earl of Dunraven
William F. Cody
Plains
Buffalo Bill
United Service Magazine
A Queer Predictment of a Deserted Wife and Reunited Army Couple
A Washington correspondent recounts a West Point story of a officer who deserted his wife, drifted into debauchery, faked death, remarried, and later rejoined the Army. Years later he learned his first wife had remarried, then found she was alive and reunited with him at a frontier post. The couple's future remains unsettled.
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Washington
New York
Wrcterene
West Point
John Barleveorn
Woman Not a Legal Person in Territory
Helena Montana letter reports a last legislature bill granting women permission to practice law faced strong opposition and public anger. Judge Blake ruled a deputy constable Miss Knowles could not garnish a railroad for payment on a judgment, saying women may not hold offices unless statutes permit, and notaries or constables are void. The decision implies Montana women may not be officers, threatening commissions of notaries public granted since Governor White.
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Blake
Miss Knowles
Northern Pacific Railroad
Ilis
Wooen
United States
White
Montana
Helena
Mont
Found at Last Horribly Ugly Woman Study Requested
A reader reports a phrase filled scene where an intelligencer directs a crude instruction to a woman in distress. Mrs Blinks reacts with alarm but agrees to employment. The exchange involves sending her to a teacher to learn typing skills for work as a typist per a husband’s wishes.
Merchant laments son Henry’s business failure
A merchant says he has done his best to help his son Henry but admits Henry has made an entire failure in business. He reflects on the question, what is the matter with him and why he is not succeeding, noting the boy’s repeated attempts and failures.
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May
Philbe
Silas’ Widder
Brown
Silas
Mr. Brown
Grandmother Brown
Aaron
Phebe
Mrs. Brown
Aaron Brown
Philhe
Harriet
Anna
Mamma
Aunt Phabe
Annie
Henry
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Nean Orbetello
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Gms
Nesp Dow
Nashua
N. H
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Imperial Court of Justice
Imperial Treasury
the Admiralty
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Conn
Universalist
Whitnaman
Paul
Massachusetts
Hartford Seminary
M. P. J. de Ripper
Lebbeke
Belgium
Tim
China
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Brazil
Ireland
New South Wales
Paradise Regained
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Phiebe
Aunt Phebe
T'Morrer
Joseph
Saral
Orn
May Brown
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Phabe
John Gilpin
Massy
Aunt Phoebs
Aunt Phaire
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Farmer Jones
Jones
Mr. Cody
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