Henriot's Awful Deed in Laon War Remembered
Recounting the 1870 Laon siege and a German assault halted by an artilleryman Dieudonne Henriot whose explosion of the citadel powder magazine became his act of sacrifice. The piece links heroism and the grim costs of war, then shifts to Kentucky and Tennessee horse trotting lines in urban riding scenes.
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Boulanger
Laon
Henriot
Grand Duke
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Theremin d’Hame
Sedan
Hame
Grand Duke of Mecklenburg
d’Hiame
Dieudonne Henriot
Transylvania Wedding Customs Unfold In Village Ceremonies
A Popular Science Monthly account describes Romanian wedding rites where masked figures confront the bride and groom at church door after the ceremony. If the groom loses a staged hand to hand fight for his wife, he pays a ransom. Multiple couples often dance outside on rough ground with separate bands, racing to secure the best spot and independence in tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter
Popular Science Monthly
Saddle Horses Across Rough Roads and Hills
In rough road regions saddle horses reign with sure-footed stock. Kentucky and Tennessee feature splendid riders and horses with all saddle gaits. They single-foot canter and trot. The waddle breed blends pacing with thoroughbred lines to ease knee and hock stiffness.
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Kentucky
Tennessee
Lexington
Hambletonian
Central Park
New York
Park
Bluegrass
Animals Share Homes with Humans in Curious Ways
A narrator recalls pets and animal tricks, from dogs and cats to canaries and robins, noting animals imitate words, fetch items, and provide companionship. The piece laments mistreatment and praises kindness, citing cats with names and humanlike bonds, and ends with brief comic items about social quirks and politics.
Sal and Tom Jones Court Amid Rural Affairs
In Americus Georgia, Sal tells Tom Jones to kiss her and he obeys, despite Professor Mike’s presence. The lovers pursue a bold courtship while Sal pushes for direct, upfront moves. Tom agrees to visit her father tomorrow as plans unfold for an upcoming event with Ordinary Speer’s fee to be paid in two weeks.
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Tom Jones
Mike
Sal
Tom
Jingo
Jerusalem
Speer
Americus
City ministers urged restraint on kissing amid animalcule concerns
Conversation notes public figure urging stopped kissing due to animalcule presence. George responds skepticism about prudence. They debate safety and affection while a Pittsburgh Chronicle line suggests precaution.
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Suse
George
Suge
Pittsburg
Aaron Burr as Dying Veteran of a Brilliant Era
Felix Oldboy recalls Aaron Burr during his last illness at New Brighton. Burr, once a dazzling leader and vice president, faced ruin and isolation as his fortunes collapsed after his daughter Theodosia’s disappearance. The narrator offers compassion despite public prejudice, noting Burr’s dueling reputation and unfulfilled dream of empire in the Southwest.
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Aaron Burr
New Brighton
David
Cain
Richmond Hill
Burr
Theodosia
Quebec
Washington
United States
Thomas Jefferson
DeWitt Clinton
Swartswout
Dicky” Riker
James Watson Webb
Madison
Felix Oldboy
New York Post
A Wise Son and an Old Will Tricked in Texas Siftings
An ancient tale from Texas Siftings recounts a wise son who, after his father’s will leaves him a large property under a trustee, suggests transferring the estate to the other heir and making him trustee. The father then decides the son is fit to manage his own inheritance.
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Texas Siftings
Breaking Down and Building Up With Stomach Bitters
When physical strength fails, early use of a tonic aids digestion and recovery. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is recommended by physicians as a dependable invigoration for the feeble, aged, and nervous, and as a remedy for dyspepsia, constipation, fever and ague, and kidney trouble. It is described as safe, effective, and a versatile household remedy, though not a universal cure.
Wealth of Pythias Ranked World’s Richest Man
In a New Orleans Times Demorat discussion the ancient Tyrian Pythias son of Aty is cited as the wealthiest figure, with silver gold lands and slaves valued at about 120 million dollars. The account notes his wealth far surpassing Tiberius and Crassus and cites his patronage to Xerxes army and gifts to Darius. A San Francisco tobacco agency letter applauds St Jacobs Oil for rheumatism relief in arm and shoulder.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Tiberius
Crasus
Pythias
Aty
Siebus
Celwax
Xerxes
Greece
Darius
W. H. McAlistrey
Pacific Coast Agency
Star Tobacco
Front Street
San Francisco
Cal
St. Jacobs Oil
Parson Jinglejaw and the fish preserbs tale
A humorous Yonkers Gazette excerpt describes Parson Jinglejaw using a fishery trick involving Bible class members and water control to catch fish. The piece contrasts science and superstition in a quaint rural voice. Additional notes report Patrick Mungay cured by St. Jacobs Oil and Glasgow observers near Loch Fyne witnessing a large gunpowder blast.
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Yonkers Gazelle
Patrick Mungay
Sexton
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Baltimore
St. Jacobs
Glasgow
Loch Fyne
Science
Cook Prefers Burns to Browning Avoids Bacon and Lamb
A cook who favors the poet Burns over Browning keeps clear of bacon and lamb due to personal pantry choices.
Dr Pierce and Other Remedies Featured in Odds and Ends
A collection of quotes and notes praising Dr. R Pierce in various products such as Golden Medical Discovery Favorite Prescription and Iron Tonic. Mentions Cod Liver Oil by Hazard Hazard Co and Piso’s Cure as well as a note on insect study by Mary Tousry and a curious claim about rubber bonded to iron by shellac and ammonia mixture.
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Hazard, Hazard & Co
New York
Mary E. Tousry
Dr. Harter
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Animalcule
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Ills
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Lord & Thomas
Frazer
Oll
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Williams Mfg. CO
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Lebanon
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Bingham
Tom Binghamton
Chicago Newspaper Union
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Procter & Gamble
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