Sacred Monkeys and Hindoo Prejudice in Bengal Presidency
In the Bengal Presidency, Victor Jacquemort notes 1606 monkey asylums funded by poorer classes. Rural Nepeul communities guard sacred groves with troops of fifty to sixty, multiplying despite hardship. The charity stems from veneration of a sub-tribe of monkeys, not benevolence to animals. Orthodox Hindoo refrain from harming humans but defend crops from monkeys, as seen in Dr. Allen MacKenzie’s orchard incident where locals chased arsonous marauders, calling them “Kapa-Muni” sacred monkeys. Europeans risk danger amid local prejudices, illustrated by Capt. Elphinstone’s gardener nearly killed for shooting a thieving hanuman. The crowd’s chase, aided by a Mohammedan suburb, shows danger to outsiders.
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Victor Jacquemort
Bengal Presidency
Nepeul
Europe
Allen Mackenzie
Marryat
Elphinstone
Feliz DL
Oswald
Popular Science Monthly
Dinner Guests and a Bride Price Plot
A man visits a house during a betrothal feast and proposes to help save $10,000 by trading the daughter for $20,000. He suggests marrying the daughter to a weak-minded youth downstairs and taking the half money, leaving the father $10,000 ahead. The tale unfolds with dinner, cigars, and a shrewd, evasive offer.
Nickel on the Fulton Ferry Floor Goes Untouched
The crowded Fulton Ferry cabin sees a bright nickel on the floor go unclaimed by fifty passengers. A young woman and a bashful boy miss it, while two men leave it for one to pocket after a remark about drinks on the other. The scene ends as they exit into New York slip.
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Fulton
New York
New York Sun
Hair and strength myth from historic Lancet view
A London Lancet snippet argues against the belief that abundant hair signals bodily or mental strength. It cites Samson, Chinese endurance, Caesar, and broad observations to claim long hair often accompanies weakness or fanaticism while baldness is linked to philosophers and leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
London
Lancet
Rattlesnake Encounter Described In Curious Allegory
A fragmentary tale recounts a rattlesnake and blacksnake encounter. The rattlesnake aimed to avoid trouble but the blacksnake pressed on, prompting the rattlesnake to coil and shrink while the blacksnake circled and closed in. The account ends abruptly with further motion implied.
Rattlesnake and Overturn End in Fatal Fatality
A Fort Worth Democrat account describes a man who grew confused as a rattler struck and a blacksnake seized the rattler by the throat. The pair rolled and the rattlesnake died from a spine fracture. The dead rattlesnake measured five feet three inches.
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Fort Worth
Budd of San Joaquin Helps Minstrel Benefit in Stockton
Congressman James H Budd of San Joaquin a 32 year old Democrat aided a sick minstrel by renting a theater hiring an orchestra and securing fire department help for a benefit. He even appeared in blackface to support the beneficiary which helped secure votes for Budd on election day.
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James H. Budd
San Joaquin
Stockton
Sacramento
Jim Budd
Budd
Jim
Fire Department
Jin
Californa Paper
Population wagers and a bluffer at the saloon
A Detroit Free Press item recounts a wager over U.S. population at a Michigan avenue saloon. A stranger bets against a shopkeeper who claims over 40 million, reveals a confederate setup, and the crowd realizes the stakes vanish as the loser departs. The tale shifts to a Paris letter noting linguistic variety in French villages and the impact of common schools, then a jab about loan exhibitions and pawnshop windows.
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Michigan Avenue
United States
Detroit Free Press
Midi
Paris and
Lyons
Franca
Paris
A Strange Reminiscence of a Surgeon’s Escape
An ex Army surgeon from New Orleans recounts a fatal illness in 1679 that defied doctors across several cities. After suffering kidney and liver failure, analyzed water revealed albumen and tube casts confirming Bright’s disease. He credits Warner’s Kidney and Liver Cure for dramatic recovery and warns others of kidney disorder’s danger.
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Baltimore American
Messrs
New Orleans
St. Paul
Minn
Europe
Philadelphia
Bright
Warner
H.H. Warner & Co
Rochester
J. M Porren
M.D. Bartimone
Saratoga Street
Not Guilty After Eloquence In French Coat Case
An eminent lawyer defends a dejected man charged with stealing a coat. The cross examination exposes witness contradictions, the defense leaves the jury with a vivid peroration, and the verdict is not guilty amid loud applause. The freed man thanks his defender, praising peer jurors. Also letters praising Dr Guysett’s Yellow Dock and Sarraparilla treatment for rheumatism indiation and piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. G. Caney
Madison
Ind
Whalen
Louisville
Let Him Go Barefooted On Train Car Spotter Tale
A porter on a Pullman palace car discovers a detective aboard by noticing three cross marks cut on the heel of a passenger's boot. The porter and conductor expose the spotter and the detective stays aboard, prompting debate about assigning spotters per car and who watches them.
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Pullman Palace
CorTLAND Man Sends Cardless Gift Amid Marriage Notice
A CorTLAND reader received a peculiar end of wedding notice gift with a cither deck by mail. The clipping lists appeals for scale devices, electro remedies, and various sensational cures, including Hood's Sarsaparilla and patent health products. It cites testimonials from a sea captain, a Brooklyn wife, and a Chicago post office worker about rheumatism and vitality.
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Cortland
Hood
Mitchell
Saia
New York
Havana
M. L. Mitchell
Monroe Street
Brooklyn
N.Y
Chicago N. D
James VY. A. Proudfooot
C. I. Hog & Co., Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
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St. Jacobs Oil
Albany
N. Y
Press and Knickerbocker
St. Jacobs
Chicago Tribune
France
C. W. Warren
Chicago
Northwestern
R. B
Syria
Ohio
Parxam
Job
Lord, Stoutenburgh & Co
Josiah Pitkin
Chelsea, Vi
Howe
VoltTate Brett Co. Marshall
Mich
Doe
N. B
Wells
Furnishing Co
P. O
Topeka
Kan
R. K. Heipnenxtine
Washington, D. C
Lapins & Children
Spring Tobacco
Wil
Hall
Ourer
Henry
Allen
H. Hauvert & Co
Portland
Agunts
Natronal Publishing Co
Bronte Aerts
J. A. Broxson
Detroit
Ancy
Pied & Co
State Street
A.B. Lacey
Washington D.C
Cheniara
Valentine Eros
Janesville
Wis
Missouri
Nonsay
Arkansga
Duhnek
ENNIS
Clark P
THE
Aultman & Taylor CO
Catalo Sinin Teatim
Andaiph
St. Jacobs Orn
A. Vogeler & CO
Baltimore
U. S. de
Tyne & Co
Augusta
Maine
Gull's
Monroe
Pam Re Frizcenap & Co
Patent Attorneys
AO Pay
Patenree
Washington, D.C
H. G. Root
Pearl St
New Yorks
America
Shumway
Rockford
Rent Seeds Reher
Pretty Rock Free
Reed
Temple OF Music
Reed's Temple OF Music
State Strait
B. Express
F. & Slocum
Wrearbee
Truss
Singer
Ask G. Payne Co
Thisday
Eggleston Truss Co
Frazer
Frazer’s
Paucer
A.W. Acreamy & Co
Indianapolis
Catarrah
W. Beall
Springfield
Kenpaca & Co
Prairie Farmer
Portage
Prairie Farmer Publishing CO
Monroe St
Demonbert
MontTarr
W. Jennings Demorest
East 14Th Street
Cweyhouth's
Melbourne
Philadelpia
Hiram Holt & CO
East Wilton
U. S.A
Pacific Northwest
Oregon
Washington & Idaho
Fts
Prcific
Liverpool
Northern Pacific BR
Oregon Railway & Navigation
Oregon & California R. Ff. Co
Colurbie
Columbia
Southern Pacific Rt
Megondtaileay & Navigation
A. L. Stokes
General Eastern
Clark Street
Avention
Mason «Hamlin Organ
Piangco
Boston
Aswagase
Ommond Medical
Sorummun Lancaster
Boc
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