CATCHER'S MITT DESCRIBED AS LEAD-LINED IN 1875
A New York correspondent describes an 1875 glove used on the field for Pom[e] Guinnasse with a padded right hand and a lead-lined mitten. The piece notes the Lowell team featured the ironclad mitt and mentions its lighter right paw design.
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Ib Yore
Lowell
Mit
New York
Pittsburgh
Gaszette Times
Note from Mrs Carhart to her son on a visit
A fragmentary reminiscence describes Mrs Carhart sending a note to her son with ideas from a thin book. She mentions a long hour of reading and then presents it for his mother’s inspection. The text notes an unconventional two part invitation and thanks for the opportunity.
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To Hanks
How Wagner Worked
A fragment discussing Wagner as a genius and his operatic methods. The text suggests admiration and notes about the character and music, but provides no clear events or dates. It reads like a critical observation from an era praising his musical craft and idiosyncrasies.
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Wagner
Scholar denies involvement in horse racing case
A London scholar responded to a query about a two mile wager stating he has nothing to do with horse racing, clarifying his lack of connection to the matter in question.
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London
Value of Albumen
Part of the food that provides nutrition mainly through its albumen content. It discusses albumen as a key nutritional component in diet and its role in supplying proteins essential for growth and body functions.
Canoe Hurdle Races Reported At Local Event
A fragment describes women and men racing canoes in hurdle events. The scene includes canoes lined up at the start and riders jostling for position as the race unfolds amid efforts to carry on with daily life.
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Figs
San
Sun-dried farming method touted in coastal article
The piece describes a cheap sun powered cultivation method requiring only intense heat and soil to prevent water filtration. It emphasizes avoiding machinery and notes salt in solution and references Mediterranean and Atlantic waters, suggesting regional practice considerations.
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Mediterranean
The Ultimate Consumer
A fragment from a Chicago Tribune item mocks a consumer book and its value, noting the eccentric title and a joking forecast that future readers, perhaps a century hence, might enjoy it half tickled. The quoted lines reference a playful critique of a dated work.
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Seene
Chicago Tribune
Fragmentary note from a damaged page
Readable parts depict a distorted scene with mentions of a cache and a person named Thbes, an umbrella, and a Shier series. The text is highly garbled, offering few clear facts about people, places, or events.
Coventry City Noted For Central Position In England
Fragmentary text describes Coventry as a historic central city known as the city of three spires. It references distances from London Liverpool and Bristol and includes garbled phrases suggesting culinary or other noncritical details.
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Coventry
Three Spires
London
Liverpool
Bristol
Rakes
Ner Gee Senovome Ag
Torum Aliament Diaboli- Seiec-bovonees Ck Coil
Commercialism in Politics Claim in Courier Journal
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes a voter remark about campaign gifts and the sense of bartering in politics. The exchange highlights concerns that candidates trade favors or perks to gain support, reflecting public skepticism toward political fundraising and vendor influence.
See Whate and Meche op notes on wound treatment
The passage discusses using a dry bed of water and a stone to judge poisoning from a dog bite. It claims a clean dry stone will adhere if venom is present and that applying whiskey can counteract poison. The text reflects outdated medical ideas from a Minneapolis Journal article.
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Minneapolis
Municipal Amenities and Vague Civil Dispute Reported
An unclear passage discusses guardians and a council meeting with a hostile remark about the bill. The text mentions St James and a government body, but the details are obscured and names or dates are not clear.
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St of Guardians
Aye Eagle Voahragac Krill
St James’ Govette
Legacy of a Long-Lived Family Noted in London Stand
The obituary notes a son aged 25 in 1835 and his father Ged on October 2, with the son described as sixty five years younger than the father as recorded by the London Stand.
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Ber
Willm
London
The Rise of Genre in Louis XV Era Style
A note on how French term genre reflects man and his habits shaping a rural inspired style in the Louis XV period, connecting domestic and village aesthetics to broader artistic trends.
Copper, Not War: A Glimpse of Impera and Brass Use
The text discusses copper alternatives and the insistence on solid drawn brass for a specific composition. It reflects concerns about resources and a minister’s claim about a mother with six children, highlighting poverty and the public discourse of the era.
Hospital landmark described in early American medical history
A fragmented medical note describes Firat Hospital in a new world setting. It praises a fine building with arcades and a courtyard and notes its significance in the history of hospital construction and administration among indigenous patients and practitioners.
Fragmentary Steamboat Memory In Youth’s Company Text
A fragmentary line recalls a youth’s voice about Steamboat history and a controversial figure. The quoted passage hints at doubt and folly within a boastful era, reflecting the era’s gossip and recollection of public steamship events.
Dangerous undertow hazards warn New York waters
The New York Press reports that undertow currents threaten ocean liners ferries and river craft. Boats struck by a sword or paddle risk broken rudders or hull damage as crews advise caution in treacherous waters near rocky shores and reefs.
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New York Press
Coe Teo Suggestive. Audience Reaction Noted
Fragmentary OCR text discusses a scene about viewing a new play. It references an old man and a reaction suggesting danger or irony. The readable parts are unclear about date, place, or performer identities.
Not a machine by day a man must be
The quotation from the New York Independent emphasizes relentless focus on efficiency. It advocates being diligent by day and imaginative by night, planning and dreaming to cultivate great thoughts, then presenting oneself as an ordinary businessman to avoid attracting attention.
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New York Independent
Incomplete Quote Sketch Reflects Shaw Life Commentary
Fragmentary text notes a quote attributed to George Bernard Shaw about truth and morals. It references Aesop fables and mentions adaptation to songs or epistles, with unclear context or complete attribution.
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George Bernard Shaw
Fragmented Notes Prompt a Quiet Question
A partial text shows a speaker asking a clerk a perplexing question about formation. The garbled line includes repeated syllables and incomplete thoughts, suggesting a misread interview or side note in the page. No clear names or places are identifiable from the fragment.
Fragmented Washington Star Quote About Sleep
An unreadable fragment from the Washington Star mentions awake nights and sleep references, indicating a difficult wakeful period with partial wording about late hours and unrest.
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Washington Star
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