Fortune at Cruxes and White's wagers in 18th century tales
Fragmented OCR recounts a sprawling piece on high stakes gaming at White's in London, detailing John Scott and Sir John Bland among the richest gamblers of 1753 to 1780. It contrasts Scott's skill and discipline with Charles James Fox's notoriety, noting huge wins and losses amid lavish lifestyle, then shifts to a brief aside on Emperor Rudolph and monumental tombs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devil
Roth
John Bland
Kiepar
Dung Sgt
Scott
Walter
Michaal Sort
Charles II
Mary
Bucele
Dana
Tuewwlinge
Anne
Charles Ti
Monmouth
John Scott
Scot
King George's
London
Sir John Bland
White's
Charles James Fox
Pitt
Tox
Fox
Acs
Losming
Sophocles
Archylus Scott
Horace Walpole
White
Tau
Proposals and Reactions in a Historic Survey of Courtship
A Philadelphia Times summary reports a statistician classifying flirtation methods in 100 cases. It notes patterns such as gentlemen kissing eyes or cheeks, women reacting with tears, smiles, or surprise, and a few men bowing or kneeling. The piece mixes humor with social commentary on romance norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shuna
T.gelly
Lise
Toree
Villa
Pemtiensan
Philadelphia Times
Transfer of mental activity via magnet crown experiment
London Telegraph reports Dr Lys of Paris demonstrates cerebral activity transfer using a magnetized iron crown on patients with melancholia and hysteria. A woman then a man wore the crown, the latter adopting the former’s personality and complaints. Crown retained impressions until heated. Also notes seedless fruits and vegetables with seedless orange and apple varieties such as Mennecher's Nocore and Butter pear, with occasional abortive seeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Lys
Luys
London Telegraph
Mennecher
Gtocery
St. Louis Republic
Clever Dog Dazzles Skeptics With Hidden Note
Mr Stacy Marks recalls a dog story attributed to Landseer where a dog hides a five pound note inside a tree trunk. A skeptical guest doubts the tale as the dog ignores commands until the host reveals three sovereigns concealed in the dog’s mouth after a visit to the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Marks
Landseer
Fens
Fragmented Quote From Debated Cleaning Claim
A garbled line tests readers about a group called the De Spug gisis and their beauty derived from a moth. The text also mentions Deron Trbane and possible cooking remarks, though the context remains unclear.
3% May Do as Mach for You
Mr Fred Mifer of Ireirg UL reports a severe kidney trouble lasting a year with back pain and fatigue. He tried kidney tonics with no benefit, then used Electric Rubbers which relieved pain and aided digestion. Large bottle costs 3s, advertise in Albert L Pearre's News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Mifer
Ireirg
Mans Veara
Patna
Eiva
Albert L Pearre
Men's Dress Errors Spark Conversation Across Classes
A New York Sun style column examines fashion faults from tan shoes to winter wear, noting how dress signals character and class. It cites observers in New York and London debates, touching on vanity, propriety, and social judgment in attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenser
Raswis
Ueda
Corinne
Wesrig
Smov - Waliastra
Son
Dane
Clark
New York
Curmat
Contiaten
Lan
Enilee
Sessons
New York Sun
Very Much of One Are Ailing With Chronic Indigestion
A faulty description of chronic stomach and nerve symptoms attributes pain to bile and right side discomfort. It promotes Hostetler's Stomachs Bitters as a universal remedy for indigestion, fatigue, chills, fever, nervousness, and aging, claiming it strengthens digestion and sleep.
Humiliating eruptions named eczema and skin afflictions
A fragment lists skin conditions including eczema salt rheum tetter pimples blackheads ring worm and itching piles, noting various forms and the public irritation they cause.
Vestulness of Titles Impecenicgs Aristocrat
Fragmented OCR text appears as a garbled mix of phrases about titles and a palace setting. The readable parts mention an aristocrat, a palace context, and scattered, nonsensical word strings with advertisement-like hints. No coherent events or names emerge to summarize.
Unclear historic labor dispute over boot sizing and wages
Fragmentary OCR recounts a factory boot dispute involving a proprietor and a worker not able to wear boots. The narrative mentions boot stretching, workmen, wage issues, and a confusing sequence of names and actions including references to a proprietor and wages paid.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cruxes
Londos
Janda
Msinga
Juan Site Weta
Bee Ganieg
Lesun Velows
le Arlington
Horace
Tate Delo
T - Hake Rudolzh
Ewabia
Samedis
Florenm O'Driscoll
England
Foster Medicine Company
Baltimore
Uis
Lewis
le Payne
Cebu
Dr. Deane
Bratane
Ines Techs
Brown
Brons
Taos
Seiohler
Kewivo
Tek
Dereiss
Madea Well Mae
Ponetons
Meer St
Chisago
Oree Loa
Ogie
Schley Gros
Frederick, Harv
Rte
Brad
Ugeists
Qomplexay
W. Si Dowc
Cordgvan, Fitna & VT
Wesin
W.L. Douglas
Atester
Yerkle
Patt
Great Southern Printing and Manufacturing Company
Frederick City
Maryland
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