Grant and bears chase on Ox Wayo creek fishing trip
In a Kane to Sharon Center journey General Grant details a day of trout fishing on Ox Wayo creek. Bears pursue the wagon after a long trip, prompting a clever trout tossing tactic to slow them. The bears are eventually overtaken and killed, with most of the 712 trout caught earlier distributed to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kane
Osware
Rte
Geeceral Grant
Secretary of State
Grant
Puneral
T &T
Wagner
Starud
Sharon Center
John Haber Steen
Habersteen
Grant Goan
Oxwayo Creek
New York Press
Costly Belgian gun barrels fed by complex process
A New York Times report describes Belgian gun barrels produced in the Vestre valley using a detailed method. Workers assemble components by hand, testing as required, with about 2,000,000 francs worth of barrels shipped to Crest Briton and the United States, mainly to arms manufacturers in Liigo and New York.
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Cote
Coe
Fitch
Cher Wayne
Amy Acehatad
Ube Valley
Mittlimeeas
Dimageus Baerets
Viewlre
Crest Briton
United States
Tov Vestre Valley
Liigo
New York Times
Mrs Stuart's Models and a Boiler Inspector Tale
A composite column recalls Ruth McEnery Stuart describing Black neighbors near her Arkansas sugar plantations with vivid reminiscence, then shifts to a Lewiston Journal piece on boiler inspectors facing dirty, cramped work and strict trust in safety checks. It includes a Paris theatre anecdote where actress Mile. Mars deflects a question with wit, ending with a chorus of applause as the judge smiles.
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Bho
Ruth McEnery Stuart
Stuart
Anele
Gotham
Stoail Aten
Lewiston Journal
Mile
Mars
Mme Mars
Eho
Mile Mare
Anne Francoise Hippolite Mars
Comptr
Milla
Paris Leer
ENGLISH CAVE DWELLERS IN NOTTINGHAM SHAPING THE REGION
Nottingham hills hosted early inhabitants described as hunter dwellers who used rock holes and sandstone passways to shelter near Castle Hill. Saxon outlaws, led by Red Hood, resisted Norman rule, with fortifications rebuilt after Alfred the Great's defeat. Baying legends tie to nearby Danes and the famed Castle Hill fortifications.
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Wichester
Eachim Hood
Netmeineste
London
Myer Trent
Nottingham
Leo
Mermisa
Cegmarna
Gariel
Alfred We
Walla
Nattingiane
Sud
Bostou
Bad Bill's Sensational Church Visit in Great Bend
A western character known as Bad Bill caused a stir in Great Bend Kansas when a traveling evangelist held a revival. Bill stood with two pistols as others rose seeking heaven, then offered tickets through to heaven. He fired the lights and the evangelist fled, ending the attempt. Washington Star quoted.
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Bill
Great Bend
Kann
Dodge City
Heaver
Congragation
Bul
Hutchinson
Washington Star
Mocking Bird Band Concerts at White House Grounds
James Ryder recalls prewar Black access barriers at White House band concerts. He and others found workarounds to listen to the Mocking Bird performances, which were linked to Harriet Lane’s dedication and public uproar over song popularity.
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Mocking Bird
Marine Band
White House
James Ryder
Pomneone
Harriet Lang
Buchanan
Miss Lane
Washington Star
Fragmented public notice from a colonial era column
A garbled OCR style excerpt discusses old North Carolina names and colonial days. It mentions the term Old North Colony, notes a retained state label, and briefly references private Chinese schooling costs, reflecting a mix of historical and misread text without a coherent current event.
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North Carolina
Old North Colony
Evolution and animal equipment overkill debated in nature
A discussion on animal survival argues many species possess more tools than necessary. Cats, bears, wolves, and the chameleon exemplify overbuilt features like teeth, claws, speed, and camouflage, while frogs and frogs’ prey show leaner means. The piece cites fossils and historical notes on predatory design and questions if evolution provides excess gear. It also notes that laymen have held papal power, with examples from 1034 to 1264, as discussed by William R Thayer.
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Medhan
Pica
Peeruch i
St & Young
Bos
London
Spectates
Frontier Friendship Turned Tragic Legend in County Barroom
In a frontier tale from Dereeit Free Press, Wes Tanmissied by g Daliet Iz Bo Freezier Tews ends in tragedy after a sheriff’s removal sparks a deadly riot. Prather’s death follows a crowd’s revelry and a single tear marks a rare moment of emotion amid lawless celebration.
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Wes
Daliet
Damon
Pythias
Prather
Bilty
Wells
Dereeit Free Press
Indignant Fish Fights Over Burglal Nereis Feud
In a tank at the aquarium two burgalls battled for a nereis a marine worm peeking from sand. One burgal chased the worm, a second joined, they collided nose to pebble, the worm vanished and the second burgal retreated after a brief chase, leaving the victor to claim the prey.
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Borgall
Ste Frey
Bargall
New York
Thirteen Miles of Dinners at Alexander II Coronation
Moscow correspondent describes a 13 mile line of tables outside the city on coronation day. No plates, fingers preferred over forks, alcohol scarce to government, water barrels at hand. Grand fountains poured Crimean wine while a national banquet tradition diverged from usual customs.
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Moscow
Faindon
Khodraski
City
The Washington Letter and a London Raid Memoir
The piece relays a WashingtonLetter from Chicago Record critiquing foreign ministers and religious acts, then shifts to a London archive note about Captain Jones recounting his 1776 Ranger raid on Lord Selkirk’s estate. It details officers entering for the family plate, Lady Selkirk’s courteous reception, and the subtle diplomacy used to avoid plunder.
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Wallegon
Sammy
Farujus
Wartington
Georgia
Dieebuel
Cieadtinfective
Marcmy
Wis
Christian Lange
Dean’t
Linda
Tattten
Breeden
Mintur
Sado
Jesus
Turkey
Melinda
Washington
Chicago
London
Parl Jones
Jores
Ranger
Earl of Selkirk
Sorii
Tto
Robiemen
Ichab
Lord Selkirk
Lady Selkirk
Honeymoon misadventure at New York hotel food trouble
A southern couple visiting New York stay at Netherland Hotel, find the European plan confusing, attempt dining in their room with a frying pan after learning room price excludes meals. They neglect the dining room, rely on a local store for food, then return to dining room access. The manager guides them on bevare, and they depart grateful for the help.
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Ge Hotel Netherland
Dixie Land
Carrie
New York
Thor
Taciens
Tribure
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BEARS
Treat
Apoche Brain
Ol ‘Wickiams County Guide
Berren
Acus Bern
Mrs. Stuart
Bau Bill
Chinas
Cris GT
Sacred College
Albani
William R. Thayer
Akon
Tritone
Vintae
Ivodman
Mammey
Ntmert
Gararn
Vernet
Melmonier
Gagarni
Horace Vernet
Gavarni
Meisson
Meissonier
Cottie
York
Theta
Biss
Mrs. Widdeweeds
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
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