Criminality and a child’s transformation in a late tale
The narrator recalls a case of a boy once trephined for a skull fracture who later turns to theft and seduction of criminal acts. A physician explains the brain injury may drive abnormal behavior, while the boy’s parents and court proceed to assign responsibility and seek care, acknowledging potential future delinquency.
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Uteus
Uey
T S
Ehad
Lind Uleo Civea
Premeeral
Bersays
Che
Weill
Hiss
Variations in Bread Shapes and Flours in Early Bakeries
Styles change in bread and shapes shift over time with bakers claiming distinctiveness. The article details flours like Graham and gluten, proportions in American and German bakeries, and about 13 common loaf shapes such as New England oblongs. It notes price tiers for New England loaves and preferences for crust versus crumb, with large loaves sold to boarding houses and hotels.
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Soli
New England
Vienna
New York Sun
Tribulations of Housekeeping Warms Washington Stax
A downtown reporter recalls a humorous morning at home with a servant's early bell, a sleep crippled by dreams of fires, and a quick awakening as the head of the house finally unlocks the door. The piece ends with the servant cheerful that she waited only about 15 minutes.
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Bedellor
Tam
Oisrits
Channel Roi
Toy
Othe
Yoonacer
Thea
Sesside
Washington Stax
The Toucan A Queer South American Bird Of Grand Beak
A Philadelphia Times account describes the toucan as a striking South American bird with an extraordinarily large beak in varied colors. It notes its fruit diet, arboreal nesting, noisy nature, and historical presence in Europe, where some specimens were displayed.
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Seesa
Ciable Binis
Gom
Europe
Philadelphia Times
Alamininm In Photographs and Powdered Sterilizers
Fragmented OCR notes discuss photogenic Alamininm, Landon Phone, and powders used to sterilize water and prevent infection. Mentions bronze powders with greasy material affecting purity, and observations by scientists from Stagster and Nizland on cholera and sterilization efficacy.
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Landon
Calico
Bern
Rine
Bambars
WM. Forster
Nizland
Greeleys Dinner Shame Turned Forgiven After Speech
Dorace Greeler, famed philanthropist, visited New Orleans to see Jum, forgave Greeley after his dinner table refusals. Judge Walker of The Picayune hosted a lavish meal featuring oysters, turtle soup, and other delicacies, all declined by Greeley who preferred bread, poranes, and cauliflower. He spoke with unusual fervor and tenderness, leaving a lasting impression despite his selective eating.
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Dorace Greeler
New Orleans
Lesoath
Jum
Jeff Davie
Lin
Walker
the Picayune
Greeley
Norfolk
Gulf
Epybodr
Tvell
Chicago Inter Ocean
Engineer Cleared After Freight Train Wreck Tale
A railroad superintendent recounts an engineer fined for speeding down a hill. An eyewitness farmer swears no train was seen. the engineer claims the witness misread speed, noting it was the first rain of cars he had ever seen. The engineer receives a 60 day suspension.
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Kulning
Warren
Wiineis
The Hair Roots and Growth Facts
The article describes hair roots with blood vessels and nerves, noting health of roots affects growth. Glands near the root secrete a daily substance aiding the hair and protecting the roots from clogging. A hollow hair tube carries the essential nourishment along its length.
What it Was A Sash On Pinders Face
A brief exchange questions the sash on Pinders face. OB explains it is a mark of respect and CA confirms the respect shown to the man who placed it. Reported in the Arlanta Constitation.
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Pinder
Arlanta
Temple of Science
Procrastinating Bystander Hopes To Pay Debts
A distressed speaker pleads for more time to settle a debt, insisting he can repay what he owes if he can borrow the money from someone else. An older resident agrees to defer objection until payment is made.
Homestead miller endures brutal steelwork ordeal
In a vivid account from Homestead, a new worker describes brutal heat and danger in the converter mill. Flames, molten metal, and heavy labor overwhelm him as a burned worker is carried away, with the narrator collapsing from exhaustion and pain during a grueling first day.
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Fred
Ucarzod
Pitesburg
Homestead
McClure
Modern Surgery Asepsis And The Contained Wound
The Nineteenth Century article explains three areas of sterile preparation for surgery. It details hand scrubbing with a nailbrush and antiseptic baths, instrument sterilization by boiling or flame and steam, and skin preparation with soap water shaving and perchloride of mercury. It notes wounds kept sterile with antiseptic dressings and contrasts modern outcomes with past suppuration.
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Dio
Study of a Frog Muscle Reveals Mind and Will
A higher education piece recounts G Stanley Hall noting a student’s deep dive into a frog’s tiny muscle. The long, gradual study links physiology, electricity, chemistry, and mechanics to human will, insight, and the liberal arts purpose.
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G. Stanley Hall
Germany
Peter Bell
The
Post
Ordination of women across Baptist and allied churches
The Baptist press notes eight women ordained to ministry but questions valid ordination, while Cumberland Presbyterians commend a woman as a consecrated laborer though not as minister. Congregationalists offer mixed views, with some ministers exiled and others approving women in teaching roles. The Women's Journal cites Parkhurst on suffrage vs preaching. Say you saw it In The News.
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Baptist
Cumberland Presisterian General Assembly
de Eléed
wWean Aliandreid
Ersed Er
Gilling
Tima
Christan Tescher
Congregationalist
Parkhurst
Clyde minstrel show ends with stubborn blackface mishap
In Clyde Wayne county for a charity event a group of young women staged a minstrel show inspired by Brooklyn acts. The plan to darken faces backfired as the makeup refused to wash off. Men and singers were similarly stained, causing hysterics and comic chaos. A theater man questioned how to remove burnt cork, leading to surprised exchanges. The piece notes continued audience congratulation planned for the performers.
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Clyde
Wayne County
Brooklyn
Clyde Orchestra
Thor
Noice
Buffalo Exress
Vain Penman Tompkins Missed Academic Honors
A long tale from Youth's Companion recounts Tompkins the celebrated St Pauls writing master in London. He bequeathed a richly embellished opus magna to the British Museum and hoped for posterity with a fine bust, yet he never gained admission to the Royal Academy as more than a engraver and died without dining at the academic.
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Tompkins
St Paul’s School
London
British Museum
Macklin
Penman
Syach
Academy
Calligreener
Willing to shape a wife's duties sparks heated claim
A Detroit Free Press fragment quotes an old man pressuring his wife to conform to his will. He snaps that he can mold her will, while she retorts that she will tilt the balance if pushed, reflecting a fraught domestic dispute in terse dialogue.
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Onis
Detroit Free Press
Revenge and a Pet Monkey Catch the Reader’s Eye
A fragment from Lyons France reports a quarrel with Mrs Highdi, a plan of revenge, and a playful line about a pet monkey. The piece touches on news about Gounod’s early music instruction from his pianist mother and mentions The Face of Rosenfel as a charming story forthcoming in News.
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Gounod
Paris Conservatory
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