Hamilton Whist Club Exposition Impresses Philadelphia
The Hamilton Whist Club in Cincinnati showcased remarkable card tricks presented by Thezos B yta as host. Arnold, a Cincinnati businessman, demonstrated feats with two new decks, including a card found in a picture frame and a page 374 riddle using a library book. The performance drew cheers as the crowd marveled at memory and sleight of hand, with Arnold noting he could deal any hand but would not gamble for stakes locally.
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Philadelphia
Hamilton
Bigwicks
Kellar
Herryearn
Arpald
Mr. Arnold
Charles Yar- Seathe
Dove
Cormer
Cherry
Arnold
Walton
Captain Walton
Aripold
Wesarn
Philadelphia Times
Matador Heroic Bull Rescue Narrated by Farmer
A New York Sun account describes a farmer calmly subduing a belligerent bull that charged a little girl. The farmer kept a red cape hidden, taunting the bull into a mild pursuit, then led the child to safety as the bull relented and wandered back to the herd.
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Bremer
Orb
Squire Kempton
Jealous Band of Robbers The Renos At Large In 1816
A Reno gang, noted for organized train robberies near 1816 and later, clashed with rivals. In 1867 two men Michel Collins and Walker Hammond robbed a Jeffersonville mail train of 6000 dollars. The Renos intervened, captured the robbers, and had them convicted and jailed. The Renos then continued their depredations unmolested.
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Renos
Reno
Jeffersonville
Michel Collins
Walker Hammond
Adams Express Company
Rooter
Gieirphinder
The First Bairdrems in Modern Europe
Fragmented OCR notes recount the first appearance of the male hairdresser in eighteenth century Europe. Mentions Legros Frederick Leonard founding hairdressing academies and works like Livre de la Coiffure des Dames Francais. Includes garbled phrases about vaccination, serpents, and unrelated lines.
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Europe
Legros
Frederick
Leonard
Mfe
Marcus Aong
Tedeau
Barra Foundation
A Revolution In Mens Dress By The Bicycle
A New York World report quotes a tailor predicting bicycle fashion will revolutionize men's attire reintroducing knee breeches for evening wear. The piece notes bloomer styles gain popularity and thin legs prompt calf-building for summer and winter gaiety. It also lists various 19th century patent ideas including tack-driving machines and bicycle safety devices.
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New York
Parasols Replace Furs In Summer Fashion Trends
The article notes parasols are in demand during summer, featuring unlined designs in chine silks, pale ground colors, and plain silks with borders. Black parasols gain detail with cream guipure edging. Also mentions floral patterns and moire silks as ambitious sun-shades.
Battle and casualty report from a Civil War action
Narrative of a fierce Civil War engagement near Edmunds, detailing Gregg and Beexrean’s cavalry actions, heavy losses in the First Jersey 52nd, and officers wounded or killed amid a breaking fight. Also notes British Parliament discussion on Armenia policy, a May weather hot wave across multiple states, and a North Carolina murder at Burosville with Ray killing Haas after a drunken threat.
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Gmeriden
Lee
Edmund
Gregg
Grege
Beexrean
Equairon
Acros
Chanse
Coupterchirge
Veitier
Shaw
Wrukoop
Jersey
Bae Gregg
Grerce L. Kinner
Michigan
Nebraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Minnesota
North Carolina
Bareigan
Burosville
Benghazu Ray
Wayland Haas
Waas
Ray
Asrnmed
A Little World Meets a Big City in a Tragic Laugh
A young man recently moved to Chicago from Sack Bridge finds life in the metropolis oddly intimate. He encounters familiar foes from his past, including a divorced aunt, a former fiancée’s husband, and a recurring tramp printer, all within a misty State Street morning. The piece reflects on small worlds and chance encounters.
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Sack Bridge
Chicago
State Street
SRG Stata
Jackson Street
Ran
Leaf Flattered by the Wind and Nervous Debility
An 19th century health note praises Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a sovereign remedy for nervousness dyspepsia and improper digestion. It claims the tonic restores digestive function, relieves algometarial and kidney complaints, stomach discomfort, constipation, and rheumatism while opposing opiates or sedatives. Regular, persistent use is urged.
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Hostetter
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Heal Estate & Insurance
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