The Rothschild Story of a Painter’s Portrait
A Bystander tale recounts a luncheon at the Tuileries where the Paris Rothschild head sits opposite a great painter. The artist, moved by a look of woe, studies him as a model and later claims the sitter’s face inspired a French work, leading to a curious exchange about payment and interest.
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Studer
Europe
Vere
Lon Loz
Empres
Eegenle
Tuileries
Paris
Rothschild
Roth
Tha Plier
Pdtuis
Mortar Targeting by Timing and Mathematics
An observer describes aiming mortars using time, angle, and velocity. By mapping clock positions to flight time and horizon references, it explains how to synchronize firing so projected shells reach a distant spot. The method assumes constant speed and direction with precise range observations.
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Obb
Howell
Scienific American
Carelessness of the Bridies in New Country Henhouse Search
The Bridies in a new country for two weeks send a henkeeper to search for fresh eggs. Ellen explains the eggs are missing, with mum and children checking the henhouse haymow and manger. A basket is found empty and scattered, hinting at eggs hidden or misplaced.
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Ellen
Bridie
Pri Fa
Volunteers for the gallows seek death substitutes in London Chronicle
The London Chronicle reports on volunteers for execution offering to die in place of condemned individuals. One man at Newgate asked to suffer for Dr Dodd, claiming lunacy, and requested £200 to be paid to his mother. Other cases include a substitute for a murderer and the 1822 Fenning case where five offered to die for the Falton girl.
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Dr. Dodd
Shakespeare
Newgate
Falron
London Chronicle
Senator Stone Faces Photographer Over Reimbursement
A Missouri senator once clashed with a photographer who sought payment for portraits. The photographer, invited to the Capitol, delivered pictures and a bill for 19 dollars. To avoid disputes, Stone wrote a check and, upon payment request, required the man to endorse and spell his name as Photo-grafter on the check.
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Senator Stone
Missouri
Capitol
Neo
Low
Stone
Bim
Pharpraftter
Senate
St Louis Republic
Faking Butterflies Touts and Tricks of Mock Insects
A New York Press item notes counterfeit butterfly trades using dye to imitate ten dollar specimens. Collectors discover fakes by inspecting wing dust and colors. The piece adds a Nashville Banner anecdote about domestic talk and a strange talking machine setup.
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New Fork Press
Ideal Colonial Cottage built in 1804 for Mr Wolcormb
The ideal colonial house in Minneapolis dates to 1804 for Mr Wolcormb and cost Sh30 exclusive of heating and plumbing. A 3 500 duplication under current conditions is suggested. Notable features include a long maze and wide reception hall with a large dining room layout. Mr Wolcormb says the design cannot be changed in any way and is satisfied after four years residence.
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Wolcormb
Minneapolis
Olcomb
Three Charged With Murder In Richmond Case
Thomas McGonigle and sisters Birs Macy Jane Burnett and Susan Burnsiz were arrested on murder charges in the Feb 10 death of Maggie McGonigle, wife of their brother. The crime occurred at her Camden Missouri home where the killer burned the house and body to conceal it.
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Richmond
Ite
Thomas McGonigle
Macy Jane Burnett
Susan Burnsiz
Maggie Meccgensis
Francis M. Bar
Ead
iMaggie McGonigle
Camden
Ater
Pediment Carved for Harriman Residence Entrance
Utica New York reports E H Harriman president of the Union Pacific railroad is commissioning a grand stone pediment to crown the entrance of a mountain top residence at Arden. The 14 by 3 feet 6 inch block bears a carved deer head antlers and a bow with two hound figures on each side and a Loon of Plenty ends. Background features a wreath of loaves arrows a hunting horn spears a gun and a hunting knife.
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Jane Block
New House
E. H. Harriman
Union Facife Railroad
Utica
N.Y
Indiana
Bad News For 20000 Operatives In Boston Mills
Dispatches report looming reductions among 20950 cotton mill operatives in Lowell with an expected 15 percent cut starting Monday. The action follows guidance from head offices and is tied to anticipated factory adjustments late in March and into April.
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Boston
Lowell
Mares
New York Officials Face Removal Charges Over Liquor Tax Enforcement
Charges were filed against Mayor George RP Ac Clan and Police Commissioner Theatore A. Ensham of New York by Dr H. Pahrvarsi for the Prevention at time in New Vort city. The petition seeks removal from office alleging neglect of duties in enforcing liquor tax laws.
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New York
Athans
Deserted man sets self afire in home incident
In a troubling residential event a man attempted self immolation by setting his bed and surroundings ablaze. Neighbors noticed the fire and called for help before he was transported to a hospital in serious condition. Authorities are assessing motive and safety concerns.
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Sy Sride
Sfarda
Customs Officer Foulke Charged With Kidnapping
The grand jury returned a true bill against United States Customs Officer Foulke on charges of kidnapping farmers. His trial will begin next week. He allegedly abducted two Canadian farmers across the border to collect a debt.
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United States
Foulke
The Order of St Patrick and the Thistle Compared
A London writer dates the Order of St Patrick to 1835 under George III and notes it rivals the Thistle, revived by James II in 1057. The piece highlights their distinct colors blue and dark green and finds ceremony often intertwined in debate.
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Order of St. Patrick
London
George III
Order of the Thistle
James II
St. Patrick's
Irish Guards
Scotland
Odd Luck Charms Shape New York City Streets
Residents notice various luck warding figures on avenues and in parks across New York City. Some depict constables in abstract forms, while others show figures of toolmakers, snakes, elephants, and animals. ads of old Nick appear on cars in an eerie local phenomenon.
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New York City
Nick
Canary coloring scheme at Daris bird shop sparks concern
A Daris-based bird dealer allegedly feeds canaries cayenne pepper to intensify an orange red tint. He claims this would produce eggs and birds with a deeper red hue in time, prompting questions about ethics and animal welfare.
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Daris
Weather Chief Foresees Wireless Storm Alerts for Ships
Willis T Moore of the Weather Bureau warns that future ocean travel will rely on wireless telegraphy to warn vessels of storms. He testifies before Congress that government control of wireless systems could provide broad, rapid storm observations via ships to all Atlantic routes. He notes a 12 percent general forecast error yet asserts practical value for mariners and commerce.
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Willis T. Moore
Weather Bureau
House of Representatives
Bi Bureau
Moore
Spe
Washington
New York Post
Kutna
Ehitiratan
Agricuture
Scott
Whiteie
Professor Moore
Atlantic Ocean
Great Lakes
Mariner
Sucker
Missouri
Erro
Ant
Telegraph
Gally
Rexall Mucu Tone Endorsed by 1000 Druggists as Catarrh Cure
One thousand leading U S druggists rated by Bradstreet's and Dun's at twenty million dollars endorse Rexall Mucu Tone as a cure for catarrh and guarantee refunds if it does not benefit. They claim it cleanses mucous membranes and acts as a system builder with a money back offer on return of the empty bottle.
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United States
Bradstreet’s
Dun’s
Rexall
Mucu-Tone
Ian
Rexall Remedies Trust in Quality Across the Line
The Rexall Remedies are presented as a unified, rigorously tested group. A committee of experts and thousands of pharmacists ensured each remedy meets high medical standards, arguing that buying a Rexall product means receiving the best science and experience offers.
A Lesson In Grammar And A Peculiar Rule
A humorous region tale describes teachers debating if few is a regular or irregular verb. A clever farmer argues a wild goose triggers regular behavior while a peckwood Hew causes irregularity, prompting mixed reactions among scholars.
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Josie
Erammer
Violin Made of 646 Pieces Attracts Attention
W Barnes of Bath Me completed a unique violin built from 646 pieces. The back uses maple, the front spruce, sides curly maple, handle of Taapie, with ebony tail and finger board inlaid with pearl and diamonds. The violin took ten years to finish.
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W. Barnes
Bath
Tecentir
Barnes
The Daughter and Household Blessings
A playful verse extols a daughter’s influence bringing joy to the home. It praises her ministerial care, fatherly comfort, brothers’ pride, and the overall happiness she fosters within the household.
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Ters
Martha
Delusional Exchange Sparks Quirky Conversation
A fragmented dialogue shows a speaker quoting Mr Startite and a retort by Patience Gonne about a queer delusion. The garbled text hints at a public figure debate or satire but lacks clear context or complete facts.
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Startite
Auss
Patience Gonne
Tealls Qale Statier
Philadelzy Pres
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