BEE QUEEN'S FIGHT WITH EAGLES IN MIDAIR
Agnes Say, daughter of Old Sweetkiller, famed bee hunter, faced a perilous ascent when eagles attacked while she climbed cliffs above the Guadalupe River. A knife flashed, the rope frayed, and she narrowly survived the plunge as her brothers pulled her to safety.
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Danser
Agnes Say
San Antonio
Auzora
Sweetkiller
Old Sweetkiller
Agnes
Guadslupe
Miss Acars
Burh
Presidential Lightning Bets on Lincoln and Hamlin
A Kentucky law student recalls betting on the 1860 presidential race after a lightning strike altered a campaign poster. He wagered with a Douglas supporter and won when Lincoln and Hamlin were elected, defying the odds and the preceptor’s warning about lightning. The tale ends with Lincoln’s reelection.
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Prask
Wall Street
Kentucky
Lincoln
Hamilo
Breckinridge
Lane
Douglas
Johnson
Bell
Everett
Coustas
Fightdog
Hamlin
New York
Dress to Impress in Work and Life, Says Weekly Bouquet
A Denver story recalls a former leading merchant who hired a unemployed youth for cleaning a filthy cellar. The youth, neat in appearance, earned the job by proving self respect and readiness to work. The tale argues workers should dress well within means, noting nature’s colors and beauty as inspiration for human effort. An American tourist anecdote and a remark on feminine thrift conclude the clipping from the Weekly Bouquet and ADVERTICR it la TEE NEWS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Wan
Xnowi
Paiare
Handiwerk
Fierce Ocean Battle Between Shark Whale Leaps
A dramatic sea showdown unfolds as a giant gray shark rises ninety feet into the air and battles a whale. The thrasher and swordfish press the attack, the whale flips belly up, and after a thirty minute contest, the whale sinks, felled by the shark’s head blows and swordfish thrusts.
Misapprehension in Rochester Post-Evpress note
A fragmented clipping from the Rochester Post-Evpress cites a misheard line about “The markest saint upon his knees” and Satan trembling at the sight. The odd wording reflects a misprint or garbled verse, with little coherent context or verifiable detail beyond the quotation issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satan
Rochester Post-Evpress
The Gardener and the College Bred Joke
A fragmentary humorous exchange about gardeners versus university graduates. It notes apprenticeships under “blue apron” gardeners and compares them to modern university education. The piece mentions the first cook printed in Switzerland in 1470 and ends with a quip about advertising business enduring.
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Switzerland
Start in life auction misread lead to fortune
A young man recalls a life changing moment at a city property auction. Mistaken signals due to the auctioneer forgetting his glasses sparked a decisive bid of 2500 dollars, shared between a silent partner and the narrator, yielding a 1000 dollar profit and a working start that endured.
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Genteman
Nyse Ag
Waben
Hin
Fragmented Seeded Phrase Interprets Damaged Narration
A damaged OCR fragment hints at a court or property dispute with garbled names and phrases. The text mentions a father, a transfer or bid, and a tense scene implying consent, breath, and concern, ending with a cryptic note about a New York date and political party references.
Zo Cures Coki in One Day
Odd patent medicine notice touts a daily cure for a condition named Coki claiming rapid results. It markets Bromo and other laxative tablets with a money back guarantee and imitates professional branding including a signature line.
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W. Grove
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BEF
Texas
Betuan
Elke Lespo
Killagper
Philadelphia
la Tee News
Fox Stark
Groome
Sadler's Bryant & Stratton Business College
Sadler’s Bryant & Stratton Business College
Charles St
Baltimore, Md
Tate
James
Ely
Masil Ely Brothers
Warren Street
Sgok Remedy CO
Masonic Temple
Chicago
Biser
Real Estate and Insurance
Church Street
Frederick, MD
Janezodis
D* Stewart P. Deans
North Market Street Redelice
MD. Maldawis
C.mcodemos
North Market Street
Alfred “Ritter
Haeles FP. Levy
C. Vis. Levy
Ofice—Court Strest
Tostena
Beal Butte
Amusemente
Opera House
Duchemin
aAbTal
Overtcke
Edith A. Uarre
Parrel DL
Byakue Skycle Cuneilary
Kena Aubred
S—Lavelle
Martket Treteed
Doe
Eddie
Fialkowsel
Mak Murphy
Edison
Yeakle's
USLY
Mas
HP Wazns
Pat Juxroy
Dick Mack
Jo Charles F. Edwards
America
Cubs
A. R. Yeakle
OUR Optical Department
Landis
ST. Oser’s
Bice ¢& Hutchins
Onelde Bottis
Hoyt’s Cologne
the Bee
Carter St
MES
Payne
Childress
MANTZ
S. Market St
Frederick Guy, Md
Otice
Novisdtt
Norwood
Demorest
Hshsaa
Rerati
EADER
Augedirr
Petick Street
W. A. Simmons
North Market St. Frederick
Meorth Market St. Frederick
Bubger” Art Gallery
Worth Market Street
Cramee
Ban and Hanteese
Bonteeores
Deeling
Walkersville
New Nidway
Ureererstown
Scorr & Sox
Banekes
North Street
Baltimore
B.R. Schedules
Ohio
E. B
Washington, Junction
Panake
Ze Sphis
Wales
Pr Bbe
Harper's Fer
Winchester
Harrisonburo
Taxington
Philadia
Hasatanapelle
Sanday
Baltima
Ore
Dee P. AL
Baltimor
Waydons
New ‘York
Sie
Soman
Washington
Hagerstown
Winnchester
Cincine
Pittsburg
Washington Junction
Wanbille
Mt Airy
War
Wincheater
New
Eh Sanday
Washinetor
Iaa
Les
Baltimore and Way
Washingwom
Cumberland
Brunswick
Maryland
Saael
Union Bridge
Inese Union
Aily
Duka Bridge
Baithnore
8.&C
Chambersbure
Lesva Shippensburg
Chambersburg
Altenwald
Rocky Ridge
Emmitsbare
Emmitsburg
Beeville
Prodevick
Bra
Colombia
Littleown
Is Town
Cherry Run
W.va
B and C
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