Mountain Rose of the Peaks Romance Ends in Avalanche
A village tale from Gravelona follows Rosa Manilla, nicknamed The Mountain Rose, loved by hunter Valsassina. Her father’s jealousy and local gossip drive tragedy as the two lovers are found dead beneath an avalanche, embracing amid snowbound ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manilla
Beausty
Gravelona
Rosa
Constantina Vale Sass
Smu
Fae Mous
Napoleon
Maenilla
Rose
Rosa Manilla
Valsassina
Bean
Rose Manilla
la Delle Suisse
Napoleon's Corsican Roots and Family Fortunes Explored
The article traces Napoleon Bonaparte's parentage from Letitia Buonaparte and Carlo Buonaparte in Ajaccio. It notes their poverty, marriage, and early struggles, mentions his father’s French naturalization, and outlines the family’s limited resources, prominent siblings, and Letitia's longevity as Madame Mere. It also touches on Corsican affairs and a broad aside about migration patterns of free people of color to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloane
Napoleon
Letitia
Aja
Marbout
Corsica
Letitia di Buonaparte
Juno
Ajaccio
Paoli
Monte Rotondo
Paola
Marbeuf
Vaux
Buonaparte
Poleone di
Genoa
Mme. di Omnes
Joseph
Fesch
Les
Charles
Marie Anne
Nabilione
Napoleone
Lucien
Louis
Jerome
Elsie
Paulinend
Caroline
Madame Mere
Arsenic Complexion Wafers Endanger Women Health
A historic health board warns that women across the United States have used arsenic complexion wafers to attain a pale beauty. The piece describes cosmetic arsenic use rising in major cities, its deceptive low arsenic content, and the severe physical and psychological harm observed, including skin pallor, facial changes, and nervous strain. It notes a generational pattern, with few users over 30, and highlights the industry of arsenic products and doctor shopping enabling continued use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Health Board of
New York
Anyle
Philadelphia
Chicago
Boston
Druggs
Manglers of English and the real French in Boston and New England
An article contrasts the French Canadian and Parisian French usage in Boston and Northern New England. It includes humorous mispronunciations and pronoun choices, plus a mock dialogue about the fall of Adam and Eve in a French accent, and notes plans for an English standards institute in Britain with exams and legal reporting topics.
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Simon
Boston
New England
Paris
Mons
Adam
Melting Precious Metals and Mint Procedures
A Houston Post correspondent describes mint operations at Philadelphia noting bars bought in 1400 under the Sherman law are melted with copper to form an alloy. Proportions aim for nine to one silver to copper, with copper added later to adjust standard. Details cover crucibles, costs, and refining processes, including waste recovery and machine sweeps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Houston Post
Thelloy
Donts Of Dress From A Humorous 19th Century Rhyme
A quirkily warned list of fashion don’ts advising modest dress and prudent style choices. It cautions against wearing unsuitable fabrics, hats, and footwear, urging restraint and self awareness to avoid looking untidy or extravagant.
Patriot Youth Buried in Red White and Blue Silk
A patriotic young man in New York City on his deathbed ordered his coffin lined with red, white and blue silk. The funeral occurred at nine o'clock at night with mourners bearing torches and concluding with a fireworks display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Brother Turns Burglar In Dark Duel
In Pequonnock Connecticut Michael Dixon woke to a noise in his bedroom and fought the intruder. The assailant proved to be his own brother whom he had not seen for years, and Dixon vanquished him in the dark encounter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dixon
Pequoninock
Conn
Michael
Suspended Bridges and River Tales Across Eras
A garbled report notes discussion of the Flint river near Alabama and Sherman Georgia. It mentions a fisherman named Joe and a tangled hook, then shifts to a claim that Chinese builders created several suspension bridges before the Christian era, highlighting a 69 A.D. bridge in Tannan still standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Sherman On
Tannan
SUNDAY SCHOOL JESTS AND TRAIN WRECK GAGS
Cartoonish samples and quips mix in a light hearted column with droll questions about faith trains yachts and poker limits. The dialogue features a bright boy and a variety of comic lines about weather rain politics fashion and naval battleships told in a playful newspaper voice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brella
Longhair
Miss de Style
Hettes
Miss Wanterneau
Jack Potts
Wanterneau
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Patrick Collins
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Ists
Bngland
Oln
Lincoln
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Bismarck
East
Indianapolis Journal
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