A Lion, Marengo, and Cognac on an Algerian Prospect
In a tale of frontier expedition a young farmer in Constantine travels into Algeria with his horse Marengo and dog Cognac. After a lion attacks, Cognac distracts the predator while the narrator uses a homemade volcanic device on the lion. The trio escapes with their lives and a supper to spare.
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Constantine
Marseilles
Algiers
Marengo
Chasseurs
Ife
Red
Gagnac
Deuce
Buck
Cognac
Alon
Ognac
Africa
Siinact
Frogs as Delicacies and Oddities in Genteel Lore
A playful essay in Cincinnati Enquirer charms readers with frog eating lore, culinary uses from fried to pies, and rustic tales. It mixes humor about frog fashion, natural history myths, and a vivid riverboat scene ending with a race and a sharp racial slur omitted from the core fact.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
France
Esop
Latona
Aristophanese
Moses
Egypt
Abraham
Mohammed
Tcheachzer
Cuvier
Illinois
Ohio
How Lee's Army Was Counted In Chambersburg 1863
Natick Citizens report a bank cashier Messer smith counted Lee's retreating force along the Chambersburg street in 1863. He tallied every hundred rebels on paper, then used corn grains to mark each hundred as the column passed. He counted 60 000 men before finishing and notified Governor Curtin.
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Lee
Natick
Mass
Chambersburg
Gettysburg
Messersmith
Gov. Curtin
Maria Edgeworth
la Rochefaucauld
Iune
Geethe
Holy Land
Damascus
Show on the Boat Sparks Racial Tension in Baton Rouge
A Texas deputy sheriff escorts a Black prisoner on a Mississippi River boat toward home on a warrant for grand larceny. The group aboard debate and threaten a possible overboard plunge while aArkansas resident warns of danger. The scene grows tense as the prisoner studies the rail and the crowd weighs a rescue or escape attempt.
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Arkansas
England and Ireland and the moral value of schools
The June Century editorial argues for continued Gladstone reforms and a firm stand against Irish violence, urging Ireland to bear more responsibility to learn governing through experience. It highlights the moral impact of teachers and schools in shaping behavior and national uplift across American churches and Sunday schools.
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Bryce
England
Ireland
Atlantic
Gladstone
America
Oime
Wolfe
Reid
NASA
A Georgia Man's Way on a Bleak April Train Ride
In a South Carolina bound rail journey a Quitman Georgia passenger complains about cold air and dust as the car vents fail. A fat man in a red face endures lime dust in a limestone cut and loses his gold spectacles, vowing to sue the railway.
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Georgia
Detroit Free Press
South Carolina
Quitman
Markets in Omaha and Chicago Prices Across Commodities
Market listings from Omaha and Chicago show wheat, corn, oats, and flour prices with ranges for No. 2 wheat at 93 4c, barley 68c, corn 38c, oats 88c, and pork and cattle values. Additional notes include butter, eggs, chickens, grain, and livestock prices across multiple markets with historical commentary and quotes.
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Queen Bee
Coop Frep—Perewt
Orson Gess
Cyclone at Macon prompts praise for State Insurance
Macon Missouri May 14 1883 reports houses barns churches and schools destroyed live stock killed. The State Insurance Company of Des Moines Iowa settled losses promptly issuing full payment and drawing strong commendations from clergy and residents. The company advertises wind storm cyclone fire and lightning coverage with straightforward policies.
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Reliable State Insurance Company
Des Moines
Laws
Macon
State Insurance Company
Iowa
Old State
Geo. W. Garnes
Bens. Austin
Reuben Barbour
Henry Jones
James Coleman
John Washington
R. Goopines
M. E. Church
N. Honr
Mary J. Bartow
Japan Adopts German Model For National Education
The article describes Japan’s effort to reform its system from primary to university levels on a German blueprint. Officials and princes travel to Europe to study, with emphasis on standardizing curricula, teacher training, and village school expansion. Corporal punishment is forbidden and exams certify teachers.
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Japan
Padagogische Rundschan
Europe
Germany
Eve
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Allen
Grand Uni
Grand Central Depot
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Caswell, Hasard & Co
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Jersey
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Leavenworth
Kartzy
Enders - Gorman
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Isabetha
Kansas
Drs. Dickerson & Stark’s Surgical Institute
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Pike
Thomas
New York News
Marshall
Mich
Douglas
Henry Clark
Fairfield, Mich
Rock Hill
8. C
J. S. White
Lyon
Central Dakota
Curiaco& North- Western Railway
Mutual Manufacture Co
Wabash
Chica
Boston Star
H.U
Warnere
Biffer
Hostetter
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Deslers
HALL
C. West
Jonny Anaca & Co , Druggista
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Eny
Gray Medicine CO
Buffalo
N. Y
Maha
F Man
Wricht’s
E. Ferrett
Pearl St
Frazer
Englane
Newark City
Tiyourma
Reaper
Powell& Douglas
Wankergan
His
Manuers
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Bates
Joseptt
Bates & Co
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Tremont
Beaton
Mags
Piso
Syn Kup
Austinan and Taylor Taylor Co
Manafield
Ohiv
Morphin
Marsh
Quincy
S& x
Hington
Covura
Murray & Haken Koul Sg
Peth Nal
Sons
Lebanon
Adios Haas
Pata Tran
Gaaty Wade
Cory
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Addreas DK
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