Silent Convict Green Dies in Prison Fire Blaze
Convict Green perished during a late night prison fire that trapped him in the burning cell block. Warden Morgas coordinated escape efforts as flames and smoke engulfed the building, while a faded photograph found on Green’s body sparked speculation about a wife’s alleged infidelity.
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Morgas
Pesitentiary Office
Sly
Shorty
Green
Suen
Beldin
Bil
Mercer
Terzec
Sarden
Lester
Webster's Plea and Malicious Prosecution Case
Daniel Webster joined a dispute between two neighbors over a disputed line leading to trespass suits. The plaintiff alleged ongoing malice as Webster argued to the jury, quoting an old psalm to punctuate his closing remarks about the defendant's pattern of suing to vex.
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Daniel Webster
Mr. Webster
Webster
Stermball
Hopkins
Digger Found Guilty In Pit Fatality Case
A court heard that a man dug a pit for his brother which caused a fatal fall. The jury returned a verdict of guilty against the digger. The witness described the hole as deep enough to cause serious harm and the incident was ruled an accident and criminally charged.
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Ois Grea
Midnight Sorrow and Hope in a Poem by Ezcet Neal Lyon
A fragmented poem reflection on grief and salvation. It laments a midnight of sorrow and foresees tomorrow’s light. The speaker envisions divine consolation as a star rises, offering a promise of beauty beyond earthly night.
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Lowe
Neal Lyon
Growth of Malt Liquor Consumption Since 1878
Since 1878 malt liquors consumed in this country rose from 317,000,900 gallons to 1,223,006,006 gallons, illustrating a steady expansion in annual intake.
Midnight Reflections and Ghosts of Night in Bill Arp's Tale
A memoir fragment by Bill Arp recounts nightly ruminations on darkness and faith, recalling biblical images of night, fear of ghosts from childhood stories, and aging perceptions. The narrator describes a midnight incident with a frightened wife, a locked pantry, and a narrow escape, then shifts to memories of family, faith, and a visiting singer Sarah McDonald who rose from modest roots to European training and fame.
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Heaven
Pharaoh
David
Aneet Mythology
Erebus
Hell
Cimmeria
Hades
Montgomery
Shakespeare
Young
Feamuset
Jack Planteres
Coor
Mae
Jessie
Jonder
White
Sheri ¢Éan
Rome
Sarah McDonald
Matthew
Mark
Luke
John
Mary
Martha
Sarah
Eome Vet
Philadelphia
John Wannamaker
Europe
Macys
Bill Arp
Atlanta Constitution
Metal Eggs for Drinks Inspire Refrigerating Egg Idea
A Philadelphia Post item describes a nickel plated copper refrigerating egg shaped like a hen’s egg. It is filled with water, frozen to chill drinks without dilution, and sealed airtight. The capsule is nearly unbreakable and designed to last forever, offering a germ free cooling method.
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The
Philadelphia Post
Connecticut Manufacturing Growth 1850 1900 Census Report
The census release on Connecticut manufacturing shows steady growth from 1850 to 1900 with capital employed about 514 million dollars and 176 694 wage earners. It notes 212 565 workers at peak and over 32 percent of production in 61 cities and towns.
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Connecticut
Keeping the Record
A brief exchange notes a person quitting smoking last night at 7 55 observed by Chieace B ord Herald reporting context lacks further details. The item reads as a local note on a tobacco cessation moment with a named observer from the Herald.
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Chieace Bord-Herald
Influence of Blood and Polled Shorthorns in Breeding
An article outlines heredity as transmission of traits from parents to offspring and its impact on stock breeding. It cites Polled Durhams developed from selective pure-bred shorthorns by removing horned blood, noting hornless twin heifer calves and hornless progeny as evidence of polled lines.
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H.C Price
National Stockman
Durham
Lorain County
Turkeys for Market Advice on Shipping and Timing
Turkeys must be showcased in good light and roomy coops to attract buyers. Fatness and cleanliness affect price, while cramped conditions darken the meat. Do not feed 12 to 24 hours before shipping and market when demand is strong, especially before Thanksgiving. Quote from J. C. Clipp via National Stockman.
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J. C. Clipp
National Stockman
Farmer Feeds Cattle Elm Leaves After Grass Shortage
Robert M. Turaves of southern Macon county, Missouri, reports feeding cattle elm leaves and tender branches after exhausting pasture grass. He chopped elm trees for food, and the cattle thrived for over a month until rains allowed grass to regrow, improving stock condition.
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Robert M. Turaves
Macon County
Dust blanket farming boosts drought resilience
Proper cultivation safeguards crops during drought by forming a dust blanket that retains soil moisture. Faster, shallow tillage with modern implements minimizes effort. starting after a shower helps pulverize soil and reestablish the blanket for plant use, as advised by Farms 50¢ Rasch.
Hints for Beauty Seekers on Washing Skin
The article details how softer water and boiling reduce hardness for washing the skin. It notes hot water cleanses better but has a tonic effect, while cold water acts as a tonic but cleans poorly. It advises rubbing soap into a paste with the hand, then applying with hot water to form a lather before rinsing with cold water.
Geck Creation Shrouded In Fable Field
A cryptic fragment suggests a tale about a geck that was made and a city with shifting time. The dialogue hints at wealth and old lineage, with stray lines from a poem or song describing restraint and rest.
Incoherent OCR excerpt from Streatham notice
Fragmentary text from a 19th or early 20th century notice includes names and places but is largely unreadable. It mentions J. Pope and Streatham with reference to a bereaved speaker and a Be Thebethe of St Jacobs possibly indicating a religious or burial context.
Caret ad claims bold bowel product may aid digestion
Fragmentary OCR describes public notices and legal action around a medicinal product, mentioning cascarrets and a court case about damages. It references dealers offering similar items and a large worldwide sale while noting a metal cover and warning about reformulated packaging.
Fragmentary Odds and Ends From Various Papers
A garbled collection of phrases from multiple papers mentions travel rates under rail tariffs and Pullman service on the Atlantic and Pacific coasts, plus scattered lines about artists, a political candidate, and a cryptic dialogue. The readable segments are incomplete and mix unrelated topics.
Walter Baker Co Wins Three Medals at Pas American Expo
Judges at the Pas American Exposition awarded Walter Baker & Co. Ltd three medals for their Breakfast Cocoa and related cocoa and chocolate products, praising the exhibit for excellence.
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Alo
Walter Baker & Co
Lier
Masa
Dog Collar Purchase Mentioned at Department Store
A fragment notes a shopper at the department store expressing a desire to buy a dog collar. The scant text suggests a routine retail moment without further context or names.
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Department Store
Best for the Bewels Patent Cure Advertisement Review
An 1900 era ad promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic and Laxative tablets as painless natural helpers for headaches to serious illnesses. It mentions Draggists and retailers, with garbled typography and misprinted lines. A customer note from Norwich, New York cites a Maple Street address.
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