Liberty Boys threaten Tory power in stirring 18th century verse
A dramatic narrative poem rails at King George the Third’s forces, led by Robert Sallette, detailing a boastful Tory and a bounty offer for Sallette’s head. The piece weaves revolutionary bravado with vivid action and a ritual of patriotism, culminating in a confrontation and a dramatic vow of defiance.
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Liberty Boys
Robert Sallette
Haig
Governor Wright
George the Third
Boston
Robert Salette
Maysso Sings Solo at July Celebration Readied
In a rural exchange Mrs Hatfield discusses Louisy May Hatfield a 15 year old with new clothes for a Fourth of July celebration. Her father and grandparents share hopes she may sing solo on stage though planners worry about public speaking. Grandfather Hatfield plans to leave his organ in his will. the family notes she longs for a piano but faces care for five younger siblings.
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Louisy May
Louisa May
Amanda Dane
Lucy Trent
Miss Hope
Louisa
Louisa Mays
the Grove
Grove
Louisa May Hatfield
Grand Army
Red Head
Fay
Grandpa Hatfield
Grandpa
Louisy
Hatfield
Ware
Hanield
Unselfish Boy Tommy Advises Against Firecrackers Indoors
Mrs Glim warns Tommy against indoor firecrackers while the thoughtful boy insists on enjoying them, reflecting Harlem Life and neighborhood prudence in a domestic scene.
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Tommy
Why the Case Was Hopeless
A tobacconist’s wife quiets a dog’s loud bark in a store. The shopkeeper’s reply notes the dog is a female, rendering the scene humorously hopeless for customers and customers’ peace, reflecting a dated urban anecdote.
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N. Y
Charlie Horner Weather Observation Laughs at Thunder
Charley four year old Charlie Horner muses that God must be scrubbing today as thunder crashes and he imagines God moving tables. Mamma asks what prompts this, and Charlie imagines divine housekeeping in reaction to stormy skies.
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Bob
Scrimp
Charley
Charlie Horner
Charlie
Ethel’ Horner
Little Chronicle
Progressive Euchre and the Writ of Harry Scribbler
Dialogue snippets mention Progressive Euchre and Sybil asking if Harry Scribbler is writing, Kitty confirming engagement. Sybil notes prior engagement last summer and ponders who he will marry, with a playful aside about tailor-made gowns. Contains humor and social chatter from periodical snippets.
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Sybil
Harry Scribbler
Kitty
Pearson's Weekly
Standard and Times
Self-Centered. Now doth the youthful graduate Require a larger hat
A brief item from the Philadelphia Press notes a witty stance on a graduate’s ego and attire, asserting the diploma does not equate to diplomacy. The quip emphasizes vanity over credentialed status in a light, satirical tone.
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Philadelphia Press
Hurly Burly and Puck Reflections in Humble Terms
A compact Yonkers Statesman excerpt mocks sensational headlines and packed phrases. It notes a preference for steady work over defeat and laments overglossed “Hubby Wanted” style covers and bold plan ideas.
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Hubby
Bella
Yonkers Statesman
Alywaya im Trouble Nan What Is She Worrying About
The Somerville Journal notes Alywaya is troubled by unable to think of anything to rant about. The piece highlights her frustration and desire for fresh topics.
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Somerville Journal
Something Doing I Havent Heard Brother Hear
Fragmentary note states to tell Brother Lite about a matter. Reads as unclear directive with no identifiable events dates or organizations.
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Brother
Question of calling a girl by her first name
A youth asks how long to know a girl before using her first name. Miss Flyppe tests Mr Spoonamore, declaring him not the right suitor after six months. The piece continues with a sentimental verse about a honeymoon and moonlit calm.
Bargain Hunters Complain About Hard Pillow Price
A Philadelphia Press quips about a pillow sold at a steep discount, noting buyers complain of its rock like hardness and odd marked down tag. The playful exchange frames a quirky consumer moment in a city paper.
Not Touching Beliefs Clash With Superstitions
A Philadelphia Press snippet notes boys’ superstition about touching objects contrasts with perception that warnings like Don’t Touch or Wrech Paint are ignored. The brief cultural observation hints at skepticism toward taboo signs.
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Philadelphia Press
Receipt for Everything in Family Library Quips
Dialogues from a 19th century paper reveal humorous exchanges about domestic items. Mrs Hoyle and Mrs Doyle vent about husbands, while a reader promotes a book that supposedly holds a receipt for every need. A joke line shows Cholly demanding copies and tailor bills.
Dealing in Futures and a Ten Day Option
Dialogue from Chicago Daily News features Bess and Nell about a young Simking offering himself. Nell confirms the offer and says she has an option on him for ten days, with Bess seeking confirmation. An inserted joke from Chicago American about Gabriel Grubb from Dickens adds a Christmas Story reference and a joke about angel food cake.
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Bess
Young Simking
Nell
Chicago Daily News
Johnny
Gabriel Grubb
Chicago
Hard Luck Hewitt Gruet Railroad Accident Note
Brooklyn Life notes a somber tone after Gruet sustains a major leg injury in a railroad accident. The item reflects on his famous saying about “getting there with both feet” and commends his perseverance in tough times.
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Hewitt
Gruet
Jewett
Brooklyn
Counting Them in a Witty Exchange
A Washington Star quip notes Mr Woodby Witte claiming eight jokes exist and Mizg Cayenne replies with dry humor. A Yonkers Statesman fragment follows where a barber tells a doctor he is worn out and asks to see the doctor’s tongue.
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Woodby Witte
Mizg Cayenne
Washington Star
Yonkers
Tale of Miss Polly Wog Wog
A playful tale follows Polly Wog a plain seven-twelfths girl who loves mud, water and games with Wogs. Her vanity provokes scorn until she swells and bursts into a green frog in a short cautionary fable narrated by Churchman.
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Tale OF
Polly
Bog
Churchman
Water from a Knife Trick Demonstration
A party-pleasing illusion explains how a sponge hidden behind the ear releases moisture from a knife handle. The performer feigns drawing water as he moves the sponge to release drops over a plate, while spectators attempt to draw crosses on his elbow.
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N. Y. Herald
Birds That Talk Rise From Observation Of Parrot Speech
An article argues on the talking abilities of birds, noting that parrots surpass other species in speech and memory. It discusses the cognition, vocal similarities to humans, and the anatomy that aids mimicry, comparing ravens magpies jays and parrots as capable talkers.
Unclear fragment discusses eagles, sousliks, telegraphs, and predators
Fragmentary text describes eagles watching for prey using telegraph posts set by government, sousliks as earth dwellers and prey, and various mentions of trapping and animal feeding in British contexts. References to Turner and zoo enclosures appear as stray notes in an unclear narrative.
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Sousliks
Turner
Zoo
Smalls House
Fourth of July Luncheon with Red White Theme Map Games
A Fourth of July luncheon featured guests guessing tribal state maps pasted on plates. Red and white paper shapes, white cloth, and a central red white blue display formed the party’s color scheme. The spread included ham, tongue, cheeses, fried chicken, rolls, pickles, olives, and ice cream. A playful cannon firecracker prize was awarded, and drinks included lemonade.
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Cui
Jim
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Puck
WNY ‘Llows
Maysso
JL. Worldour
Scott
King
Raven
Jackdaw
Magpple
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Parrot
Cuvier
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Wil
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