The Flight of Empress Eugenie in 1876 Escape and Loss
The Empress Eugenie fled Paris during the 1876 siege and endured a perilous two day journey via Normandy to Deauville and onto England. She met Sir John Fox Burgoyne who planned to sail her to safety aboard the Gazelle, but a storm sank Burgoyne's yacht and claimed his son. Eugenie reached Hastings after a harrowing voyage with Exiles.
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Napoleon
Sedan
Tuileries
Deauville
Trouville
Normandy
John Fox Burgoyne
England
Switzerland
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Carlton House Terrace
Bay of Biscay
Sir John Burgoyne
V.C
Ryde
Hastings
Prince Imperial
Vancouver Island agriculture shows shift from dairying to poultry and sheep
A Victoria board of trade summary notes BC agriculture is contracting dairying due to urban land losses while outlying districts boost dairy production. Poultry rising rapidly on Vancouver Island with strong returns. Sheep farming also has growth potential, offering high profits relative to capital invested.
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Vancouver Island
British Columbia
Victoria
Vancouver
W. T. Scott
Victoria Board of Trade
Dominion
Canada
Little Frank’s own bed at last sparks a sleepy exchange
A caller visits Mrs. B. and finds Frank in the library rubbing his eyes. When asked if he sleeps with the chickens he grumpily replies that he has a small bed in his room all to himself. The Delineator.
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Frank
Mrs Pester Teases Patience in Card Game Duel
A New York Globe humor feature jokes about gender patience as Mrs Pester questions women's restraint while Mr Pester notes her solitaire session with a deck that seems short by four or five cards.
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Mrs. Pester
Mr. Pester
New York Globe
Hunting Adventure Paragraph Lacks Animation Name
A Youth's Companion excerpt describes a gazelle pursued by a hunter. The gazelle leaps cliff to cliff and finally cannot go farther before a yawning chasm. the hunter remains behind, creating a moment of tension that the teacher found ineffectual.
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Tommy
Charity Organization Mission Raises Local Aid Effort
A community charity organized to aid those in need mobilizes volunteers and resources. The group stresses inclusive help for all residents, emphasizing that everyone must live with dignity while addressing urgent local needs.
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Tere
Journal Amusant
George and the new hat in a cheeky quarrel
A fragment from a Ladies' Home Journal exchange shows George candidly answering about his wife and her new hat. The dialogue humorously highlights domestic banter and perception.
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George
Ladies’ Home Journal
Woman sues Pollard for turning her down in marriage
The judge remarks that the woman who sued Pollard for refusing her hand and marrying Miss Doubleday did not receive sprague, but she gained more than Miss Doubleday according to the court.
Indian Ghost Story in a Navajo Ritual
A writer recalls six Navajo men visiting his Albuquerque studio to request the destruction of a frame portrait of a deceased medicine man. Believing part of the soul was imprisoned in the image, they approve as he tears the print, hoping to release the spirit. The men caution there may be other copies or a negative.
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Albuerque
New Mexico
Cone
Kari Moon
Leslie
New Hope for Sufferers From Paralysis
Lettered claims of paralysis cures using Dr Williams Pink Pills cite verified cases including Miss B Millehan of St John New Brunswick who recovered from throat and limb paralysis after relapse from diphtheria. Pills allegedly build red blood to feed nerves and strengthen the system. price 50 cents per box. six boxes for $2.50 from The Dr Williams Medicine Co Brockville Ont.
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Williams
Miss B. Millehan
St. John
N.B
St. John’s
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Ont
Hunter admonishes novice on quail hunt
A veteran hunter in the field corrects a first time hunter who aims at a running quail. The experienced sportsman insists the bird must stop before shooting, underscoring the ethic that a true sportsman gives fowl a fair chance on the wing.
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Harper's Magazine
Minard's Liniment Cures Horses Across Regions
Local testimonials claim Minard's Liniment cured a horse of mange in Dalhousie by Christopher Saunders and a badly torn leg by Ed W. Linlief in St Peter's CB. Warnings of swelling also report success for a horse treated by Thos W. Payne in Bathurst NB.
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Minard
Christopher Saunders
Dalhousie
St. Peter's
W. Linlief
Thos
W. Payne
Misunderstood Politician Hits a Chorus of Rejection
A Detroit Free Press item notes a woman politician seeking support, only to be told by the map that she is too late because the map has been married for years. The anecdote satirizes political campaigning and societal expectations.
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Poltician
Detroit Free Press
What is this kleptomania I read in the papers
A fragment asks about kleptomania and its meaning, questioning if it relates to taking or theft. The text hints at confusion over the term and its portrayal in newspapers.
Absurd hats divide opinions at a Washing Star scene
The Washing Star notes a lively exchange about fashion eyewear and feminine attire. Miss Cayenne defends half women’s wear as fitting despite public ridicule, while others deem some styles absurd yet appropriate on certain people.
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Miss Cayenne
Bird Perches to Save Birds at Lighthouses
A plan proposes perches on lighthouses to reduce bird deaths as they navigate toward summer instincts. Observations suggest birds are not killed by direct hits but are dazed when circling lights. The Royal Society for the Preservation of Birds backs making perches a permanent lighthouse feature.
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Royal Society For the Preservation of Birds
Virtue of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Praised Nationwide
The originator of Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil marveled at the oil’s subtle power and its benefits to humanity. Praises from countless users fill households, as the remedy is widely recognized as a trusted medicine.
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Thomas
Paris dinner party mocks renowned wits and Renan
A Paris salon dinner gathers top writers where one guest, unable to interrupt, finally attempts to speak but is dismissed. The hostess begs for what matters, but Renan has already ceased, leaving the guest to lament missing the end with the pudding dessert.
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M. Renan
Egg ink and names at the dairy farm
A Kansas City Journal snippet shows a dairymaid named Genevieve who writes her name on eggs she packs. The farmer approves, loving the name but cautions against dating the eggs. The exchange ends with a playful note on personal touch.
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Genevieve
Kansas City Journal
Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor Ad
An old advertisement claims Putnam's Painless Corn and Wart Extractor relieves pain within hours. It touts soothing balms and rapid dissolving of the corn kernel, promising absolute satisfaction in a 25 cent bottle.
Fish tale from Washington echoes Irish garden joke
A British visitor recounts a humorous tale from London claiming a farm sold to an Irishman lacked birds. Trapping birds would bring them, and a Western Africa anecdote about seeking a cook led to five applicants by hanging jewelry on a tree. The anecdote appears in the New York Tribune.
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Washington
New York Tribune
Popular Young Actor Fears Divorce From Wary Wife
Quote from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a popular young actor confessing fear his wife may seek a divorce. He muses about avoiding excuses to prevent accusations of eccentricity, hinting at domestic anxieties and public scrutiny.
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Chicago Record-Herald
The Nile and Juveniles
A Washington exchange recalls a public school moment with teacher questions about geography. A bright student named Johnny answers that the Nile is Egypt’s principal river and then misnames its tributaries as Javelines, prompting lighthearted comment cited from the Philadelphia Evening Telegraph.
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Washington
George F. Burgess
Texas
Johnny
Egypt
Nile
Mary
Philadelphia
Piles Cured in Days Guarantee by PAZO Ointment
Druggists refund money if PAZO OINTMENT fails to cure itching bleeding or producing piles. First application gives relief in 6 to 14 days. Product promises rapid action and full refund for unsatisfied customers. Sold at 56 cents.
Do you keep Far From the Mad Dening Crowd
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt notes a woman's inquiry at a department store counter about the crowding era. The attendant replies she cannot because she must work there during bargain days, highlighting shop life and labor during sales periods.
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Yonkers Statesman
Quite Lady Like Frances Starts The Day Properly
A child named Frances is scolded by her mother for coming downstairs noisily and is told to descend like a lady. Frances tests again and asks if she was heard, then replies she slid down the banisters in a quiet attempt.
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Frances
Patient swears off doctor after hear of deaths
A man ill and under a physician’s care tells a friend that the doctor lets all his patients die. The friend remarks on the doctor’s grim record, prompting the patient to angrily vow he will not patronize the doctor again. Indianapolis News reports the exchange as a pointed quip.
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Indianapolis News
Holloway's Corn Cure Promoted as Simple Cure
An advertisement touts Holloway's Corn Cure as the simplest and best remedy for corn health. It emphasizes universal usefulness whether corn is old or new and positions the product as the public’s straightforward solution.
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Holloway
Quip on Compliments Allegedly From Kitty-Jack
A fragment reports Kitty-Jack telling a speaker she was the prettiest girl he'd seen, followed by Ethel recounting a similar remark a year earlier. The exchange highlights vanity and playful boasting in a casual Boston Transcript style.
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Kitty
Jack
Ethel
Boston Transcript
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