Dick Turpin the Highwayman of Hempstead Revisited
The article reviews the lore of Dick Turpin, asserting he was a real figure born not at Thaxted but Hempstead. It cites baptism records from Hempstead and York executions in 1729, noting witnesses, trial details, and local places like the Crown Inn and Turpin’s tree. It presents Hempstead natives' testimony while questioning the traditional myth versus documented facts.
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Thexted
Crown Inn
Turpin
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John Palmer
Dleth
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Rhugt
York
Richard Turpin
Dick Turpin
Jack Bttad
Niecart
J.P
George's
Mod
Ak Hemrystead
Annystery
Dawkins Farm
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The Lady of the Land and Helen Gould Tribute
A tribute to Helen Gould portraying her as a national protector and nurse of the oppressed. It lauds her charity, bravery, and hospitality, praising women’s leadership and the moral example she sets for society and the Fatherland. The piece questions who among women bears similar title.
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Helen Gould
Helen
Alranger Welethor
Vin
Hla
Ald
Helen Gaild
Alb
Cleveland
Ohio
Prese
From Hardship in Prisons to Medical Remedies
A fragmentary account contrasts harsh prison labor with a harsh fate for disease. It notes a man condemned to carry balls and move mice, calling it near a death sentence, while praising Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets for curing consumption and digestive ills. The testimony recounts a fallow Cold and long recovery, urging trust in the medicine and its beneficent effects.
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Cardwell
Fall Rock Depot
Pitta
Co. Va
Dr. Pierce
Plewe
Pierce
Ny Etle
Did Not are the Nerves Mr Meadow funny talk
A collection of disjointed, humorous snippets and dialogue from a period newspaper page. It features a country editor disputing a robbed home report, comic exchanges about marriage, insomnia cures, and odd captions from multiple city papers, all in a fragmented, spoofed voice.
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Meadow
Public High School Costs Spar Debate Over Education
A local cornerstone chronicle reports trustees proposing 2200 dollars for public school upkeep amid calls for better facilities like steam heating. Critics argue high schools mostly serve wealthy families, draining taxpayer funds and failing to guarantee equal access to higher education for all.
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Wlussieg
Ben Bolt the Song Through American Stages and Years
The piece traces the origins of the Ben Bolt song from its 19th century creation for a New York editor and the Black Keys influence, through performances in theatres and fairs, its publication in England, and its rise as a popular cultural item in 1840s America. It notes the roles of Thomas Dunn and WN Whitis, and mentions a 1848 Pittsburgh play that helped popularize the tune.
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Boston Transcript
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Bor
Auhtier
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Morris
qWne
Eneelst
Amacha
Sta
Hen Bolt
Fin
A. MM. Hunt
Bnellehman
Nelson Kneass
Hknesss
Circinnati
Als
Alice
When My Paw Was a Boy A Kentucky Monotone
The verse recalls a father as a boy full of vigor and mischief. A narrator reflects on his father’s childhood antics, wrestling and racing, and the strong, stubborn character praised in family memory. The piece blends regional dialects and newspaper quotations to sketch a nostalgic portrait of a hero father.
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Rehoel
Ayaa
Citizen Dies in Austin Hotel Bed at Seventy Five
An elderly Austin resident, identified as HH Jones, was found dead in bed this morning. The report notes the person was seventy five years old and among the city's esteemed citizens.
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Austin
Tex
Expensive Luxury and Humorous Anecdotes From Suburban Life
A garbled tale recalls a neighborly incident involving a local youth and a theft worth nine dollars at a Num house, followed by a Washington Post style anecdote about a witty young man at a resort. The long misread text then shifts to a Alexandria ferry tale where a brogue joke leads to a failed jump.
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Washington Post
Ulis
Alexandria
George Robinson
Pat Sheehy
Pat
George
Pat Mvax
Enlistment Talk Sparks Native Soldier’s Dilemma
A recruiting officer questions a native about joining the Di [pina army] and the native admits he will try to avoid danger unless forced to fight Aguinaldo. The dialogue hints at reluctance and the peril of serving.
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Tim
Aguinaldox
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