Tramp with nerve defies graveyard prank in frontier town
A Nebraska town on the Union Pacific line staged a elaborate hoax on arriving tramps, luring them to a cemetery with a fake treasure plan. Will Davis faced the bold escape but one tramp stood firm, drawing revolvers and defending the plan amid a ghostly mock assault. The episode ended with no injuries and the jokers fleeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willd. Davis
Sawmnterer
Wide Plains
Pami
Davis
Hightfall
Will Davis
Chicago Post
The Judge Laughed Last in a Kentucky Trial Tale
A Kentucky man recalls a judge in Tournville who refused delays. A young attorney, unprepared after a long night, faced arraignment of the accused burglar and larcenist known as Hack Satan, as the judge ordered trial to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Tournville
Meissonier and the Parisians Tablecloth Sketch Tale
An anecdote recounts Meissonier sketching on a Parisian tablecloth at a wealthy patron's breakfast. The artist cut out the head from the cloth and framed the relic, later adding a full length halberdier drawing before the host noticed the knife-wielding theft and the fabric's only corner vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeissonier
Meissonier
New York Commercial Advertiser
Seat Thief in a Car Earns Genteel Rebuke
A crowded car offers a vacant seat to a tired old woman. A young, preemptive girl elbows past, claiming the seat with a sarcastic remark. The old lady replies that the girl earns a token of thanks for relieving her weariness. A violet is pinned to the young woman as she exits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Jet black ink and the long search for true inky shade
A Boston Transcript quotation argues that true jet black ink remains elusive. It notes many so called jet blacks appear gray or purple tinged and clog pens. The piece laments the nineteenth century chase for an honest, freely writing black ink.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamlet
Boston Transcript
Amusing Pie Prank In Scottish Country House
A luncheon in a Scottish country house ends with a pie filled with live frogs and mice causing havoc among guests. A dignified guest’s coat pockets spill red herrings. dogs follow him. The piece notes an apple pie bed prank in such houses, a bedsheet trick for the victim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
New York World
Fraud Suspect Impostor Feigns Lameness in Public Play
In a public disturbance a police officer reports a man posing as lame to obtain money from bystanders. The court notes the suspect’s limp appears genuine, while the officer claims to have struck him, causing the limp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Justioe
Pnek
Questioning safety of ice yachting versus summer sailing
A fragmentary exchange discusses which activity is safer ice yachting or summer sailing with no clear conclusions. The text reads as a teasing dialogue about safety and risk in water sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J Judd
Judge Not In Haste Memoir From The New York Ledger
A reprinted verse admonishes caution in judgment and restraint in criticizing neighbors or friends. It contrasts harsh speech with measured, kind remonstrance, urging readers to avoid hasty accusations and to temper every judgment with mercy and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for Sores and Skin Ailments
Archaic advertisement describes Bucklen’a Arnica Salve as a universal cure for sores chapped hands chafed skin chilblains corns eruptions and piles. Claims quick relief and guarantees satisfaction or money refunded. Sold locally by sellers in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dlathhe We
Detectives Nab Bunko Suspect on Broadway in New York
A New York Sun report recounts a Broadway pursuit of a New Orleans fugitive in a busy Midtown scene. A detective identified the suspect by facial mark, cuffed him at a doorway near Twenty-sixth Street, and escorted him to police headquarters.
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Lince
Tam
New Orleans
Police Headquarters
Broadway
Twenty-sixth Street
Hoe
New York
Tome
Tonce
Dans
St. James
Bunko
Police
New York Sun
Noted Teeth Adaptations From Whale to Narwhal Weapons
An Washington Star interview surveys dental adaptations across species. It notes elephant tusks as upper incisors for defense, narwhal tusks used as weapons, and variations like double tusks. It mentions sawfish saws, lizards, snakes, sea urchins, snails, and the whale bone whale with no teeth. The piece contrasts chewing needs and tooth placement in vertebrates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Canossa in History and Other Vignettes from the Era
A collector's line of reflections on the Canossa episode with Henry IV and Pope Gregory VII, medieval punishment tales, stove invention origins, scarfpin guidance, and cycling musings on motion and danger. The items frame historical anecdotes, household lore, and manners in a period voice.
Enchantment of distance and shifting ages in politics
George William Curtis argues in Harper's that distance shapes perception, winter moods vary, and true virtue in politics rests on applying moral principles to public affairs rather than timeless heroism. He contends that character persists even as eras rise and fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pericles
Augustus
Elixabeth
George William Curtis
Harper's
We lack winter climate as a national identity
Charles Dudley Warner argues in Tarper's that America should embrace its own winterless climate and tropical possibilities. He urges turning this contrast into literature and poetry to foster peace of mind and national imagination, highlighting the West Indies as a reachable alternative.
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Fonthi
Mexico
West Indies
Tropics
Foglhand
Germany
Italy
Europe
Charles Dudley Warner
Tarper
Largest bells in North America and their weights
The Notre Dame cathedral in Montreal houses the largest bell in America, six feet tall, six feet high? diameter as described, weighing 24 75 pounds and cast in London in 1947. A ten bell chime hangs in the opposite tower, smallest 107 pounds and largest 6 001 total 21 606 pounds. The New York City hall alarm bell, cast by Blake Boston, is six feet high, eight feet diameter and weighs 23 000 pounds.
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America
Notre Dame Cathedral
Montreal
St. John the Baptist
London
United States
City Hall
New York
Blake
Boston
Chicago Herald
Variety of odd anecdotes and curious facts in late prints
A collage of quips and curiosities reports on humorous tales from Rev. Darty to a grave digger vacancy, notes on ancient and modern creatures like turtles, and a glimpse of world demographics. The piece blends magazine-like items with brief trivia and witty asides.
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Darty
Ruthven
Peter Hardie
Peter
Mr. Barty
London
One of North America’s Great Men John A Macdonald profile
A National Observer profile extols Sir John A Macdonald as a masterful statesman. It praises his long tenure in office, deep knowledge, and exceptional tact. It notes his omnivorous reading habit and his skill in charming opponents before addressing policy.
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North America
Sir John A. Macdonald
Parliamentary
Ottawa
Stadacona Ball
John A
National Observer
Burr's self control shown in Hamilton bust moment
Aaron Burr remained unshaken when confronted with Hamilton's bust in Boston. Rufus Choate narrated the episode from Richard H. Dana's diary, illustrating Burr's extraordinary discipline. Devereux, visiting Salem, drew Burr's attention to the bust and Burr calmly acknowledged Hamilton's memory, noting "There was the poetry."
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Aaron Burr
Rufus Choate
Richard H. Dana
Mr. Dana
Burr
Hamilton
Boston
Alaimilton
Swift Anecdotes of Dining With Notables
A fragment recounts Swift dining with the lord keeper and Cresar in the city, sharing a joking moment as Swift bade Mr Cesar pardon. Another tale mentions Falkner, Swift’s Dublin publisher, joking about eating asparagus and Swift’s remembered guidance provoking laughter.
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Swift
Tin Son
Mr. Cresar
Navy
Brutas
Cesar
Falkner
Dublin
Piulkner
Gas Poisoning First Aid Tips From Hall's Journal of Health
Instructions on treating gas poisoning include loosing clothing at the neck, slapping the face and chest with a wet towel, keeping warmth and friction on cold limbs, moving the patient to fresh air, avoiding head elevation, and using artificial respiration if needed. Ammonia solution is given in small doses periodically.
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Lhall
Journal of Health
Treasure of a Day Life Poem About Death and Crown
A fragmentary verse contemplates how a day of life outvalues treasure. It contrasts the desire for eternal fame symbolized by the Koh i Noor and a crown with offering one more day of life and the sacrifice of a beloved figure, the poet implying the worth of life over wealth.
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Porpetaant
Peer
Koh-I-Noor
Flour Awards Honor Washburn Crosby Flour
The World's Fair judges awarded Washburn Crosby Co. flour from Washburn Mills Minneapolis a medal. The committee reports the flour strong and pure and suitable for family and bakers use, ranking it first-class patent quality at the fair.
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Chicago
Washburn, Crosby Co
Great
Washburn
Minneapolis
Regional Medal Winners Report Across Multiple Locales
A garbled listing shows numerous athletes receiving gold medals at events in communities such as Taylon Judge Atherton and others including Daryan Lawrance, Gina Mola, and Clark Green Pryce Parklative. Names and places appear inconsistently, with several towns referenced and many typographical errors.
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Taylon
Judge & Go
Atherton
Daryan Law Wrance
Mertio
John Ortadle
Gina Mola
Itteton
M. W.O Bovis
Clark'y Green
Fr. Pryce
Clark
Dalton
Bon & Bon
Younes
Nicheloon
Har Waverly
Bliss & Bon
Fodorpville
Charan Gardner
Honbottom
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Lin
Tto
Meissontier
Soames Antson
Canosa
Canossa
Henry IV
Henry
Gregory Hildebrand
Poinif
Mathilda
Modena
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Esquiman
Kit Carson
Hell In
Fatima
Washington
Fides
Lelive Fou
Lonlee Chandler Moulton
Oval Medicine CO
River St
Ill
Matthews Bros
Druggista
Scranton
Bentwa
John HL Phelps
M Y. Tribune
the Flour Awards
Megargel
Connell
Boranton
Washington Avenue
Id Dunmore
Ap. Prios
Dunmora
F. D
Hyde Park
Carson & Davia
Josaph A. Monrs
Main Avenue
Greera
Ala Spencer
oHala
Superlative
Providensoceinte & Chappell
J. Gillespie
W. Markettroot
Olyphant
James Jordan
Peckville—Stratter & Keisor
Jermyn
C. A. Winters & Co
Archbald—Jones, Simpson & Go
Cartondale
Honesdale
I. N. Foster & Co
Mincoka
M. H. Lavelle
Louis B. Smith
SUP
Tavegia
Capouse Avenue
Norcereau & Connell
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton, Pa
Pacific Coast
Victor
Michigan
Norway Pine
Bill Timber
Juniata County
Pennsylvania
White Oak
Sullivan County
Hemlock Lumber and Lath
Tioga County
aEees
North
the Richards Lumber CO
Commonwealth Building
Heart Lake, Susquehanna Co
U. E. Crofut
Atriadyte Temperance
Montroye
Montrove
Leuweate i
Alfor Seation
Dirondack
Cateill
Ahada
I &O
Sega
D. Porter
Dupont
Wa Milla
Lmsorne County Pa
Wilmington
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Wyoming Ave
Third National Bank Building
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