Story of an Italian Greyhound and a Priceless Bond
A St Nicholas clipping recounts a man in St Paul detailing his Italian greyhound now owned by a friend. The dog protected a baby, guarded the grave of the child, and later impressed with a lottery-card selection act, demonstrating remarkable instinct and attachment. The owner refused sale despite large offers, citing the dog’s deep devotion. The tale ends noting the dog’s continued loyalty and a desired print feature.
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St. Nicholas
Namie
Arike
New’ York
Abe
Wraps and stylish gowns dominate winter fashion trends
The Chicago Tribune notes wraps grow in scale with heavy beaver cloth and camel hair hailed as top material. Silk lining, fancy trims, fur borders, and numerous pockets mark the new wrap styles. long sacques and dolmans stay popular, with concealed fly fronts and jeweled borders.
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Antwerp
Chicago
The International Rifle Trophy Trophy Tribute and a Boston Athlete’s Death
The International Rifle Trophy prize features a seven and a half foot steel and gold tributes display with copper friezes and a Palma emblem honoring victorious rifle teams. George B. Winship, once known as the traveling Hercules, died in Boston at age 42 from probable athletic overexertion.
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United States National Rifle Association
Oman
United States of America
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Énék
Gophy
Coustry
Pere Westport
Pear F. Pee
George B. Winshipt
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Aico
Boston
Astonishing egg story proves unlikely poultry tale
An old tale recounts John W. Corning of the New York State Senate and his wife allegedly bottling salt preserved eggs that later hatched into a brood at a village roadside. Mr. Tappenden later raised the chickens, claiming the poultry mystery was solved and the flock ready for a fair, with Corning named as the original source.
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John W. Corning
New York State Senate
Senate
John
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Pature
Tappenden
Rochester
N. Y
The Pastor and his Bride of Cherry Valley Tragedy
A historical vignette recalls Rev Samuel Dunlop, his promised bride from Ireland, and the 1778 Cherry Valley massacre. The bride perished in the massacre as Dunlop, captured and broken by hardship, died soon after. The tale links early settlers and land claims from 1738 to the Campbell family in central New York.
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Trey
Mohawk Valley
Otsego Lake
New York
Cherry Valley
W. W. Campbell
John Lindesay
Lindesay
Samuel Dunlop
New Hampshire
James Campbell
David Ramsey
William Galt
William Dickson
Dunlop
Ireland
America
Jaco
Rachel
Campbell
Obberver
What Does a Mother's Work Encompass for Children
The speaker argues mothers balance essential care with household duties, noting tasks from feeding and clothing to schooling and health. He reflects on the value of a mother’s influence, recalling a moment with a neighbor with one child that underscored genuine maternal effort.
Mothers and the child’s growth in a home教育
The article reflects on the mother child bond and home education, praising a mother who balances Sanitary Commission work with attentive, reciprocal teaching. It highlights studying a child’s play, guiding early habits, and prioritizing personal training over mere classwork, while warning against excessive fuss and promoting reading, play, and judicious solitude.
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Sanitary Commission
New England
Haith Rochester
American Agriculturtet
Indian Runners Show Speed and News Reach
A Sioux country correspondent explains Indian runner methods. Riders gorge on meat, nap briefly, mount swift ponies, and race 60 to 100 miles daily, delivering news before telegraph. Narratives weave through camps as markets feast the bearer and rivals clash over stories.
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Gota
Hency
Californiin
Milk Sugar Prospects for Dairy Profits
A New Yorker article discusses milk sugar in whey from cheese making, its current uses and high price. It estimates annual whey sugar from large factories, notes Switzerland as a source, and urges chemists to find profitable industrial uses to boost dairy profits.
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Switzerland
Floral New Yorker
Monster Muskellonge Dethroned By Judge and Wife
In the St Lawrence near Cape Vincent a light skiff and two rowers faced a 36 pound muskellonge. Judge Emerson of Ironton Mo and his wife battled the fish for over an hour as crowds on shore watched. The couple finally subdued the monster and landed it amid cheers.
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Judge Emerson
Ironton
St. Lawrence
Udge
Muskallonge
Anon
Boata
Cape Vincent
Nic
Cor
St. Louie
The Hero's Widow and Valor of Joseph Sae Heywood
A fragment from a Minneapolis text lauds the widow of Joseph Sae Heywood, once his devoted wife and symbol of noble sacrifice. The piece honors her strength after his death by a hero’s bullet, praising her fidelity, reverence, and shared fame with her husband.
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Joseph
Sae Heywood
Minneapolistan
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