Chair of English Royal Lineage Reaches Hanover Through Centuries
An artifact described as Turkey's Mid Europe Remnant from Henry VI to Victoria remained in the town of Named from ancestral lines. It traveled from Leeds to Manchester, then to this country in 1856 on the Mary Hale, landing at Baltimore. During the Civil War it stayed in Richmond, then moved to Watertown New York and by 1894 arrived in Hanover.
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Henry VI
Victoria
Leeds
Manchester
Mary Hale
Baltimore
Richmond
North
Watertown
N. Y
Hanover
Turkey
Europe
Ada Kaleh
Danube
Austria
Orseva
Fragmented Local Note Reflects Missing Newspaper Text
Damaged OCR fragment references springs to western America with unclear names and dates. Readable portions offer little concrete event details or entities to identify.
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Western
America
Aix
Fragmentary OCR Note on a Diner, Corpe, and Function
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions a diner, corps and professions, a function in a hall, and a passing west on a date near 21. It references a wage or whee object and a possible royal context, though details are unclear.
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Raria
Cat's 138 Mile Return Journey From Kingston to Glastonbury
A mottled gray half Persian cat was shipped in a ventilated packing case from Glastonbury to Kingston Nursing Home. It disappeared on arrival, then a letter from Glastonbury said the cat had returned home emaciated and footsore after a 138 mile trek back to its old residence.
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Kingston
Surrey
Glastonbury
Somersetshire
Gastonbury
Oldest Chair in America Linked to Hanover Death Probate
In Hanover Pennsylvania the oldest chair in America is linked to the estate of John Jackson Bingley of Hanover. The item is described as the most revered heirloom in the will, passing from father to heir, with details emerging in the probate notice.
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Hanover
John Jackson Bingley
Han
Mouse Power Loom Spins Linen Thread for Five Days
An inventor used a wire drum and energetic mice to power a flax spinning machine. The device ran a life flax spinning system producing four pounds of linen thread over five days, with the mice moving up to 29 000 meters in a 24 hour period during development.
Clock With Straw Pendulums Wound by Button
A clock made entirely of straw features eight pendulums wound by pressing a button. When activated it runs for five hours before stopping.
Nicknames and Geographical Markers in Early New York Records
The piece traces age old boundaries and names in New York history from 1656 to 1695 including Dutch landmarks in Hans Boore and John the Swede meadow, plus a Gowanus resident called Tunts the Fisher. It notes 1691 orders on dock fish delivery and charity for Top Knot Betty and her children, explaining nicknames arose from absent or forgotten family names among many Smiths on Long Island.
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Newtown -Patenae
Long
Mary
Betty
Long Island
Harper’s Weekly
When Butt Lost a Shoe at the Theater
A playful account describes Archibald Willingham Butt, aide to the president, losing a shoe during a theater entrance. He led Taft to a mezzanine box, the left shoe flew off, rolled to the floor, and the audience including the president laughed.
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Butt
Archibald’ Willingham Butt
United States Army
Mr. Taft
Major Butt
the Sunday Magazine
Fatal Street Music and John Leech's Death
An old essay notes that John Leech, famed humorist of England, died from a stress linked to constant street noise. It claims prolonged work strain and street music worsened his condition, citing editor Mark Lemon and a letter to MP Bass about suppressing street noises.
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England
John Leech
Leech
Bass
M. P
Mark Lemon
Punch
Chronicle
Fragmented excerpt hints at social talk and romance
A garbled excerpt shows characters discussing jealousy and romantic entanglements among young people. The text references a flirt, a marriage, and social circles, with fragmented phrases about love and public perception in a small town.
Faithful to Duty
A historical note recalls the siege where Pompey’s troops overran Jerusalem and the defenders stood firm, illustrating a pivotal moment of loyalty under pressure.
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Pompey
Jerusalem
Aiming High Fragment Draws Reader Interest
A fragmentary message hints at a sudden case involving beauty and personal pursuit. The text mentions a sudden incident and a focus on appearance, suggesting a dramatic or mysterious moment captured in a local notice.
Graceful Fashions Reign as Harem Skirt Influences Style
The article notes a trend toward sumptuous fabrics like velvet silk and tulle, with the harem skirt shaping evening gowns. It describes satin charmeuse in pale blue with pink chiffon accents, a pointed train, and gilt ornamentation suitable for young women or youthful matrons, reflecting a shift toward youthfulness in dress.
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Loomin
Magnificent fur coat captivates London society
The most popular witter garment in London is a full length munguash lined coat with squirrel fur. Its richness suggests a coat fit for an empress and highlights the era’s luxurious fashion sensibilities.
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London
Ribbon bag with four compartments and brass rings
A Washington Herald description details a quick to make workbag from a yard of wide ribbon six to eight inches wide. The ribbon forms four compartments by folding and stitching, with top edges cut and hemmed, and brass or bone rings added for color coordinated finishing.
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Washington Berald
Train Terminology and Fur Trade Mentioned in Ledger Notes
Fragmentary OCR mentions a train reference and 4¢ variations, plus notes on a pointed train and fish-tailed feature as evidence. It also references a band of skunk fur or wrone fox and a lower jee ewer tas deans.
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Etay
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