Oldest man in America Brock claims 118 years
McLennan County Texas resident A. Brock asserts he lived 118 years and credits Pe-ru-Na as the key remedy for climate related ailments grip fever and epidemic illnesses. The report notes his residence near Valley Mills and his claims of four war veteran status with a preserved family Bible and lineage dating before the nation’s founding.
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Brock
United States
Aag Brock
McLenoan County
Texas
Posnae Taila
Wate
Wis Son-Te-Tay
Valley Mills
Tetay
Requis
Annie Tone
Waco
Amt
Andrew Jackson
Mr Brock
Ami
Peru
Pe-ru-na
Pe-ra-na
Riot Interludes and Health Note From Mire Brock
A fragmented mid nineteenth century style note describes Mire Brock posting from Saray a Troehy on East winter 7 after illness. He mentions Peruin improving health and reports many inquire what Perupa will do. He hints at a possible battle and readiness to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peruin
Brock
Mississippi Marriage Encouragement Bill Sours Into Satire
A Mississippi legislative bill proposing to incentivize marriage through strict courting rules and age gender rules is presented in satirical form. The text prescribes affidavits, parental notice, and penalties for widowers and noncompliant young women while outlining state custody of children and lofty funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Commonwealth
State of
Lunt
Thalan
Hay
Hall Bays
Came Ax Ratton
Old Times Election and Sale Notes in 1840s Sydney
The page reports on political topics in Cumberland and a Burns-like campaign with Morrice support, a sale of paintings realizing over £1000, and property deals. It mentions a Wentworth town site near the Darling River and a new Wesleyan Chapel opening, plus freight and ferry timetables and a memorial event for Ave tradition freedom. The piece blends election chatter with local commerce and civic notes from Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberlain
Dea
Holroyd
Chineez
Agaian
Chedar
Bathurst
Arard Hiss
Cumberland
Cauadun
Murtice
Raliewaties
Ad Eminese
Himmlersion
Timall Farmre
Morrice
Morrica
Jobn
Dierrichy
the Holy Family
Gala
Bochus Caronaing
Laweret
Pate
J. Tordaeas
Meadows
Exbmind
R. A. Rebuste
Dasby
Pawsine
iLestin
ALES
Dotwaln
P. Ry Moldawarin
Wanager
Stiua
Willemmacown
Brock
Gnat
Richardson
Méssra
Dickson
Wentworth
Darling
Murras
Woodesmnaina
Signals From Mars A Fresh Proposal From 1900s Era
A May 2 interview with astronomer David Todd discusses plans to communicate with Mars and Venus. Todd proposes sending signals via balloon experiments and electrical grounding to receive messages, suggesting aliens already attempt interplanetary contact.
Luxurious cattle ship arrives in London from Belfast
The Minnewaska, largest and fastest cattle trade vessel, docked in London on April 27 after sailing from Belfast. It carries 1600 horses and cattle, 226 first class passengers, and offers padded loose-boxes, attendance, fodder, veterinary care, and high rates for prized stock.
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London
Belfast
New York
Io Atlantic
Minnewaska
United States
England
Deptford
Siamese Twins Born in Porting Went Indien
A historic fragment reports twins born on March 8 in Port ing Went Indien Waleed from the Tower. The mother previously had a healthy child, and the text notes the twins were born with a crest to the lower abdomen and a distinct medical context.
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Tee Pahieg Ware
Porting
Indien Waleed
Tia Ban
Bedien
A Chinaman's Home and the Opium Play in Canton
A telegram from Hongkong to London dated April 2 discusses a Canton produced play titled A Chinaman's Home. It portrays opium’s ruin of the Chinese home and reflects anti opium sentiment. The piece highlights the spread of anti opium messaging in Far East Chinese communities and notes a plot involving wealth, vice, reform, and a pious wife who ultimately aids recovery. It also mentions harsher policy actions in Yunnan and broader imperial responses following the Shanghai Opium Conference.
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Hongkong
London
Ugndon
China
Far East
Canton
Muleya
Hokingamathire
Tagy
Drigand
Torr
Aluve
Bera
Japan
Nurses on horseback parade at Regent's Park riding school
A May afternoon parade of the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry Corps shows rapid progress in women’s equestrian and medical training. Led by Lady Ey- Destine Hua and Mrs. St. Clair Stobart, volunteers perform cavalry evolutions at Brown and Riding School with lessons from cavalry experts. Courses are held at the Polytechnic or Lady Eaher's, preparing for battlefield service.
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Regent’e Parks
London
Rexrat-street
Ey- Destine Hua
Allesbury
St. Clair Stobart
Brown
Indies
The
Polytechnic
Lady Eaher‘s
Fear of Ridicule Drives Navy Captain to Suicide
New York reports Captain Armstrong, aged head of the Brillwa Navy, committed suicide at his Rutherford New Jersey home after fears of ridicule. He had recently married Mrs. Mary Wiley of New York, a widow nine years his junior, who left him at the start of the week. He signed a farewell note with Salitude and threat to “od Biers America.” Nearby, Willesden District Council shut a boys reading room after disturbances and vandalism left books missing and chairs damaged.
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Niagara
New York
Andrew Gremnleat
Connection
Signor Crispa
Morelli
Baresim E
Cirede
Taland
Tell
Wanefreeny
Mandexs
Mukwell
Moday
New. Marinee’s
Balt-pase
T. A. Gordon
Watson’s Bay
Myeahd
Cireler Quay
Tune
Mosers, Mort and Company
D Ead
Armstrong
Ailiger
Brillwa Navy
Exc Rutherford
New
Mary Wiley
America
Eax
Funeral Tea Story Reveals Controversial Pledge Details
The fragment describes a funeral tea with a pledge and expenses, noting a dinner at Landen and a payment of £2, with further mentions of £3. It references a ceremony rite, dietary questions, and concerns about proper versus improper overindulgence and governance of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wwe
Prisoned Marchioness sparks royalist turmoil in Turis
The imprisoned Marchioness Vabselle faced charges over a May arrival at Saint Laser Prigom and alleged improprieties tied to the Loyalist Society. Detailing council actions and a subsequent voluntary surrender, the incident drew strong factional reactions and martyrdom claims from her party.
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Alan
Vabselle
Toria
Camelomne du Roy
Mefanti
Turis
Marvbinaees
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Peruna
de. Hartman
Mr. Isaac Brock
Mire Brock
Saray
Troehy
Ales & Stout
N.8
Muihar
Batho
S. Freeman & Sows, Ltd
Theso
Efron W. HL
Wigzell
Erraen
Ubls
W. I
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Theodore Roosevelt
Southwark County Court
Woul Wurn
Arrose Underwood
Barca
Paclingburn
Ridge
Rosignedsee
Miller Defker
Thirling Harbor
Taste
Barker's
Tircard
St. John's Church
Woolloandlon Bay
Stoamer Phantom
Woollamanton Bay
Manly Eh
Manly
Petre
Ownibuses
Cara
Haymarket
Wrynford Square
Laidley
Ireland
Company
Lloyd's Chambers
Acon
Borh
Finners
Sammel Cohen
Turnbull
Inchan Pit
Balgartine Farm
Esiel U
Tle
Prince of Wales’ Theatre
H. P. Richardson
Potts’ Point
Darlinghurst Hill
Mars
David Todd
Ansherst
Professor Todd
Hans
Venus
Ateomnanina Oy
Wernmant
Leo Stefone
Wilson
Mia
Vemis
Toddx
Niky
Sirs
California
Fes
Yunnan
Linag
Peking
Hiestead
Li Kine Chi
Shanghai
Ching
Eurace
Willesden
Counsi Bes
Claude L. H. Hiorns
King and Elizabeth Btr
Apimumertis
Langdon
Timber Merchants
Renton
Queensland
Cry Offee- Builders Exchange
Castiere
Emer Games
Aimety
Weellakra Syaney
Proms
East
Wineley
Batten
Pan Hk Ware
Ein Ags
Peualias Colin Brady Bros
Landen
Mprisoned
Marchioness
Peter F. Heering
Copenhagen
Herry Brandy
Euclind
Serr & Cot
Sydney
Genarel Agente
Lame’s LI
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