Tea Party Myth Debunked by Detroit News Letter
The Detroit News discusses enduring claims that the 1773 Boston Tea Party was a beer party. It notes tavern keeper Joby Dungenn allegedly supplied beer, but facts show he was seven at the time and John Daggin’s role uncertain. The piece argues the central patriotic spirit persisted regardless of alcohol.
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Revere
John Duggan
United States Congress
Joby
Boston
Teeta Mc Dugan
America
John Daggin
Heer
Detroit News
Rebuked From The Pulpit In A New Jersey Parish
An eccentric New Jersey pastor known for a quaint approach to services faced a noisy morning when neighborhood toys dared intrude during Christies morning service. The sermon shifted to a gentle scolding as the preacher urged restraint and urged boys to stop eating nuts during worship.
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Simul
New Jersey
Bnown Fir
Tausibe
Maine liquor laws and the Maine in was the name
A fragmented account traces Maine liquor law history from 1861 prohibiting driving horses and tipping, to signatures by the governor on June 2 and first enforcement July 4. It notes reenactments and amendments through ISTO era, tightening prohibition and later constituting a constitutional ban on intoxicating sales. The term Maine few appears as a colloquial reference.
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Maine
Paris
Boston
What Becomes of Old Cars
A fragmented observation discusses the fate of used automobiles as they leave farms and cities. Many end up in commercial use after purchase by salvage dealers, but most are dismantled for parts. The pieces are reused while the remaining wreckage is disposed of, reflecting the broader market for old vehicles.
Winter Weather Reflections From Inland Notes
Fragmented OCR reads like a winter weather reflection. A voice named Nave a great Huyerte Penrod notes most people are indoors while storms persist. The garbled text hints at discomfort and the cold season’s impact on daily life.
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Erie
Make Living From Flint Pebbies
A fragmented OCR note describes workers in cement and copper industries seeking pay during the period from March to May. It mentions French connections and a practice of using pebbles in early mining, with roles tied to a Joteriy of nine cylinders. The text is garbled but hints at labor arrangements and wage practices in industrial settings.
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Dieppe
Eolfecotty
Beaver Hat Customs After the Revolution
The text notes a quirk from early U S history when beaver hats were handed down in families and new hats were rarely worn publicly. It describes a custom of leaving a purchased hat in stormy weather to remove its newness before wearing it, a practice tied to appearances and tradition.
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United States
No Safety in Seclusion Ends in Tragic Death
An elderly woman in a quiet town died after a bench broke from a tree and fell on her during a placid morning walk. Providence and safety concerns are noted as contributing, with the incident described as a fatal outcome of a secluded stroll.
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Ste
Minnie Seeks Gaslight In Town Visit
A brief, imperfect memory notes Minnie, five, living in the country. After a summer trip to town she first sees a kerosene turner, then asks her father to “give our lamp away and get gaslights in hotties,” reflecting a child’s curious view of modern lighting changes.
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Minnie
To Take Baby's Picture Advice From A bygone era
A short instructive note explains indoor baby photography tricks. It suggests placing the child near a sunny shadow and using a sheet as a reflector, held high to rise above the head. If the baby sits on the floor the sheet should be high enough to reach over the head.
Postal Revenue Rise From New Philly Route
The notice claims daily post office revenue of 15000 dollars for a Philadelphia route conversion. It credits Benjamin Prayilin with successfully transferring annual revenues to Great Beltvin after four years building a postal system in Vermont.
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State St
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Benjamin Prayilin
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Dienes
Stay in School Colomba Agricultural College News Notes
In a Colomba Agricultural College News Notes item, the message urges staying in school. It argues education yields a productive workforce and national benefit, prompting readers to ask their parents for their views on continuing study.
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Inseh
Colomba Agricultural College News
World’s Finest Olive Oil by Bordeaux Producers
Olive oil from the Bordeaux region of France gains fame for its lightness and perfume. The Nice produced under the Hordesux trademark is noted as the most popular export item, contributing wealth to local producers.
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Bordeaux
France
Nice
Hordesux
Ordinance 111 Repeals Alma gas franchise and rights
The city of Alma repeals Ordinance 79 granting R B Wagner the right to construct gas works, repeals amendments and forfeits the Gratiot County Gas Company franchise. The ordinance declares all rights under Nos 79 80 and 108 null and void, effective upon publication. Signed by Mayor Murphy and City Clerk Ord. Jessie Ord.
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Michigan
R. B. Wagner
Grand Rapids
Alma
Gratiot County Gas Company
City of
McOunt
Gratiot County Gis Company
Dinanice
RB. Wagner
I. R Murphy
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