Anecdotes of Jay Gould and a neuralgia tale
A long profile of Jay Gould describes facial neuralgia delaying his summer earnings, his habits, and a mix of anecdotes. The piece notes Gould’s generosity to peers, his disdain for exercise, and a habit of staying up at night due to pain while maintaining a plain, frugal routine. It shares rumors, pranks, and reflections on his influence on Wall Street and humane acts toward others.
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Mr. Gould
Jay Gould
Gould
Sioman
Anul
Goult
Samuel
Ian
Sarah Bernhardt
Camilla
Paul
Bernhardt
Mr. Gunht
Tench
Field
Wall Street
America
John L. Sullivan
Col
Red Sage
Sailjian
My Queen My Queen A Poem Of Longing And Return
A fragmentary poem expresses ardent devotion and anticipation of a beloved’s return. It speaks of enduring flame and steadfast yearning, promising continued warmth and peace until the master comes back.
Dramshops for Mournera in California cemetery sale
A San Francisco man pleased residents of Houldsburg by buying a cemetery lot, triggering a graveyard land boom until it was learned the visitor intended to open a liquor saloon on Lis lut-slta Califor. which paused the speculation.
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San Francisco
Houldsburg
Califor
The Traveling Family Ants Raid a Mexican Village
In a Mexico frontier tale, Colonel Brown warns of a mysterious Traveling Family. An American narrator ignores the warning, sees a great ant army arrive, and discovers the "family" is an endless march of ants devouring all in their path. The village is left bare, huts struck clean, and belongings vanished.
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Colonel Brown
Mexico
Owas
Jean
Jane Gage
Gene
Butt
Jeanme
Yan
Miy Dog
Bron
Jong
le Posel
Bhae
Tiald
San Domay
United States
Yanko
Merky
Dorled
Twalwil
Mary Kyle Dallas
New York Ledger
What Men Call Business and the Parrot Shoes
A fragmented dialogue from a 19th century scene shows a broker and wife discussing dire prospects and a telegram about looming hardship. The exchange ends with the startling note that Jay Gowld has eaten a cucumber, underscoring unexpected troubles amid economic concern.
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Johnny
Jay Gowld
The Lost Cremona Varnish Secrets in Violin Craft
A Providence Journal fragment explains Cremona varnish as two coats plus a red spirit varnish made from dragon's blood and gum, warns against using gum benzoin, and outlines steps for wood preparation, varnishing, and final polishing. It covers bow making, materials like Pernambuco wood, horsehair, and the balance of weight, plus string construction and tuning tips.
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Cremona
Hosta
Bertin
Providence
Naples
Cranjona
London
Wien
King of Bowhmers
Paris
Pernambuca
Tourte
Brazil
Havel
Sothern
Germany
Italy
A Rentley
Janet Awe
Earthquake Lawsuit Over Lost Loot In Diano Marino
After a quake destroyed two adjoining houses in Diano Marino and killed all residents, 200000 francs in gold and bank notes were found among the debris. With no surviving family member to assign the funds to a lease, surviving relatives file suit for ownership, awaiting court decision with strong interest.
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Diano Marino
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Bill Nye
Little King
Teehall Barn
Sutton
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