Amazing con man in Stoughton Wisconsin selling foolproof bargains
A narrator recalls a traveling slickster in Stoughton who parks a buggy, displays six matches, and sells them at astonishing prices to a gathered crowd. He then moves to brass watch cases and jewelry, turning big bills into many small profits before slipping away to the Chicago express. The tale ends with a tally of two hours’ receipts and the narrator’s claim of the incident’s literal truth.
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Dewey
Hobson
Hong Kong
Philippines
Promoter Tinley
Stoughton
Wis
Chicago
United States
Comebody
Touthie
Buyer
Billy
Ln Gale
Chicago Express
Orwe
N.Y. Sun
Not the Place for Wull
A bright looking boy gypsied to a department store manager for a position. He offered to start in a cushy role and was asked his name. The manager rejected the name Wille Pex as unsuitable for the new department, citing concerns about associations with the forge and iron works.
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Autores
Srvpitite
Breele
Minoger
Ami
Wille
GodowsIn Tin Banemint
Admiral Farragut's Comical Fruit Landing Mixup
The Pensacola scene in 186 where Admiral Farragut prepared for Gen Canby but Pompey the cook landed with fruit instead of the general. A mislaid dinghy and a mistaken landing led to laughter aboard the Monongahela as guards, marines, and a surprised crew watched the fruit landing.
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Navy Yard
Pensacola Bay
Farragut
Caila
Gen. Canby
Heywood
Marine Corps
Pompey
Penrith
Candy Nnuil
Marine Guard
Neaer
Marie Farragut
Angey
Port Alte
Elorkboard
Cavalry Narratives Stir Union Veterans' Encampment Night
A Chicago Inter Ocean report recalls Encampment No. 103 Union Veterans' legion at Memorial hall where veterans from both sides share stirring Civil War stories. A Fifth New York cavalry member recounts the Waynesboro march and Imboden defeat, then Early’s daring escape through a tunnel aided by Sheridan’s forces.
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Aaid
Chicago
Fifth New York Cavalry
Custer
John Early
Early
Waynesboro
Staunton
Faorly
Sheridan
Winchester
Imboden
Imhoden
Jube
Chesapeake & Ohio
Richmond
Corfu Culture and Customs As Described by Travelers
A New York Tribune excerpt paints Corfu as a winter haven with primitive ovens and olive oil exports. It notes Saint Spiridion as the patron, native dress in bright braids and wide trousers, and lively dances under olive trees. It highlights weddings, superstitions, and a funeral seen through open coffins.
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Corfu
Toniat Isles
Ulysses
Neptuse
Trou
Tyhaen
Sicly
Anich
Matta
Spiridion
Jin Cortu
Trousseau
N.Y
Tribune
Poisonous mixture instructions for pest control and floor cleaning
The fragment describes making a powder with borax and saltpeter to repel buffalo moths and notes using equal parts with water for a strong floor wash. It presents improvised, potentially hazardous, home remedy guidance with unclear context and safety concerns.
Train injury recovery questioned by inebriated quote
A damaged fragment quotes a question about recovery time for Highes after an injury and mentions the travel company, attributed to Purk.
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Dada
Highes
Jnjuejes
Trall- Oail Company
Eculée
House Decoration From Frugal Home Craft
A Farm and Fireside inspired piece urges wise women to reuse and pare down home decor each year. It suggests replacing overdone furnishings with simple, thrift crafted touches such as pine cone fringes and stripped branches to frame photos, promoting thrift, restfulness, and personal touches from readily available materials.
The Sponge Ironing Method For Delicate Fabrics
A guide praises a sponge ironing technique that minimizes water use and reduces color running. It asserts the sponge keeps stiffness and gloss on starched fabrics and avoids damp transfer, claiming smoother, better results than traditional sprinkling. It notes risks with table linen and ironed wrinkles. It also touches on youth ideals and social observations.
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Wisconsin
Marty
Gen. Early
Gen. Sheridan
Cedar Creek
Chalte
A. Arsena
Phil Sheridan
Jubal Early
U. S.A
War Department
Washington
Longstreet
Maine
Japan
Baise of Representatives
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