Victor Hugo and Les Miserables A Portrait
A condensed overview of Victor Hugo born 1802 at Besancon and his rise to fame, noting his vast international influence. Key figures include Jean Valjean, Fantine, Cosette, Javert, and Marius, with Hugo’s major works Notre Dame de Paris and Les Miserables.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Marie Hugo
Besancon
France
Napoleon
Spain
Adele Foucher
Hugo
Swinburne
Shakespeare
Notre Dame
Back Yard Poultry Showed Economical Approach
In a small town two neighbors William Black and John Smith compare costly traditional hen houses with improvised piano-box coops. Black spends on a stylish building and equipment, while Smith saves by using inexpensive housing. Smith’s cheaper setup yields lower costs per egg, and both benefit from fresh poultry products.
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United States Department of Agriculture
William Black
John Smith
Black
Soon a Lost Art of Indian Basket Making
A commentary warns the loss of Indian basket making as younger Californians and desert tribes lose interest in hard work. It laments diminishing apprenticeship and recalls the vast effort and patience required to create baskets.
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California
Favor for Eu rope start sparks harbor talk
In a Boston Transcript note Boreleigh urges readiness for a European assignment while Mies Blunt emphasizes not missing the steamer. The exchange hints at urgency and travel logistics connected to an upcoming voyage.
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Boreleigh
Europe
Mies
Blunt
Boston Transcript
Farmers Enabled to Reduce Living Cost
The U S department of agriculture notes that two thirds of a farmer’s living comes from the farm itself not cash income. Family meals use milk eggs and food produced on the farm, and fuel and shelter come from wood and other farm resources. These in kind contributions lower cash costs and are showcased in Farmers Bulletin 1082, free from the Agriculture Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Division of Publications
Cuticura Talcum Powder Advertises Skincare Trio
An advertisement touts Cuticura Talcum Powder as a versatile antiseptic and fragrance for face skin baby and dusting needs. It positions the Cuticura Toilet Trio Soap Ointment Talcum as economical and superior to other perfumes.
Giant Jeanne d Arc Bell Falls in France on Route to Rouen
The 20 ton bell Jeanne d Arc, destined for Rouen cathedral, broke loose after leaving Annecy foundry as 14 horses pulled it through town. An axle tree failed and the bell fell to the ground blocking traffic. It took five days to lift the bell while traffic was cleared.
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Jean Valjean
la Brie
Monsigneur Myriel
Alps
Fantine
Paris
Cosette
Thenadier
M. Madeleine
Thenadiers
Galleys
Jean Pesan
Jeanne d’Arc
Rouen
Annecy
France
Roman Eye Balsam Promises Quick Healing
An advertisement touts Roman Eye Balsam as quickly healing bare eyes blood shot watery and sticky eyes with nightly applications.
Intro Takes Time From Good Speakers
The Wilmington News notes that skilled speakers often face longer introductions from the master of ceremonies, eating into their talking time as he stalls to provide a fuller preface.
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Wilmington News
Season of Winners Grips National Baseball Scene
Spring has arrived and every team in the country is hailed as a winner as fans await opening days, hoping for strong starts and bright seasons across major and minor leagues.
Fly Paper Holder Frames Paper In Place
A New Jersey inventor proposes a device to hold fly paper taut and secure. The frame has end grooves for inserting the sheet and a wood strip pressed down to keep tension, with three lower grooves to adapt to paper length variations. It doubles as an embroidery frame or cloth stretcher.
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New Jersey
Popular Science Monthly
Travel and prosperity wisdom in playful dialogue
Ferdie and Miss Bright debate travel, world trips, and ease. The banter contrasts fools and wise people about when to quit and when to begin.
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Ferdie
Miss Bright
Proof That Stone Grows on Champion Farm
Mercer county elder residents recall a stone at the James Champion farm that reportedly grew from a small pebble to about 300 pounds over generations. Men now in their eighties cite childhood memories of tossing the rock at the old home place, near the site it has occupied for nearly a century.
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James Champion
John Champion
Champion
Mercer County
Wilmore
Cal
Pricing the Shoes Sparks Trader and Seller Exchange
A cautious buyer asks the value of a pair of shoes and the shopkeeper refuses to state intrinsic worth. The seller emphasizes only the price, signaling a sale based on stated cost rather than appraisal.
Woman denied right to age until first marriage, a claim
A historical column asserts a woman gains the right to grow old only after she has married once, reflecting era norms on marriage and aging. It discusses social expectations and gender roles in that period.
Dreams Promise Accomplishment On Awakening
A concise reflection on ambition as dreamers expect achievement after waking. The statement frames waking moments as a bridge to realized plans and future success.
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Victor Hugo
Nathan Haskell
Don
Arras
Head
Javert
Montfermeil
Toulon
Waterloo
Cozette
Petit Picpus
Pere Fauchelevent
Marius
The
Post Publishing Co
Boston Post
Smith
Mr. Black
Mr. Smith
United States Department of Agriculture Farmers
Bell
Bellans
Lopottllyos
Kentucky
Hunt
Alissicu
Medford
Oklahoma
A. B. Richards Medicine Company, Inc
Sherman, Texas
Postum
Postum Cereal Co
Battle Creek,Mich
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