Spur Money in English Cathedrals and Its Odd Custom
The piece describes a historic practice in English cathedrals where choir boys collected spur money during services. It notes the ritual of spur-laden footwear causing disruption, the youth drawing a purse from a vestment, and the potential for fines if a youngest chorister failed to offer the correct tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churches of England
Dekker
St. Paul's Cathedral
Lefi
Bendles
Ship crew debt warning issued for arriving British steamer
Mariners caution message flags British steamer Monkwestern docking at pier 700000. The notice warns against harboring or trusting any crew members as debts contracted by the captain or owners are not payable. Editorial remark questions how the warning would feel in every port.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lallore
New York Harbor
Monkwestern
Saltien Snaster
Trou
West Africa
Dlnc Tangins
Merby & Go
Fragmented Conversation Incomplete and Odd Phrases Notice
A garbled excerpt shows disjointed phrases about introductions to stories and conversations. The text includes odd spellings and embedded commentary, lacking clear events, names, places, or dates. It reads as partial OCR from a page with uncertain meaning and minimal factual content.
Sewing Rug Repair Instructions From An Old Manual
A fragmented text describes laying a rug, guiding fabric under a sewing machine, and weighing sections. It mentions tiring work, keeping the rug flat on the floor, and moving items after finishing, with notes on clean up and avoiding clutter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anars
Reading as relief in mental distress and literature’s role
The piece argues that cures for mental distress lie not in quack remedies but in reading. It cites Cervantes Dickens and Shakespeare as powerful aids, noting many seek forgetfulness through books rather than medicine and praising reading as a buffer against cares. It also critiques the idea that one must constantly read loudly or loudly claim never to read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aring
London Globe
Sentry's misfire and visions in Washington Past
An 1810 Mexican border episode recalls Captain Kenly chastising a sentry who fired at a duck by mistake, with General Quitman’s wrath. The narrative shifts to 184 pages of Joseph’s Well in Dothan and wandering reflections on Palestine, Danish peasant life, and a department store anecdote in Washington Past.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doyles
Teugu
Forles
Lim
Ten GU
Li Ming
Ming
Tengu
Lis
Cocke
Kenly
Quitman
Santander
Fred
Nell
Qaltuian
Lilia
Joseph
Dothan
Upper
Palestine
Apis
Department Store
Washington
Bamboo Crab Traps from Pacific Islands
A fragmented description details a bamboo trap system used for crabs on Pacific islands. The text mentions bamboo, a jointed attachable device, a slow firing mechanism, a bow like string setup, and a sequence ending with a leap to a higher pit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific
Eli Wet
Msec
Cny Hole
Guity
Pitt
Bool
Uroail
Notice of Clarksburg Industrial Co Offer to Quit Purchasers
Notice states Clarksburg Industria Company offers terms to quit purchasers and invites immediate investigation. Direct to the company room 0 Horney Block in Clarksburg W V. Call Anthony Owen general manager. 20xlovlun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toe Clarksbourg Industria Company
Lola Jn
Clarksburg
Horney ‘Lock
Tarksburg
W. Va
Anthony Owen
Dr Bosuko's Pile Remedy Promises Quick Cure
Cure claims from dr Bosuko's Pile Remedy stop itching and bleeding. The ad alleges piles are cured by moisture control and absorption, selling 50 per jar through druggists or by mail with a treatment fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bosuko
Bornko
Pilla
Dolphia
Pa Stone & Mercer
Sweet Melody Flour Farm Tour Chance to See Southern Climate
A personally conducted excursion departs Chicago on Tuesday February 21 for a South inspection trip. Prospective participants should apply to E. A. Ricuter at the Ulivols Central R.R. No. GT Brecenor billing Pittsburg Pa for free descriptive matter and full particulars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettlers
Detter
Jarmore
Chicago
Weity
E. A. Ricuter
Vass
Tand
Ulivols Central R.rk
Brecenor Billing
Pitta Borg
Sweet Melody Flour Tragedy Warns of Consumption
A fragmented ad style piece cites F G Himsley of Oklahoma discussing a wife who suffered consumption but recovered after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds. The text touts the product s germ killing claims and mentions a dollar trial offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.G. Himsley
Oklahoma
Tod
King
Stonw& Mercer
Ant
G. Bland
Baltimore and Ohio Tickets On Sale For Round Trip
Advertisement notes 825 round trip tickets from Chackstives on specified dates. Tickets valid returning within ten days. Includes guide to Washington with detailed map and illustrations. Price ten cents per copy from ticket agents of the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
I. R
DeWitts Little Early Risers Advertised
An 19th century patent medicine snippet claims DeWitts Little Early Risers ease constipation and support digestion. The ad touts gentle, mild action with claims of rapid relief and notes Stowe & Mercer as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Moore
LaPayrity
West
West Gripe and Make Me Vek In the] Stommneh
Meyer
Stowe & Mercer, B
Local Letter Warns of Catarrh Cure Claims
A misspelled, garbled letter from a reader discusses a supposed nasal cure and its promoters. It cites drugstores and a “strong year fairer” remedy, mentioning Townsend and Brisem as vendors. The piece critiques unverified claims and urges caution about health products.
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Hank Lewion
Malvern
Sitka
Life Plant
the Life Plant CO
Canton, Ohio
Sturm & Co
New York
Dentists
DR Hill
Lay Attwodant
Leggett Holding Owareitt AL Wg
Lewis & Wolcott
Teron Oytleanis
Philadelephi, Ty
Main ST
Glarisburg, W. VA
Eading Murs
Kranich
Bertise
Kranich & Earemsistie Maire
Tmn
Case
Witken van Pon
Muse Gutimbles
Music Co
Vela Bridge
TRE
Swipt
Fou Roy
Readha
Pantin
Plano Na
Foley
Rupsles
Jows
Poley
Stone & Mercer, c. D. Sturm & Co
R. J. Criss
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Washington, D. C
Land OF
California
Clarkeburg
Stockton
Paul
Gms
Catarell
Sayomel
Aieknews
Fyomel
Satara
Owen
Catarrn
Beverin
Tive Meander
Cmte
Shaw
Punt J
Brisem
Pies Tamer
Cambeelamd
Waller
Egjanoe
Lee Street
Telegram
Omay-tt
West Pike Street
Addres G. J Bullaya
Glen Wie
Mechavic
Third Street
Lee Tudges
Robinson's Jewel Aocanet
Point Comforts
Beinary
Juneau
West Pikesieht
Uraidied Tov
Gin Herman
Taidy
Tale Etimttion
OM Capital
Auldipess
M. Baselval
Mississippi
Louisiana
Mabmal
Lirad Staten
E. A. Richter
Tinolx Central R
Biesemor
Pittsburg
Mott’s
Cuamot
Mott
Cleveland
Oise
Som
Welle
Tayuraker
Alb
Iim
Mark Koblegard
General Insurance Roane
Moore Wildy
James Boyle
W. Ve
Movaitt
Olina
the Ginseng.Gin Co
Cheesemayti, C
M. Frost & Co
Bert Teed
Dade
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