Curare Tales and Notable Writers in A Lively Era
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century column discusses curare’s alleged use by Abora tribes of India and its lethal potential. It references Lloyd George plots, Vienna trials, and famous authors like Conan Doyle, Stevenson, Barrie, Wells, and Lang, including anecdotes about writing pace and literary output. The piece mixes sensational crime, antiquated medical lore, and literary trivia in a single column.
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India
Munter
Lloyd Georie
Abor
Tt Ie
London
Lloyd George
Vienna
Detroit
Jacut
Arthur Conan Dosle Bay
Byer
Tate
Stevenson
Lilyepartin
Hyde
Hall Cale
Coleridge
Wille
J. M. Barrie
Wells
Mra. L. Meade
Andrew Lang
G. KR. Crockett
1887 Baseball Batting Glory and the 400 Club
In 1887 the American and National leagues saw standout hitters reach or exceed a 400 batting average, led by players such as Neil and Caruthers of St Louis and Anson of Chicago. The era sparked debates on batting prowess and the coming shift with the formation of the American League.
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Akes
National League
Armercown Association
Ty Pass
Asi
Neil
Caruthers
Robinson
Bt Louly
Brown
Ing
Mack
Louleville
Lyon
Brovey
Bedford
Orr
Burns
Hali Umore
Burch
Brooklyn
Biethig
Anwon
Chicago
Ferguson
Mulludelphia
Bronthers
Thompson
Detroi
Duffy
Boston
Detroit
Lolehwaty
Parner
Philadelpha
Ciek
Ty Cobb
Kaw
Tixn
Ed Delahunty
Jove Hurkete
Lajoie
Coll
Jackson Tate
Neasin
Reve
Thom Ross
Deane Burkett
Delelwaty
Sou Thompson
Pop Anson
Harry Stovey
We Wousine
Vy Cobb
Che
Jerail
Trna
Georgi Ie
Ball Player Now Mayor Prompts Unclear Career Memoir
A fragmented historical note recounts a baseball star formerly tied to the American League records and various teams. It traces a long, unclear path from college to major leagues and minor circuits, ending with a lifelong connection to the sport and a political role.
Young Hickman a Speeder on the Field
A garbled vintage sports note narrates Young Hickman’s speed in a game, citing rapid drives and a near home run saved by a key dirt move. The fragment hints at the Broongu team, a Warticker rival, and a tense moment that could have changed the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Hickman
Young Wickman
Broongu
Hckman
Burns
Potatoes and Practical Love Spur a Cottage Marriage
A widow or housekeeper recounts hiring Margaret, a plain farm girl who tends a garden, harvests potatoes, and proves capable beyond duties. Margaret earns a betrothed, marries, and rises to a respectable farming partnership, illustrating practical merit over status.
Presbyterian Moderator Urges Armored Faith For Modern World
The Presbyterian general assembly moderator Rev. John Abner Marquis delivers a sermon from Ephesians 6:12 arguing Christians must be militantly active. He says the church now stands strongly behind the U S government and must harness the whole armor of God to meet labor and industrial tensions and to push for a righteous new world order.
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Dallas
Tex
Church In Armor
Paul
John Abner Maraitis
Presbyterian General Assembly
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Pr. Marquis
Kollier
France
Ives
Maraule
Ephesians
Marquis
Church In
America
Free Church
Church
United States
Dr. Marquis
Christ
German and German Silver Myths Debunked in History
An article argues German silver is not from Germany and contains no real silver. It suggests the word germane relates to related, and that the phrase German silver misleads readers. It notes over 12,000 students take courses in agrarian sciences in U S colleges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
United States
Thoreau Quote on Election Duty Echoes Civic Thought
A Thoreau quotation emphasizes personal responsibility in democracy, arguing that the country hinges on the kind of person one becomes each morning, not the ink on a ballot. It frames civic virtue as daily conduct shaping national fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thoreau
Ae And Did You Suffer Much Whom You Had Appendicitis
Fragmentary dialogue from the Philadelphia Record notes a dramatic account of appendicitis suffering with a dramatic exclamation about survival and endurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Notice to Contractors for Hyde and Ranoaunn project bids
Notice to contractors bids will be received at Hyde ar Ranoaunn sixteenth June 1917 at the offices of the architect. The contract involves work at School Viatelet and other local sites. A sum stated as 1005 is to be paid as rent and related payments. The board reserves the right to accept or reject bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Wako Tone
Abe
Ned
Margret
Olment
enAra
Bing Sayles Watt
Wil Tin Pergieon
Ferguson
Tien
Healy
Colonie
Bng
Aly Eopaenie
Hyde
Isrox
Tie Apehitact
Ayyavonking
Oia
Cork
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Che Lanner
Mount Vernon
Ohio
THE
Banner
Frank Harper
Willie
Hower
Orem
Hickman
Mhuvile Mekmiy
Bolle
Chie
Teada Flow
Anutvar
Marien
Woat
Vip Lila University
Tokinon
Plas
Wa LS
Morante Weemet
Huston Nationals
New York
Biseman
Cleveland
Hest Cave
Arield
Washington Angelean League
Chicago White Sox
Hawk
Toledo American Association
Woodby
Tay
Olive
Perale
Mia
Ackerman
Margaret Gill
Presbyterian
Texas
Alexander Graham Bell
England
MT. Vernon
Arnold
Main Street
Children’s Shoes
B. W. Perkins
Lot
Léc
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