Ancient oddities and curiosities in a bustling era
A collage of eclectic notes from a late 19th century column covers diverse topics. It cites unvaccinated voting in Norway, materials misidentified as rice, early fish in Europe, aging Italic cinema of fashion, and curiosities from London to Maine. The passage blends trivia, anecdotes, and speculative facts about daily life, science, and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Europe
Babylon
Deccan
Corea
London
Japan
Regnen
Roostoen
Holland
Buda
Hungary
Trenton Falls
Ollew
Hmentume
Agemus
Ashtsbull
Ohio
Juy
Pompeii
Maine
Vironarf
Lancaster
Ois
Remarkable
New England
Chipmunk
Eastport
Aartine
Lubec
Yes, She Had Kept the Picture. But That
A brief line notes a character recalling a kept image amid unfolding events. The fragment hints at personal memory as a turning point, suggesting tension around possession or sentiment tied to a photograph. It remains concise, with a focus on a pivotal, personal object.
Bothersome Brother Charley Spoils an Old Romance
A story of a young heiress and a self centered heir, Charley, who inherits wealth and complicates a reunion with her former beloved. Accusations of deception surface as memories of a past romance resurface amid tension and a tense family drawing room scene.
Private gossip at a Progressive Political Association meeting
At a Young Women Progressive Political Association gathering in Chicago, friends exchange gossip about Alma and her fiancé Victor. Alma’s marriage prospects falter after a Kansas trip and family disputes. The discussion shifts to the evening’s supposed vital question as tears well in the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Wom Progressive Political Association
Alma
Victor
Kansas
Chicago
Courageous Dude Battled After He Was Vanquished
A chaotic Chicago Times column fragment describes a Drexel boulevard participant adrift after lemonade, a scheming car ride, and a rough justice when he assaults a stranger, then contends with a mother and daughter aboard a Cottage Grove car. The tale shifts to Sam Jones at Pulaski and a public scene of moral rebuke, then to a London Ansivers note on look-alikes including Walter and Disraeli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drexel Boulevard
Cottage Grove
Gezer
Billy
Chicago Times
Sam Jones
Revivaliat
Walter
Wool Exchange
Coleman Street
High Beach
Disraeli
S Walter
Zola
Positien
East End
London
Ansivers
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Norway
Eve Meent
Eliot
Harvard
Eabecken
Profesor Ghoost
Sumatra
Johnny Green
Asl Vay
Jennie
Ned
Jack
Marigold
Darby
Joan
Ethel
Ethel Marigold
Chicago Tribune
Jeanie
N. ¥. Herald
Charley
Charley Snow
Mr Wills
Bee
Ian
ARM and Hammer
Church & CO
New York
Arm and Mammer
Pnb
HAM
Ourog
Orrestry Court House
W.T. McConney
W. F. Oane
Willimantic Star
Wyeuser
Willimantic Thread CO
Willimantic, Conn
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Manufac
Turer
Milburn, Studebaker
Champion Agons
Main and
Prospect Sts
Ravenna,o
Weaser Jurense
Tor Sto John Sorenslw & CO
Ravenna
Meridian Street
Main
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Aving
J. H. Oakley
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Pulaski
Hartwell
Jones
Tennessee
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Orio
Chas. Merts
H. L. Hine
Pres
R. B. Carnavan
H.W. Riddle
C. S. Leonard
Orrin Stevens
Sparionar Banx
Ravenna, Ono
Carrial Pam Ur
U.S
U. S. Couron
C. A. Reep
Wanzer Hotcome
Vice Pres
H. Breze
F. H. Cagnanan
Teller
H. H. Spiers
Opiolg Black
C. H. Griffin
EN Fes
A. King
Gate Insurance Agency
COLE
Douthitt
Cole & Douthitt
Dacas
Empire Block
J. H. Dubsel
J. Ms Nichols
Wmoeney
la Mot Public
Pace
Penix
L. F, Hanselman
Ttorney
Court House
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I. T. Siddall
Fice
Bavexwa
Harry L. Beatty
Riddle Block
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S. Leonard
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Morgan
C.J. Stanford
Bdntil Aoens
Corres
Fassemen Beatae
Onaas Ideal Grant
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Sian Pierces
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Powell & Son
Wb Boudas Varn
Cordovan
Wwete
Rinetens
W. L. Douglas
Hapmas
Havenna
G. P. Heimes
Expine Boiunrxo
Noxis Cuesrxor Sr
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Pricen
F. Beimes
Heveland & Pittsburg
InsulVrania
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Wheeler & Wilson
Wheeler & Wilson Mfg. Co
Fourth St
Cincinnati
B.C. Pare
Shiloh
Hawkins
Chattanooga
Tent
Brick & Tre M’ye Co
Ravenns
Quannay
Hawks Nursery Co
Rochester,n.y
Eaular
Caton Telegraph Co
Cheriin.o
Sea 1 CO
Ny Coma
Sesme Sr
Sel Simpson
Fraser Block
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Newburei
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Anand
Adee Una
Isa
Cakots Blabion
Fietabie
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Tin Penney
Mnerva
Selda
Atvern
Aunt Ine Ae
Ford
W. D, Armstrong
Ana, Obia
Central
Tims
Ravennns
Salamanca
Olocinustt
Freedom
Windham
A. M
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W. Bueribe
Cleveland
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Pittseuron
Allegheny Gallery
JO Zelien
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Westsound
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Lake Division
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Burton East Clarion
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