MISSING LINKS
A compilation of curious facts and antiquated observations. It cites diverse notes on world trivia, demographics, geography, and historical curiosities, including references to Moses, Dolly Varden trout, the Rhode Island governor’s title, and ancient Egyptian remedies, with a closing anecdote on Indian duels and a jagged war-club combat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
London
Moses
Ibis
Agisat
Nswick
Connecticut
Japan
Columbia River
Rhode Island
Providence Plantations
St James Mission
New York
Elite swordsmen of 19th century armies praised for prowess and leadership
Historical note recalls Napier Beresford Anglesey and Roberts as skilled fencers and horsemanship exemplars in colonial India and Europe, praising their dexterity with swords lances and riding. It contrasts with Murat Lasalle and Skobelniuk style, then shifts to a lighter report on a Chinatown kite flying scene in Washington with a dragon kite and a butterfly frame.
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William Napier
Hhis
la Rhune
Marshal Beresford
von Moltke
Albuera
Lord
Anglesey
Beau Babreur
Nicholson
Hodson
Dighton Probya
India
Lord Roberts
Simla
Murat
Lasalle
Wagram
Europe
Skobeluil
Valentine Baker
Saturday Review
Kite
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Washington
All the Horses Left Were Good War Era Warning
A Philadelphia Press quotation recounts that during wartime, a buyer followed Governor Curtin's advice to consult Dr. Rutherford in Harrisburg for a good roadster. Rutherford warned that any horse within forty miles of Harrisburg would be fine, as the bad ones had already been bought by the government for army use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Kansas
California
China
St. Petersburg
Russia
Volhynia
Jus Hey
Wainfleet
Molesworth
Aix-la-Chapelle
Oscar von Skenbeck
Boston Herald
Bartholdi
Bedloe’s Island
New York Harbor
New England
Polk
Richardson
Jewelly General Grant
The
Herald
George T. Stagg
Frankfort
Calenhatchie River
Fort Myers
Fla
Stage
England
Queen Elizabeth
Charlotte Corday
Joan of Arc
Florence Nightingale
Rose Gertrude
Ion
Sarah Sands
Great Britain
Great Eastern
Curtin
Dr. Rutherford
Harrisburg
Philadelphia Press
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Strick
Ayer
Uiva
Belding
Shilow
Hawkins
Chattanooga
Gruane Palace
Aioe Rene
Enrees
Gounle Excel
Wolf & Randolph
Philadelphia
Sam Laundry Agency
RAVENNA _ NEWS
Eailly Sant Shoulder
F.J Campbell
Campbellsport
P. C
Ravenna
Brown’s Bakery
Main
Prospect
Brown, Corner Main and
Prospect Sts
M. A. King
Riddle Block
Malin Street
James
Lefingwell
Mu Hodson
Lame
Skobelof
Roberts
Washington Monument
John F. Brans
Bur Fard
Eyehoe
Portage County
Ohio
Sruety
Oho
Otaxble B
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Thes
Levies Ny Stator
Ruhnaris
Wporstion
SoHo Diseicts
Brialelt
WluWal
Shnerfield
Bibhure
Wey Cai
Lear
Ene
Garrentevili
Bistel
Hay A
Palmyra Special District
Ifa
Seay
Hiram Free Turnpike
Ued
API
Zion
DOH
Ofice
John H. Evans
County
Stone Store
Drusgist
Wheeler & Wilson
Celluteia and
Hara Robber
H.waterman
Wheeler & Wilson Mig. CO
Fourth St
Cincinnati
Jacou U Hanshrangel
Lincoln
Doxsey & Sons
Moery
Jouxeros
Lawrence Kat
SY EY. Co. Parsh
Joseph Haas
Aise
Eoy Pit Ee
Tency
E. C. Belling
OMIO
Syeh
Ford Cent
HAAS
Indienapoolas
Ind
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Henson
Rowsinsss
Fata
Wade
Ftenaine
Carter
Tati Tver
Iti
Patheyrsand
Taylor's
Andeie
Ompia
Jean Mud Setteen
U.S
Thes Efs. CO
Jackson
Mick
Scientific American Agency
Eis
J. Hi. Hell's
Munn & CO
Buoadway
Ainesmauz
Fae Beawgit
Ponelry
Tieatetes
Ragross Mush & CO PuBlisaxits
Broadway
N.Y
New York Express
Hame
U.S. Patent Office
Pally
Wingham
Yurcattinen
Sstroaucwr
Wemannison Aco
SS. Ganton
C.A Snow&co
Orr
Pirtsburg & Western
Fi ‘Ston Aber
Doe
Selle Gear Co
Kron
Garretteville
Kent Aly
Cest
O. ¥. Haymakere
Stecad Chicago
Merritt Co
Ravenni
Robert Doig
South Prospect St
J. R. Burns
Bent
Poon
W. L. Douglas
Bethe Prion
Aes
Ishoe
Deslers
Ob. Weis Douglas
Brockton
Mass
F. P. Chapman
Cleveland
Pittsburgh
Wellsville
Satlow Creek
Ammondaville Salinevilla
Summitvill
Kensington East Roche Alliance
Limaville
Atwater
Rootstown
Earlville
Dudson - Macedonia
Padtwest
Southware
Bedford
Vile
Sulineville
Frondale
Hammondsville
Yellow Croek
Wellevilieshion i
Houbenville
Bellaire
Union Station
Bayard
New Philabeld
Thresia
Armstrong
Acent
New Phila
Garrettsville
Blackstone Block
Ravena Webb & Porter
Blackstone
Ravens
C. Ties
Honey
Seomren
Be Griffin
Dia Fsw
First National Bank
Cbice
Spiera
Otlee
Edinbarg
Brgiteh
Germanin
Fonsion
Hai
Mee H. Nichols
Phenis ‘Alo
Second National Bank
Savenna
F. Hansel
Blackston
Ao. Siddall
F. Doutrife
Siddall
Jenkins
W. T. Grundel
G. P. Heimes
Srcondidoor Northtor
Empire Building
North
Cbestaut
Lara
Brisbay
Corres
Geeva
Haven
House Norte
ST. Ravenna
Hebestia Santhor
BI Boosinger
Eneb
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