Moonstroke recalled by seaman and Henry Clay remark
A sailor recounts moonstrokes eight years after a full moon incident in the tropics. He describes waking unable to close his mouth or straighten his head, drowsiness, and disorientation. He says he sleeps poorly under moonlight and warns landsmen away from sleeping outdoors. A separate humorous tale about a husband and wife ends with a joke about Henry Clay and drunkenness as a servant’s alarm clock rings in.
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Lance
Tropics
Peorple
Landamen
New York Herald
Henry Clay
Antiquary Delves Into Dress Fashions Through Ages
An antiquary cites 17th century remarks on Miss Phraser gowns and court festival finery to probe fashion extravagance. He recounts Mme de Montesnan’s gold embroidered attire and notes Augustin Rodin’s early poverty driven struggle, emphasizing artistry over opulence.
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Miss Phraser
Cave Séroppe
Mme. de Montesnan
Testimonials and the test of good character in servants
A New York Tribune excerpt recalls how even well meaning employers face moral tests when writing testimonials for domestic workers. An Irish master concealed faults with vague phrases and the discontented groom demanded honesty. A conscientious mistress apologized after overpraising a long‑serving but inept cook.
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New York
Prairie Dogs Die After Soap Bait Incident Near Mil tonvale
Mil tonvale Kansas farmer John F Braun attempted to reduce a prairie dog colony on his farm by feeding soap pieces to the animals. After about thirty were killed the rest learned to avoid traps. A child accidentally caused the death of a prairie dog by feeding a small soap piece to it, and Braun, testing the method, cut soap into pieces and spread them in the animal town. All prairie dogs perished, with ten cents worth of soap used, according to the story from the City Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Braun
Miltonvale
Kan
Mr Braun
Hirsi City Journal
The Population of Heaven and Its Odd Tale
A fragmented text recalls a bizarre narrative about heaven and kin, naming Helen Taster and a daughter of dotin Start MUL. Incoherent phrases hint at a dramatic scene, with mentions of Beot, Hive, and strange events, suggesting a satirical or surreal column rather than a coherent report.
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Heaven
Menoule
Eis
Helen Taster
Fragmented OCR reads odd food item list and names
The readable text shows a jumbled list of foods and many garbled names. It references palatable dishes and a few unclear proper nouns, suggesting a damaged food column or menu fragment with no clear event or outcome.
One Lovie Was Named Joe and Bremer Connection
Fragmented OCR reads like a local notice about a person named Joe and mentions Bremer, Radke, and Pathe in unclear context. The garbled text references inquiries and a response pattern suggesting a social or organizational note without clear events or dates.
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Joe
Bremer
Rene
Minister's Fee Sparks Cab Driver Bargain Story
In a rain soaked night tale from the San Francisco Chronicle a cab driver named John bargains to split half of the minister's fee for driving him to a wedding. The minister promises five hundred thanks as the fare ends up unclear, leaving the driver puzzled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sabman
San Francisco Chronicle
Pie or Tart Debate Stirs Philology Across Languages
A London Chronicle note traces the pie tart dispute to linguistic roots and medieval humor. It explores how pie and tart may derive from magpie or pica imagery, with printers' terms linked to type and a mixed edible content myth.
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London
Demagogue Story Traced From Ancient Leaders In Language
The word demagogue traces to ancient leaders and Greek roots. It has been used by Dryden Swift Milton and others to describe Pericles Pym and political figures as a flattering but hostile label. Over time its sense shifted from noble leaders to manipulative popular leaders.
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Dryden
Swift
Demosthenes
Ciero
John Alehant Green
Pym
Charles Ired Milton
Sid
Pericles
Croni
Actatante
Ae “Flaverer
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Wien Atlmioal
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Otte
Ennbonnn
H. E. Christmas
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Wyoming
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D. E. Brown
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coprTiahi
Washington
Rite
Ota USA
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Washington, D.C
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Tt & Company
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J. B. Roberts
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