Not a Case for the Doctor and Dolphins at Play
A Georgetown party long visiting Devil's Den in Boxford found a decayed human remains. Sheriff Nelson, Squire Penney and others witnessed the scene while Tristam Brown arrived with his crutch. Also notes gulf dolphins chase a steamer near Carmen Island, lasting as spectators observed a lively display.
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Sherif Nelson
Squire” Tenney
Ed Jewett
Tristam Brown
Cratch
Jane
Squire” Penney
Mr. Brown
Vane
Boston Herald
Gulf of Californi
Olphin
Reat
Armen
Housand
Teetenger
Yeatiful
Bkeandido
Suo Magazine
Vanity rules of ancient Rome and nail care
The article describes Roman beauty practices for women, noting care of the person with perfumes, mouth cleansers, breath sweeteners, and myrtle pastils. It mentions silver tools for nails, social expectations, Helen of Troy as a standard, and foot fashions. Various herb decoctions were used to beautify fingers and remove substances from nails.
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Rome
Helen of Troy
Whistling for Exercise Provokes Varied Reactions
A fragmentary note discusses whistle exercise as a health trend and its social impact. It notes that not all whistle for exercise are skilled, and domestic whistling can unsettle the household. It references older sexist tropes about “whistling girls” and tomboy image changes.
Nature and Morality in Art and Death
The excerpt discusses nature as a source of understanding and moral meaning, linking it to human perception of mortality. It argues that art represents truth through form and matter, shaping the viewer’s sense of purpose and the work produced.
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Etornul Vielsstiuie
Glardane Brune
Fragmented Biographical Nonsense On Signatures And Tone
A convoluted passage discusses individuality in signatures and a supposed modern stance on penmanship. It jumbles names, tone, and aims, referencing Weeritigation and Haniwryinge while suggesting changes to polite writing style and written form without clear facts or coherent narrative.
Reduction Offer from Intelligence Office Circulation
A circular from Mrs Bidile of the Intelligence office promises a material price cut for regular customers. Customers sending more than ten girls a month will pay 75 cents per girl instead of a dollar. The news brings joyous relief to the speaker.
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Chicago Record Herald
Merchant's Rigid Error Defines Early Trade Ethic
A retired Eastern merchant recalls a firm’s strict method of business. A messenger delivered a note for 1800 dollars, the head of the house read it as 1 and refused, saying they do not want sixteen hundred dolls and require dollars, not dolls. The tale illustrates exacting standards in historic commerce.
Tale of Two Brothers from Thebes Crowned as Early Fiction
The article notes the Tale of Two Brothers, penned 3200 years ago by Eriany the Theban scribe for Egypt's Crown Prince Ennana of Thebes. It claims the papyrus autographs name King Merenpiah, links to Exodus lore, and identifies the d'Orbiney papyrus in the British Museum. Stray Stories remarks on Beyptan fiction and Nile civilization as early romance cradle.
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Ennana
Thebes
Egypt
Eriany
Merenpiah
Sett T
Itaty
Mine
d'Orbiney
Britis Muuseum
Nile Valley
Root of All Human Success and the Poverty Struggle
A reflection on poverty as the catalyst for human development. The author argues civilization advances because people strive to escape poverty, not from poverty itself, noting that power comes from overcoming force and that life without trial yields a diminished man. The piece cites endurance forged through struggle as essential to building character and strength.
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Luce
The Saver and the Miser
The piece argues the miser is poorest who lives for self and denies life’s joys though he saves money. It praises thrift as foundation of wealth, noting many learn to save before making large fortunes and that saving is vital capital.
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sSt
Louis Sta Chronicle
Woman Must Prove Worth Among Persian Nomads
A Persian custom requires girls to weave two fine rugs before marriage. The craft prized in Europe and America faces disruption after a 1904 law to seize carpets dyed with aniline dyes, causing a total export halt and a grace period for stock disposal.
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Persia
Europe
America
Belgian Women Hard Workers At Market In Belgium
Belgian women tramp miles through glare to nearby markets carrying heavy baskets on back head and arms. They sell flowers frailty and vegetables late into the day then return with three empty baskets.
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Belgium
Bogus Dollar Confession From Beaton Patrol
Dearon Butterworth admitted spending a counterfeit dollar during a week in He Inet. The Deacon noted the fake was used for subscriptions and asked the town to beware of passing Cad dollars. Hinaville Pugle read the note aloud in Beaton, urging caution and reporting the incident.
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Butterworth
Hevcon
Hinaville Pugle
Beaton
Fragments Describe Ancient Roman Math Tools and Teaching
The text notes counting methods used by young Romans with left and right hands for numbers under and over a hundred. It mentions two abacus types, a sand board for drawings, and a grooved-ball frame with a traction device. Teaching is described as lax in some days.
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Nile Chan
Penney Opinion and Price Read in Obscene Portrait
A garbled 19th century style passage presents a quarreling scene in which a figure named Penney voices a disjointed opinion about a person accused of deceit. The text hints at retirement, a university, and a courtroom moment where a judge asks the hypothetical about an obligation, ending with an insult.
Fragmented Verse Echoes of Power and Obligation
A garbled pastiche presents jagged phrases about temptation, individuality, and social duties. It hints at a poet’s voice and a life of service, but the lamenting text remains unclear and hard to parse for concrete events or subjects.
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First National Bank
Kemmerer
Wyoming
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Drayman
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Diamondville
Ames
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Charago, Ill
J, B, Roberts
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PJ. Quenly
Prex M. 5
Frank Jerffer
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Arthur Robiteon
United States
Wm. O’connell
Kemmerer, Wyoming
Covass
Oviss
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Chasely, SR
Elizabeth, Ill
DR. King
Witant
J. B. Roberts
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