Pride of Vermont Bennington Towns and Revolutionary Ties
An excerpted historical sketch recounts Bennington Vermont as a vivid, storied town. It notes its rugged terrain, early August 1777 raids led by Col Baum, German troops with British support, and the pivotal role of Bennington Center with landmarks like the Catamount tavern and the Council of Safety. The piece situates Gen Stark and Burgoyne in the siege as memories of Old Northeast conflict and local pride.
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Burgoyne
Col. Baum
Bennington Center
Catamount
Guarters
Council of Safety
Vermont
Inow
John Blark
New Hampshire
Stark
Lincoln
Burcoyng
der Col. Baim
Namoi
Duel by Umbrellas In Hangman-Liege Court Case
A quarrel in a concert hall led to a duel using steel umbrellas as weapons. In Liege Dr Lars of Sea insulted Dr Del hoite of Tiege, prompting Dr Sury to threaten with his umbrella. The blow fatally wounded Delhalse. he died later. The court sentenced De Sucy to 18 months in prison and fined $20,000 to the widow.
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Uet
Mrutrellas
Highton Parks
Galte-Mont
Jeendane
Rie de T Galle
Gaston de Faux
Hagnes Leben
Bebe
Hebe
Pupmetti
Criminal Court of Liege
Lars
Sea
Enger
Delhoite
Tiege
Sury
Supy
Delhalse
de Sucy
Mente
Hollybrooke House Erected by Sir George Hodson
The house once owned by Robin Adair and known as Hollybrooke was built by Sir George Hodson, with its origins tied to Hodson’s early construction efforts on the estate.
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Robin Adair
Hollybrooke House
George Hodson
Fragmented river town notes mute on ruinous flood
A damaged OCR fragment mentions boggy streets and town names with unclear meaning. It evokes a chaotic scene of a community facing distress as insects, weather, and stray phrases mingle. Names and places are unreadable, but the sense of upheaval remains.
Left Ear in Telephoning A Curious Ear Habit
A humorous piece discusses why telephone receivers are hung on the left side and the habit of using the left ear when talking. It notes the historical left-side placement and suggests hanging the receiver in front of the user to allow choosing either ear. The narrator quips about past practice and conveniences for dialing and listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ts Hong
Jett
Beauty of Americans Race Delights World Says Dr Reich
Dr Emil Reich a Hungarian philosopher notes in New York that American beauty stems from love marriages and affectionate unions. He contrasts American couples with European types, praising American vitality and the nation’s affectionate social norms.
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America
Emil Reich
Reich
New York
Fowry
Dr. Reich
Women Jurors in Norway Report Advances in Equal Rights
A Naviong Council of Women in Norway reports revised female suffrage and broader participation rights for women. The overview notes women can pursue citizenship, guardianship, and public roles, with ongoing debates on guardianship and child care responsibilities amid social reforms.
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New Way
Wes Reuter
Elie
Dr PIERCE Golden Medical Discovery claims alcohol free tonic
An ad extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for nerves blood and vitality. It attacks alcohol in other tonics and lists ingredients like Golden Seal root Bloodroot and Mandrake. It promotes endorsements by medical authorities and offers a companion medical adviser and Pleasant Pellets.
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Herves
Plarca
Uolten
Tony
Pierce
Golden Medical Discovery
Sense Medical Adviser
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Noted French Cable Pioneer Desprecher Dies at 83
M Desprecher, a pioneer of France in ocean cables, has died at age 83. He worked with Sir John Pender, Cyrus W Field, and George Elliott to lay the first Europe America cables. He promoted the Corsican cable completed in 1861 and bought Anticosti Island in 1894, which later belonged to M Menler.
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M. Desprecher
France
Sir John Pender
Cyrus W. Field
George Elliott
Europe
America
Anticosti
M Menler
Boy's head one solid sore cures eczema with Cuticura
Avard Oklahoma general store owner A C Barnett praises Cuticura remedies in a grateful letter. His son suffered a scalp eczema with hair loss despite medical treatment for three months. After two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent and daily use of Cuticura Soap and Ointment, the eczema cleared and hair regrew. He recommends the Cuticura line for eczema.
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Cuticura
A. C. Barnett
Avard
Oklahoma
Cutleurs
London Courts Adopt Jury Drawing by Box Method
Fragmented London court notes describe adopting a box drawn juror system with American style novelty. The report mentions the London Mall comment on its distinct, non sporting character and cites broader scope including infant mortality reductions and public notices across various regions with unclear dates and entities.
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London Courts
London
London Mall
Fragmented OCR Summary Item
The readable portions mention names and places with unclear context. Entities include GE, Calasen, Mr Sie, Maples and a city or organization reference. Details remain uncertain due to damaged text.
New Clerk Introduced at Hin Tn Fraternity Office
A new clerk starts at Hin Tn amid greetings from Brockson Bonds who calls a fellow member Haw Wrenclace. The scene captures morning readiness and the informal tone as the office opens for the day.
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Brockson
Winter Melons Come Into Reach as A Winter Luxury
A 19th century note describes winter melons from Russia becoming a pricey yet attainable luxury. Two varieties of must melons and one watermelon type are grown, with seeds producing notably large fruit. They mature in about 100 days, ripening after harvest depending on storage temperature, allowing fresh winter fruit in colder markets.
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Rusia
Sera
Finland Jews Face Harsh Restrictions Amid Antisemitic Move
The article reports antisemitic sentiment spreading in Finland linked to Russian despotic influence. It notes Jews are allowed only menial trades, must obtain special governor general permission to reside in Helsingfors, Abe, and Viborg, and face expulsion if not authorized. It cites about 1000 Jews in Finland and calls their treatment harsher than in Siberia.
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Finland
Siberia
Diusala
Althouh
Pinland
Helsingforn
Abe
Wiborg
Huasta
Era
Tipping the Hat Custom Observed in New York
The New York habit of tipping the hat as a greeting among men is noted as a polite, genteel custom. It occurs among strangers and acquaintances alike and continues after social gatherings. The Pittsburgh Dispatch questions why the gesture is common there but not in Pittsburgh.
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Gary
Pittsburg
Pittaburg Dispatch
Munich wedding tragedy sparks Bavarian misfire tale
A schoolmaster in Wuremburg, following an old Bavarian custom, fired a salute with ball cartridges at a wedding. The blast killed one bride, Malda, amid a fatal accident stemming from the misused cartridges.
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Balute
Wuremburg
Malda
Allen's Foot-Ease Promoted as Foot Comfort Solution
An old Jamaica fetal inquiry links tongue and lip cancer to smoking. The ad touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as cure for smarting itchy feet, nerve pain, ingrowing nails, and shoe discomfort. Trial package offered free with address for A B Olmsted in Roy, New York.
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Jamaica
Allen
Olmsted
Io Roy
N. Y
Breaking Up Ships By Primitive Norwegian Method
Norwegians reportedly break up old woolen ships by dragging them to rocky coast sections and anchoring them to weather the next storm. The wrecks split and drift fragments are later recovered and sold, though the full story remains unclear due to fragmented OCR text.
One Awake Sermon Echoes in Converted Tone
The pastor addressed the congregation inviting Silver Smith to come closer to the pulpit. He offered to repeat the remaining sermon in a softer tone to save his voice and avoid disturbing others in the hall, as reported by Cleveian Leader.
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Silver Smith
Cleveian
Soothing Syran Brand Featured In Local Ad
An OCR fragment highlights Mra Winalow’s soothing Syran along with mentions of Uidrek tetbiiag wadlene and Fo 308 Me MUM, WAYS PAIR and GUPRS Wind Gale. The legible items suggest a vintage product notice or advertisement with unclear phrasing and branding.
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Winalow
Guprs
Mutual Aid Banquet Aids Delegates in Paria
A banquet for mutual aid society delegates in Paria last week provided 25,000 bottles of red wine 25.09 bottles of white wine 25,000 bottles of beer and 10,000 bottles of champagne, with every delegate reaching home safely according to the San Francisco News Letter.
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Mutual Aid
Paria
San Francisco
Garfield Ten Overcomes Kidney and Liver Sevaes
Garfield Ten faces medical challenges including severe kidney and liver issues. Doctors report ongoing treatment and cautious recovery. Family remains hopeful as specialists monitor organ function and support continues.
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Garfield
French Industrial Arts Ideal Shapes Nation's Craft Education
French artist and educator Conmul Goldschmidt from Nantes extols industrial art training's role in shaping national industry. He cites about 100 provincial and municipal schools offering free education, state guidance through annual art openings, and the practical focus of drawing and design in modern manufacturing. He argues art training drives France's industrial superiority and notes public interest in arts and crafts among workers, implying strong link between craft education and home manufacturing strength.
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Conmul Goldschmidt
Nantes
Breece
France
le Modela
Terences
Curious Transformations From Abandoning Coffee
A historical note claims post coffee life shift after switching to Postum Food drinks. It asserts that within days the nervous system rebalances as Postum replaces coffee, offering nourishment and aiding the transition away from tea or tobacco.
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