Traditions of the Nails Across Cultures and Ages
The article surveys diverse beliefs about nail care from ancient Jewish, Persian, Norse, Icelandic, Arab, and European traditions. It notes practices such as burning or burying cuttings, superstitions about cutting nails, infant nail care, and the spread of manicure with antique instruments, linking modern trends to Roman ancestors.
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Adam
Foe
Anothe
Norway
Iceland
Europe
France
Ger
England
Ange
Henry VI
China
Gye
Louis G Ode
Dream of Execution and Afterlife in A Night's Harrowing Tale
A wrongful murder conviction haunts a narrator who dreams of being executed. He endures the gallows, experiences the afterlife, and wakes to cold, changing weather as dawn approaches, revealing the dream's impact on his psyche. The fragment hints at a disturbed sleep and shifting conditions in the room.
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Sunita
Hell
Edward Morrisey
Lincoln
Net
Idaho
Bonacu Pm
Orth
Le Conte on Theories of Origin in Biology
Professor Le Conte outlines three views on origin of organic forms. The child’s belief mirrors self made dirt pies, the street gamin denies creation, and intelligent Christians favor evolution as the process. A contrasting view holds species were created by Divine hand without natural processes, while materialists deny any immediate creation.
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le Conte
Ae le Conte
Topey
Ian
The Worm Wild Turn and the Arizona Kicker
A fragmented item recounts a confrontation involving Steve Battle threatening a local group in front of a widow's home. The account mentions Steve Joe traveling out of town, warnings of retaliation, and a bizarre note about sending gifts like dowers and codfish. The text is garbled and unclear about specific dates or outcomes.
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Arizona
Steve
Chilton
Steve Joe
Seashore Deceptions and Country Editor Reflections
Vivid anecdotes unfold at a seashore setting with card sharp schemes and a staid country editor recalling a decade of newspaper life. A mingling of seaside rogues, a storied hotel, and small town social ties paints a portrait of journalism and restraint in early 20th century life.
Mesmerism in Perjury Trial Tangles San Francisco Court
A dramatic perjury case unfolds in Judge Toohey's court over the Brussels arson in harbor on March 9. Charles R. Backman and Clarence L. Caskey deny involvement while alleging mesmeric influence by Captain Crosby. Detected inconsistencies and coaching claims surface as the trial exposes claims of coercion and manipulation. Captain Crosby, aboard another vessel, remains out of port for months. The proceedings push toward exoneration efforts and potential appeals.
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Backman
Caskey
Crosby
Lee
Byram
Ping
Det
Seoparteee Ndo
Dunnean
Napoleon’s Star Haunting the Mind of Great Men
The article recounts a belief among some, that a star governs destinies of the earth, including Napoleon. It cites a French writer on illusions and a secondhand tale from General Rapp about Napoleon seeing a guiding star during 1806. The tale ends with Napoleon claiming the star commands him.
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Napoleon
Wri
Brierre Arsof
Rose
General Rapp
Napleon
Ania
Sampathin
Why They Hate Chinese Four Cheap Labor
A fragmentary New York Herald excerpt discusses anti Chinese labor sentiment in California and Australia. It asserts that cheap Oriental labor outcompetes whites and harms native workers while noting perceived intellectual superiority and resulting persecution. The text reflects era xenophobia and economic tension surrounding immigration and labor markets.
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New York Herald
California
Duel scene and whispers echo through a hazy night
Fragmentary notes describe a tense exchange about a duel with references to Hamp, Bancroft, and Helene. The text hints at a disorderly scene with a waiting crowd, a drunk participant, and unnamed parties debating the proceedings and effects of the confrontation.
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Red Bank
Thomas Winfield Troy
Surse
Etter
Andy
Solam
Coney Island
Asia
Africa
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Mr.Gould
St. Louis
Tate Court
Atlantic
Dingles
Harford Times
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Indu
Aduel
Helene
Vin
BP Sa Fl
Adi
Helen
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Tia
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