Herrikin Storms Inspire Daring Arkansas Yarn
A Western hunter recounts a rare tornado passage that carved a mile wide belt of felled timber destroying camps and shanties. A man in a forked tree wedged by a twin branch recounts how his wife rode to safety as rescuers arrived with ropes and ladders.
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Far West
Herrikin
Far East
Natchez
Missimippi
Chanticleer
Arkansas
Cross Road
Crockett
Ole ‘Oman
Oman
Snails in Philadelphia Shops Stir Debate
The Philadelphia Telegraph notes large baskets of French snails in fruiterers and green grocers windows. The edible snails of France are described as a peculiar pale gray shelled species varying from walnut to filbert size. The Bordeaux wine region supplies the best specimens, though the writer denounces the slimy creatures as repulsive.
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Bordeaux
Lacy Mr. Hooper
Philadelphia Telegraph
France
Scarlet fever prevention directives from a 19th century guide
The article urges strict room ventilation and elimination of infection sources for scarlet fever. It advises using an iron bedstead, burning soiled bedding and handkerchiefs, disinfecting with carbolic acid or chloride of time, and employing earth closets with garden soil or sifted coal ashes. It emphasizes hand washing, laundering with disinfectants, and limited contact until contagion is reduced, arguing these steps could stamp out the disease.
Novelty of mate Svat features crystal chandelier in bridal chamber
In Jacksonville Florida a crystal chandelier in the bridal chamber is activated by a button and strikes a chime of bells. The bells peal the phrases Rest in this bosom and Let me kiss Lim for his mother, evoking a sentimental melody.
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Mate Svat
Jacksonville
Florida
Lim
Primus and King Herod the Sunday School Pipers
Dim town memory tells of Primus and King Herod a venerable pair who roam the hill near the wharf, presiding over a shanty life with vinegar demijohns and a missionary parchment. Children recall their visits, the old dog’s antics, and Primus's iron-willed care for his improvised church family.
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Primus
Herod
Herofl
Missionary Society
Hesben
Famblys
Johnny
Embly
Fragmentary letters reveal debates over a dangerous device
The text references Master Joe at college ill and protesting inability to sleep as he and Primus discuss things a dog seems to understand. Herod remains anxious while Primus talks constantly about various matters, implying a hidden plot or problem involving a debble of a cumbly and drawing it.
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Joe
Datar
Herod
Amsious
Primus
Nicholas
Marek
Selfishness and Regret From a Covington Letter
Nagrom of Covington writes to Cincinnati Commercial confessing lifelong frugality that ruined family happiness. He recalls marrying a noble, poorer wife, amassing wealth, then imposing relentless economy. He recounts denying children education and luxury, criticizing his own wasteful summers, theatres, and lunches. Now aged, he warns others to quit meanness before it is too late.
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Nagrom
Covington
Cincinnati
Leap year necktie for gentlemen teased as novelty
A fragment notes a so called leap year necktie described as a novelty for men. It jokes that the item resembles a young lady's sleeve with an arm and runs over the neck, urging all enterprising young apprentices to own one.
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ATR
RY Physe Reid
Primus and
Bam
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