Reflections on Children's Portrayals by 19th Century Authors
The passage surveys Thackeray Hawthorne Poe and Hardy, noting how they depict children in early life. It contrasts dreamlike or moralistic portrayals with harder realism and argues that few authors seriously chart children as real youths.
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Hovelists
Dickene Werte
Indianapolin
Pickwick
David Copperfield
Oliver iTwlet
Neil
Dembey
Kenwigzéa
Qiem
Alearl
Thackeray
Henry Esmond -Panden
Becky Sharp
Poemeyer
Hawthorne
Henry James
Maizie
Thomas Hardy
Iade
Impoverished French Nobleman Seeks American Bride
A letter to the New York city clerk from a St Petry Burgsia titled nobleman claims fifty seven years old and desires to marry a very rich American lady. It lists reach-me directions and notes the titleholder serves discreetly, suggesting an arrangement may be possible.
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New York
St Petry
Burgsia
France
Mischievous Boy Snuffs Train Sparks Sneezing Row
A 17 year old on a New York subway allegedly used snuff causing many passengers to sneeze. Passengers say he sprayed it on others, nearly shaking the car from the rails. He was arrested and sentenced to five days in the workhouse by a police magistrate who called him a rowdy.
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New York
Contractions in Legal Drafting Highlighted
A historical note discusses how writers and lawyers compress terms in legal documents and printed precedents. It explains abbreviations like exs and daur as stands for executors and daughters, noting the tendency to shorten every word on a deed or will to fit the document.
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Key
Elphinstone
Population concerns rise amid spring flood anxieties
A fragmented note reflects worries about rising population pressures and a self-inflicted risk of harm as a broader social issue. The text hints at civic unease and hesitant responses in the country.
Alexander the Great route in India faces severe road decay
Readable fragments describe the ancient route to India back then and note the road’s need for repair. The text hints other conquerors did not face the same neglect, implying longer-term travel challenges and infrastructure issues.
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Alexander the Great
India
New York Woman Proves Wearing Bobble Skirt At Fight
A woman accused of kicking another woman in New York established she wore a bobble skirt at the time. The magistrate, though not a Solomog, promptly discharged the defendant.
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New York
Solomog
Modern Inventions Disrupt Raw Life and Work
A cryptic report notes modern inventions causing disruption to daily life and work. The text references a distant figure and a Minnesota-related name but remains unclear on specifics or outcomes.
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Feng
Phont Igler Ferew
Lie Minnesoty Coegu
Tax data shows corporate returns across states with Iowa figures
The report lists corporate returns for 1940 by class and state. Iowa shows bonds total and net income across several industries with thousands in stock and indebtedness. New York records the highest number of reports, while New Mexico and Hawaii show smaller totals.
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Burlington
Tay
Iowa
O. Weaver
Hurlington
Yandine Ag
Mars
Corporationis
Tottows
Mts
Claea -A
Clase
Publid
Minacle
Kansas
Dinnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Massachusetts
Maontate
New Jersey
New York
New Mexico
Hawaii
Man Attacks Restaurant Owner with Cleaver in Keokuk
John Brown the cook assaulted Mrs. Amma Coon with a butcher’s cleaver at the restaurant where he worked. A patron wrested the weapon, Brown then attacked Toom with a razor trying to kill himself. He severed major vessels and bled severely before police stopped him. He is hospitalized with uncertain recovery.
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Keokuk
John Brown
Degro
Amma Coon
Brown
Toom
Baby Born Aboard Train At Madeid Station
In Madrid Iowa a baby was born in a day coach of the Milk Whales train No Isl after arrival from Des Moines. The mother, Bora Bard Bnowereen, and child were removed to a nearby booth where both are reported in good condition despite the abrupt birth and rough travel.
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Madrid
Bora Bard Bnowereen
Tey
Madeid
Dea Moines
Mathar
Northern Iowa Bachelor Dinner Aims at Gala
Fifty prominent bachelors gathered for a banquet in Forest City Iowa on December 24. Ams-Esrd acted as master of ceremonies with brief remarks from L. O. Thompson Judge Shay the youngest judge in the state Kingland and Dp R B Hansgon among those present.
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Northern Iowa
Bachalora
Forestity
Ams- Esrd
L. O. Thomp
Shay
Towa
Kingland
Insane Farmer Erring Ox Ford to Be Sent to Mount Pleasant
Dec 24 report from Town City Iowa states Thomas Almighan an Ox ford farmer who resisted a sheriff’s posse for two days has been pronounced insurable and will be sent to the insane asylum at Mount Pleasant.
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Town City
Thomas Almighan
Oxford
Mount Pleasant
Gibson School House Burns in Byrne Willigmeburg
Fire at the Gibson school house in Byrne Willigmeburg caused evacuations as pupils escaped the blaze. Detectives traced the flames to an initial alarm and supervised orderly exit from the burning building.
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Gibson
Byrne Willigmeburg
Trom
Inking MA Movement Tied to Rail Yard Events
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a Monday incident at Tara yards involving loaded cars and a crew leader Barr, once Cherokee/Omah pit supervisor, with references to divisions and clearing Ayray. Several rail lines are mentioned as dry.
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Central
Tara
Northwes
Aia Na
Fire destroys Great Western Cordage plant in Dodge
A Dodge fire caused an estimated 50 000 to 60 000 dollars in losses at the Great Western Cordage plant. The blaze damaged a corn mill and wheat department while the Loydon plant’s core remained protected by private and city water. Hundreds of grain were stored in the elevator as fire spread, with authorities noting the extent of the damage.
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Great Western! Cordal! Company
Elty
Loydon
Transfer of Col Charles M O Connor to Sixth Cavalry
Lieut Col Charles M O Connor of the eighth cavalry is transferred to the Sixth Cavalry at Des Moines. He will assume command when Col Rodgers retires, expected soon, as noted from Washington Des Moines dispatches dated December 22.
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Washington, D. C
Charles M. O'Connor
Eighth Cavalry
Sixth Cavalry
Des Moines
Washington
Rodgers
Drowns While Skating Across Storm Lake
Edwin Grundemelr drowned in Storm Lake while attempting to skate from his home to town. He fell through thin ice into about nine feet of water and was not recovered for forty five minutes by rescuers using pike poles.
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Storm Lake
Sto Lake
Dee
Edwin Grundemelr
Ed Cass Deputy Collector Sought After Tax Shortage
A December 24 authorities issued a warrant for the arrest of Ed Cass Tay lor county deputy collector of delinquent taxes who vanished Friday December 17 and is accused of absconding with about 4000 of county funds.
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Sek Tak
Bedford
Ed . Cass
Taylor County
Tyee
Leander Clark Buccombs Dies at 87 in Toledo
Leander Clark Buccombs a Toledo area veteran and philanthropist died at his home on December 24 at age 87 after a period of failing health. He was widely regarded as one of eastern state's wealthiest men and a longtime benefactor.
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Leander Clark
Toledo
Clark
MacVicar Named Commissioner General for Des Moines Exposition
John MacViest, returning from Chicago, was appointed commissioner general of Des Moines municipal congress and exposition to be held September 18 to 30. A motorman, A M Jackson, suffered injuries when his car overturned on a siding near Fort in Des Moines.
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MacVicar
Dea Moines
John MacViest
Caicago
Des Moines
A.M. Jackson
Des Moines City Railway Company
Fort
Dog massacre proclamation shocks city margins
An 1840s clipped item reports a bold proclamation by a city official ordering every dog within the city limits to be muzzled for one year. The record notes public fear and the unusual decree stirring local debate over animal control and public safety.
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Boone
Meyer C. L. Wilder
Day Dies at Kaneag Hospital While Traveling Tradesman
J W Day age 60 a traveling salesman died at Kaneag Hospital in Anthony Kay following an illness. Relatives have been notified and the death is reported from the local hotel where he was staying.
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Lowan
Kaneag Hospital
Anthony, Kay
J. W. Dayfee
Receiver Appointed for Albia and Centerville Railroad
Liam Fy Bierd named receiver for the Albia and Centerville Railroad now the South Iowa Traction Co. by Judge McPherson. Court orders bond within 30 days and continued operation with repairs as needed amid foreclosure suits and $100,000 in attachments.
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Des Moines
Confession Follows Mail Sack Robbery Case
Ralph Purgel and Amon Cumming confessed to the mail sack robbery in Marshalltown Iowa after prior grand jury action. They admitted stealing a registered mail pouch on August eighteenth and described the heist and disposal of the contents to officers. A local report notes the suspects were held for federal action and jailed.
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Marshalltown
Lal
Priday
Ralph ‘Purgel
Amon” “Cumminga
Iman
Cow attacks man injuring him with repeated trampling
A cow charged and trampled a man, breaking through and kicking him. He suffered serious head wounds and bruises while trying to escape the animal.
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Bolan
Fred Bell Dies After Accidental Shooting at Home
Fred Bell died at the Hicanor Moore hospital after an accidental gun discharge while unloading a revolver. He had been shooting at chickens that appeared sick before the mishap occurred.
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Fatah Rogue
Fred Bell
Hicanor Moore Hospital
High School Basketball Altercation Near Magnolia
Magnolia Iowa December 24. During a basketball game Professor Meggers of the high school sustained a blow to the face from Shonl Melon and another player. The incident occurred during the game and involved a scuffle between Meggers and Melon.
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Magnolia
Meggers
Govere Faluriee
Probe alleges insurance department investigations and forged bonds
The document cites charges against Thomas H. Duffy of Dubuque and others related to reporting mileage and inflated prices. It accuses the Des Moines Woodmen and Denison charges of forged bonds and excessive capital gains, urging a legislative probe while noting difficulty naming involved Des Moines Woodmen.
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Thomas H. Duffy
Dubuque
Frank Crocker
Crocker
Melor
Qhariton
Des Moinea
Denison
Des Moines Banquet Notables Highlight Los Angeles Club
Former Des Moines residents attended a monthly banquet of the Los Angeles Des Moines club held Wednesday at Christophers cafe. Guest of honor was Robbins, with Gol A B Shaw presiding as the event honored by over 10 attendees including D. Liyang Ray Hon. Bieee M ft aoe tI Vv. 8 tabi,ec albpete Petar Kurtz. Also noted were remarks from Secretary Lafayettes Young regarding the reappointment of Postmaster Robertson at Ft. Dodge and a report of a farmer hurt in a runaway near Tunawey Monday night.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Ea Moines
Des Moines
Robbins
Des’ Moines
Traditional Greek Wedding Customs and Dowry Practices
The text explains Greek wedding rites including the crowning ceremony with wreaths, the central altar in the home, and guests throwing corn petals. It notes customary constraints like elder sister precedence, dowry expectations, and arranged marriage norms tied to family status and seniority. It mentions non legal but observed norms guiding spouses, particularly brothers remaining unmarried for years to support dowry arrangements.
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Graecs
Aingle
Devi
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