Old Roman Wall fragment found near London wall
London letter notes the preservation of a fragment of the ancient great Roman wall around London. The curved section stands about 20 feet high and 8 feet wide, buried several feet below ground level. It shows red brick bands and supports, with likely later rebuilding on the original foundations.
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London
New York
Dofetira
Imowa
Raman Brinks
Hyrgh Castle
Peyoneey
Ricboorough
Blalra
Stan
FAKER OF LONG AGO Tale From Old English Note
Fragmentary OCR presents an antiquated English verse fragment about a fake figure and moral reflection. Readable parts hint at a tale involving deception, a turn of fortune, and a foil to honesty. The text is garbled with missing letters and broken phrases throughout.
Curious Town Animal Friendship Tale
The narrative centers on a dog that avoids people and only moves when approached, preferring to crawl and hide from strangers. A noted scene shows the dog cautiously approaching a cat, sniffing and then rubbing against it while the cat purrs and tolerates the interaction.
Defeated Conscience in Old County Justice Tale
A rambling tale centers on a jailbird named Martin and a justice of the peace who jokes about marriage and divorce. A man surrenders to the JP after a prairie fight, claiming self‑proclaimed guilt, but the judge dismisses him, declaring him discharged amid comic confusion.
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George. W. Martin
Adhlety
Martin
Tan
Aura
A P
Tragic New York Snow Adventure Ends in Deaths
Four year old Arthur Shipley and companion Jltila Robert Loma died after a sledding accident in New York. A revolver discharged during the incident left Shipley mortally wounded while Loma died at the scene. Witnesses offered sparse details as police investigated the inhuman act.
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Arthur Shipley
Hae
New York
Jltila
Robert Loma
Bawne
Nome
Worg
England Adopts New Oath Limiting Jewish Testimony
The new oath requiring witnesses to swear to tell the truth has prompted confusion in police courts. Critics argue the act marginalizes Jewish witnesses by linking the oath to a religiously loaded phrase. The change, effective January 1, causes embarrassment and legal contention as courts adjust to the altered procedure.
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England
Bias Warry Tale Aorta Not You Tate
A fragmented OCR notice presents a quirky bias tale involving an aorta and a person named Tate. The readable bits imply a quirky column note rather than a full report, with limited names and unclear dates.
Cooper's New Discovery Boosts Brock Restaurant Chef
An advertisement features Mr. AL Brock of Brock Restaurant Market-Diatelet Boston Mag describe relief from chronic indigestion after using Cooper's New Discovery medicine. He reports drastic weight loss reversal, improved appetite, and vitality, claiming a return to health within weeks. The ad promises to supply a local druggist if unavailable.
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Lee -Bringa Health
Mr. al, Broek
Brock Restaurant
Market - Diatelet
Hoston
Mags
Mr. Cooper
Chronia Indigeston
Cooper
Traveling Man Keeps Card Ride After Gate Message
A traveling man visits an New York firm and sends Liscarda by gate boy. The gate boy reports the manager tore up the card but sends a nickel as payment. The traveling man redraws a card and offers to keep the money. the manager chases but the man has left.
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Aslargs
New York
Liscarda
Ray
Jett
Bright Idea and Odd Night Light
A fragmented poem like piece mentions a Daya bird of India and its idle time catching files with moist clay. A dark night shadows a bird nest near an electric street lamp. The piece shifts to stray lines about a front door keyhole and a prayer for burdens amid unclear verses.
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Yepet
India
Hia Noat
Tay
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