Aunt Emma and family reunion memories at home
A Cincinnati Times reminiscence recounts a large family gathering during Aunt Emma’s visit after ten years. It recalls shared chores, Christmas dinners, stories of the past, a fire accident to Lida, and enduring family ties as cousins and uncles recall weddings, separations, and hopeful futures across generations.
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Emma
Dha
Rob
Billa Moore
Minna
Birdie Dillon
Minnie
Ruth
Beauntie
Johnny
Billy
Lida
Aunt Core
Cora
Ma Emma
Philadelphia
Grand
Uncle Tom
Huth
Cincinnati
Fragmented Maine motto tale at social gathering
A Maine resident presented a garbled motto to her companion and claimed inability to help, while a social gathering days earlier featured a toast about prosperity and renewed meetings. The unclear text suggests a coded or corrupted message with references to a social event and a proposed flare.
The True Gentleman Sermonized and Defined in Upright Manners
A Victorian style reflection defines a true gentleman by character not wealth or appearance. It extols honesty decency and respect toward all, noting that gentility comes from inner virtues rather than boastful dress or social rank. Even humble workers may embody genuine gentleness if their actions are honest and kind.
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Big Reli McY
Billingygate
Thorou
Syming
Plucky Little Crusader Disrupts West Washington Saloon
A Saturday incident at Fred Kistner’s saloon on West Washington street ends with Mrs Newton seizing her husband’s cards smashing a bar mirror and bottles. The bartender detains her but, after a discussion over liquor, she exits with her husband, who had briefly returned to gamble. Police intervene but no charges are filed as the man refuses action against the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora
York
Minnie
Horace
Father
Ruth
Lida
Will
Emon
Tom
Emma
Emmmon
Cora
Scone
Enid
Leva
Ito Tak
Newton
Fred Kistner
West Washington Street
Bart
Donandal
Wommn
Writing to reduce business disputes and litigation
The piece argues that business should be put in writing and receipts obtained for all payments, even small ones. Loose talk leads to misunderstandings, divergent contract interpretations, and costly lawsuits. Written agreements could prevent most disputes and limit courtroom work.
Blotter Notes From Wins Can Are First Made Will Not He Reserved
Fragmented blotter text mentions evidence handling and record keeping. Ambiguous terms hint at criminal justice or archival practice but details are unreadable. No clear persons or organizations emerge.
From the Atlantic to the Andes on India rubber
An 19th century account describes the sap collection and processing of India rubber. A woodman with a hatchet taps the cadutchows tree, collects white sap in bamboo buckets, and uses smoke and drying to form rubber sheets. Production yields five to six pounds per hour with quality rising as sheets become thicker and bubble-free.
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Scribner's Mogadios
Atlantic
Andes
Mys
Amazon
Eny
Littl
Caoutchouo
Bible Saves Miner Then River Claims Killer
In an Arizona mining claim dispute Kellogg fires at partner Carter. Carter, armed with a Bowie knife, defeats Kellogg and heals his wound before riding for a doctor. Kellogg recovers while Carter flees across a river and drowns to avoid arrest. The tale ends with a moral about fate and justice.
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Ariz
Kellogg
Carter
Kellope
Hou
Kellogy
Curtur
Railway torn up by Chinese authorities amid labor fears
A Shanghai to Wonsung rail line has been abolished by Chinese authorities. The piece argues the incident reflects Chinese resistance to steam power and labor-saving technology, blaming working classes for opposing modernization and misusing new devices.
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China
Shanghai
Wonsung
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