A Battle of Giants in a Troy Isolated Ring
In Troy on December 1 1878 two rival circuses staged a dramatic incident with two elephants released from adjacent canvas cages. A love affair between a premier equestrian and a performer sparks danger as the elephants clash in a fierce duel. The couple narrowly avoids tragedy as chaos erupts around them.
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Giania
Elnow
Gamin
Ciizen
Lillie Elee
Kang
Lambe
Hart de Mouter
Giants Battle Ends With Bride in Safe Hands
A chaotic confrontation ensues as elephants rampage, sending bystanders to safety while a couple wed in a rushed ceremony. A newly widowed clothesman recalls a country visitor paying extra for a coat, prompting envy and a rash vengeance about the town.
Governor Pardons for Barrel Size Law and Apple Barrel Boast
In the legislature era of Slofman, a trivial apple barrel size bill was vetoed. A Mohawk Valley farmer sought clemency for his son’s prison term, appealing in person. The governor pardoned the son, remarking the harvest nears and hands are scarce, and thanked the farmer for the pardon of the apple barrel.
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Legiulature
Slofman
Mohawk Valley
Liarvest
An English gentleman’s swell son studies pups
An English country gentleman’s son, early educated in animal handling, grows into a wary, adult-like pup expert. After his mother presents two daughters, the boy examines the litter with grave interest, selects one pup, and declares, Keep this one.
Fat-tailed sheep of Byrne noted for huge fatty tails
Fat-tailed sheep native to Byrne are famed for enormous fatty tails weighing seventy to eighty pounds. Shepherds even fasten boards beneath to restrain them and use small wheels to ease dragging. Fat from the tails replaces butter in cooking and fat-tailed sheep are widespread worldwide with Afghan flocks valued for delicate carpets and fabric items.
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Byrne
Afghanistan
Jana Vervns
Truth and consequences in a pepper prank tale
A Sunday school lesson leads a boy to confess a prank involving Cayenne pepper. After his grandfather swats him and he endures a long stand beside his father, the boy learns to weigh consequences before telling the truth. The tale ends with a moral about honesty.
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Senuffer
Brie
George Washington
Farmer Refused Wire Clothes Line Offer
A Meriden New York farmer was approached by a traveling agent selling wire clothes lines. He declined and was asked to provide his name as a local reference. The man later received an invoice for a large order, which turned out to be a third party purchase. The farmer faced a $30 penalty to cancel the order or pay the full bill for the wire.
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Tina
Charley
Maud
South St. Joseph
Jacob
Moses
Meriden
Cayuga County
N. Y
Ordor
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Troy Herald
Chain
Ehaokis
Billy
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