Citizens' Building and Loan stockholders meeting set
The regular annual meeting of the Citizens' Building and Loan association will be held at the city hall on Saturday evening November 15 at 8 o'clock p m. Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a fever sore on William Spirey's leg after thirteen miles walk from Walton Furnace Vermont. It heals bruises felons ulcers eruptions boils burns corns and piles for 25 cents guaranteed by druggists.
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William Spirey
Walton Furnace
Vermont
Unwilling Juror in New Hampshire Juror Dismissal Letter
A New Hampshire judge receives a letter from a farmer claiming he cannot serve as juror for a term. The writer suggests another local man, Si Jackman, would attend in his stead, citing farming duties and travel concerns. The note dates to Lippincott's.
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New Hampshire
Manchester
Si Jackman
Bug Stiles
Ennyhow
Lippincott’s
A Matter of Family Pride
A London Answers item reports a prisoner’s dramatic defense before sentencing. The defendant claims a medical confidant linked to his case is his elder brother, a physician, and argues the doctor’s forecast of his longevity would be undermined if he dies.
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London
Odd Place For a Serpent
A four year old Alsace girl fell ill and grew thinner after eating more than usual. Doctors found a twenty inch serpent emerging from her mouth. The serpent was killed and sent to Strassburg University. the child recovered after the incident, thought to have swallowed the animal with impure water.
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Alsace
University of Strassburg
Butterflies Found At Unusually High Elevations
Butterflies have been found at heights up to 16 000 feet in the Himalayas and Andes and around 9 000 feet in the Alps. The highest observed ascent is 16 626 feet on Chimborazo by M Bonpland, with Hooker noting similar elevations. Species include Colia dimera in South America and Pieris callidice in Asia, with Sir Martin Conway also reporting high altitude finds in the Himalayas.
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Himalayas
Andes
Alps
M. Bonpland
Chimborazo
J. D. Hooker
Martin Conway
Kiss and Bite Case Sparks Courtroom Quip in 1837 England
Dr. Christopher Nyrop notes in The Kiss and Its History that Thomas Laveland sued Miss Caroline Newton after she bit a piece of his nose when he tried to kiss her as a joke. The defendant was acquitted and the judge stated a woman may bite a man’s nose if kissed against her will, with a banter by a barrister about eating it.
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Christopher Nyrop
University of Copenhagen
England
Thomas Laveland
Caroline Newton
Master of the House Sparks Bold Remark in Domestic Scene
In a brisk Chicago Record-Herald snippet, a man declares himself master in the house while his wife calmly instructs to inform the cook they will have company all week. He leaves with sarcastic jibes at those afraid to claim their souls.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Learning Beven and Eliza beth in a grandmother tale
Elizabeth, a Boston girl now grown, recalls how she once followed every instruction as a child. Her grandmother notes the change from two years old to today and the shift in obedience and independence.
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Elizabeth
Boston
Beven
Buffalo Commercial
Weather Barometer Mention in Bookstore Exchange
In a brief exchange a salesman notes the barometer in a weather report sometimes remains stationary while a customer asks for stationery and barometers, clarifying the shop is a bookstore.
Parson and Kid Debate Smoking Growth Risk
In Training. The Parson warns that smoking will stunt growth while The Kid declares he will be a jockey. Life Coal first used as fuel in the country at Wilkesbarre on February 11, 1802.
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Wilkesbarre
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