Global Crops Slump Drive Italian Emigration and Uproar in Europe
The note cites North Italy’s poor harvest fueling emigration to South America. It recalls General Grant attending a Harrisburg meeting on December 15. Other items include ancient sculptures found at Pergamos Bergama, a drop in France’s gold reserves, a humorous LA anti-fat remedy, and a NY girl’s hair turning white after frightful events.
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Italy
South America
Pergamos
Bergama
Turkey
Bank of
France
America
Los Angeles
The Nihilist to the Czar I. A Personal Address
A fragmentary poem in three parts speaks directly to Tsar Alexander. The speaker details family losses hunger and winter, vows vengeance, and recalls loved ones sent to Siberia. Ostrogoff is noted as under arrest in Russia.
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Russiia
Ostrogoff
Russia
The Second Husband and a Web of Hypocrisy
A collage of 19th century notes includes foreign commentary on Japan and America, a dramatic tale of Paul Carter and his wife Mary, a staged scandal involving Mary's late husband Johnson, and a twist of deception where Maurice Carroll fabricates bills to reveal the truth, ending with a moral on childrearing and a German poem translation.
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Maurice Carroll
Paul Carter
Paul
Maurice
Carroll
Carter
Johnson
Mary
Mrs. Carter
Ohnson
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Carter
Tom
Self
Murice
A Pretty Rhine Legend and a Toast to Volunteer Soldiers
The narrative of a waiting Rhine lady ends with ivy claiming her tale as the legend of a patient wife. The feature then shifts to a toast for the union volunteers led by Colonel Robert Ingersoll praising their defense of liberty and the nation.
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Union Army
Robert G. Ingersoll
Republic
Vulger
Lincoln
Grant
The
Union
South
North
Sherman
Sheridan
A Little Racket to Himself at Clifton Depot
A note from the New York Herald recounts William Du Quette's fatal act at Clifton near Paterson New Jersey after a dispute over money and a ticket. The incident ends with his death beside an oncoming freight train, amid background of his recent struggles with drinking and prior work as a printer.
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New York Herald
New York
William
Clifton
Erie Railroad
Paterson
New Jersey
William du Quette
Kinne
du Quette
Passaic
Harvard Crimson Verse Exchange At The Annex
A playful exchange recalls a Harvard Crimson moment. A pretty maid answers questions with wit about culture studies Chinese and Quarternions and the idea that cultured girls do not marry. The dialogue captures campus humor and student chatter in a light, period voice.
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Harvard Crimson
Annex
Nothing is easier than to grow rich advice column
The piece argues wealth comes from distrust, selfishness, and hoarding, urging denial of friendship and charity. It predicts riches arrive after years of stinginess, with death and heirs disputing the estate and the spirit left wondering where wealth ends.
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Cincinnati
German Emperor Tours Glass-Ball Shooting Exhibit
The German Emperor attended a glass-ball shooting display and praised American balls as a substitute for pigeons. He declared the invention of this innocent sport worthy of broad thanks and support.
When I Get Bigger I May Not Want to Go
A young boy pleads to attend church now, arguing that in adulthood he may not want to go if he waits. His parents reply with a delaying rule, while the child’s reply underscores upfront commitment to faith.
Quote on Fat Man Reveals Nature's Stretching Test
A French wit quips about a notably overweight man saying Nature made him to show how far human skin could stretch without breaking. The remark highlights humorous bluntness about body size and limits.
Fate of Zulu Cowards and Chaka’s Discipline
A London Telegraph African Correspondent recounts a Zulu rule of bravery. Ketchawayo describes a “coward’s bush” where Chaka judged soldiers after a battle. Convicted men stood with left arm raised as an assegai pierced the heart.
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London Telegraph
Ketchawayo
Chaka
Surprising match proves love travels by letters
A tale of two strangers who courted by correspondence and met by appointment. The woman reveals she is six feet one, weighing 320 pounds, with blue eyes, while the man appears aged 46 and stout, contrary to the earlier romantic portrait.
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Earth
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Dena
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H. C. Glenn
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Heist
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Ira P. Shissler
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W.j. Beers
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Krout
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Paweshac
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Marble
Emerson, Marble & CO
Grand Army of the Republic
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Alabama
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N. Y. Tribune
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Zadki
Japan
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Fifth United States Artillery
Washington
New York Evening Post
Smith
Kansas
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Edwin Smith
Fairfield
Adrian
Michigan
John Casey
Florence E. Casey
Germany
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White River
Meeker
Douglass
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Chicago Times
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Chicago Inter-Ocean
Continent
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Hope
Rhine
Bob Ingeersol
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Root & Company
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van Wert County
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Ohio Drug Store
Sol. OO Theimer
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Ohio Druc
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J.W. Shults
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el Principe de Gales
Hey West Cigars
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Navy
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Six Dollars Township
Jacob
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Isreal
Red Sea
Jordan River
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David
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