Travel pamphlets and limited rail timetable notice
A travel promotions piece offers Southwestern trips from Texas to principal points for 320 dollars to 35 dollars, with tickets sold on the first and third Tuesdays each month. It includes a timetable fragment for West Rouen Dartving and various freight and passenger train numbers and exceptions, noting routes do not run north of Bisburville and south of Hatbery.
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Southwest
Armstrong
Thia
Bisburville
Prato
Hatbery Tie
Origin of the Boning Examinations in Bohn Library
The article traces the birth of college cramming terms as students dubbed intense study “boning” inspired by the Bohn library of translations. Henry George Bohn began in 1840 by buying remainders and selling cheap translations, making classics available in English and making boning a recognized practice among anxious students.
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Bohn
Henry George Bohn
A. B
New York Tribune
Voodooism in Haiti and the Question of Sacrifice
The London Times report argues there is no organized human sacrifice in Haitian voodoo ceremonies. It notes occasional cannibalistic acts in isolated cases tied to insanity, while public opinion and educated Haitians condemn the dark stigma on the nation.
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Elaftl
London Times
Pious Advertisement and The Surprise in a 1787 News Folio
A Pennsylvania Gazette ad praises Franklin and Deborah Franklin in a moral suasion piece about a Common Prayer Book theft. The Surprise joke arises from a theater manager recounting a caller claiming bully season shows and a promised favorite actor, ending with the caller leaving without a pass.
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Pennsylvania Jazette
Franklin
Deborah Franklin
Cleveland Leader
Why Papa Was Still in Church Morning Laughs
In Chicago News a child explains restlessness in church by saying he wasn’t asleep. New York Press notes a humorous query from Mrs. Sorer who asks where her husband’s valet is and discovers the valet sitting on Mr. Serers new boots as the butler replies.
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Papa
Harold
Chicago News
Washington
New York City
Distinction and a Master’s Quiet Entrance
A fragment from London Tit-Bity notes a servant describing a master entering for a bid while a phrase about a poor reason for actions surfaces. The exchange hints at social nuance and humor, with a curt retort about propriety and motive.
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Wulbrella
London
President and Mrs Cleveland the fairest compliment
During a tour the couple rode with two townspeople and violets were tossed to Mrs Cleveland. Mr Cleveland quipped he could not keep her in water. A gallant reply praised her as the fairest flower in the land and the exchange ended with a jest about flattery and Mrs Frances Folsom Cleveland’s maiden name.
A Queer Chinese Notion Unlearning Beliefs About Eyes
A historical passage discusses beliefs that foreigners use Chinese eyes and hearts in illicit drug making and magic. It cites a 1870 work describing funeral rituals where eyeballs are removed and sealed with plaster, then mixed with lead to supposedly extract silver, illustrating sensational myths about cross-cultural practices.
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China
Europe
Rubber Chewing Sailor Explains His Habit at The N O Times
A sailor, while buying a rubber band, explains to a druggist that navy sailors chew rubber to prevent gun headaches. He cites Manila Bay as his reason and describes a gun’s blast causing a “gun headache” unless chewing rubber.
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John L
Manila Bay
New Orleans Times-Democrat
King Titles Across Languages Through Time
The piece traces the origin of kingly titles from ancient roots such as the Hebrew resch and Latin rex to modern forms like English king and French roi. It notes linguistic variation among Germanic dialects Konig and Koning and mentions a shifted social scene where a captain receives a new milady as a boy speaks of changes since earlier days.
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Relx
Rex
Rey
Ret
Konig
Koning
Milady
Seal
Moslem Superstition and Customary Practices
Fragment describes a Moslem person praying then performing ritual acts including removing a lamb and dressing the beard. It mentions hair breaking into two pieces and burying them as a covenant, with references to Rome or others supposedly observing the process.
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Rome
Four Women Discuss Talent And Training At Tea Table
See End Of Man's Dominion details a scene where four women at a tea table critique male shortcomings and champion women's voices in language learning. They praise feminine clarity in speech, call for gentler horse breaking by women, and foresee greater female influence in mental power over brute force across professions.
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Mstter
Garrick Theater
Hell
Wallan
Waun
Words to Freeze The Soul
In Springfield North Carolina a merchant recounts doctors praising Dr King's New Discovery for a boy with consumption. After three weeks use the boy recovered and the merchant offered high praise, noting the cure as safe and effective with a money back guarantee and free trial bottles.
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Geo. E. Blevens
Springfield
N. C
Not Misplaced Hotel Clerk Found Notice in Corridor
A Boston Transcript note reports a hotel clerk finding a “Not to Be Used Havept in Case of Hire” placard in a corridor. Managers question where it was placed as Chad charts the wording seen on the sign.
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Boston ‘Transcript
Bullish Quip Sparks Gritty Dust Road Banter
In a gritty slice of Chicago life a witty exchange unfolds as a speaker teases speed and bravado amid a dust ridden scene. The dialogue centers on daring, resilience, and humor as voices embrace a bold stance.
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Chicago News
Deserter Urgented Amid Confusion in New York
A historic note reports a deserter named Boewitt-Green, with confusion over allegiance to Jewett-Wife or army in New York. The press notes efforts to locate and address the case while authorities press for resolution.
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Boewitt—Green
Jewett
Army T
New York
Wallingford Telephony Company Incorporation Notice
Notice records the incorporation of Wallingford Telephony Company in Wallingford Iowa. It lists J P Kennedy Alderson G Sevatdou O O Andersen C Olsen G W Gilbertson and O Larsen as initial directors with stock details capital at 0 dollars, officers to be elected annually, and a 3000 debt limit with stock as collateral. The corporation begins April 1 1910 for twenty years with annual meetings on the third Saturday in January.
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Tave
Towa
Artilley
Dncorpation
Wallingford Telephony
Wallingford
Iowa
Wwlephotos
Thie
Thas
Seid Corporation
Dangary
Ee Corporation
J. P. Kennedy
Alderson
Seyatdou
O. O. Andersen
Ch Olsoi
G. W. Gilbertson
Larsen Aval
Jase P.kennedy
Bpomevathon
J. A
Reese Andrew Anderson
Ban Dol
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Rocky Mountain Limited
California
Camden State Limited
Jac. G. Farmer
DL Pla
Cedar Rapids
W.d. McIlveen
Ratherville
Estherville
C.R
P. RY
West Rouen Dartving
Way Freight
West Brown
Oway
Ving
REG Aw
Mn. Soper
K. Anen Od
R. Alexander
Soper, Allen & Alexander
Enonnet Couniby Wood
Mathenville, Lowi
A. H. Nash
Kathervigle
Metherville State Bank
Byron M. Coon
Courtefa
Washington, D.C
Aicotal Bowtods
Washlington
Knight Bloos
Wareington
D. D. S. Central
Otjee Over BK
Lotry Hardware
Lore
E. W. Bachman
Piryt
Syeveuth Street
Gitlee Boats
Wills
Andy Tod
Carly
A. E. Wilson
Nancolus & Howard
P. H. Paulsen
Oun Block General Law Practica
Allen
Elise
Oidleo Threstottics Block
Matherville
Iowe
Wallingboard
Oyitis
W.A. Staggs, M.D
Phoue Sit
Murton Co
Oak
National Land CO
Temple Court
Minneapolis
Mina
Haiti
Thomas Bout
Vorail
ST. Joseph’s Hospital
Fort Dodge, la
PLA
Poll
Public Square
Watherville
Howard Yorke
Franklin Audubon
de Audubon
Fr Cord
Wilkes
Hanable- Alcyone
Toherta A
Quinard Cue Rae
Roberta A
Beusetta
Honey
Bincolde Gia
Rolly
Whnap
Pfranklin
Audubon
Patehen Wilkes
Faron Lecington
Tbs
Veanklin Audubon
Phare
Atudibon Boy
Dao Patel
Henavetta
Benzetta
Agenibot
Patchen Wilkes
Lexington
Minnis
Welabs
Beda
Mighty
Onward Wil
Geo. Wilkes
Zelia
Kentucky Pelace
Hapi
G. E. Moore
Howard Graves
James Espeaky
Emmet County Land and Abstract Company
Estherville,owa
Kininet Co
Katherville State Bank
Vols
Jack Juhusend
Johnson
Australia
Tagehy
Upoy bin
Jack Johnson
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