Almanach de Gotha as World Reference Amid 18th Century Almanac Flood
Francia Gribble notes the Almanach de Gotha’s prestige and limited accessibility, tracing its 1783 first appearance and earlier precursors. She details Paris's prolific almanac year 1786 with numerous specialized volumes and Gotha’s own genealogical calendar, highlighting scholarly interest and archival scarcity.
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Whittaker
Statesman
Almanch de Gotha
British Museum
Friedrich
Thuringian
Paris
Gotha
Scribner's
Zangwill Dictates a Memory of Famous Trials
In a Bohemian obituary, Israel Zangwill recalls how, while producing The Children of the Ghetto, he was pressed by a New York newspaper to produce a sudden history of all famous trials. He dictated a two column resume with dates and key historical features from Savonarola onward, in a moment's note to his stenographer.
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Zangwill
Labori
Dreyfus
Paris
New York
Mr. Zangwill
The Crowning Blow
A park policeman notes evolving parenting ploys to enforce obedience. He recalls a stylish young woman threatening a child with promises and “wrinkles under my eyes” as a novel appeal during a five day period when the park was crowded with mothers and nurses.
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New York
Cure a Bad Habit, Advice by Rev Samuel McComb
The New York World reports guidance from Rev Samuel McComb on breaking a habit by focusing on it at bedtime and resolving to discard it as consciousness fades. Repetition over several nights or weeks may yield success if the person obeys the urge to avoid the familiar habit the next day.
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Samuel McComb
New York World
The Bad Flace Sabbath Fishing Clash Quips
A Philadelphia Press humor caption shows a clergyman reproving a boy for fishing on the Sabbath and the boy retorts that bad boys go to the bad after a playful exchange about Sabbath conduct.
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Philadelphia Press Ae
Fragmentary note of a misread life scene and kitchen talk
A fragmentary transcript excerpt shows a domestic scene where a wife laments imperfect griddle cakes made with a pyrograph set, addressing a person named Fem and a partner named Abby as life turns. The garbled text hints at a tense emotional moment in a home setting.
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Abby
The Duty of Happiness and cheerful resilience
An old man with losses and misfortune stays cheerful, seeks wholesome recreation, and finds the sun behind shadows. His habit of optimism shapes a kind, serene character, radiating sunshine despite hardship. The piece urges carrying one’s own sunshine to meet any emergency.
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A Friend A Harbor Of Refuge And Truth
London Tit-Bits prize competition describes a friend as a harbor in storms a balancing pole for life a steadfast watch a fortress in siege and a bank of confidence guidance and love who loves the truth and puts another’s need before merit all in one.
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Fife
London
How Clark Received the Gift
Virginia's ex hero Clark, broken by health and disappointment, ended in poverty after 23 years of decline. The legislature awarded him a jeweled sword, which he rejected, staking it in the ground and declaring he wanted bread. The anecdote is cited in Lyman Tew Sprague's biography.
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Clark
Virginia
The Joke Maker on Crafting Jokes for Money
A New York Post quote chronicles a comedian reflecting on his career. He explains learning by exploiting every incident to craft humor, noting initial poor results but eventual improvement. He recalls friction with friends turning into enemies yet asserts there is money in joke making.
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New York Post
Fired over losses at work in Ms Specialty
Young Foley tells a market man he was fired for losing money on his products. He says the boss blamed mistakes but offers no further details. Foley presents his dismissal with a martyr’s air, implying regret and resignation.
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Ms Specialty
Foley
Death and gore spark grim accusation in Baltimore
A Baltimore American snippet reports a dramatic exchange about a mysterious dress tied to blood money. The dialogue hints at a violent event and a millionaire’s wife linked to the garment, reflecting sensational crime talk of the era.
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Baltimore American
Fragile Record of Family Message Banned Speech
A damaged OCR excerpt shows a child’s plea and a harsh parental warning. It centers on a mother addressing her child in a tense domestic moment about silence and behavior. Names, dates, or places are not readable.
Artful public advertising elevates service to beauty
Sylvester Baxter argues in Century that advertising should be treated as art to calm public life. By restricting intrusive ads and aligning with decorous type and placement, newspapers can preserve news focus while making ads aesthetically attractive and genuinely useful.
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Sylvester Baxter
Century
Wearing a Wig Helps Health Says Paris Physician
An American in Paris consulted a renowned doctor about baldness and was advised that wearing a wig is a beneficial safeguard. The physician explained wigs reduce cold susceptibility, improve vitality, and may prevent ailments like catarh influenza deafness and chronic throat infections. He called baldness a misfortune for any man or woman.
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Honda
Paris
Leslie's Weekly
Children and Dogs Teach Friendship and Companionship
A New York Herald urging parents to raise children who love animals, especially dogs, as a source of loyal companionship. The piece describes a dog as a true friend who adapts to the owner’s mood, offering unobtrusive comfort and quiet presence in daily life. It extols dogs as “man’s best friend” and a source of pleasure and good habits for children.
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New York Herald
Encore and on the tapis terms in English usage
The London Chronicle notes linguistic crossovers in English from French and Latin. It observes that Encore is used as a song ending, while the French Bis has no direct equivalent in common English usage. It explains on the tapis means on the council table for discussion, not on the carpet.
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London Chronicle
Diamond Ring Motive Drives Sketchy Bits
In a flaky sketch, a woman admits she cannot bear to part with her engagement diamond. Her partner allegedly offered to relinquish the ring if he could end the engagement, prompting a tense, speculative exchange about love and obligation.
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Hoth
Puck Quips On Wit And Odd Sly Observations
A terse note cites Puck editorials about humor and wit. The piece contrasts professional humorists with spontaneous line before cautioning not to force jokes. Mr Woodshinel is referenced in a playful context about trying new approaches.
Building character far more important than talent
A fragmented note emphasizes character as the key to success, arguing that integrity and work ethic outweigh raw talent in long term achievement.
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Castien
Tamarge
Township Road Fund Disbursements 1906 Emmet County Iowa
The report lists itemized road fund receipts and disbursements for multiple townships in Emmet County Iowa for 1906. It includes payments for scraper work road plows hardware health and drainage projects, with totals of funds on hand and detailed dates and amounts. The document is certified by township clerks and trustees, including James Welsh John Sturm W P Boyer Henry Neitzell Fred W. Cheaver and others, confirming accuracy.
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Bald Henry Myers
Geo. Lowenberg
Stewart
Ke Noy
James Welsh
Jack Creek
Wm. Penn
Geo. A. York
Chas Christian
Board of Supervisors
John Stunn
W. P. Boyer
Henry Neitzell
Iowa Lake Township
Pete Teres
Petesee Tenets
Kansas Teceas
F. DeBa Hardware
Board of Health
Fred W. Cheaver
Iowa Lake
John Sturm
Trustees and amounts filed in county records
Fragmentary OCR text shows trustees B C Bombarger and W J Weir with mentions of EGCRIPTS and a dated entry 1627 April 27 1908. References include county treasurer and a road trade or fund figures. Details are garbled and uncertain.
Iowa township trustees report on road work and lands
W. J. Weir B C Bombarger and C G Gage, trustees of Emmet Township, report road work and land holdings in the township. Clerk I B B Cromb certifies the report, dated January 1, 1007, in the State of Iowa.
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Iowa
Emmet
I. B. B. Cromb
Emmet Township
W. J. Weir
B.C. Bombarger
C. G. Gage
Arid Township
Nature's catarrh cure Hyomei inhaler outfit claim
A vintage ad promotes Hyomei as a natural quick cure for catarrh using a pocket inhaler. The copy asserts air exposure to nasal passages and respiratory membranes heals membranes and cells, with a money back guarantee if it does not cure. The complete outfit costs 93.00 with extra bottles available.
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Gare Wey Hosel
Bostrong
F. B.bha Fe & Co
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