Some New York Firsts in Early Colonial Times
A compilation from the New York Herald listing early milestones in New York history. It notes Adam Roerlandeon as the first schoolmaster in 1043, the 1683 burial ground west of current Broadway near Morrin street, the 1083 first farm called the company’s farm, clergyman Dominic Bogardus and the first real church, Dutch officer Dirk Termuns who drew New Amsterdam in 1635, and the 1685 whipping post as early public punishment.
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Adam Roerlandeon
Broadway
New Amsterdam
Holland
Magazine Club Offer Shrinks Prices on Vindicator and Republican
The notice advertises bundled magazine subscriptions with The Vindicator and Republican. Combos include Cosmopolitan with The World To day for 2.65, Cosmopolitan Harpers Bazaar for 2.55, Cosmopolitan Woman's Tone Companion for 2.55, Cosmopolitan Review of Reviews for 4.50, and Cosmopolitan plus Review of Reviews plus Woman's Home Companion for 3.00. Liberal discounts apply when taken with this paper. also promotes Weekly Inter Ocean and notes a special rate of 1.76 for two papers combined for one year.
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Vindicator
Republican
Cosmopolitan
Woman's Tone Companion
Review of Reviews
Womans Home Companion
Republigan
Inter Ocean
Siates
Inter Ocean Tx
Nnkies Publican
West
N. B
New Empire farm lands and business openings
Learn about bargain fire bargains in South Dakota farm lands and business opportunities in new towns opened by the Minneapolis and St. Louis railroad extension. Descriptive pamphlet offers illustrated details for farmers and stockmen. Written by A. B. Cutts, G. P. & Av, Minneapolis, Minn.
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South Dakota
Minneapolis and St. . Louis
A. B. Cutts
G. P
Minneapolis
Minn
Cement Drain Tile Supply for May Orders in Illinois
The Cement Products Co of Perl Illinois indicates it is equipping its plant for first class cement tile and recommends engaging orders now as they will be filed in rotation, with May as the target or earliest fulfillment period.
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Cement Propucts Co Perl
Bingham
Estherville Creamery Ad Promises High Butter Fat Price
Farmers are urged to consign cream to Estherville Creamery Co. for the highest market price per butter fat. A "square deal" and fair trial are promised, with the place at South 6th Street noted. Harry Dalziel listed as a contact.
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South 6Th Bt
Estherville Creamery Co
Harry Dalziel
Millicent Waring Embraces New Life as Saleswoman
Ellison confronts the shock of Millicent Waring selling goods in a confectionery shop as financial ruin hits her father, Mr. Waring. In a crowd, she proves shrewd and wins praise by raising 427.10 for hospital aid, then reveals her engagement to Ellison.
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Eilison
Millicent Warng
Heaven
Paradise
Mr. Waring
Nello
Ellison
Fred
Millicent Waring
Elison
Alisa Waring
Millicent
Ved Wilson
Willson
Haughes
Strean
Forrest
Milsiong
Milison
Elyson
Miss Waring
Waring
Stream
Sonny
Subjective Cigars and the Theory of Cigar Choice
A New York physician cites an old college professor who smokes cheap cigars yet remains amiable. The professor argues cigar quality is subjective, while another friend notes cigars priced higher may be objectively better. The exchange reflects philosophy applied to everyday taste and value.
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Allan
New York
Uline
New York Times
Thackeray Loved Children Behind Cynic Image
The piece recalls how Thackeray, often labeled a cynic, showed a kind heart via a letter from a man who once served him cake. In a Bedfordbury memorial tribute, the baker recalls Thackeray buying cake for hungry children and distributing it, unseen, to bring them joy.
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Thackeray
Somu
Punch
Bedfordbury
Fes
Manchurian Inn Describes Chinese Food and Beds High Wall Inns
The South China Post notes Manchuria inns like the Inn at Tieling with high mud walls and gates. Long-distance carts enter compounds for safety. winters draw crowds. Rooms are mud walled, reed centers, oiled paper windows, and kang beds. Guests sleep side by side on raised mud embankments with central heat and fire. Meals are served on low tables along the ranges with teaports kept warm.
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Tleling
Manchuw Ria
South China Post
Tieling
Ways Men Act Under Shipwreck Panic
A lifeboatman recalls varied passenger reactions during shipwrecks. Women cry and cling. men may panic or act bravely, sometimes tearing into boats with belongings, others resisting rescue, some committing suicide or aiding in life saving despite fear.
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Royal Humane Society
Lonion Tieite
Washing Hands Save War Correspondents in Paris Commune
An unnamed Englishman and Archibald Forbes recount a Paris Commune street fight. After a barricade, Forbes and the narrator wash their hands to prove innocence and are spared while others with dirty hands are executed. The tale ends with a brutal volley as the prisoners are shot.
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Frederic Villiers
Archibald Forbes
Eng Ushman
Forbes
Linnk
Comical Lawsuit by the Whimsical Count de Lauraguals
The Count de Lauraguais, famed for oddities and daring, sought to sue a dull courtier Prince D for a design against his life. He queried if one could die of ennui, paid a physician to confirm the idea, and obtained a signed declaration from an advocate. He then filed criminal proceedings.
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Count de Lauraguais
Prince 0. Declares Enemy Plotted His Death
He stated that his foe formed the design to tire him to death, a claim met with laughter yet gave him the chance to reveal how he felt his enemy pressed him.
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Hiro
The Art of Skip Reading As Skill
A London Graphic quote extols skip reading as a modern skill allowing an ordinary reader to extract essential information from a newspaper in under five minutes. It describes eyes racing down a column and the brain filling gaps to yield a precise understanding.
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London Graphic
Longevity of Car Wheels on Railroads
Statistics from various roads show that perfect car wheels roll 300000 to 460000 miles before turning down. Wheels with fins wear in only about 50000 to 90000 miles.
Vain Longing Sparks Touch Of Nature Thought
Ardup reads and muses on a line from a book as he laments unattainable connection. The Chicago Tribune fragment hints at a moment of introspective longing sparked by literature.
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Ardup
Chicago Tribune
He Enjoyed It Hoax in Paris Stay Joke Reported
A brief oddities note cites a Paris stay hoax with the exchange about enjoying the trip. The items reference a Boston Record line and a Stoutsvilla Banner quote about mistakes and learning. No clear events or names beyond the publications.
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Paris
Joax
Boston
Prodigal Returns to Castle Spooned and Exposed
An elderly nobleman recalls his now twenty year rift with his son Theobald. A visitor posing as a prodigal is caught when the Earl asks why pockets hold spoons and the cake basket serves as a chest protector, exposing the deception in jail.
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Theobald
London
Identity and the changing self debate in philosophy
A philosophy professor lectures on identity, arguing that a whole remains the same though parts are replaced. A student tests the idea with a knife example, asking if a blade and handle replaced over time still make the same knife. The professor confirms, then the student asks which knife would exist if the original parts were reassembled.
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Ee Rey Watt
Guayemtee
Woval Medicine CO
Marine Bidg
Chicago
JAY
Johnstonjs CO
Estherville
Iowa
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