The Danish Princess of 1619
The text outlines a dated plan to wed the young Danish princess Margaret to James III of Scotland. It notes Christian II as founder of the Oldenburgh line, a Danish fleet visiting Scotland in 1470, and a marriage solemnized in 1749 with a disputed dower. It mentions pledge lands like Orkney and Shetland, France’s role in a broader Scandinavian-English alliance, and a later liaison involving Louis XI and Duke Hans.
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Andrew ‘Stuart
James III
Margaret
Christian L
Denmark
House of Oldenburgh
Famil
The
Boyds
Orkney
Shetland Isles
France
Scandinavia
Scotland
England
Louis KL
Jeanne
Hans
Duke of Orleans
Louis Xie
Susshwle Horses and ailing steed in Detroit tale
A Detroit Free Press item describes a shabby horse at Griswold Street shops with a limp, one eye closed, and many lumps. The owner asks about a price to shear the beast, and the smith estimates two dollars. The owner contemplates keeping the horse for summer work and winter hauling on a band sled, delaying full provisioning until April.
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Tordelan
Hyar
Apul
Detroit Free Press
The Engineer Who Could Read the Card Bottom Side Up
In Albany Knickerbocker story, a railroad officer recalls a skilled engineer who could memorize time-card rules but could not read or write. After a superintendent required signing train orders, the man was dismissed for literacy reasons, then attempted to learn reading and writing but failed due to age, and he remains in service as an engine fireman.
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Albany Knickerbocker
Charles L's Stories and Rochester’s Jest
A monarch repeats daily tales of youth to the same circle of listeners, provoking Rochester to remark on his unvarying narration. The passage weighs the greatest virtue as choosing rightly with steadfast resolve and bearing burdens calmly under adversity.
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Lord Rochester
The truly great man forgives or risks revenge by power
A concise philosophical line noting that true greatness shows itself in forgiveness while power can tempt revenge. It contrasts moral restraint with the impulse to retaliate when challenged. The remark frames forgiveness as a mark of noble strength.
Peruna remedies praised by doctors and patients
A health tonics promotion extols Peruna and Mawurtin as cures for various ailments. Doctors and patients from Pennsylvania to Ohio credit the medicines with rapid relief, healing ulcers, reducing opium use, and restoring mobility after paralysis or nervous debility, urging readers to obtain the Ill of Life for full usage directions.
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N. J. Wright
Evening Herald
Eric, Pa
Hartman
Penuna
MaNaLin
Ellen Maynard
Oswego
Potter County
Columbus
Joseph Thomas
East Brady
C. H. Harris
New Vienna
Ohio
Garl
Pertha
Peruna
Parva
Mancussi
Dr. J
Marchist
Utica
N.Y
Ornegier
Portugal Grape Wine in Municipal Hutches Noted for Commune Use
Complaint or record notes unfermented grape juice used in municipal hutches for commune needs in Brae area. Mentions exposure of persons and an age 7 percent, unclear context. Further details not provided in fragmentary text.
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Ton Ncee Dar Brae
Speer’s Port Grape Wine Four Years Old
Speer’s Port Grape Wine four years old is praised for rich, sweet quality and health-board approved purity. The product is produced under Speer’s personal supervision with consistency in blend, flavor, and strength, and is recommended for table use and as a supper wine.
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Realit
Cts
Sasa Pablo v
Gwh
Spern’s
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Miss Yortone
Charles L’s
Wuchaber
de Leon
Texas
Hodges
Fountain Head
Tenn
Stasan
Adam Miler
Breokwire
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Atrim
S A Bissell
Roberts
Tis
Stinson
Outtenden & Co
Islesale
Catar RH
Ely
AR Brenny
Sampte
ELY Brothers
Wego, N.Y
Tutt’s
Tait
Tutt
Express
Murray St
New York
Bairstow
Fisher Blok
Warren
Prodace
Portugal
Mr. Spee
Hosp Als
Auet
Boards of Health
Steolus
Sue Press
Burgundy
Speer
N. H. Downs’ Vegetare
HET Johnson & Lord, Props
Buttington
A.W. Merck
Warren Pa
Carriage Works
Warren and Vicinity
Fins
Buggiee
G Koebley
Castoria Grc
CNS
HA. Ancinn
M.D
Oxford St
Brooklyn
Dextact Company
Fulton Street
D. Shear
DD. Sofhar
Warren County
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad
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P.m
Lake Shore and Erie Railways
Dunkirk
Jamestown
Bradford
D. Taare
C. A.lure
L. T. Bisner
Warren, Pa
Fredoma
Laone Norton
Eid More
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Newton
Grand Valle
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Titusville
Serge
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Cleveland
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Cincinnati
St. Louis
Minnesota
Dakota
Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
F.H. Garkeield
E. A. Weagraff & Bros
Butler
Kinzua, Penn'a
Wool & Thomas
Methodist Church
Wannin, PA
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Pactec
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Montana
Idaho
Washington
Oregon
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Puget Sound
Northern Pacific
Mapa
Firee
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John Rowland
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Rowland & Greenland
Hickory
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