Two Georg es in Summerview romance in old manse tale
In Summerview Massachusetts Aunt Mary invites George Paine and Harvard graduate George Matthews to a lake district old house. A fishing misadventure leads to a rescue by Matthews and a budding romance. The two Georges fall in love, plan to marry, and are supported by Uncle Ben and Aunt Mary as the summer journeys toward a shared future.
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Stamerview
Sam
Summerview
Grand Paix Brooklyn
N. YY
Mmerview
Bor
Hen
Uourne
Rex Druwnoxp
Geron Matrueis
Cambridge
Mass
George Paine
Brooklyn
Mary
George
Longfellow
Massachusetts
Ben
George Matthews
Harvard College
Uncle Len
Summerside
Uncle Ben
Pepiew
Tneleven
Aunt Mary
Tom
Lttle
New York
Cocoa Replaces Quinine Wine as Popular Stimulant
A New York Mail and Press report notes cocoa replacing quinine wine among consumers. A wholesaler warns many cocoa brands are adulterated with starch and sugar to cut costs, yet true cocoa offers flesh forming benefits without subsequent mood dips.
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New York “Mail
A Tropic Prison in Jamaica Described by a Traveler
A traveler visits the Kingston Jamaica penitentiary noting its 11 acres, high walls, and orderly, clean facilities. He details strict silence, rare use of punishments, and the range of cells, work shows, and separate accommodations for men and women. About 500 prisoners are housed daily, with annual costs around $60,000 plus $15,000 from manufactory sales. The piece mentions a white soldier imprisoned briefly and a colored arsonist serving a long sentence who caused a major Kingston business fire.
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New York
Jamaica
New England
John
Pou
Douglass
Adi
Kingston
Mr. Douglass
Prison Tales From Jamaica Shocking Padlock Methods
A visitor describes Jamaica’s penitentiary practices including larceny convict George Wellington Smith under a six month treadmill regime and a brutal crowding of punishment devices. He details chaplain guidance, treadmill usage for reflection, bake shop activity, and a suspension device for flogging once deemed unacceptable.
Words of Wisdom and Timely Maxims
A collection of aphorisms on virtue, learning, speech, humility, and age. It contrasts truth with fiction, warns about idleness and vanity, and extols politeness, measured talk, and prudence in life choices. It argues listeners should discern meaning from eyes and words, value seasoned knowledge, and tolerate diverse opinions.
Enterprises of Humble Origin and Waste to Wealth
A reflective piece notes how major enterprises arise from repurposing waste products. It cites examples from sawdust to bone-black, ivory, fats, and stomach contents transformed into useful goods. It ends with a cautionary tale of Frank Epstein, a Chicago teen who smoked sixty cigars in a day and ended in hospital.
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America
Luidies
Frank Epstein
Chicago
Curious Facts From a Bygone Era of Oddities
Curiosities span 1504 silk worm notes to 1864 mass animal weights and bold claims. It recalls Caxton England 1477 printing, Howe's 1846 sewing patent, Niagara bridges, and strange anecdotes from Annie Owens’s tragedy to a blue mountain marriage license atop the Pennsylvania range.
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England
Caxton
Elias Howe, Jr
Argentine Republic
New England
Archimedes
Jumbo
Europe
Asia
Africa
New Orleans
Patagonia
Annie Owens
Chester
Penn
Philadelphia
Jersey
Minnesota
Los Angeles
Cal
Niagara Falls
Niagara River
Clifton
Canada
Blue Mountains
Pennsylvania
Sehuyltin County
Protection Island
Jong Tal
United States
Sanderson
Palmer
Mass
Day
Northampton
Death by own action ends life over debt sale dispute
Fred A Markley farmer of Virginia township Ohio died by his own hand after creditors moved to sell his life interest in the home farm to cover debts. He had vowed not to leave wife and children ejected, went to a barn to load furniture, and fifteen minutes later his eldest son found him dead. The creditors had secured the life interest and the farm had been sold to other parties. Cleveland Leader
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Fred. A. Markley
Virginia Township
Ohio
Common Pleas Court
Markley
Harthley
Cleveland
A Spider's Barometer
Albany writers note a simple spider web barometer. Shortening threads signals rain or wind, lengthening threads promises calm weather, and active building during rain means the spell will end soon with fair weather. Web changes at dusk foretell a clear night.
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Albany
SN. Y
War rant issued over alleged malicious mischief at Dooley estate
Richard Dooley of Troudout, SN, swore out a warrant for arresting John Sullivan for alleged malicious mischief after trees were cut on Dooley’s land. Sullivan plans a novel defense claiming fruit pits from his trees in Dooley’s yard rooted and grew into trees, giving him right to cut those trees.
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Richard Dooley
Troudout
John Sullivan
Dooley
Sullivan
Whingston
Freeman
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Paul Pastnor
Will
Weybridge
Paine
Eureka
Lena
Aris
Quinine
George Wellington Smith
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