Divine order in nature and man proclaimed by Shipman
Poem extols a hand divine guiding the cosmos and nature from sun to moon to mountains. It praises humanity’s royal birth and its dominion over the earth, citing farmers, cattle, mills, and the natural world as evidence of divine design. Attributed to George R. Shipman in the New York Observer.
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George R. Shipman
N. Y
Secret Darlington Hall Affair Comes to Light
In a moonlit kitchen confrontation detective Bob Jennings exposes the Darlington scheme. Amaranthe Darlington reveals herself as Josie Dacres while priestly disguises crumble. a purse with letters and stamps confirms the impostors. Jennings seizes the evidence and plans to move on. The case ends with the Darlington rubies secured.
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Adam David Darlington
Jennings
Margot
Eugene Darlington
Josie
Beldon
Miss Dacres
Dr. Lestrange
Squire Darlington
Darlington Hall
Amaranthe
Josephine Dacres
Wibby
Baldy Towner
Ranthe
Parky
Lestrange
le Strange
Bob Jennings
Ruffles on the Drum Attract Royal Welcome On Illinois
A young woman touring the battleship Illinois recalls Prince Henry’s reception and asks about ruffles on the drum. An escort explains the ruffles were a low rolling beat, not fabric decorations, as the band stood at attention on the quarter deck.
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Illinois
Prince Henry
Americans Taller Than Europeans
The article notes the average American stands five feet seven and eight tenths inches, weighing 141 pounds, compared with the European height of five feet six and seven‑tenths inches and 138 pounds, citing the New York Sun. It also lists various educational and religious notes from U S institutions and institutions abroad.
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N. Y
Humorous Newspaper Quips and Quick Wits Across Papers
A collage of short jokes and quips from various papers. Hazers clash with freshmen. An editor balks at a verse drift while a poet laments winter fatigue. A milkman and water pricing joke unfolds beside a dinner-avoidant monkey tale and ethical puns.
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Sphinx
Agrekastil
Cincinnati Tribune
Baltimore American
Eben
Washington Star
Atlanta Constitution
Baltimore News
Lord Roberts Ends Wit at London Club
In a London club a tall self styled wit mocked Lord Roberts by saying he had never seen him. Roberts retorted I have often seen you but I have never heard of you, stunning the assembled crowd and causing the wit to fade from the room.
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Lord Roberts
London
First dollar held long by gray haired traveler
A gray haired passenger recalls keeping his first dollar for years and jokes about passing it, while a traveling acquaintance marvels at how it stayed intact in a Philadelphia Press item.
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Philadelphia Press
Battle of Buena Vista Lesson Highlights Key Figures
The 1846 battle near Buena Vista made Gen. Taylor famous and secured roles for Capt. Bragg Washington and Jefferson Davis. Fought February 23 with 20 000 Mexican and 5 000 American troops. Mexican losses exceeded 2 000 while American losses were 746. Capt. Washington repelled an early Mexican assault at the center and Capt. Bragg unleashed a devastating volley breaking the enemy line.
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Buena Vista
Taylor
Bragg
Washington
Jefferson Davis
Farmer’s One Cent Order Ad Prompts Mail Request
A brief 1910s style call urges farmers to send their order and a one cent payment to “The Mai.” The message emphasizes low-cost participation and direct mail submission for goods or services.
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