South Africa’s Dutch Language Ties and Varieties
Scotsman notes three Dutch language strains in South Africa: the colonial lowland dialect spoken among farmers and servants, a religious and literary Dutch called the Biblical and Het, and a modern high Dutch used by Hollanders. It discusses degeneration of Dutch into local dialects and fears for linguistic heritage among Afrikaners andBoer communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Ebru
Khmeeerdam
Cape
Netherlands
Arthur Butch
Holland
Carle
Mike
Fedder
Ashes on the floor prompt Bridget's demand
Fragmentary dialogue from Town and Country page mentions Bridget and a parlor scene. Itteva and Sayles are referenced in a muddled exchange. The text hints at domestic concerns and family matters but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itteva
Bridget
Bridgét
Sayles
Chinese New Year Feasts Mark Six Animal Themed Days
The article recounts a six day sequence in Chinese New Year celebrations each dedicated to a different animal. It notes customs such as abstaining from meat on the first day and special regard for dogs though dogs are eaten in some regions. It mentions coffin work for canine owners and a focus on virtues of horses and cows guiding memory and offerings.
Notable Paintings From A Flemish Wife And Tintoretto
A tiny Flemish painting reportedly the smallest ever made shows a mill, miller, cart and peasants with grain on a terrace, so small its surface could be covered by a grain of corn. By contrast Tintoretto’s Paradise frescoes, 82 feet long and 43 feet wide, depict creation, fall, and early world history across a grand saloon wall.
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Rst
Tintoretto
Feck Whleangdit
Frog and Bird Laryngeal Similarities and Song Comparisons
A fragment discusses how the glottis of frogs resembles the upper larynx of birds. It cites Cuvier and Abbott, mentions tree frogs in South America as good similes for song, notes varied sounds from flutelike to shrill, and recalls Darwin’s observations of a bird-like chorus heard at dusk in Rio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuvier
Dr.Abbott
South America
Darwin
Rio
Janelta
Lee
London
Fragmentary notice on colonial peerage and titles
Disjointed OCR notes mention Manne Me and a title granted by James I to the governor of Virginia. It notes in 1633 Charles I conferring the title Viscount Canada on William Alexander, amid scattered references to peerage and early American governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirst
America
United
States
Manne
Made & Speer
Troanoke
Lord Ee
James I
Virginia
Charles Iy
iViscount
Canada
Witiam Alexander
Clarinet Lesson Provokes Debate in Washington Star
Excerpted dialogue notes a teacher urging a pupil to learn the clarinet while another suggests the violin. The exchange hints at differing views on musical instruction and a police crimmage reference, reflecting a period style in the Washington Star.
Jury varies on Ham larceny case in crowded courtroom
The jury in the William Ham larceny trial sent word they had no verdict and faced a heavy workload. Witnesses testified Ham was drunk and drove a horse and buggy recklessly, with defense arguing insanity from three years in the Philippines. Judge Houghton instructed the panel as it retired after long proceedings. Jury members included Bogner Neereimer Shaffer Blakely Baker Scott Wratten Alford Meads Edwards McCafferty Hopkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ham
Houghton
Ben
Batate
Ham
Hedrick
Horae
Washington
Ogden
Inmab
United States Army
Philippines
Padgett
Ordon & Inman
Loughton
Joseph Bogner
W. R. Neereimer
Freeé Shaffer
George Blakely
John Baker
Thomas ‘Scott
William Wratten
Joseph Alford
A.D. Meads
James Edwards
Thomas McCafferty
Dan Hopkins
Trial begun for Warren Hackler on assault with intent to kill
Warren Hackler, a Reeve township farmer near Alfordsville, faced trial this afternoon on charges of assault and batter with intent to kill Albert Cochran. The dispute arose last fall after Cochran's mules allegedly jumped into Hackler's fluid, leading to a knife wound in Cochran's breast. Some witnesses indicated Cochran acted as aggressor. The administrator of Michael Muster’s estate vs. the I. & O.S.W. was continued to the next term after an earlier trial ended without a verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Hackler
Alfordsville
Hackler
Reeve Township
Albert Cohran
Mmet
Cochran
Ackler
Quarreller
Michael Muster
Welman Retires From Politics and Moves to Muncie
Eiharles C Welman of Sullivan a Second district Democratic contender against Miers visited the city yesterday and said he has retired from politics though remaining a real old fashioned Democrat He now works in Muncie for county authorities to collect sequestered taxes while friends doubt his withdrawal The township school commencement plans are noted with Steele township at Plainville and Madison township at Good Hope church with Supt Wallace preparing graduate manuscripts and attending the ceremonies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eiharles C. Welman
Sullivan
Miers
Welman
Muncie
Mr. Welman
Bupha
Steele Township
Plainvile
Madison Township
New Suits Francis X Renssel vs Sylvester Mattingly Quiet Title
Francis X Renssel files a quiet title suit against Sylvester Mattingly and others. Gardiner and Slimp attorneys represent the plaintiff in the matter.
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Francis X. ‘Renssel
Sylvester Mattingly
Gardiner & ‘Slimp
Rain Dispatcher Returns From Visit With Home Folks
Dispatcher Glen Stevend Not hington has returned after a visit with home folks in Sumner. Til i Press notes the return and family warmth as the community welcomes him back.
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Glen Stevend Nothington
Folke
Sumner
Til i Press
Recollections of an Irishman in Switzerland
In Aubey de Vere's reminiscences a biased Irishman travels in Switzerland praising Alpine sights with scorn for Wicklow. He counts Mont Blanc mountains in three hours, dismisses local waterfalls, and mocks the O’Sullivan cascade, claiming larger cascades elsewhere.
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Aubey de Vere
Switzerland
Wicklow
Mont Blanc Range
Chamouni
Killarney
Chinese Engagements and Bridal Customs Described
The article explains that a Chinese engagement begins with red cards exchanged by parents of the contracting parties. It notes large documents as evidence for future disputes and that settlements are often resolved by fines if broken. A key ritual is the bride arriving in bridal clothes on a lucky day chosen by parental proom.
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China
The Leverage Of A Screwdriver Myth Explained
A short piece clarifies that longer screwdrivers do not create more leverage by lever action. Benefit comes from better grip and reduced torque strain, while blade torque is separate from lever principles and only affects paint broadness in a related context.
Irish Gentleman’s Remarkable Challenge Refused
An Irish gentleman of the old school would rather die than fight. A tale from a country squire advises witty retaliation by soaping the nose so the challenge slips away. The exchange underscores wit over violence in a Kansas City Independent note.
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Ilealy
Kansas City Independent
Masks through the ages in ancient tombs and rulers
Masks reveal status across civilizations from Mycenae to Peru. A 3000 year old tomb at Mycenae yielded gold lion masks denoting distinction. In Lerua a silver nun’s mask appeared. A prince’s mummy in Memphis wore a gold mask, tied to Rameses II.
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Oriz N
Mycenae
Schiemann
Leru
Memphis
Egypt
Quick family joke shows quick auntie arrange
A Chicago mother explains to her daughter Lillian that her aunt has a new baby and that papa is the baby's papa while Lillian is the baby's cousin. Lillian asks, Wasn't that arranged quick? The exchange highlights a playful, improvised family tie.
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Chicago
Lilian
Lillian
Autie
Weather Bet Sparks Banter Across Chicago Streets
In playful exchange, Tam bets three dollars it would rain yesterday, a forecast that proved wrong. Bill, weather weary, confirms the joke as a crowd shares light chatter on the morning scene captured by the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Relieved Spartacus-Has Cumso That Sane Old
Fragmentary note mentions Balti c Americas and itching after office. Aimed at a public figure and general audience with unclear facts and incomplete names. The readable text lacks a coherent event or outcome to summarize clearly into a factual news item.
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Spartacus
Moira House once grand rooms fade into Dublin’s decay
The Wilmslow era Moira House in Dublin once boasted Wesleys praised octagonal inlaid rooms with mother of pearl and elegant furnishings. Visitors included Charles James Fox and Henry Grattan. Pamela sheltered there as Lord Edward Fitzgerald lay dying in Newgate across the Liffey.
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Gauce
Wesler
Hostons
John Vesey
Moira
Moira House
Usher's Island
Dublin
Wesley
Mendicity Institution
Charles’ James Fos
Henry Grattan
Pamela
Lord Edward Fitzgerald
Newgate
Liffey
Houdin’s Son Demonstrates Second Sight In Court
An autobiographical anecdote about Robert Houdin shows him training his son to memorize room layouts and bookcase contents. Blindfolded, the boy supposedly describes shelves and titles through a wall during a Tuileries performance for the French court, stunning observers.
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Robert Houdin
Houdin
Tuileries
Brench
Barley Cultivation Across Diverse Climates
Barley thrives over a wide climate range beyond other grains, growing from torrid-zone heat and drought to the northern temperate fringe. It is found from the Faroe Islands and Cape North to Archangel and the White Sea, extending into Central Iberia and southern Spain, showing resilience under varied conditions.
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Faroe Islands
Cape North
Norway
Archangel
White Sea
Eurypt
Barbary
Thie
Spain
Lost Arts of Electricity Promise Hidden Power
Fragments describe a future electricity fusion of Hoanstones and other forces across the interior west plains. The text foresees a coming surge of electrical discovery yet warned that only the unlearned or unworthy may benefit, while the great may miss the chance to gain the golden key.
Contagious Diseases Among Plants Warn of Spread
Plant fungous diseases like mildew scab blight rust rot are contagious. Infected material in orchards or vineyards spreads disease year after year. Remove and burn all affected leaves fruits or branches to prevent further spread.
Unfortunate Sequence and Aged Gardener Remarks
An unusual, fragmentary eighteenth century style exchange centers on a Reverend Stern and a widow's friend discussing mortality and the great majority. The widow echoes the sermon claim that many go below, while a gardener notes the coming of an octageranium.
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Stern
John
Ministes
Fragmentary OCR Record of Legal Notice Mentions Spain Land
Disjointed text references a judge and a curbstone related incident and a monetary figure tied to land area. Mentions town and county, a large acreage claim, and Spain in a cryptic legal context. No clear date or named parties fully readable.
Buckley Caught After Manhunt in Plainville
Deputy Sheriff William McCrusaken and officers arrested Buckley, the Plainville youth suspected in a January shotgun shooting and a knife attack. Seen near Trainor after a dayslong search, Buckley faced possible charges for assault and battery with intent to kill.
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William McCrusaken
William Buckley
Plainville
MecCrisaken
Ngar Traihol
Buckley
O. O. Booker
Morgan
O Ao
Main Street
Will McCrisaken
Ex Gates
Ife
Trainor
O. K. MelKittrick
O'herg
Shetil McCrisaken
Charles Redman
Trainor Neighbarhood
George McGee
Railroads plan vast 1903 expansion and reorganization
The Baltimore and Ohio launches major construction this year with projected totals exceeding 15,0605 miles and 2,000 additional contracts. The 1903 expansion marks a peak in U.S. railway growth, following 1902’s 6,062 miles built and earlier years. Simultaneously the B&O treasury department is reorganized with two new assistant treasurer roles and a set of appointments including D. McNeal as treasurer and S. G. Rhodes as assistant treasurer, plus N. S. Pendulew as paymaster and T. H. Schultz as cashier.
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Laltimore
Ohio
Wy CL Sores
Chicago
LG. Evnga
Pittbung
Afriawn Linds Cesterk
Bpitey
Wlc. Loker
Nssamimes
al. Teady
United States
Treasury Department
Baltimore Ohio
Company
Loree
Whanever Opportunity
D. McNeal
McNeal
Indianapolis, Decature& Springfield
Baltimore & Ohio
S. G. We. Rhodes
N.S. Panulew
John King
T. P. Pendleton
the Valley Railroad
Virginia
T. H. Schultz
Treasury ‘Department
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern
Cincinnati
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Washington Gazette
Frost Office
Washington, Indiana
P.A
Hastings, Maner
Third Street
William
Albert Cochran
Ehin
Trainer
William Shubert
Lodianapulis
Lis
Paul
Sica
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