World Cheese Myths and Medley From Europe to Holland
A survey of cheeses across nations notes Gruyere called Schweitzerkase in Switzerland and English Cheddar as a landmark. It covers Camembert Brie Roquefort Gorgonzola Parmesan and more with curious notes on aging caves temperatures and playful phrases about Swiss German and Dutch varieties including Edam and a Dutch ball cannon tale.
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Limburger
England
Normandy
Arno
France
Italy
Belgium
Holland
Amsterdam
Philadelphia
Roots of Trees and Their Under-Ground Spread
A veteran gardener notes that tree roots average about two thirds of the tree’s surface area underground. The weeping willow has the largest underground spread, potentially intertwining roots with any plants within thirty feet. Fruit trees show relatively small root systems compared to their canopy. Currant bushes spread little underground, occupying about a quarter of their branch reach.
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Sears
Criticism Between Loved Ones Promotes Sane Friendship
Margaret Deland urges respect for individuality and mutual restraint in domestic life. She argues that forbidding unasked criticism at home would foster peace and happiness, reducing painful truths about dress beliefs and manners among family members.
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Harte and Freta
Nanseas
Margaret Deland
Harper's Bazar
A Telegram Quotation Sparks Church Tension
An archival note recalls Dr. Temple’s intense bias and a surprising telegram from the archbishop that read “Third John 13 and 14.” The chaplain checked his Bible and found the verse promising to meet soon and to greet friends, highlighting a clash between sentiment and scripture.
Unclear Quote Sparks Complaint About Work
A Chicago Post snippet portrays a beadle of social mismatch with a penny-farthing demeanor. A man laments only catching a bite to eat while the woman offers him two goblets and a glass dish as compensation for his trouble.
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Chicago Post
Forcible Indictment Cited In Domestic Dispute
In a domestic dispute, Little Nell protests her papa as selfish and harmful while recounting an incident where he grabbed a chair from her, leaving her to sit on the floor. The exchange suggests a forcible indictment of improper conduct within the family.
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Nell
Ghosts in a London Moment by King
A fragmentary dialogue from London discusses belief in seeing ghosts and the resulting feeling of confusion. The exchange features a speaker considering how witnessing a ghost would render them an utter fool for life.
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London
Dark note on wasted time and valued words
A reflection on how people waste time telling others what they do not care to hear. The speaker notes that a word from a friend can bring twofold pleasure in troubling or dark times.
Mekinez City of Royal Sovereigns and Hidden Prisons
London Times notes Mekinez as a royal residence of Morocco’s sultans, founded by Mulai Ismail. The city displays vast but largely purposeless masonry built by forced Christian labor, with gates like Mansur al-Jil and a decaying imperial palace. A park holds mares and gazelles while the mosque doors, bronze and Moorish, evoke Spain.
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Morocco
Mekmnez
Mulal Ismai
Mula Ismain
Mansur E Alj
Mulail Ismain
Imperial Palace
Iselfs
Spain
London Times
First Free Schools History in Early America
The article details the origins of free schools in the American colonies from Massachusetts Bay in 1641 to Pennsylvania in 1681. It notes tax supports, land grants, and cow or pork levies for funding, with quotes from Penn and a bronze tablet inscription in Independence Hall.
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Massachusetts
United States
Massachusetts Bay
General Colonial Court
Connecticut
Maryland
Berkeley
Virginia
Charleston
Elizabeth
Pennsylvania
Penn
Delaware
Friends
Philadelphia
Commonwealth
Walla of Independence Hall
Evolution of the Humorist lecture teased by Bangs
Major Pond discussed staging John Kendrick Bangs lecture on the evolution of the humorist. Bangs joked about starting with Adam and Eve and reaching the present day. He then quipped he might include Major Pond's jokes if the audience could handle them.
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Major Pond
John Kendrick Bangs
Bangs
Refusal to Hire Amid Heated Exchange
A woman named Mrs. Nuritch-Mrs. Betterdaze sent her son to seek a job. The employer refused him, citing a high handed letter from her and defending the decision as proper. The incident includes strong verbal clashes and a sharp rebuke from the requester.
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Nuritch
Not True to Nature in Baltimore Herald Critique
A reader quotes a Baltimore Herald remark about a rural life play. The critic jokes that the production misrepresents farm folks who stay up late, calling it Jew fraud and saying it is not true to nature.
There Are as Good Fish in the Sea as Ever Taken
A witty remark from Small to Young after Moneybag's daughter refused him, noting that there are many fish in the sea but they are not gold fiat, per the New York Times.
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Small
Young
Moneybag
New York Times
Are They Progressive People in Detroit?
A quotation from the Detroit Free Press notes a shift in social status, remarking that previously unknown individuals rose to prominence and can now snub others. The remark highlights mobility in society and the perception of progress.
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Detroit Free Fre
Poe's Placid Eyes and Moonlit Brow Description
A fragmented portrait of Poe emphasizing his placid eyes, slender neck, and moonlike brow. The passage links eyes to celestial calm and intellectual serenity, noting lashes, color shifts, and a tranquil aura despite poverty and insults from unknown critics.
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Poe
Tim
Ainzel
Gebius
Binmilly
Veteran Engineer Proves Resilient After First Collision
A seasoned railroad engineer, gray from years of service, survived his first collision with a badly damaged engine. After emergency care and splints, he began recovery and returned to work soon after, walking on crutches with a wry line about not being able to kick New York Times.
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Tron Gray
Stern
Jim
New York Times
The Horseshoe That Changed Henry Eighths Fate
An old chronicle notes how a fallen horse cast near Calais altered royal history. A papal reconciliation effort stalled as Henry VIII wed Jane Seymour after Anne Boleyn’s execution. The incident shifted England toward Protestant reform.
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Henry VIII
England
Anne Oleyn
Rome
Calais
London
Henry
Jane Seymour
Anne
Weeping trees in North American forests and Ferro
In Oregon Washington Montana and British Columbia a fir species exhibits two continuous streams of clear water from leaf and branch tips. The dripping, seen in all seasons, is attributed to leaf and bark condensation. Ferro hosts many weeping tree varieties with tears peaking near the dew point.
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Oregon
Washington
Montana
British Columbia
Ferro
Strange Beauty Ideals From Penjdeb Infants Flattened Heads
The article describes mothers shaping infants’ heads by pressing and resting them on hard surfaces or in pots to create flat foreheads and long chins. It notes poses sharpened with fingers and chin indentation, with some children wearing bands to straighten legs. It mentions Chinook practices in America to flatten foreheads.
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Penjdeb
America
Mc Solomon to Remarry Amid Collectors’ Hobby Buzz
The notice reports Mc Solomon planning a fourth marriage while fans speculate on his collecting habit. Rumors suggest he pursues wires and Boston Transcript items as part of a growing hobby, drawing public interest.
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McSolomon
Beata
Afc Solomon
Boston Transcript
Good Shooting In Cambridge Echoes From Old War Stories
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls Jet Garte and Ising at Cambridge with a gun joke about firing a revolver from a porch. The tale mentions Mr. Howells and a boast about accuracy, reflecting a bygone era of famous men and sharp wit.
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Cambridge
Mr. Howells
Tow Questions Family Size Across United States
Bal timore American quotes a parent asking about family size and a reply stating seven in total but scattered across the United States. The exchange highlights broader family dispersion and national reach of relatives.
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United States
Baltimore American
Fragmentary Quote From Auerbach Laments Priorities
A fragmentary line attributes priority to religious commands over others, with the phrasing suggesting critique or confusion about order. It references Auerbach and presents a philosophical or literary dilemma without additional context.
Intentions That Count Beyond Bare Promises
A reflective piece argues words without action fail to help others or solve problems. It cites people saying they will act—"just going to"—and shows how unstarted intentions harm friends, families, and communities. It extols doing concrete deeds now to avoid bankruptcy of effort.
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Bure
Bauriysbher
Jillusun
Clevenon
Port
Science Notes On Earth Height And Atmospheric Properties
The fragment discusses comparisons of weights on Earth and moon, mentions Mount Everest, Venus, and air behavior. It notes solids melting and becoming red then transparent, and remarks on clouds and the Earth's surface being cooled or frozen with opaque ruchs and details.
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Evercat
Stadt Sum
Fragmentary Text on Death Rites Within Edinburgh Review
OCR fragment references funeral beliefs and afterlife tests in a Tibet context. Mentions a dying, a prompt about returning, and punishment by the Uwinag with burial rites. Lacks clear names, dates, or events.
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Tibet
Edinburgh Review
Ancient African Cobra Across Time and Regions
A ancient cobra ranges from Egypt to Cape Colony with historic presence in northern Africa. The species faced near extinction near Cape Colony, aided by a long legged secretary bird. Seven cobra species exist, three in the Indian region.
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Egypt
Capyafood Hope
Africa
Cape Colony
Not Yet Ripe In a New York hospital scene a surgeon urges delaying surgery on a man with suspected appendicitis as others weigh the risks
Physicians consult beside a patient’s cot who is believed to have appendicitis. One surgeon suggests waiting until the patient recovers strength before operating. The man asks feebly what they take him for a cheese. Brittmore America
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Brittmore Americar
Fragmentary Real Estate Banter Discusses Tiny Lots
Partial dialogue describes cramped quarter plots sold for purchase. Remarks call lots absurdly small offering a folding flower bed idea. A stray exchange hints at decorating plans and humor amid a real estate context.
Why the Preacher Failed
A humorous exchange questions Rev Mr Goodley’s tenure at a church. It suggests he failed to align his ideas with the congregation and roused discussion about harmony and leadership in church matters.
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Mr Goodley
Satirical Craft Tips for Quiet Earning Editors
A brief guide on shaping satire within writing practice. It suggests using sharp humor to critique common editor habits and meddlesome tendencies, urging restraint and clear targets. It emphasizes concise phrasing, timely wit, and attention to tone to avoid offense while exposing flaws.
Wooster Briefs Highlight Local Church Address and Campus Notes
University events report a strong religious address by Pastor Meldrum at Old Stone Church, baptism and membership additions, and upcoming lectures by Dre Erdman. Trustees discuss a mission training school, new instructors funded for five years, and campus facilities at Kauke Hall.
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DI A & Meldrum
Old Stone Church
Neveland
Westminister
Emda
Erdman
J Livingstone Taylor
Cleveland
Hbn H
Momdy
Bible School
New England
Wooster
Woorter
J G Black
Dalton
Edwin Rickert
Towellville
Apt J A Kauke
Wooster University
Kanke
Ohio Poultry Association Elects Officers at Columbus Meeting
The Ohio State Poultry Association met in Columbus naming President Frank Miller Crestline and officers including Fret Moore Youngstown Charles Reed Delaware Eugene Sites Erie, Secretary Wo A Lott Wooster and Treasurer Charles McClure New London. Executives Frank Niker W A Lott Jo OC Elv Daytan Charles McClure and E F Pierce Port Clinton. Prize winners included Charles McClave New London Frank Miller Crestline WA Lott Wonater John M Yoder Miller shire and S H Billman.
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Oho State Poultry Avaocination
Columbus
Frank Miller
Crestline
Fret Moore
Youngstown
Charles Reed
Delaware
Ekugene
Eiri
Wo A Lott
Wooster
Charles McClare
New London
F R Huot
Cleveland
Advertae
O E Mills
Frank Niker
W A. Lott
Daytan
Charles McClure
S H Billman
Mr Billman
Marriage Licenser and Advertisements in Applecreek and Nearby Towns
A list of marriage license applicants include J A Snachez and Matala Smedley of Applecreek, Jacob E. Gross of Whiteley and Clara Otzenberger of Apple Creek, Charles Clark and Nina Oyler of Wooster, Samuel Galehowse and Nettle Andra of Daviestown, and others across Nebraska and Ohio towns. The notice also contains an illegible health advertisement about hearing and catarrh remedies, mentioning Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills.
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J A Snachez
Matala Smedley
Applecreek
Jacob E. Gross
Whiteley
Ind
Clara Otzenberger
Charles Clark
Nina Oyler
Wooster
Samuel Galehowse
Nettle Andra
Daviestown
Mav
New Pittaburg
J. Houser
Floy M. Keen
West Salem
Eugene Hunsberger
Floy L. Harter
Orrville
Livestock Auction Prices Reported at Liberty Market
Market activity described with cattle and hogs prices as well as sheep and lamb values. Readable figures include prime and good grades for cows calves hogs and lambs with ranges noted and notes on supply conditions.
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Batchern
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Gheese
Mekinez
Auerbach
Science Notes
Eaditor
University Novi
Y M
Woc. A
Misa Clare Erbeck
Kauke Hall
Severance
Scovel
Northeastern Ohio Teachers’ Association
Irving Literary Societ Pres
Shomo
Vo Pres
Frasier
Chap McConnell
Wilaman
2D Crit
Divers
Rec
Wilder
Sergent Arms
Miller
Rygerman
Lowell Literary Society
Ayer
Ayer CO
Lowall
Ohio Poultry Association
Waynes County
Cheney &Co
Toledo
Hall
Ile
Turkey
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