Debut of a Newspaper Mapmaker Turned Actor
A long fragment recounts Frank Jo McIntyre once a newspaper mapmaker in Ann Arbor who later became an actor and sported as a ten reporter during Michigan University days. The piece notes his editing and headline duties, references obituaries, and mentions literary and historical essays.
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Astor
Frank Jo
Dun Arbor Sieh
Etdot
Madigan University Nortually
Chur
Mace
Otter
Jenne Titek
Fae
Ars Teat
Booduelds
Renard
Janford Leorned
Bol
New York
Local Child Scolded by Mother Over Father’s Return
In a Houston Post piece, a mother sternly warns the incorrigible Johnny to behave before his father arrives home. The boy pleads for mercy, saying Paw is always tired when he comes home, illustrating a tense home scene.
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Pana
Johnnile
Johnnie
Water Casks Misread Lake Ontario Tale From War 1812
The London Chronicle cites a naval officer claiming during the War of 1812 British admiralty sent water casks to Kingston Ontario mistaking Lake Ontario for a salt water lake. The report appears in a clipped London era miscellany.
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London Chronicle
Briticeh Admiralty
Kingston
Canada
Lake Ontario
Balene's Eccentric Method Shapes a Novel
The text recounts Balene writing by sending pages to a printer who places them among Balzac style warping events. Balene sketches characters and dialogue, often altering the plot. The erratic process yields a volume and profits shift with this method. Chandler’s navy order about wives at foreign stations is rescinded after Commodore Fyffe reports his wife disobeying orders by resettling on a station.
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Balene
Rulors Balene
Wargin Balzac
Golden Penny
Chandler
Navy
Fyffe
Asiatic Squadron
Eliza Pyffe
Flea Tales From Ancient Times Capture Odd Events
A garbled antiquarian account describes fleas pulling a variety of objects including an omnibus a chariot and a brass cannon while one flea is charged with gunpowder and dies. The fragment mentions Latrictia and Rene and references a 24 year span without clear context.
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Fleaa
Deatt Hornes
Latrictia
U& Ten
Piebe
Applause as tonic of success from a schoolmaster
A schoolmaster reflects that applause accompanies a hit but warns against arrogance. He urges celebrants to enjoy recognition briefly, then return to work as life’s seriousness soon returns. The note emphasizes humility after success.
To Make an Impression
Mr Fargone laments failing to win the girl’s heart as a friend counsels a different approach. He suggests trying diamonds, noting their superior hardness compared to steel.
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Mr Fargone
Real estate transfers recorded by county recorder office
The county recorder lists numerous transfers including Charles Wagner to Lohmand Smedley for part of Lot 45 in App creek at $1,005, Monroe Slater to Samuel Sausier for 83 acres in Canuman town at $3,200, J L Wheaton to A M Parish for Lot 10 in Wooster at $850, and others. Also noted are transfers involving Fredericksburg, Orrville, Wooster, and Gretna townships with prices ranging up to $5,000 and above, as well as several large-acre parcels and executors transferring property to heirs.
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Cheles Wagner
Lohmand Smedley
App.creek
Monroe Slater
Samuel Sausier
Canuaan
J L. Wheaton
A M. Parish
Wooster
Apnua M. Lytle
Washingwa Laughlin
Fredericksburg
Jacob Schrag
Paul Dreuborn
Orrville
Charles Manges
William_Rope
D. Y Roebuck
David Gardner
Dalton
George McCracken
Frederick A McCracken
Wayne, Township
Frederick A. McCracken
Sugar A McCracken
Wayne
Jacob R. Kochel
Rife
J. W Kirkendall
E Stauffer
FL W. Gatehouse
Araminta Stevens Ard Husbsed
Lillie B Moore
Adam Royer
John Ferrer
Daniel Munser
Gretne
Smith
Matilda A. Smith
Franklin
William J Morr
Matilda A Smith
Mintel E Willyman
M S Simmerman
J.e.simmerman
Smithville
Curtis W Rittenhouse
Anna B. Rittenhouse
Plain Two
Isaac Pentius
Joseph Snavely
Dr Hart plans power plant at Bowman and Pew avenues
Dr H A Hart proposes a new power vacuum block facility at the corner of Bowman Street and Pew Avenue. Formerly assistant mayor, Hart aims to revitalize the area with upgrades and potential job creation.
Notable Writings From The Philadelphia Record
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record notes a remark on mercy and balance. The other line laments the pleasure of delaying tasks and enjoying rest shortly after realizing duties.
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Herald Printing Office
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Webster’s International Dictionary
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