Welsh pulpit wit and odd tales from a Welsh preacher
A sprawling, jocular clipping surveys Welsh Baptist ministers and Welsh humor, recounting the one eyed orator’s tone and zeal, then shifting through a parade of anecdotes. It mentions Christmas Evans, the Lamb of God, rabbits in Australia, legal quips, and various colorful exchanges with villagers, rabbis, and preachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faw Americas Reseen
Poseenen
Tie Anderce
Tebarneels
Canreh
Cardi
Evans
Angleven
Robert Hell
Chile
Weber
Sheepsa
Tongebird
Inhurcoth
Mrg Jn
Callon Sim
Tpeam
Comet
Brieg
Pauline Hall on a Wheel Enchants Chicago Audiences
Pauline Hall rides a safety bicycle in Chicago's boulevards, captivating spectators at the Nadjy engagement. The Grand and Illinois club members plan a special ride with an ornate bicycle of flowers presented as a token of club camaraderie and support for the exhibition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pauline Hall
Etelke
Hungary
Pauline
Opera Bonife
Pevertheless
Pacline
Dora Ciden Biegele
Penlipe
Nadjy
Enlo
Bertha von Berg
Abe
Conte
Rae Mel i
Joni Bjoes
Pauline Ankem
Misa Lhiwll
Mlinois Club
Douglas Club
Ruth's Birthday Riddle From A Fantastical Note
A garbled test of memory and language describes Ruth's birthday with odd phrases about a child at age four and references to songs and feelings. The fragmentary text questions at what age Ruth understood a French phrase and hints she now writes blue bands while growing excited.
Wealth and Bad Breeding Observed in Public Life
An excerpt critiques wealthy men for perceived breeding flaws and public exposure. A 14 year old student at a dining event demonstrates refinement despite wealth, while the host pressures attention to showy style, provoking a clash with the boy's mother over vulgar display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iba Eon
Lord Wrestler Meets Scottish Farmer in Daring Duel
A London nobleman journeyed to Scotland to test wrestling skill against a famed local farmer. The farmer, working near a fence, seized the nobleman and threw him over his head before resuming his work. The nobleman asked for another throw but yielded a curt reply and walked away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
A Man After His Own Heart Ster
A rural scene shows a farmer and a country student debating punishment of a boy named Tom. Dialogue hints at a scare with a punch and a yardyard incident, revealing tensions between authority, pride, and affection in a small community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Man
Fragmentary Verse Snippet Hints at Maiden Grace
A partially legible old verse fragment appears to describe a slender maiden grace with nonstandard phrasing and garbled lines. The readable bits evoke a poetic scene but lack coherent context or identifiable figures.
Miller’s Bloody Record Ends with His Death at Jimtown
A long, violent history surrounds Capt. John Miller of Indian Territory, chronicling a dozen killings across years. He was finally killed near Jimtown by tenant Jim Abies after a dispute over a stolen item, ending a career marked by numerous murders and wartime service with mixed legal outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Miler
Jimtown
I. T
Jim Abies
Cemeraltyn
Abies
Mille
Art in Our Western Venice Path Miss Knickerbocker Visit
Miss Knickerbocker invites Aunt Jane to the Metropolitan Museum for an afternoon of high art while Mrs Perker counters by noting the lure of local window displays on State Street. The dialogue hints at contrasting urban and at-home art experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venice
Path
Miss Knickerbocker
New York
Metropolitan Museum
How to Spot an Old Horse in a Street Sale
A long, rambling guide describes tricks used by sellers to hide a horse’s true age. It instructs buyers to inspect teeth, eyes, ears, ribs, and mouth, then stage doubts and negotiate, exposing common deception in horse trades.
Man Nearly Lynched in West Virginia Recall
The article recounts victims of mob violence with one man being strung up three times near a West Virginia hollow forty miles from rail service. The tale includes the brutal treatment endured, the fear of execution, and the desperate pleas to his mother as revolvers were aimed at him. Other notes mention a Noble county convict and local tailors testing cloth samples as a marketing ploy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billie
Slate Journal
Cass
Frank B. Magon
Yofzauer
West Virginia
Cherrington
Strang
Callomm
Barns County
Bureemes
Smt
Meadley
Manon Wen
Noble County
Tonis
Atrecia General
Eetien
Anpen
Aaron
Sphinx Quests and Puzzles in Periodical’s Verse
An eclectic page presents riddles, verses, and trivia segments featuring numbered entries 1119 to 126, with name fragments and partial stanzas. The mix includes poetic clues, word games, and puzzle notes, inviting readers to solve and compete for cash prizes across a Victorian tone puzzling feature.
Quiet home where future President grew to power
A fragmented reminiscence traces Andrew Jackson’s early life in a quiet residence. It recalls his upbringing, humble trades, and the stark contrasts between peaceful family life and the brutal demands of ambition, ending with a revival scene and communal singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Drew Jackson
Andrew Sechana
Andrew
Bie Ace
A. Jackson
Amn
Gebhend
Noo
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PeLeir
Charsciecis
Mr. Davier
Lewis Powell
Caro
Jenkin Jones
Penbyrd
David Evan
Psttniks
Australis
James Watron
Vietoria
S Nowspaper
New South Wales
Queensland
Phosphatercos
Victoria
England
Numler
Australia
South America
Prant
Bat
Fee
Apovog
Lieerty
Joby Herrizy
Mr. Herrime
Thay Ling
Sewan
Larapeter Coltri
Havig
Chrietm
Berriny
Bikmartar
Lis
Bromley
Uresse
Aenantry Farm
Howe
Billkins
Carter
Lucky For
Dumtey
Ruth
Babevek
St Niebdoa
Imay Lowe
Tie
Alan Eero
Ely Yard
Godeliff
Aldrich
Gary
Iby
Miller
Henee
Maloy
Tork
Shreveport
Menamed
Murphy
Myeick
Carrel
Lickspuilet
Alex
Rades
Vila
Mexico
Spires's Ferry
Tel River
Musal
Taylor
Indian Territory
Texas
Miles
Mathew Pietcher
Tingle
Hey Wise
Hia Cosfdere
Jay
Taneres
Seahus Pames Orig
Geowa
Jetteon Davis
Oritsba
Monterey
City of Mexico
Wilgon
A Creek
Ekhorn
Prairie Grove
Gibson
Cabin Creek
Betier
Senate
Hemi Warstower
Rya
Ablea
Detroit
Kew Fort Marl
Saddresedio E
Cradeours
Lewistown
Gentie Devines
Behendmer
Siah Bes
Psran
Borota
Stearth
William Penn
France
Helon
Peas
Lil
Green County
Vere
Nick
Torcher
Nick Eloon
Jergely
Neo
Pric
Tome Harley
Nish
Rome
Dali
Heros le
Fosuiter
Fulutheart
Cheney
Tenelean
Ewe Erry Tert
Widnor
Hees
Harte
Henrt Hie
Host
Bol
Ben
Pkin
Rennter
Cabret
Ena
Bali
Drake
College Secrart
Jack
Hostom Courker
Gotap
Rte
Sis
Canada
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