The Escape From a Shipboard Nightmare
A sailor recounts a perilous voyage aboard a clogging vessel. With cargo stowed and crew mutinous, he endures watchful dark hours, the threat of violence, and a rescue by an American ship that brings aid and a new passage home.
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Ling
Providence
Bartolo
Seae
Abel Suiing
Theo
Marceilles
Joss
Kay
Val
Mina
Kir
Langbow
Etgland
Remarkable Civil War Wounds Told In Vivid Memoir
A wartime discussion recalls Capt Tipakrrisa and Capt Marron as standout figures. Tip a short, cadaverous hero survived multiple grievous wounds and rejoined his regiment near Monocasie while recounting other soldiers like Sgt Curtright and Leath enduring brutal injuries. The piece also notes a medicinal claim for a laxative tonic, marketed by local firms.
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Frasteiba
Tipakrrisa
Tip
Menoocasie
Muncie
B. PF
Curtright
Molanta
Gurtveht
Ida Company
Winchester
Pines
Leath
Mlean
A Night of Deceit and Shelter in East Tennessee
An 1890 tale follows a weary traveler seeking shelter in East Tennessee. He relies on a preacher claimant and a wary guide named Jim Mason, endures a comical misdirection, and escapes by night after misadventure with a stubborn horse and a roof escape. The rough journey highlights rural characters and frontier hospitality in stark, humorous terms.
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East
Tennessee
Rome
Passon
Yan Ter
Jim Mason
Thar
Jim Mavon
Bama
Kaint
Sami
Texas
Alf
Peto
Mann
Pete
Petemyre
Aed
Sanderaon
Sinderon
Sita
Sam Bettis
Adadder
Orie P. Rican
Chinese shorthand potential in language use and a Fairfax wedding surprise
An exploration of Chinese contraction shorthand for rapid reporting argues natives could become efficient reporters in their own script. A Fairfax County wedding tale recounts a November 2 ceremony with a surprise after the service, followed by a celebratory feast. The piece ends with an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla claiming health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Herat
Fairfax County
Weet Virginia
Fairfay
Rae Church
Hapy
Comgratiss Mons
Humotus Company
Mrs Bradley Martin to Spend 500000 for New York Ball
A New York social column reports Mrs. Bradley Martin plans a ball costing around 500000 to outshine all private entertainments on this side of the Atlantic. Ward McAllister’s New Year ball sparks envy as the Martin event aims to eclipse it with lavish costumes, carpets, tapestries, florals, and costly favors.
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Ward McAllister
Dina
Bradley Martin
Atlantic
Ater
Martin
Wl Haa
McAllister
Bradley-Martins
New York
Sherman Bradley
London
Bradley
Pinard
Thad
William Astor
Halle
Putin
Onder
Sen
Astor Hall
Lou
Mr I
Stewaré
Promienwile
Hendley-Martin
Sootham
Willal
Gotham
Pune
Uratla
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Ube
Caine
Smiahet
Trevellfry Bay
Weil
Sali
Seteiomageesiosts
TRE
Ford Jetta
Lowes
Cain
Bettolo
Rae Ring
Tomy Teaver
Kimi Ak
Croenbaleay
Aviehur Staral
Cape
Erin
Ey Hardin
Anil
Evan
Rte
Elian
Puewieg
Teresa Lea
Owe Wegaralad
Crear
Harchway
jIn
Ray Ann
Todd
Stollawel
Gilwevel
Troand
Haruo
Ani
Antonio
Stediina
Arkaby
Fuenluirn
W. W. Irwin
W. E Williams
Jobo Laughlin
Calboon
Eerse
Copyista
Japan
Neil
Hood
L. Hood
Lowell
Mas
Bradert-Wartin
Oopviugir
Asgister
Epps
Digwlag
Acrloa
Weilaeioctul Coen
St. Rope
Wiersay
Otto Gas
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