Island of Minicoy Tales of Women and Rats on an Indian Isle
An 18th or 19th century visitor recalls Minicoy Island off India’s southwest coast. The account describes social order with women in charge, dowry practices, and arranged marriages, alongside vivid scenes of island life including rat hunts in coconut groves, leper colonies, and island governance. Names and exact dates are sparse, but the piece paints a portrait of Minicoy’s culture and daily peculiarities observed during a landing visit.
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Marcy
Beogal
Angelica
Amusamant Jn
Ttea
Brlow
Vedics
Cates & Basn
Detver
Kim
Ang Be
Frauds of Pierce and Wright Swindle School Bonds Exposed
Pierce lauded as promoter forged district school bond signatures to obtain funds. Widespread payments moved through Wells Fargo and Co, with totals near a quarter of a million dollars. Authorities in London, Holyoke, Spokane and other cities pursue charges as evidence shows unbalanced mind and criminal scheme.
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LM. Veron
Yauktom
Swine
Engisawmen
Kase Ent Dempasen Yarydtos
I. LM
Pleree
Svat Daeautetee
Bardly
Merce
Wright & Vo
Yarilon
Loodun
Holyn
Col
Io Spokane
Ome
Purebasr Ts
Eéler
Lotereat Cuiyens
Perce, Whett & Co
Pierce
Dakos
Schvel
Mieree Cua
Fehoo
Donde Snd
Landas cap‘Nalsta
Pieree
Wright & Go
Ig Yacktoo
Issee
Irland
Yale Freshmen to Meet Harvard in Stiff Gridiron Clash
Yale's 1890s football squad, trained under captain Hinkey, prepares for the Harvard game amid months of rigorous practice. The roster features Hinkey, Beard, Murphy, Stillman, Adee, and Mackie among others, with detailed notes on positions, backgrounds, and physicals. The piece highlights the intense training regime and Harvard's captain Emmons leading a disciplined program.
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Hinkey
Yale
Harvard
Little de Witt
Adeo
Thorne
Busterworth
Beard
Murphy
Bickok
Stillman
Phillip’s Academy
Andover
Mass
Hot Springs
Ark
Phillips Academy
Golog
University of Virginia
A. M. Heard
Poughkeepsie
N.Y
Tack O
Riverside Military Academy
Wis Whigley
F. T. Murpus
Junction City
Kas
Rigittacka
Poiliips Acadeey
J. A. McCrea
Pittanarg
St Paul's School
Concord
Weiges
W. C. Hickok
Harris
Hickak
T. Stillman
Eizabeth
Pau
Gencord
Ers Stion
Adee
Bartow-on-the- Sound
Harrington Soto
Vance McCormick
K. Steed
Vale
Berkeley Sebon
New Haves
Sodlautsesson
Test
Hartford
fHlvess
F. S. Butterworsh
Washingtom
Harrisburg
Biocollege
Carder
Stalulog
Cambridge
Emmons
W. A. Brooks
Harvard and Yale Football Preparations Ahead of Season
Harvard trains under Lothrop focusing on best rest balance and continuous conditioning. Yale’s 164 team endures long prep with captain Hinkey leading, New Haven practice and shift to team development as players gather from all directions.
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Athrop
Harvard
Lereng
Gawes
Lothrop
Hampton Wars
Wolves
Imwen
Newcas
Plen
Emmons
Fithe
Woa Brooks
Age Cumnock
Everest Lake
Crimson
Cambridge
Steve Crood
Matt Haven
Trafland
Jim Lee
Soldiers Field
Cornell
Lew Cranston
YALE
Tal Hinkey
Tor i
Walter
Pas Bees
Cates
Traver
Dudeli
Soul College
New Haves
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Island OF
Minicoy
Mt. Tand
Eastur
Oman
Bquta Mile
Brightenore
Ap Manor
Casey
Jakes
Ned
Dangeter
Dr. Kane City
Meoeed the
Cipelsarets
Louis Hinkey
Tonawanda
N. Y
Rush
Captain Hinkey
Ka, Hickok
Harrrispurg
St. Paul's School
W. O. Hickok
L. Bass
Denver
St. Paul’s School
D. Mills
West Point
R. Armstrong
Hampton
C. M. Finck
Rooklyn
Hill School
Preshman
Groton
Possoo
Barder
Harvard T
Springfield
W. Hallowell
Hing
Bin
Gunahac
William C. Mackie
Huston Latin School
Frank G Shaw
Boston
Hopkingno
Lewis
M. Shaw
Norton
Mattapoisett
Lewis and Mackie
Ans
Prack Shaw
Lsust
Hentram Gordon Waters
Was & Lompanion
Bil" Mackie
Heston Latin School
Inia
Emmune
Peasrylvania
Zotert
Wrenn
Higeland Park
Cambridge High
Latics
Wrens
Newport
Chariie Brewer
Hopkinson
Fairchild
J.C. Fairchild
Jack
Thomas J. Lanahan
Posto
Boston English High School
Arthur M. Je
Dorchester
Heston Latis
Hin
Foster
Boreda
Arthur Foster
John Greenway
Jacksonville
Florida
F. S. Wheeler
Philadelph
Bee Wheeler
Princet
St. Paul's
Wheeler
Hallowell
Monahan
John Dunlap
DRY Goods
Stone & Thomas
New York
Beaver
Melton
Chinchilla
Wolk
Allison
Butlerick Patterns
Arestill
New
Slaven
Matte Guger
Rhoder
Tompaion Hartwell
McCorwick
Bull
Wallace
Keapp
Richeards
Corbin
Lacre
Milan
Rhodes
Jay Trowproa Devoud
Joan Hartwell
Wallace Alee
McCormick
Boltamé
New Haven
Wasmmer
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