Pension Records Reveal Blaine Family Curiosities and War Service
Fragmentary OCR reveals pension details and military service for the Blaine family and allied figures. It notes a pension granted to Mrc Ramah R. Blaine and references connections to Col Vyneais and Sarah Maine, with mentions of the Mexican War, the Civil War era, and veterans’ pay. Named individuals include Grant, Lincoln, and Davis era figures, with references to the United States History and related certificates. The text discusses enrollment, service dates, and entitlement paperwork, hinting at broad genealogical trackers and pension claims through the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mokly Blin
Mt Ik
Mrc Ramah R
Robert Walker
Binion
Sarah Elsing
Tom Gaal
Weiler
T. Shere
Granta Penecue
St Luis
Cme Cme
Mexico
Tom Ewing, Jr
Robert Be
Bistory Acadrey
West Point
Culanl
Paynes
Jeff Devis
Frank Tiree
Waldig
Jef Ibwis
Frank Pintoe
Merec
Wak Ava
Jef
Travia
Fetgiett
York
Fragmentary Crime Trial Narrative From Local Court Report
A disjointed OCR passage recounts a local court scene with names such as Anthony Cosin Elise Anthony and Henriques and references to a messenger, payments, and a Helena or Hart region. The fragment hints at a confrontation or transfer involving a Doctor, a Taw developer, and a sale or settlement, ending with mentions of a wound and a dramatic scene during the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabion
Henriques
Aleck Tastor
Henri
Ase Burled
Pingraft
Beiealy
Alok
Lendbruk
Benriques
Hal Wallrol
Widower and pipe dream haunt city shop talk
A distraught widower confronts a pipe dealer in a rambling, strained tale of desire marriage and misreading motives. He schemes to buy a large quantity of pipe for his late wife and contemplates second marriage while navigating a comical social exchange about romance and respectability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conan
Weraentia
Dane
Refreshing Simplicity in a 19th Century Drawing Room Scene
An excerpt describes a drawing room scene where a young woman, amid a social setting, engages with a companion and responds to a flirtatious remark. The tone hints at period manners and evolving courtship as two figures converse near an open doorway and a stairway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abe
Badea Seoweed
The Practess Widow and a Former Horseman Encounter
A garbled clipping recalls a widow named Tami in a fragmentary tale meeting a former rider, with hints of an unusual union or arrangement, amid scattered references to Cleveland and a carat. The text is partial and unclear but suggests a dramatic social scene.
Unclear Narrative Of Encounters And Odd Subjects From A Distant Page
Fragmented OCR text recounts a perilous encounter with a boa constrictor by an unnamed Native American in a Mexican setting, followed by railway incident notes, a discussion of wills regarding Camille Jordan and a chateau, and an extended array of culinary advice and odd anecdotes. The garbled article weaves several distinct items, including a dramatic animal story, a train delay mystery, a will dispute, a peculiar tree, and household cooking notes from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper.
Salad with Orange and Apple Sauce Delight
A Caterer notes a delicious orange salad with peeled segments and mayonnaise sauce, suggesting a similar apple sauce variant when apples are ripe. Mentions Villeroy lineage and Lu xembourg Marechale in court context with refined gourmandes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vemsant Gour
Panters
Marriage and Money The Home and Money Advice
A homemaking column advocates a single tranquil room in the home as a sanctuary from bills and bicker, where comfort and propriety yield to warmth and storytelling. It imagines a haven with a glowing fire, tame shadows, and pets, offering moral guidance and domestic peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebone
Heaven
Rom
Horus
Controversy Over Women Buttoning From Right to Left
A long discussion recounts 19th century defenses and jibes about women buttoning from the right or left. It surveys gender roles, marital economics, and independence, contrasting Anglo and Turkish customs, and cites wives bearing daily burdens while husbands control funds and leisure.
The Handy Housewife and Fashion Controversy Notes
Readings touch on dress propriety with Queen Victoria and the Princess of Wales, while a hands on housewife shares tips for children's wear. A long, practical sewing guide follows detailing child outfits, coats, caps and mending, with step by step construction and finishing touches.
Requiet Chien tu Mesto and the Mexten Return
Requiet Chien tu Mesto reports a return from a long absence in South Auterion of Cellivon of Mexten after a three month disappearance. The text references inquiries, speculation, and remarks about the absence and resumption of activity, with dialogue indicating surprise and tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peumine Cellivon
Mexten
South Auterion
Si Hadier
Miss Carrie Astor Engaged Sparks Society Gossip
A tempest of excitement follows the engagement of Miss Carrie Astor, daughter of William B. Astor, heir to a vast fortune. The news stirs Newport, Long Branch, and Fifth Avenue society as Miss Astor, famed for beauty and charm, becomes the center of attention among the social elite and financer circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Astor
New York Society
Ormrilson
Newport
Long Branch
Fifth Avenue
United States
William B. Astor
John Jacob Astor
Miss Astor
Angel Chasity Mall
Mit
Astoria McHueming Conversa Donalict
Europe
Naples
Astor
Orme Wilson
Wilson
Naplen
Wilson Igard J. Wilson
S Change Court
Columbia College
Wilon
Diane
Wilrone
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Senn of
Wavcante
Logan
Grant
Lincoln
Seema Fiero
Lee
Tell Davis
Blaine
Gene
Isaac Levens
Raber Whipple Samus
Hobert Ander
Ile
Fort Sumier
James B
Mel H. Custer McCook
Thomas
Woode
Joba
Cutimis Clalen
Inttis
Peeogmsol
Anthony Cosin
Elise Anthony Teat
Aston Sah
Hiab
Tami
Ehildepe
Alve
Soma’ Song
Cleveland
Wey Ee
Legas
Anton Maaan
Wesvada
Cherantabourin
Michoacan
Tyrone
Saratota
Hewkes
Belkeard
Jill Teuitos
Whem
Uler
Igual
Wimoff
Hem UK
Enviboe Font Sas
Buly
Uly
Arriy van Lacon
Camille Jordan
Lyons
Peat Tyoes
Man de Stacl
Mane Recamier
Benjamin Constant
Imuf
Auine
Tuscarora
Avold Shoshove
Phanton
Willie
Dolisis Werth
Mae
Raya Ade Bene
Arkanees
Selon Liste
Dalnts Morwels
W. Mattiou Williams
Ita
Hoshi
Ian
Mowecho
Feli
America
Indies
New
Louisiana
Min
Wan’ Rulre
Riead
Anni
Shi
Maporr
New York Peat
Laddes
Abrenowe Lawre Partie
Victoria
Princess of Wales
Nother
Handy Housewife
Mabhards
Mothar Hubbard
Contiauet
Ibn Crown
Earth
Ston Thorsen
Sesion Pros
Diana
Orme Witnon
Mies
Milions
Ant Sheldon
Dakota
Cevon
Bia
Trapmarn Iene
Aimee Pte
Seeienes Mnieeta Ure
Hartness
Ieee
Dek
Toe Banat
J. E. Smith
Devel
Kear
Rene
Sonics
Diego
Reiy
Bolt
Glendale
Marietta College
Washington, Pa
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