Rats for a nickel in the market rats trade and dog sport
An Harlem-based dealer describes a thriving but grim rat catching trade tied to ferret work and ratting dogs. He details supply, price, methods, and the dangerous, alcohol-fueled culture surrounding professional rat catchers in New York City.
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Harlem
Lily
Jersey City
Coursa
Tofum
New York
Wimyan
Ulate
Niles
Wwe
Lenin
Lis Joss
Thor
Suceelf
Gorie
Tnt
Ike
Dinwchs
Rowey
Fmn
Barel
Lappa
Verbal Curiosities on Language Origins from Old Texts
A column surveys word origins and odd phrases from Chaucer to the 19th century, explaining terms such as tariff from tarifa, stoker from steik, and tawdry from St Audrey’s lace. It notes phrases like How do you do and anywhen, with playful etymologies and examples from daily speech.
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Tarifa
Spain
Straits of Gibraltar
Mediterranean Sea
Chaucer
Isle of Ely
St. Audrey's Fair
St. Audrey's
Andrey
Sistren
Mackay
Hotch
Verlian
Bauch
Lucien
Borger
Gaul
Eizabeth
Chaucer and
Gower
Alfred
Frank S. Stauffer
Detroit Free Press
Grand Army reunion to Milwaukee marks noted event
The Grand Army reunion at Milwaukee runs August 2 to 4 with a strong speaker lineup and emphasis on tying veterans together. Rail tickets on the Chicago Rock Island line are one fare round trip with half fare for children ages 5 to under 12. Tickets valid August 21 to 25 with return through September 5. side excursions allowed by endorsement. Details listed for routes and related notices across numerous destinations and services.
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Ailwaukee
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Missouri River
Hook Island
Milwaukee
Laver Utin
Grard Army of the Republic
Mba
Wiobita Av Rata Us
Great Rock Island
Chicago
Mbéeage
Ia Company
Eafien
Mary Street
al Paxeliger
Douglas and
Mead Avenues
Heratiay
Frisco excursion tickets offer to Milwaukee during encampment
Frisco lines sell round trip excursion tickets from Wichita to Milwaukee at a single fare for the round trip during the GA national encampment from August 2 to 31. Half price for children 5 to 12. Tickets valid between St Louis and Chicago, usable via boat or train, with return by September 3. Special side-trip extension allowed if deposited by September 1. Details at local ticket offices. agents provide routes, schedules, and reduced fares.
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Milwaukee
GA. K
St Louis
Chicago
Chino
Milwacken
St. Louis
Leaga
Frisco Line
D. Wishart
Gen
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