The Tongue of Roland Haunts Ghent Tale
A narrator discovers a rusted iron tongue and a parchment recounting Ghent's Tongue of Roland. In a dreamlike tale the bellman De Lannoy endures torture at the hands of Jacques Barra as the Tongue of Roland burns, echoing through Ghent’s belfry. The legend centers on Roland’s tongue and a tower chronicle from Ghent.
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Roland
Ghent
Jacques Barra
Jean de Lannoy
Bellringer
Tanney
Indera
Holand
de Lannoy
Vand
Peala
Flanders
de ‘Lannoy
Charles V
Plender
Fred
Thorn
Barra
de Latinoy
Charles
Levien Pyl
da Lannoy
Raed
Potato Blight Explained and Preventive Steps
An article explains that late potato blight is caused by a parasitic fungus, not wet weather. It details the life cycle with spores, mycelium, and tuber infection, and notes control by Bordeaux mixture spray and preventive chilling to drain water and cover tubers.
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Massee
Bordeaux
The First Grin
A father recalls a baby’s toothless grin in Suchaway as a joyful intro to fatherhood. The speaker notes a shy start and a playful moment when the mother reacts with a grin, ending with a family photo of shared laughter and hope for lasting happiness.
Ice on the Farm Means Quality Dairy and Long Ice Harvests
An old Farmers’ Review piece extols farm ice as a modern luxury and necessity for dairy quality, meat preservation, and kitchen use. It notes cost comparisons, with farmers paying about ten cents per ton locally and city deliveries at five to seven dollars, and outlines best practices for building and packing an efficient icehouse to minimize melting and damage.
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Meet
Paya
audh @ house
Handy Wagon Jack A One Hand Operable Tool
A wagon jack designed for one handed use is described as truly handy for light lands and easy handling, with specific notes on using separate jacks for light and heavier rigs. The brief outlines the ideal operation and strengths of a single handed jack for practical wagon maintenance.
Simple Randy Wagon Jack From Farmers' Voice
Farmers' Voice describes a wagon jack built by farmers using three 1 inch by 4 inch boards the length of the axle height. Two longer pieces form the frame with a shorter between them bolted together. A half inch axle hole is bored and a strong lever of oak or hickory is added with a wire loop under the handle for operation.
Farm Notes and Market Prices From The Tennessee Station
Central west cherries are highly profitable. Farm wisdom urges aligning a farmer's character with cow care and adopting well bred sires. Silage prices at Tennessee station show ton rates: sorghum $1.41, corn $1.00, corn and sorghum $1.86, soybeans $2.83. Protect outdoor metal parts from weather.
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Central West
Tennessee Station
Stenographer Records Dictated Lettering Style and Witty Banter
A newspaper fragment shows a stenographer transcribing a boss’s dictated letter with attempts at personal flair. It includes snippets of dialogue about Bingville, pricing, and a mix of humorous asides, followed by ad-like notes about kidney pills and cures. The piece ends with a punchy line about not fooling him.
Son of Erin in Polling Place Fracas at Lower East Side
At the election a newly naturalized Irish son of Erin argued with polling inspectors in rooms hired from the American Pleasure association. He shouted that he had fallen into a trap, accusing the process as unfair, while the wall behind him bore the club emblem P A in yellow letters.
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New York Times
American Pleasure Association
Lower East Side
Erin
Drishman
Club
P. A
Festival Guest Confronts Hotel Staff Over Bills
A stout irritable guest storms into a dining room complaining about hotel prices and service. He accuses staff of lacking conscience as a white shirted appearance responds smoothly about extra charges, creating a tense exchange in this humorous vignette from a Pittsburgh diary.
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Pittsburg
Everyday Struggle and Kidney Cure Told by Mrs Wright
Mrs E W Wright of 173 Main Street Itl Mass describes four years of sharp lower back pains dizziness irregular urinary passages and distressing monthly periods. After starting Deans Kidney Pills she found relief quickly and was cured after three boxes. Sold by all dealers 5 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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E. W. Wright
Main Street
Mass
Dean
Fosters Milburn Co
Tuffalo, N.Y
Cure All Female Ailments Promoted by Mrs Pinkham
Readers are urged to consult Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Mass for free advice on female weakness. Mrs Pinkham has aided thousands of women over twenty five years, with testimonials praising Vegetable Compound as a cure and life changer. Mrs Fannie D Fox of Bradford Pa shares relief after doctors failed.
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Lydia KE. Pinkham
Mia
Pinkham
St Lyon
Mass
Pluck and Push Teaming Up in Cleveland Leader Wordplay
The snippet shows a playful exchange with lines about a lawyer, burglar, judge, and a rumor of a sister expecting. The dialogue hints at a comedic skit from the Cleveland Leader with a focus on clever repartee and a double-meaning exchange.
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Johnny
Mr. Stoplate
Cleveland
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