The Escape From Captain Scammell in New York 1778
In a late 18th century New York scene, Captain Lounsbury faces Capt. Scammell in a tense, storm shaken room. A water drenches the pistol’s priming, enabling a daring overthrow as a powder ship explosion shatters the tavern above. Lounsbury flees toward Clinton’s camp, joining a highborn encounter with Mrs. Florence Havely and Sir Henry Clinton.
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Lounsbury
Twan
Scammell
Donald Thorndge
Tam
Thorndyke
Martha's Vineyard
Clinton
Henhawk
King
Tavan
New York
Tury
England
Wall Street
New York City
Scammel
Ador
Torn
Sir Henry Clinton
Florence Havely
Ahe
Greenest Thing on Earth Is Our New Servant Girl
Disjointed text notes a moral contrast about poverty and a child named Willie. Mentions a mother explaining being better off in a new parlor suit versus street Arabs. Ends with a poetic line about grass and emeralds and a new servant girl as the greenest thing.
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Willie
Chicago
L. A. W. Bulletin
Fragmented snippets show gossip and quips from era papers
A collage of jokes, aphorisms, and social vignettes from multiple papers. Snatches mention silver weddings, domestic foibles, and humorous exchanges about weather, hotels, and manners. Names like Newley, Sprigginis, Chase, and Jenkins appear amid light satire and casual bantor.
Notable Mockery and Quick Wits Across Random Years
A collage of humorous quotes and social quips from various papers notes playful banter on marriage, manners, and daily life. Prominent lines mock courtship, authority, and suburban routines, preserving a slice of early 20th century wit. Names and sources include Cleveland Plain Dealer, Washington Star, Philadelphia Record, Chicago Daily News, and Chicago Liter Ocean.
What a Little Faith Did for Mrs Rockwell
A Newark reader reports relief from female weakness after using Lyine Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related remedies. She notes improved strength and household capability after trial, praising the treatment and urging others with similar complaints to try it.
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Mrs. Rockwell
Urtter
Finemann
Pinkham
S. Divens St
Gnas Haris
Mica
Newark
Lyslia
L. G
Ase St
Newane
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Chauncy C. Hutchkiss
D. Appleton& Co
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Cunningham
Tevun
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Lounebury
Anyaelf
Henry
Weill
Les Reid
Menzy
C Lounsbury
Launsbury
Indy
Cain
America
Father de Smet
Newlyweil
Ho Galdson
Washington Star
Sprigginis
Hyttigg
Parker
Rabel
Miss Dreamier
Niagara
Mr. Tourier
X. Y
Tobby
Hubby
Hhibberlig
Tommy
Tn Fife
Times-Herald
Reguke
London
Paine
Puck
Josephine Jenkins
Sti
Howe
Philadelphia
Cassidy
Kerrigan
Mra Suddenrick
Highstyle Engraving Company
Tom
George Washington
Mr. Spats
Bloobumper
Custis
Mr. Darlin
Serages
Cleveland
Ax Ty
Michay Mughatr
Emarikcon
Chicago Daily News
Newrichabe
Jones
Smith
Egbert
Yonkers
Uta
Trentia
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Daly News
Uss
Hewitt
You
N.Y. Weekly
Gare
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Mins
Biter
Leanudr
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Philadelphia Record
Citigins
Ody
Ma Vin Hack Com Rewarily
Philippines
Swantval
Phe Poticenan
Detroit Journal
Allen 8
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Fenderson
Heston
Richmond
Conklyn, PA
C&o. RY
Cage
Fall of Music
Uhin State Journal
N. Y. Journal
Tur
Troy
Alchion Globe
Mall
Atchison
Mamenta
Garate
Ayer
Dr. Ae Cay
Lowell
Deere
Tollat
Chicago ‘Tribune
Atchison Globe
Cataronxta Kio Symup Co
Senoa
Caninonsta Fie Syxtr Co
California Fig Syrup CO
Can Cal Francibco
Louisville
Kyew York
All Druggiste
Price Soc
Perbottla
Kansas
Santa Jie
Ott Tire Atchison
NEW Hampshire Military Academy
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