The Pure and Bright Yearning Echoes in Youth
A fragment reflecting on ideals and longing for truth, beauty, and higher aims. It evokes memories of youth and the enduring desire for something lost, suggesting the enduring spirit’s quest for betterment.
Broken Promises. Peter Summit's turn from tailor to cautionary tale
Peter Summit, a Springbrook tailor, builds a shop with Abby, prospers briefly, then loses customers due to unkept promises. A rival Eben Cutter arrives, repairs trust, and Summit learns to promise only what he can fulfill, aided by John Cadman. The tale ends with Summit recommitting to reliability and advising his apprentice to keep faith with customers.
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Peter Summit
Ruby Hanscom
Springbrook
Old Village
Peter
Nod
Abby
Sproongbrook
Horzon
lHu
Mr. Jones
Mr. Jungs
Mr. Cadman
Ebl
John Dadmun
Dadmun
Eben Cutter
Cutter
Jessop
Peter Anaweed
Eben Carter
New York
John Cadman
Summit
Cadman
Aeralite Sets Speed Record in Philadelphia Launch
A steel steam yacht named Aeralite launched at Neafie and Levy in Philadelphia. George H Reynolds designed her. hull 75 feet, beam 8.5 feet, hold depth five feet. Locomotive boiler drives a two cylinder engine. four foot screw. Trial run reached 21 miles per hour beating nearby vessels. Forwarded to Canada then Antwerp unclear.
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Aeralite
Neafie & Levy
Philadelphia
George H. Reynolds
New York City
League Island
Entaw
Clyde Line
Navy Yard
Reybald
Vanderbilt
Antwerp
Mer
Canada
Boston Globe
Patent agency list notes multiple devices and claims
The document lists numerous inventors and innovations with places such as Clark County Cincinnati Cleveland and Bowling Green. It cites a patent agency in Washington DC and mentions devices like lithographic presses knitting machines and drying kilns along with a submerged land claim and a tainted reef narrative.
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J. Benson
Clark County
P. Ergott
Cincinnati
C. H. Platt
C. A. Stanberry
H. Pool
Clark G Jnty
Arrow
R. O. Schenck, Jr
Daytone
Lick
H. E. Welle
van Wert
Lumby
L. W. Osburn
Youngstown
W. Warner
Darbyville
H. Vargo
Bowling Green
G. R. Crane
Painesville
Philip J. Ley
Delphos
J. W. Mathivet
Cleveland
E. McFaddie
Aparatus
J. E Ranch
Wauson
Butterker
H. J. Peddler
Meca
Dow Felster
Charred Remains of George Moore Found in Ashes of Cabin
The body of Geo Moore, an African American immigrant from Virginia, was found in a burned 12 by 12 cabin near Athens. Coroner’s inquest hinted murder with cremation to hide the crime. a pistol was recovered. Local rumor ties the act to a past feud with McDaniels, who fled the area after a shooting charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Moore
Cincinnati Gazette
Artens
Geo. Moore
Athens
Virginia
Moore
George Putnam
Afr
Putnam
Nésto
McDaniels
Prairie Nebraska sheep farming proves over 50 percent return
A Nebraska sheep farmer, Alr Myers of Gage County, outlines a 1 000 head flock plan with 100 tons hay at 3 00 per ton, 500 bushels of oats, labor costs, wool yield, and lamb sale profits. He estimates wool at 4 0c lb and 400 lambs, total revenue 2 800, investment 8 500, profit 1 705, return over 50 percent.
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Nebraska
Alr Myers
Gage County
Platte
Myers
Nebraska Wheat Prospects Rise Amid Settlement Growth
Nebraska experiences expanding wheat production as settlement accelerates. Data show 1869 yield 147,807 bushels on 98,000 people and 1870 yield 2,126,086 on 122,000 people, with 1878 estimated at 8,000,000 bushels despite a poor year. The state thrives in climate and soil, supporting corn and other crops while wheat gains prominence in markets and bread quality.
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Union
Nebraska
St. Louis
Chicago
California
Gttra
Behold Bascomb's baby and its grand prospects
A woman presents Bascomb's newborn as a remarkable infant with a high forehead and promising future. The narrator, a skeptical father of eleven, weighs the baby's weight, features, and potential, noting the mother's hopeful pride and playful exaggeration as she admires tiny feet and expressions. The scene ends with the mother carrying the baby home under an umbrella.
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Bascomb
Pach
Daniel Webster
Milton
Baffied Barber and a Travelling Observer Tale
An Osborn House area barber shop encounter in Utica ends with a violent outburst as a visitor complains about a shave and the barber quotes jokes about Buffalo. The reader overhears a tense exchange and a threat to end the conversation with the razor.
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Observer
Rochester
Osborn House
Hpis
Buffalo
Utica
Statesman Disraeli Reveals Enduring Society Grace
Landon correspondence from the Boston Post notes Benjamin Disraeli at sixty seven remains a master of society and fashion. He moves smoothly from grave state matters to drawing room chatter and epigrammatic wit toward a life as confidant to royalty and behind the throne power.
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Mr. Disraeli
Vivian Grey
Lady Biessington
Gore House
Praud Dame
Heut Monde
Medina village ends saloon era proves quiet streets
After two months without a saloon Medina village reports markedly less rowdyism and noise on its streets. The Medina Gazette notes liquor was consumed but overall the period shows greater civic calm and moral conduct, praised as a credit to all citizens and a lesson for other towns.
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Medina Village
Medina
Ghzetle
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Rant
North Streets
A Neleon
Whitmore
Bappist Church
North Market Street
Feeman
Church OF God
Booth Street
Buckeye
Beaver Streets
HA M
Senta Freer
Buber
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Walnut
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Wiles der
Quincy Kietler
Angelical Lutheran Christ Church
Groat and
Henry Streets
Nglish
Longuage
Treorge Dilhuan
Muhoulatya ML
Shibley
Episcopal Church
North Marke
George W Henshaw
Sup't
Cnited Presbyterian Church
North Beaver Treet
Kev Kodi Pollock
Herviews
LA Manday
Luuchuk
John R McKinney
Sup't Reformed Church
North and
Buckeye Streets
Kev AF Zartman
ST Marys Catholic Church
Cemetary Street
F Apkrey
Ankley
Knights OF PY Phias
Gad Fellows Jail
Vo Uof
Wooster
Hela
Jacou Tron Blok
Stusser
Kit Luluk
Nowwioof
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Knights OF Patilias
Regaolar
Morning Star Lodge No 43
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Froeger
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Migete Yhuredny
Lnll
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St C Parsons
Chiet of Records
Hd Kaufman Keer
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Kamel Khegular
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John Stevenson
Kauke
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D W. Immet
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KW. J. Canning
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Hon M Welker
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Warr Cloto Hook
Beni Jones
Joseph H Downing
Avpiton
Geo W
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Recokven
Jamvee
Methven
Jacob KR
Bowman
Proszcutina Attornet
M L. Bmyser Preasurer
John KR
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Juto Brinkerhoff
Sonanza
David Funk
J W Newkirk
Isaac Schriber
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Chas. Gardie
Dvs Flosser
Adam Eyman
Waaminers
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J. Hirkwood
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Ce Rouch
Wilson
Orrville
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Weat Corner Public Square
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Odio
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Roaom
Lucas Flattery
Jacob
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Jacobs
Stone
Mack
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Zimmerman
M’clure
Martin L .Myser
McClure & Smyser
Wen Ooster
Merchant's Emporium
Charles Im. Yocum
Ooster
Southwest Corners
Quinby Building
Sly
Mbio
Orrick
A. J. Thomas
Oia
Orricg
South O National Bank
West Side Public Square
N. B
Wayne
F. Janeb Rex & Jones
Liberty Street
Woveter Exchange
Aarte Ten
John E Merede
J Edwards Dowell McBride
Bonewits
H. Carr
Bonewitz & Carr
West Liberty Street
Jone P
Mple & Jeffrles
Holmes
Ashlands
Stark
Orrice
Up-Stalra
James Seffery
Wai
Salem Unity
Pittsburgh
Rochester Alliance
Worster
Loudonville
Mansfield
Crestline Forest
Fort Wayne
Plymon Chicago
Byationa
Wayne i
West Side
Chntelaln
Micaee Harley, M
J.E. Barrett
M. D
Washington Hotel
Bh v. Y
P—L. Pirestone
Wow Firnstone
Firestone
Firestone & Sons, Physicians and Surgeons Office
Weataffic
North Market
Hus A. Warner
M. Dey
Taylor & Spink'n Provision
Pr. I. Ga. Harley
Chatelain
West Side Pole Square
Wooster Ofrice
Br. Geo. Liggett
Shidly
Crvalty
Fuster
East Aide
Col. Wiley
Hurch
J.H. Reynolds
North Street
al Church
Wooster Hese
Jackson Bros
Wooster and Vicinity
Nudicon
M. Weaver
Robison & Weaver
Efruits
Ames E. Wescott
Vents
South Market
James C. Jacobs
Hardaware
C. J. Hesler
East Side Public Square
N.d. Cunningham, D. Dls
B. J. Jones
S. Metzler
Hotels
Central Hotel
South Stag
Wm Ir
ST. James Hotel
Rare Street
Hanry Lehman
WM Christman
MALL
Market St
West Phila
Jackson & Bros
R. R. Donnelly
Art
AST
Creguine
Manafield
Orrgille Alliance Sester
No & Mail
General Paysenter
John
Simon
Southwest Side Public Square
Istoy's Bank
Jeffies
Cassimeres
And
Westings
Reiff
Rail Road
Barska
Crystal Palace
Imperial
Imperial Plow
Dayton
Merchants Emporium
D. W. Matz. Wooster O
Numero
Boots
C& Shoes
Smithville, Ohio
P.S
Fox
Lewis Hartel
K. D. Whitmore
Ciulétor
Brendal
Peffer Pine Waayze County
Jane
Pater
T. H. Alexander & Co
Washington, D. C
Monmaonauk
Athens County
Mebraska
Bascomb's
Beecher
Greeley
West End
Tom Collins
Dix
Boss Tweed
Rome
Baltimore
A. Baffied Barber
Ot Thee Net
Epsrainter
Emiaceane
Steefee
Newseace
Mos
Iequare
Business and Cares
Sirlines Grase
Pam
Rsa Pere
Deveritacmert
Vassar College
Delaware
United States
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