Skiing from Norway to the Prairies The Great Snowshoe Tale
An extended, anecdotal piece describes early ski and snowshoe use by Norwegians and Native Americans. It explains construction of skis, riding technique, balance, stride, and speed on varied terrain, with cautionary notes on safety and jumping from banks. A brief, humorous derailment follows about a Dorchester rail conductor and a marital anecdote.
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Norway
Eithier
Imine
America
Prairies
Delta
Stich Jompa
Dr. Pridtj
Nansea lx
Minerals, weather signs, and luxury walls in old journals
A collage of notes on gems and minerals from America and Europe, barometer-like children predicting weather, costlier wall papers lacquered with metalized designs, actors adopting stage names, Sardinian salt works with convicts, and a Dublin joke about a pale of gloves, all reflecting late 19th century curiosities and trade.
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Mountalin
Sult
Sardinia
Piace
Italy
Cagliari
San Francisco
Squirrels in Oak Forests and Mulberries Describe Their Habits
The New York Sun discusses gray, red and black squirrels, their rivalries, feeding habits, and clever foraging. It notes how gray squirrels dodge gunfire in youth, store nuts, steal from birds, and migrate during autumn. It highlights their oak forest contributions and odd behaviors such as tail-aided raft crossings and cautious half-eaten nut habits.
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Long Fall
Conium
Giin
Aman
Woos
Lang
Sauirela
New York
Late excuses lead to a stern classroom verdict
A pupil arrives five minutes late claiming a slow clock and a broken streetcar. The teacher notes the two excuses together seem suspicious and assigns after school work to copy a page of the reader. The item ends with a moral about avoiding multiple excuses for lateness.
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Johny
Johnny
New York
Strikes in Britain Total 711 Last Year
To Great Britain last year there were 711 strikes and it is estimated that 15,000,000 days were lost to workmen. The report highlights substantial disruption across industries and notes the large scale impact on productivity and schedules. Local officials urge negotiation to reduce future stoppages.
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Great Britain
Courtship Tales From A Century Ago In Letters And Weddings
A fragmented reminiscence recounts historic love stories and marriages from famous couples. It describes Mary Todd and Lincoln and other courtship anecdotes, including Bismarck, Jefferson Davis, and explorer Stanley, detailing letters, elopements, and engagements in a nostalgic, narrative style.
English cotton buyer learns slang from clerk in Memphis
An English cotton buyer in Memphis spoke with a hotel clerk, who explained the phrase out of sight meaning feeling fine. A commercial traveler’s stay led to a slang lesson, then a new idea sparked by the visitor’s remark about life in town and distant slang. A note on birth months links season to tallest girls, while a tribe’s smallpox tragedy is tied to a kiss and a funeral ritual.
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Girard Avenue
Indy
Saunterer
Childre
Chestnut Street
Phila
Melphia
Ite
Ite Opinion
dTo
Ubel Eigen
Oxnel
Eit Productions
Blavk
Tank
Edmond Head
Frederickson
St. John
Tord Hill
Fifty Second Regiment
Teo
Market Square
Jord Hill
Gagetown
St. Join
Lewiston Journal
Sfust
Mio Mare
Horace Greeley
Mary Young Uheoey
Sone
Hilich
Jefferson Davin
Sallie Taylor
Col
Abury Taylor
Buena Viata
Staley
Mamma
Stanley
Tennant
Moyne Reid
Flo
Thello
Reid
London
Ehe
Verne
Henrg
Mies
George Airy
Memphs
Bill
Drummur
Noghiahman
Sue
Mernoille
Epring
Sumimer
Seo
Pox Tadiany
Savere
Sao
Pox
A Word to Doctors About a New External Remedy
A newspaper blurb urges doctors to consider an external liniment to ease pregnancy pains. It claims internal remedies harm expectant mothers and promotes a new blend of ingredients for soothing, relaxing overstressed muscles. The note presents the liniment as an unknown but effective preparation.
Mother's Friend Aids Expectant Mothers and Labor
Doctors increasingly recommend Mother's Friend for pregnancy comfort and quicker, less painful labor. It relieves morning sickness and tightness, eases headaches, and may prevent swollen breasts. The Bradfield Regulator Co promises safety and offers an illustrated booklet from Atlanta, Georgia.
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Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Dentist W G MeGER Practice Notice
W G MeGER, SURGEON DENTIST. OFFICE Front St. near Farmote and Merchant Bank. Public notice announces dental services location and availability.
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St. Ovar Farmote and Marchante Bank
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