Buck Dances of the South and the Plantation Past
A historical account describes buck and wing dances among enslaved Africans in the southern United States. It explains origins, contest formats on plantations, and the vitality of steps like the rabbit hop and Johnny Bull while listing many named dances and movements such as triping Jim Crow and wake up black man. The piece notes the dances persisted after emancipation and required strength and agility.
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Chicago Herald
Assur Ans
South
Darky
Johnny Bull
Precious Stones and Hidden Ruby Mystery
A fragmented OCR piece asserts rubies are the world's most precious gem while noting sapphires amethysts and other crystals in lesser value. It mentions variations of color and form and hints at exotic stones with diverse appearances.
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Saya
New York
Gems and gems gems a mineral guide from the ages
An excerpt discusses ruby and sapphire values, emerald rarity, aquamarine color and weight lore, diamond color ranges, topaz varieties and prices, zircon alternatives, chrysolite comparisons, cat’s eye and alexandrite occurrences, and the complex green tourmaline. It reads as a catalog of gem properties and market notes with many classic color anecdotes.
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Coslon Beityr
Andy
Ureix
Thomas
Arti
Ragaglne Woman Tries to Sell Deceitful Card in Law Office
A middle aged woman with a war face walked into a railroad firm on Williams Street seeking ten cent items and presented a card claiming she is deaf and dumb. The junior partner questioned her about children and husband as she answered in writing and signs, then was escorted out by an office boy. The incident echoes broader reports of tense moments and odd justice stories from the era.
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Fot Railroad
Williams
New York World
John Davis
Heaven
Scott
Dayle
California Tour Promises Weather, Wealth, and Wondrous Scenery
An itinerant Californian speaks of San Francisco fogs and winter trains, praising the state's climate, vast landscapes, and fertile valleys. He touts prunes, oranges, and dramatic mountain scenery while contrasting coastal women’s complexion with Frisco, ending with a boast of California’s breadth and beauty.
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Fae Aleeps
Mikes
Eeene Cates
San Francisco
California
Oragon
Mojave Desert
Los Angeles
San Gabriel Valley
Puget Sound
Baldwin
Golden Gate Park
Arta
Frisco
Commonwealths
New York
Pennsylvania
Vermont
New Hampshire
Delaware
Oregon
New York City
Chicago
Tragic romance of Clay Allison and crossing fates in the West
A Kansas City Times piece recalls Clay Allison a Texas desperado and his fateful duel with Hib Chunk in New Mexico. It follows his rise as a cattleman, marriage to a Kansas City woman, a sick child, and a conversion before a fatal wagon accident ended his life on a prairie road.
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Texas
Sys
Kansas City
Clay Allison
Romano
Red River
Panhandle
Trigger Gager
Dodge
Santa Fe
Himyself
New Mexico
Alison
Tate
Allison
Yeas
Poe
Elf
Babylon
Texas Ranges
Don’t Stop Tobacco How to Cure Yourself While Using It
An advertised cure for tobacco habit promotes Raci-Curo as a scientific, vegetable remedy said to allow continued tobacco use while prompting cessation. The German physician backed formula claims a guaranteed permanent cure in three boxes or money back plus interest. Offered by Mureka Chemical & Manufacturing in Wisconsin with a guaranteed trial booklet.
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Berlin
Mureka Chemical & Manufacturing Company
la Crown
Wisconsin
Travel ing man touts Chamberlain pain balm cure
A Cincinnati traveling man of the Queen City Paintment Co. praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm after two to three days of severe shoulder lameness from rheumatism. He claims two applications cured him and notes the remedy’s popularity for rheumatic pains and lame backs. OsJiktre sells the product.
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Solomon
C. W. Battell
Cincinnati
Queen City
Osjiktre
Free Northwest agricultural weekly offered to readers
The Northern Pacific Farmer of Portland Oregon promotes its twenty first year weekly edition edited by Frank Loo with extensive content and market reports. It advertises a free one year gift for new subscribers paying a year in advance and for back subscribers paying in advance, urging that no farmer can afford to be without it.
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Northern Pacific Farmer
Portland
Oregon
Northwest
Frank Loo
Granger
United States
Tax Press
Te Preps
Great Northwest Journal
Newspaper Advertising Rates Noted for PRESS and NORTHWEST PACIFIC FARMER
The notice lists advance prices for subscriptions: $1.50 for PRESS and NORTHWEST PACIFIC FARMER and $2.00 for the WEEKLY SUN. It outlines the payment terms and access options likely from an in-paper classifieds or circulation notice.
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Eding
Karin
Vakhol
Europe
America
Shiloh
Court Street
Pendleton
F. H. Weston
Len
Charles G. Fansh
Walla Walla, Wash
Hood
Hood & Co
Lowell
Mase
Walla Walla
Wington
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Aguilty
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C. A. Barrett Co
C. A. Barrett
Dr. Price
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Jdon
Demorest
Jaereey Oho
Utmercan
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Pubiebee
Ximm
PRK
Wall
Wali Dt
Athens
Pacific Farmer
E. McNeill
Great Northern
Spokane
Minneapolis
Nnick
Pagieig BY
Denver
Omaha
ST. Paul
Athena
W.H. Hurlbut
Pasa Agt
Oakes
Henry €. Payne
B.C. Ror
Northern
Pacific
Crookston
TNE
Tourita
J. Eararos Orgonik
Alt Box
Sars Sreneembater
Kinsehn Chemical & Mtg Cor
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Ban Uoowee
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Asia
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Church & CO
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