Armenians and impact of sectarian strife in the region
The article surveys Armenian history and faith amid Turkish rule, noting Christian unity and differences among Greek, Armenian, and Latin churches. It discusses brutalities against Armenians, their geographic concentration between Asia Minor, Turkey, and Persia, and mentions Armenian holy sites and churches in Jerusalem. It also includes letters and ads on medical remedies and public notices.
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Thia
Armenia
God
Cuasia
Turkey
Persia
England
Russia
Cairo
Jerusalem
Poker on the Bay Bank Draw Ends in Theft
In a bayfront poker game near Pittsburgh docks a white pair is outmatched by a passing yogi who takes the pot. With bets rising to twelve dollars and no cash to match, the thief seizes the money and departs up the hill. He quips that a full house beats fours with a razor.
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Pittsburgh
Opelrol
Joke at Ohio medical college tests students with horse excuse
A Cincinnati Times-Star anecdote tells of a professor who urged students to carry a large medical text. When challenged, a pupil pretended to check his horse and later returned to answer all questions correctly, much to the doctor’s relief.
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Pepite
Ohio Medical College
Cincinnati Times-Star
Tie
Evien
Indusse Liquor Ban Challenge Among Nez Perce
An excerpt describes Nez Perce and Spokane interactions with liquor, noting Indians seeking alcohol despite bans. It mentions attempts to drink red ink as a substitute, the discovery of lemon extract as intoxicant, warnings by an Indian agent to storekeepers, and a story about Indians misusing illicit beverages and then hunting buffalo with unfamiliar methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Dian
Artist paints with iodine tale ends in frame
A famous artist misreads a medical premise while painting a portrait. He dips the canvas into a tincture of iodine and adds figures and details, prompting a patient to ask if the work is finished. The artist jokes that “another dip or two” will go in the frame.
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Incidoeter
Oneida Lakes Many Names Revealed Through History
A researcher lists historic appellations for Oneida Lake once called Scurchka by the Onondaga for its blue white stripes. Jesuits named it Terhiroguen des Onneients and others used Nanoaloka Machien Onidahoge. In 1667 Greenhalgh named Tsisoqui and a secretary of state map shows Cahunghage.
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Oneida Lake
Oneala Lake
Charlesoix
Machien
Greenhalgh
Secretary of State
Natural Bridge Virt. One of the oddest bridge bents in the country
In Sonoma county California a unique bridge stands on a roadbed 75 feet above a ravine. Two large redwood trees grow side by side and support the timbers and rails of the crossing. Californians call it the only natural wooden bridge in the world.
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Fouth
Sonoma County
Cal
Serail
Pipe stories defined how the term originated in Chicago
A Chicago correspondent explains the phrase pipe stories as untrue tales or canards. The term arose from the Windy City’s reports of opium and drug activity where so called stock pigeons and informants spin sensational stories, becoming “pine stones” or “talking pipe” in police slang.
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Chicago
Washington
Windy City
Washington Post
Cypart Thenis
Tattooing in Burmah A Grim Rite for Youth
The article describes Burmese tattooing as a harsh rite endured by youths. A rapid professional tattooer covers the body from waist to thigh with black ink and intricate figures. The process includes a dramatic brass bird motif and sets of animal depictions within Furmah script.
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le Dreeratad
Burmat
Turmeh
Ent
Harvest service near Arbroath ends with pointed farmer remark
In a Scottish country church near Arbroath the harvest thanksgiving drew a small crowd as farmers faced a harsh season. Me Johnstone, a steadfast attender, explained to the minister that he would not approach his Maker with sarcasm in his heart.
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Arbroath
Johnstone
Glass powder paper and pin fastening machine
The article notes making sandpaper from powdered glass produced by heating glass, quenching in water, and grinding. It mentions sieving to achieve fineness and using muslin for durability. It also describes a patent office approved machine that automatically positions and crimps pins into papers for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patent Office
Worth HEAVING in Dowring Ale and other oddities
A garbled 19th century patchwork notes a Dowring Ale teacher making heated political remarks to students, a New Fork buckwheat crop with vast acreage and yield, waves about snakes, farmers in Mate, New Yah production costs, and Mormon missionaries from Salt Lake City to New Zealand.
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Dowring
Ale
Tigeline
Jens
Ordeas
Wyem
Maine
Salt Lake City
New Zealand
Incoherent 19th Century Notes on Arts and Figures
A garbled column reviews arts figures including Luigi Arditi and Baron Hammerstein, discusses a Talisman of universities and commissions, mentions Strasbourg hospitality to Swiss people, the Gotha details on German figures, and scattered notes on congress, ships, and weather with many unreadable fragments.
Fragments Describe Fashion, Inventions, and Florals in Period Notes
The passage catalogs fashion dicta and opinions on headgear and dress, notes a street project proposal in Richmount, and praises a new unloading machine concept. It also mentions paper wheels, compressed importers, and early sewer machine patents, then shifts to a flower show in Louisville and the anti Sunday flower war in New York. It ends with Taber noting ancient palms along the Indian River Florida.
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Richmount
Creveland
Hiram Masim Sth
Titan
England
Loursville
New York
Charles Theodore Taber
Devokisa
Indian River
Florida
Paris Doctors Count Surpass Fifty Two in City
A scrambled report notes there are no fewer than 52 foreign doctors in Paris, over one sixth of all physicians, and cites figures on Catholic populations in Poland and major Russian cities. It mentions Sir Gilbert Kiew Wart and others in a fragmented list of people and roles.
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Paris
Princess of Wiles
Pringle
Gilbert Kiew
Wart
Figland
Charles Lovued
Giraila
North
Baystaden
Dy Uandie
Drits
Atheis
Hat Dust
Britis Institute of Aretiterts
Miesia
Poland
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Unclear 19th Century Notes Mentioning Patrons and Pigs
A jumble of odd statements cites Adelina Patti earnings, a Kent jurist, and England’s patron saint question. It also reports a Spanish officer's prison term for surrendering Fort Velayo, Windsor smoking bans, white animals on a Dorset estate, odd local anecdotes, and a Chicago area legislative misprint about boise meat.
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Adelina Patti
Juro
Kent
England
Glartstone
Lieut
Feijo
Cuba
Fort Velayo
Queen Victoria
Windsor Castle
Balmoral
Ushorne
Dorsetshire
Ariggton
Acwilte
Restorative Nervine credited with curing long standing nerve distress
A letter from L. W. Galaber of Milwaukee dated February 16 reports relief after using Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine for decades of epileptic symptoms and other nerve troubles. The writer cites drastic improvements and credits his son, Chas. Gallisper, druggist, for providing the remedy. Advertises Dr Miles remedies with a guarantee and free booklet.
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Chas. Gallsper
Reed St
Miraniec
Miles
Miles Medival Co
Elxhart
Ind
Silk and Dress Goods Sale Promises Low Prices
A discount notice touts B and B Silks offering silk and dress goods at low prices. It highlights new silks, wedding gowns, and fine fabrics with prices around $1.25 and up, urging readers to buy now for upcoming fashions and season changes.
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Su Nate Nike
The Tribune’s Reputation and Appeal Across Society
The New York Tribune is praised as the leading Republican paper with broad content from humor to fashion. It touts wide readership, influential society pages, and its role in shaping public opinion, while urging young readers to engage with its weekly and daily editions for insight and advancement.
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Ux Ikiiy
Telburn Ateomtely
Wilhent
Trib
New York City
Oller
the Tribune
Society News
Inboune
New York Tribane
Republican Party
Astor Farming
Ledad Coburns
FMI
Oune
Tal
Astigiate
Ourself
Rerrevatinuta
Davy
Fayear
New Fort
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Pretzinger Bros
Dayton
Olw
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Uekien
W. I. McKee
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Morgantown
W. Va
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Burmah
Ature
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Luigi Arditi
Ll Nusig
Rditi
Yeers
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Baron Hammerstein
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Drugain G.tibus
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Boston Post
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Pielmond
Mm Labbuck
Sass
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Hiles’ Nervine
L. W. Galaber
Kig
GallaLer
Alilwagkee
GAN Elegant Ug
Royal Remedy and Extract Co
Bogss & Buhl
Allegheiy, PA
New York Tribune
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M.D
Atress
Ohio
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