Notes for Wheelmen and the Global Bicycle Scene
The article compares weights of American and English wheels, notes a 8 to 9 month touring season across the continent, and cites over 600 riders in a national meet in Philadelphia. It highlights color use in American wheels versus sober lines in English models, Spain favoring American wheels, and tallies 1,000,000 wheels sold in the U.S. with 250,000 shipped abroad. Li Kung Chang received an American wheel during a visit to China.
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Texas
Maine
L. A.W
Philadelphia
England
Spain
M Mnufacturing
United States
Cory
China
Li Kung Chang
Enter Rising
Bins
Hall of Mechanics of
Cantoo
Unclear early 20th century notes on global topics
The article surveys diverse items from 16th century Mexican rulers to European porticoes and infrastructure. It notes Mexican presidency risks, root sources for pipes from France and Italy, a grand Omaha exposition palace covered in silver, a Paris hippodrome project, a Quebec cantilever bridge plan, Genoa tramways on steep hillsides, and a Genoa tunnel train system.
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Deutsche Zeitung
Mexico
Aloser
France
Italy
Aiser
Paris
Avenue de 'Alina
la Fare
Chaudiere River
St. Foxe
Genoa
Duitt
Mayor Strong’s Birthday Stands Out in Big Apple Record
A quirky slice notes William L. Strong as the only New York mayor to celebrate a 20th birthday in office among 62 holders since 1668. It humorously compares his vigor to a goat and hints at his party’s bustling activity in the city.
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New York
William L. Strong
George DP. M. Mesato
Cleveland
Lymond Gage
Tresilent McKinley
Uren
Chicago
Colon Club
McKinley
Napoleon
Vor Stephan
Germany
Lord Asapthill
Gert
Pavtereeski
Ravanen
A. C. McKenzie
Philharmonic
Ava Goldard
Adelina Tatu
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Ad
An 19th century advertisement targets mothers of young girls, claiming Lydia Y. Winkham's Veg¢eighte Compound cures female ailments and emotional distress. It invites readers to write Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for information and assistance.
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Lydia Y. Winkham
Pinkham
Lynn
Murs
How to spot an American in London by telegram
An American and a German in London planned a meeting in Germany, but the German misread a telegram describing the man to look for as tall and stout with a four checked cap. The German struggled until a friend read the line correctly: a tall man with a checked cap. The German then found the American at the station.
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Am Anerican
London
Trisnet
Fetter
New York
Germany
Geran
Vast Luxuries and Decadence in Ancient Rome and Modern Tales
A fragmented Washington era column contrasts ancient Rome’s opulent banquets with modern excess. It cites Lippluegtl's Magazine on Rome’s luxury parades and Nero's dish as extreme examples, then shifts to a telegraph office anecdote about flirtatious young women and a talking man seeking patience.
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Lippluegtl
Asia
Africa
Germany
Italy
Mediterranea
Baltic
Brittany
Nero
Cleopatr
Rome
Texas Frontier Judge Bean Seen As Law West Of Pecos
In Langtry Texas Judge Noy Bean is hailed as the law west of the Pecos. An anecdote recalls him presiding as coroner over a killer who carried a gun. He fined the deceased forty dollars for carrying a concealed loaded weapon. The piece praises Bean’s frontier administration and predicts future published decisions.
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Texas
Lestie
Thei Shole
Noy Bean
Langtry
Pecon
Pecos River
Bean
Strelt
Pecos
Pontmeqn
Tiean
Cat Frightened by Toy Toothpick at Chestnut Street Café
At a Philadelphia Chestnut Street cafe a Angora cat perched on the cashiers desk was tickled on the nose with a toothpick dabbed in tomato sauce. The cat screamed in fright, leapt walls and bars, then disappeared into a trap, returning after minutes. The incident startled staff. the toothpick end was sauce coated.
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Philadelphia
Angela
Mysterious Lady Recovers After Cure All Pills
Miss Watrous suffered severe headaches fever and loss of appetite from a nervous illness. After trying various remedies with no relief she was persuaded to try Dr Walliams Pink Pills for Pale People. Within days the pain eased appetite returned and health improved noticeably following the treatment.
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Mentae Aq
Cora Watrous
Watinus
Joeamonay Trent
GT Clarion
Judy
Econdiana
Mies Watrous
Mr. Watrous
Eirojgerhyn
Miss Wairons
Conchs
Dunkirk
X.Y
Misa Watrons
de. Williams
St. Vilna
Morvetta
Adler
Dr. Wile Hams
Genealogy interest rises with family records push
The article notes a revival of genealogy as many societies require documented ancestry for membership. It cites the New York Mail and Express urging people to compile family histories to honor ancestors, educate future generations, and foster patriotism and good citizenship. An Elks excursion sale to Minneapolis is announced with travel details.
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Society of Colonial Wars
Society of the War
Colonial Dames
Society of Mayflower Descendants
Nousad Society
Atlurs
The
New York Mail Ard Express
Aherica
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Jos, Horne & Co
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Grenadines
Penn Ave
Pittsburg
ARS
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Trom
Tira
Stradford
Ferrie
Con
Sr. Loris
Lease
Kansas
Noryung Debus
Minneapolis
Railway
Ponnaivatia
Hows. Org
Atest
Rushville
Tenarme Centennial
Washville
Tennfem
Aly
Isle
Man
Carters
Theodore M Pickeiners
Sanuel Mekerlie
Alas Order of Sale
Athens
Covely Court
Ommen Piva
Comet Pleax
Folk Lowing
Athens Township
Athens County
Samuel Pickering
Srcosxa
Sane Tel
Pickering
Dallas
Ham
Moriley
Sheriner
Arhitt Orn
Athena Chen TY
Sean Martinh
iPa Nutler
Cern
Dnae
Ty Dane
Ohio University
Atiens
Oio
Liorongmiy Sail Pe
Cork
Mare Midland Business Library
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Catalogus Ty LM
Heavett
Ohio
Tinker
G. W -Binkeley
GHIG
Dank
Washinizton
Mare
E BE. Moore
Nota RF Public Asm Cusveyance
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Carnes
Jedware
Mr. le
Derry
Leute C.A
Orn. Partit Orfice
Wasnington
B.C
Samuel
Duniper
Pourtad
Sal Samuel Janiper
Sant Samuel Juaiter
Clyde
Zina
Jenncids Wade
Jewert & Wong
Pronate
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Tor Sevity
Chai
Bether
Thomas K Paips
Hendetta L. Philiips
Frank Gibbe
Reny
Hugh McMaviers
Ine
J. Lupdineas
Leglner
Onis
DeWitt
Sara
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