Rich mines and river bridge plans stir Cedar Valley district
The Cedar Valley district is noted for containing some of the world's richest mines. Chicago and Alton railroad officers expect to dine in a dining car on the Mississippi bridge at Louisana Missouri. The Wichita Eagle reports four Delaware Indians trapping along the Arkansas and Chishol rock pelts valued at four to five hundred dollars. A terrible collision near Ville de Havre results in 87 saved and 226 dead. Governor Osborn denial brushes aside. Senate considers reducing presidential salary. A Denison Texas beef train ships one hundred tons weekly to New York at lower cost. Atchison Patriot notes taxpaying resistance by major city taxpayers urging economy.
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Chicago 4
Alton Railroad
Mississippi
Louisana
Wichita Eagle
Arkansas
New York
Denison
Texas
Reform and labor in industrial work ethic and moral guidance
A long narrative mixes political appeals and personal tales. It discusses congressional action on postal reforms and justice in Utah, then shifts to factory life stories of John Timbury and Samuel Edgarton. It contrasts labor discipline, overwork, and honesty with parental and religious admonitions.
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Samuel
Sammy
Bremen Cathedral Mummies Attract Tourists And Revenue
The twelfth century Bremen cathedral, now a Protestant church with a renowned organ, hosts an exhibition of mummies. The aged corpses, supposedly preserved by the vault, show no decay and draw about twenty dollars daily for the church, with dozens of mummies and even a centuries-old turkey in the display.
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Bremen
Germany
Senate Opening Moves Highlight Constitutional Reform Rumors
The Senate convened at noon on Monday with Roht Crozier succeeding Caldwell and sworn in. Bills and joint resolutions followed including direct popular presidential election, six year terms, and non reelection. Windom urged popular Senator elections. J. G. Blane won a third term as Speaker on the first ballot.
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United States Senate
Roht. Crozier
Caldwell
J.j.ingalls
U.S
Sumner
Nice
Windom
House
J. G. Blane
The Two Mechanics
Two boys born in the same town, John Timbury and Sam Edgerton, take parallel training paths in a big shop. Fathers offer contrasting guidance about ambition and honesty, urging John to sharpen skills and Sammy to work honestly for others. Both rise through early guidance toward distinct fortunes.
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John Timbury
Samuel Edgarton
Sam
Edton
John
Sammy
Timbury
Scramble
Tug
the Falls
Edgarton Sr
Value of Gold and Silver in Bulk
Read about the fineness and value calculations for Colorado gold and silver. It cites 29 1163 troy ounces per ton of metal, a ton of pure gold worth 602 799.21 dollars, silver 37 704.84 dollars, and related weights for cubic feet and coins.
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J. F. I. Schirmer
Colorado
Basia
Denver
Cal
Delinquent subscribers and the home winter circle
A fragment from a New York office overheard about business dullness and ad spending contrasts with a family scene at home. The piece notes overdue accounts and a quiet winter gathering with checkers and cards, including light family banter and teasing.
Beans as Diet Fit for Mass Dwellers Says Dr. Dio Lewis
A fragmented critique argues beans offer cheap wholesome nutrition and recalls Dr. Dio Lewis praising beans for complexion. It mocks tomato diets as tooth harming and laments possible starvation amid money concerns.
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Dio Lewis
Massachusetts
Hat Happeneds A Dansary Girl Farce In Barnyard Tale
A retired cleric recounts a comical incident at a wash tub by an open door. A young couple, a buck, and a mischievous goat trigger a chaotic scene with soapy splashes and startled reactions, ending with the man fleeing and the animal calmly observing.
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Amart
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Richmond
Indiana
Knight Templar
Mari Twain
John Parkey
Johnny
Tommy Kelly
Tommy
Isaac Watts
Jonathan Edwards
George Washington
Daniel Webster
Socrates
William Penn
Johany
Tommy Keily
John Bunyan
Suhnny
Sonny
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Pee Ree
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