Sixteen Irish cricketers to tour America in August
A report notes a sixteen member Irish cricket team from Dublin and provincial clubs will travel to the United States in August. Also: Abdul Ali the dethroned emperor of Turkey dies by his own hand as a critical state teachers meeting set for Valley Falls on the 20th for three days. Former Cincinnati Enquirer editor killed by a locomotive. Commonwealth reporter interviews Austrian royals. Blaine persecution concerns. Hebrew seminary endowment discussed in New York with delegates from fifteen congregations. Judge Bassett rules friends of a murdered man cannot hire an attorney in the case. An exchange urges advertising.
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Ers
Dublin
America
New York
Hebrew Theological Seminary
THE
Commonwealth
Bassett
Kansas Exhibit Dominates Centennial Scene at Topeka
The Kans as building at the Centennial features a Maltese cross plan with wheat oats and potatoes on display alongside timber stone and mineral ex hibits. Colorado shares one fourth of the space while Kansas showcases agricultural products and a grand fountain and bell sculpture built from farm produce. Potent pride in Kansas resources is voiced as state display praised for variety quality and national impact.
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Col. J. A. Martin
Starsay
Kansas
State Building
Kasas
Union
Colorado
Kansas State
Worrell
Colorado Commissioners
State Board
Pennsylvana
New York
Leap year riddle sparks playful alphabet pun
A young woman convokes a gentleman with a quip about the alphabet reaching twenty five letters. He concedes defeat as she grins and answers with a pun about U and I forming a pair, referencing the conspicuous gap in the joke.
Decrease of Population in Our Fowls Man Oh Rapplebey
The State Census in New York shows a population decline in ten of its agricultural counties over five years totaling 6,177. Cities and villages in the state show growth, while farming areas lose workers. The piece argues rising farm product prices as demand outpaces supply and urges young men to consider farming, noting potential rewards for those who stay.
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New York
Detferson
New England
Prust
Stick To Your Farms
A New York Observer passage urges farmers to remain on their land and avoid debt. It contrasts farmer security with bankers who risk ruin, and advises farmer sons to stay and carry on the family farm when the father declines, highlighting farm stability over speculative ventures.
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Ithigetreen
New York
Wall Street
New York Observer
Evolution of British Isles Union and Lisbon Earthquake Facts
The text cites the 1801 formation of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland with a new imperial standard hoisted on the Tower of London and Dublin Castle. It recounts the 1755 Lisbon earthquake, the Tagus flood, and 50,000 deaths. It notes Tennessee's colonial charter links to North Carolina and 1796 statehood.
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United, Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Ireland
Tower of London
Castle of Dublin
Lisbon
Tagus
Tennessee
North Carolina
Charles
Wetonga River
United States
Resumption of silver favored but hoarded and shipped east
The piece notes silver resumption is praised yet hoarded or sent east as banks buy at a three percent premium. It claims eastern bankers dictate government policy, retire greenbacks and specie, and urges public contentment. It also reports Ez Suerr Parris of Washington County captured ex-convict Clayton, who escaped two years ago en route to a twelve year penitentiary sentence, now held at Leavenworth.
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Suerr Parris
Washington County
Ome Clayton
C. Patrie
Clayton
Leavenworth
Peterson
Beebe
Francis Hodgson Burnett
Josiah Allen
J. Paterson
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Potato bug menace prompts use of Paris green remedy
An 1870s notice warns farmers of a potato bug outbreak and urges swift action. It endorses Paris green, notes safe use, and describes a new spraying method to reduce inhalation risk. The piece cites Michigan experience, arsenic safety, and adulteration issues plus a advertising insert for Peterson's Magazine and a brief royal marriage item.
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United States
Paris Eveen
Michigan
Paris
Prof
Win
K. Kedzie
Chicago Lumber Co Offers Low Prices on Lumber Goods
Chicago Lumber Co of Waterville Kansas advertises the largest NW yard stock of LUM BET and lathe doors at bed rock prices. The firm claims a record stock arrival, intends to slash prices this season, invites distant buyers, and touts CHICAGO ENAMELED Pant and Rock River Bullpine paper at cheap rates. They urge sending for a price list.
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Chicago
Rock River
Chicago Lumber CO
Waterville
Kansas
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Beli Republic
A.B. Wilder
Abdul Aiie
Turkey
State Teacher's Association
Valley Falls
Cincinnati ‘Enquirer
Cincinnati
Austria
Washington
Blaine
Mberty
Liberal
Republican Party
Judas
Ananias
Saphira
Nou
Hackerstown
Tam
Topeka
State House
Ladies of
Belmont
Woman’s Pavillion
U.S Government
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Horticultural Hall
Kansas Building
Interior
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Chandler
Hen
Robert C. Winthrop
Prince Arthur
Hanover
T. L. Sturges
Ner Public Square
Bellville
Baum
Hebron
Neb
T-wave
M. Baum
W. C. Allen
Post-Office
Ailich
James Vick
Rochester
Ennansu
A. B. Wilder
Bellville, Kansas
A. EB. Taylor
T. Vannatta
Mroney
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A.D. Marble
Bellville and
Scandia
Republic — County
W. H. Woodward
H. Patrick
M. D
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South Side Public Square
J. A. Mosher
Pleasant View Nursery
Churchill & Shull
Contractors’& Builders
Mur
Bellville House
Bellville, Sansas
J.H. Bradd
Jas. A. Holliday
Fahner
Sliath
Bellville Comet Band
Bayless Price
J. W. Ayers
X . T ' Neer
Glisith
Stan
William
East
Worekerbet
I, NY
ST. 10
Denver City
R.R
Atlantic Express
Pacific Express
Belgjapya
Troy Junction
Atchison & Nebraska Railroad
Atchison South
St. Joseph
Hannibel &St.Jo RR
J. Thompson
Tuthill
Joseph, Mo
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