Minnesota Governor's Message Highlights State Finances and Reforms
Gov. Clough chronicles Minnesota's prosperous iron and farm sectors, warns of past finance strain, and urges legislative action. He calls for strengthened banking laws, streamlined building and loan regulation, improved forest and game protection, and civil service reforms to modernize state administration.
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St. Paul
Mino
Minnesota
Permanent University Fund
Pratt S.sgr
General University Fund
Internal Improvement Fund
WMA
Internal Improvement Land Fund
Reform School Fund
School
Trans Siberian railway progress and Kirghiz life
A travelogue describes the steppe scenes near Omsk with Kirghiz kibitkas and nomad customs, including meals, tents, and marriage rites. It covers early 19th century railway plans, French finance, and the plan to connect St. Petersburg to Pekin via Yenisei, plus engineering and regional politics.
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Asia
England
Far East
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Europe
Pacific
Pekin
Obi River
Cheliabinsk
Siberian
Omsk
Prince Hillkoff
Krasnoyarsk
Yenesei River
Obi
Yenesei
Urals
Trans-Siberian Railway
Irkutsk
Lake Baikal
Amoor River
Sarmacand
Sidewalk Artist Replaced by Chalk Portraits in Hampstead Road
A poor sidewalk painter on Hampstead Road earned pennies from passersby and was patronized by Du Maurier. While he was away to a soup kitchen, a deputy erased his soldier and dog drawings and replaced them with chalk portraits of society figures. The public tipped in coins, but the artist lamented, saying the society imagery pleased many while the original art drew interest.
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Hampstead Road
du Mourier
Euston Road
du Maurier
London
The Sultan and Electricity Portrait in Yildiz Kiosk Theater
A Cassell's Magazine feature recalls how the sultan’s curiosity about electricity mingled with fear. Years ago Mr Burgin had a small theater erected in the Yildiz Kiosk grounds lit by incandescent lamps. One day he observed a striking incident.
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Sultan
Mr. Burgin
Cassell's
Yildiz Kiosk
Novel Bicycle Use Causes Paroxysm of Buffalo Curiosity
A Buffalo artist mounts a life-size art figure on a bicycle to ride it home from the studio, startling pedestrians in Niagara Square. The prank, likened to a Lady Godiva or living picture, leaves onlookers astonished as the figure is wheeled through the streets.
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Niagara Square
Buffalo
Buffalo Courier
M. Miquel
Paris
Australian Hunters Skillful At Handling the Lasse
Australian hunters display notable skill in managing wild horses as they corral and guide herds. The report highlights operations by seasoned riders and their methods.
Almer of Grindelwald Celebrates 70th Birthday
Almer, a pioneer Swiss guide of Grindelwald, celebrated his seventieth birthday. He led climbs on Jungfrau Moench Kiger Wetterhorn and Schuehorn, often first to summit except Jungfrau. He trained five sons as guides and peers credit his influence across Alps and beyond. He survived injuries from an ice fall and a Jungfrau winter ascent, then retired to a tranquil life in Grindelwald.
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Grindewald
Almer
Bernese Oberland
Jungfrau
Moench
Kiger
Wetterborn
Schueckhorn
Wengenalp
Valais
Grisons
Savoy
Dauphine
Caucasus
Himalayas
Grindelwald
Journal Des Debate
Kidney Function and Natural Cure Claim Featured
The article discusses kidney health and a proposed natural remedy praised as a perfect cure. It asserts that proper kidney function leads to better health, supported by testimonials and perceived evidence, framing the remedy as naturally effective and convincing evidence.
Turbans Fashionable This Season In Varied Styles
The article notes turbans as a staple for travel and daily wear with a trim, close-fitting look. Feather turbans are highlighted as desirable, especially those made from a single large bird with the wings forming crown and sides. Soft, plaid turbans trimmed with quills create a severe style, predominantly in black.
Mustard Plaster Guide for Sensitive Skin Care
A mustard plaster recipe advises two teaspoons each of mustard flour and ground ginger, mixed with two teaspoons of flour and placed between old muslin. Do not make it too dry. Apply and add extra muslin if it burns, removing the extra layer as the skin acclimates to the heat.
Jack and Penelope Face a Somber Wedding Prospect
Jack Dashing questions Penelope about his melancholy look as they discuss their future after marriage. Penelope expresses sorrow for Jack and contemplates the life he may lead.
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Jack Dashing
Penelope
Jack
It Is a Fine Furnace and a Bold Claim of Savings
A terse exchange praises a furnace described as efficient and fuel saving. One participant asserts it will halve fuel use, another agrees, and a third asserts a guarantee. The dialogue centers on the efficiency promise and confidence in the product.
A Cause of Misplaced Confidence Voice
A short dialogue hints at vanity and trust as a wife believes a late worker has a story to tell. The exchange centers on perceived genius and the potential deception behind late nights and claims.
One Secret of Longevity
A vintage health note urges readers to prolong life by careful digestion. It recommends Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a stomachic aid and warns that digestive impairment weakens vigor. The excerpt also cites remedies for fever and ague biliousness and constipation.
Not Sincere Admonition on Natural Imitation
A New York Evening piece quotes a woman distressed by dental pain and worry over a friend’s fear of overidentifying with nature. The dialogue highlights concern about authenticity and perception in daily life.
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New York Evening Journal
Auction Offer for Waukegan Property with Legal Description
The bidder requests full particulars including legal description for a property in J. Map Waukegan IL. The text notes UK cycle factory output at 750000 machines per year and Texas pecan crop valued at $500000, as context for the market environment.
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J. Map
Waukegan, IL
Dogs for Soldiers Train Aid Dogs in German War Effort
Brave canine ambulances are trained to seek wounded after battles. Upon locating a man they retrieve a helmet or garment to guide ambulance teams to the wounded, then return to prompt care. The dogs wear ambulance department collars to signal help.
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Germany
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertised as Constitutional Remedy
An old advertisement claims catarrh is constitutional and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure from F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio as the only internal remedy. It promises to cure with doses taken by mouth and offers 100 dollars for any failure, plus testimonials and circulars. Awarded with Hall's Family Pills as best.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Tolledo, C
Henney, & CO
Toledo
Winter fur fashions promise broad appeal across many species
Skunk fur leads the season as it becomes deodorized and used to trim garments in light and dark colors. Black lynx and black fox provide durable, colorfast luxury, with mink, otter and sable also in demand. Sealskin capes and coats with tailored sleeves and collars remain ideal wardrobe choices for women.
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Hudson's Bay
New York Post
Nothing Lacking in Our Town Visitor Gushes
A Boston Traveller praises the town as a great place with lively commerce and ample railroad access noting there are eighteen Ines of railroad that two men can get away from.
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Boston
Queen Victoria Reigns Over Vast World Population
Report states Queen Victoria governs 867000000 people the largest sovereignty ever acknowledged surpassing any prior king queen or emperor.
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Victoria
Haa
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