Sea canaries rattling out of a rock cod catch near Five Mile Point
A Seattle Post Intelligencer report describes a peculiar shellfish found attached to a rock cod at 200 feet near Five Mile Point. The creature, dubbed sea canaries, sits inside a perforated rock with six large shellfish resembling mussels. The odd find weighed eight and a half pounds and drew attention at the Denver market after display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Five Mile Point
Denver
Saturday Half-Holiday Law Observed Citywide
City editors rush a five column piece detailing the new Saturday half-holiday law. Reporters note observed practices, worker reactions, and the official enforcement stance across offices and shops.
Vienna Socialist Congress Denounces Miner Exploitation
A Vienna socialist congress condemns the Berbenberg pit’s unsafe conditions and calls for criminal prosecution of mine owners. The scene opens with a domestic breakfast anecdote reflecting the era as the topic shifts to labor rights and mine safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vienna
Berbenberg
Rheumatic Taint and Bitters Claim in Health Advice
The passage links rheumatic taint to heredity or exposure and promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as the surest depurative for blood borne virus and prevention of further disease. It also touts the tonic as effective against malaria biliousness kidney trouble and constipation.
Small and Early Potatoes Spark Housekeeper Banter
In a curt exchange a housekeeper complains about potato size saying the new batch is too small. The dealer confirms they are the small and early variety, describing them as in fashion and acceptable despite the remark.
Deafness Cure Claim by Hall's Catarrh Cure
A historical ad claims deafness from inflamed Eustachian tube mucous lining can be cured only by constitutional remedies. It asserts nine of ten cases stem from catarrh and offers one hundred dollars for any deafness case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Circulars are promised, Toledo Ohio, sent via druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa and Dakotas News in a Nutshell
Regional digest from Minnesota Wisconsin Iowa North Dakota and South Dakota highlights brief items across states. Key names places and dates are summarized in compact form reflecting local news tone and emphasis.
Minnesota briefs include warden change and holiday proclamation
Henry Wolfer becomes warden of Stillwater penitentiary replacing Garvin. Gov. Merriam proclaims Oct 22 Columbus Day as a holiday. An Indian from White Earth is admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals in St Paul. Various local incidents include a fatal railroad accident near Dover, a Hay Creek fire, school superintendent appointment at Redwood Falls, and several legal and community notices across Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Wolfer
Detroit
Mich
House of Correction
Mr. Garvin
Stillwater
Merriam
White Earth Reservation
United States Court of Appeals
St. Paul
D. Hatcher
Kalispell
Mont
Bertha Keeler
H. J. Keeler
St. Charles
William Rienspies
Chicago & Northwestern
Dover
John Delke
Hay Creek
Redwood Falls
Melander & Champlin
Red Wing
Various North Dakota items include forgery charge and suicid e attempt
Co J D Mines jailed in Dikinson for forgery using alias Lowerey from Missouri. Mrs Thomas Sweeney judged insane at Grand Forks and sent to asylum after carbolic acid attempt. A large moose killed near Grand Forks marking first sighting in years. A R Spear closed the Devils Lake School for the Deaf on June 8 with 34 pupils home. Missouri River rise continues with water 5 ft 2 in above low water. Independent party delegates elected at Grand Forks to Valley City convention. L Q Larson shot and killed nine miles south of Michigan City while hunting. wife and six children left.
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J. D. Mines
Dikinson
Lowerey
Missouri
Thomas Sweeney
Grand Forks
A. R. Spear
School For the
Devils Lake
Missouri River
Independent Party
Valley City
Peoples Party
L. Q. Larson
Michigan City
Larson
Sequel of Valley News And Local Storms At Miller
The Peoples Party convention to elect 16 delegates to the Redfield state convention met at Miller. A eight year old Nor wegian boy found dead in the Sioux river after wandering from home. Mrs K M Foote and three children drowned while attempting a ravine crossing after a cloudburst. Harry Kale killed near Edgemont while intoxicated on a Pullman car roof. parents in Philadelphia. World’s Fair fund drive: eight counties paid their share, 12 counties plus Black Hills pledge $15 000 more totaling $22 000 for an exhibit.
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Peoples Party
Redfield
Miller
Pierre
Missouri
Volga
Sioux River
K. M. Foote
Harrold
Harry Kale
Edgemont
Philadelphia
Ockenrite
State World's Fair Commission
Black Hills
South Dakota Press Association
Storm Claims Life Of Henry Ring In Wisconsin
Henry Ring aged seventeen was killed by lightning twelve miles from Hayward during a storm. An elderly man near Augusta named Gunderson was found dead in bed from natural causes. Judge Frank L. Gilson of the superior court died suddenly in Milwaukee from neuralgia of the heart at forty six. The ten year old son of Mr and Mrs J H Bartlett drowned in the Mississippi at La Crosse after falling from a flatboat near the wagon bridge. body not recovered. The Wisconsin Sheriffs Association will meet in West Superior on July 16 to discuss measures.
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Henry Ring
Hayward
Augusta
Gunderson
Frank L. Gilson
Superior Court
Milwaukee
J. H. Bartlett
Mississippi
la Crosse
Sheriffs Association of Wisconsin
West Superior
Local Legal Battles and Drownings Highlight Wisconsin News
Randolph Hoefel won $4500 against the Columbus and Hocking Coal Co in Eau Claire court after his derrick accident in Ashland. A boy aged eight drowned in Upham Manufacturing pond at Marshfield. another diver search continues for Joseph Kilver in Floodwood River amid foul play rumors. August Stevens found murdered in Augusta, while incorporation filings in Ashland form the Montreal River Improvement Co with 10000 capital and Wiscon sin Improvement Co with 5000. Mrs. B N Peterson, 69, survived a suicide attempt in West Superior. West Superior names E Kirby Thomas as city statistician and Education Board members Hiramage, Simmons, Webster, and Anderson join. Danish societies celebrate in Waupaca with large Oshkosh Neemah Racine and Marnette contingents. Four boys aged 12 to 16 arrested in West Superior for stealing a gold watch from a Duluth engineer. two refused to identify themselves.
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Randolph Hoefel
Columbus and Hocking Coal Company
United States
Eau Claire
Ashland
Joseph Barth
Upham Manufacturing Company
Marshfield Tellim
Joseph Kilver
Kisger
August Stevens
Augusta
Montreal River Improvement Company
W. G. Richards
E. T. Dixon
A. L. Osborne
Wisconsin Improvement Company
B. N. Peterson
West Superior
Scott
E. Kirby Thomas
Superior Leader
City Statistician
Hiramage
R. Simmons
A. J. Webster
O. K. Anderson
Board of Education
United Danish Societies of
Wisconsin
Waupaca
Oshkosh
Neemah
Howard Racine
Marnette
Duluth
St. Paul
Frank Oralley
W. Kelley
Mass Fire and Tragic Incidents Reported in Multiple Cities
A Bloomfield mill fire burned the building floor and sacks, losses totaling six thousand dollars. Margaret Clark died after a stair fall in Dubuque. William Jones, Sand wich Manufacturing manager, died in a shooting in Council Bluffs. John Pope committed suicide at Fort Atkinson after years in an asylum. Rev Slattery faced rioting in Keokuk with two men shot. W. E. Krause killed plowing near Mason City. James Maher famed shooter of Jack Wade fled. Receiver Haplin was granted permission to sell Dubuque Brass and Metal. Chicago Rock Island depot burned in Council Bluffs. Mrs Dreyer fought off a would be assailant, Gen Harris, who was arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Clark
Dubuque
William Jones
Council Bluffs
Sandwich Manufacturing Company
John Pope
Fort Atkinson
Insane Asylum
Rev. Slattery
Keokuk
Pat Marrington
Tom Glenn
W. E. Krause
Mason City
James Maher
Jack Wade
Haplin
Dubuque Brass and Metal Company
Chicago
St. Paul
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad
John Dreyer
Marshalltown
The New York Tribune on Women and Trousers in 1592
The NY Tribune questions national council members about a June 1 trousers mandate for women, noting council records from Indianapolis and mixed reactions. It cites Chautauqua's cautious stance, ribbing reformers who blame skirts for women's faults while praising trousers as elevating men's virtue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
National Woman's Council
Jane
National Council
Council
Indianapolis
Chautauqua
Man
Rats attack aboard doomed Gothenburg City off Northumberland
A Newcastle Chronicle correspondent recalls boarding the ill fated Gothenburg City near Northumberland coast and encountering swarming rats as the crew fled to rigging and boats. The rats surged up ropes and tried to enter the lifeboats, their squeals echoing as the vessel broke up at sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle Chronicle
Gothenburg
Northumberland
England
Did Fire Wreck Baltimore Waterfront Cotton Warehouses
A massive blaze at the Old Bay Line wharf foot of Union Dock Baltimore caused near 1 million dollars in losses. Cotton whiskey and general merchandise burned as steamers tugs and schooners were damaged or saved by rapid riverfront firefighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balrimore
Bay Line
Union Dock
Virginia
Garton
Cochran- Vier Tea Company
Bay Line Company
Carolina
Gaston
Cochran Otter
Wesley Oter
Mamie Howard
William Wirt
Hames
Cochran- Oler
Augustus
Bay Liye
Severe storms flood Iowa with drownings and damage
Severe cyclones swept Booer and nearby Dodge township areas with heavy rains flooding roads and washing out railroad tracks in Shelby county. A three year old child of George Hannum drowned in floodwaters near Dodge. In Defiance area stock died as Mosquito Creek and Nishnabotna rose and bridges were swept away. A man named Gorge Schirk drowned near Cottage Hill while attempting to ford the Maquoketa river. his fourteen year old son and teams escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booer
Iowa
George Hannum
Dodge Township
Shelby County
Hauray
Mosquito Creek
Nishnabotna
Defiance
Wens
Earling
Milwaukee Railway
Duruque
Deneque
Gorge Schirk
Maquoketa River
Cottage Hill
Dubuque County
Steamer Juliet Calmer After Night of Dread
Curiaco June 15 The steamer Juliet carrying graduating cles arrived at the dock safely early this morning. All aboard were rescued after a perilous night with anxiety over reports of disaster and fears the craft would go down. Several young ladies suffered hysterics during the ordeal. The captain described it as the worst scare ever encountered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curiaco
Juliet
Cles
Cyclone Rips Galva. Dozens Injured and One Killed
A cyclone devastated Galva last night with every building showing damage. August Olson was killed by collapsing walls at his home. Dozens were injured including Carlson, Ericeson, Meine, and others as the Methodist church mission meeting collapsed. Property loss estimated at $100,000.
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Galva
Alber
Ericeson
Oscar
Georgie
Julia Eriicson
Sallstrum
A. Wahlstrum
Jaeger
Meine
Melline
J. Johns
Methodist Church
Indian Agent Fails to Pay Net Lake Indians at Pelican Lake
Indian Agent Leahy of Ashland returns south after failing to pay about $2,000 to Net Lake reservation Indians. He insists on paying at Pelican Lake off the reservation. Indians refuse. A second trip was made, backed by a Commissioner Morgan letter upholding Net Lake payment. Tension grows as both sides prepare for a possible clash.
Chameleon: Shape Shifter Beyond Color Change Described
The article explains the chameleon’s ability to change form and color. It details shapes resembling a mouse a crouching lion and a leaf and notes color shifts from light pea green to dark stripes when excited. It debunks the myth that color follows surrounding hues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Huey
Corbridgeson Dispute Over Identity At City Desk
A Chicago Tribune exchange reveals confusion between two Corbridgesons. One man, jailed for shuggin a jay, insists he is not the B G Corbridgeson who runs the Golden Star restaurant and asks the city editor to avoid a mix up.
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Chicago Tribune
G. Corbridgeson
B. W. Corbridgeson
Golden Star
Corbridgeson
Shuggin
Jay
Lash House
Crop report plan limits commentary in monthly agriculture data
The bill provisions reported to the House by Chairman Hateh for 1893 require the monthly crop report issued on the 10th of each month to state only state percentage totals and full total without comment. The secretary of agriculture must officially approve the report before issuance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Hateh
Secretary of Agriculture
Senate and House Actions Describe Free Wool Bill Debate
Senate did not meet business as Mr. West spoke on the free wool bill amid discussions of the silver question tariff and reciprocity with sharp rebukes to Republicans. House passed anti option bill and several conference resolutions including river and harbor and naval appropriation bills, plus New Mexico and Arizona statehood measures and the legislative appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
West
HOUSE
Gen. Sherman
New Mexico
Arizona
Senate Appropriation Bill For Diplomatic Missions Passed
The Senate debated the diplomatic and consular appropriation bill with amendments from the committee on appropriations. Mr. Hale framed the changes as restoring existing status for ministers and noted an overall increase, while the bill advanced to passage. In the House, the urgent deficiency bill was debated and then passed, totaling 7,074,232 for pensions and 1,000 for miscellaneous expenses amid remarks on pension deficits and unexpected balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Hale
Committee On
Tell
House
Dingly
Maine
Senate schedule and House actions on bills and notices
Notices show Mr Dell plans to address the Senate next Wednesday on an investigation into foreign corporate election interference. A $1,000,000 appropriation bill for a building in Wortland Oregon was reported and placed on the calendar. The irrigation and forest protection bill was discussed, and the pension deficiency bill was sent to the pensions committee. Adjourned until tomorrow. House action included a vote on the previous question to direct the 1800 rail land forfeiture act, committee of the whole for the agricultural appropriation bill, and approval of a judicial committee resolution to set aside tomorrow for bills reported by the judiciary committee. Milrae’s land forfeiture bill for railroad construction was called up. no quorum was achieved and the House adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell
Senate
United States
Puitie
Wortland
Ore
Dolph
Committee On Pensions
McArtee
Arkansas
Hatch
Missouri
Conger
Kentucky
Culbertson
Committee
Milrae
House
Pension appropriation bill reported and advanced in senate
The pension appropriation bill with amendments was reported from the appropriations committee and placed on the calendar. It totals 146 737 050 dollars, up 11 912 284 from the house bill and 527 200 under the estimates, exceeding last year by 11 522 565. The main rise over the house figure is 11.07 percent for army and navy pensions. The senate transacted business, heard petitions and remarks by Mr. Petter, then adjourned. Castle's bill granting public lands to Minnesota for a state park passed the house today as the session focused on District of Columbia measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Appropriations
Senate
Petter
Castle
Minnesota
Uhe District of Columbia
Young Frank Page Moves to Berkely Stockyards
Frank Page, a 14 year old weighing 275 pounds, recently moved with his parents to the stockyards near Berkely. The Chronicle notes his heavy height and daily weight gain, making mobility difficult in hot weather, while he strives to act like other boys despite health challenges from early illness.
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Frank Page
Berkely
San Francisco Chronicle
Fire Safety Headlines From The City News
Toronto Mail lists dramatized placeholders for fire related headlines including The Fire was Badly Managed from the Start and Death Trap for hotels and tenement houses. Rat Trap and Cause of Fire Unknown are noted as framing devices in coverage.
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Toronto Mail
Theories On Sea Sickness And Its Prevention
The Lancet notes a common belief that keeping the stomach full prevents seasickness. Advice includes a light meal before sailing, staying on deck, lying flat when nausea begins, dry bread and roast beef if needed, and avoiding extra fluids. Champagne or mild medicines may aid some, but should be used sparingly.
Alliance of Slavery and Free Trade in American History
The article argues that Southern leaders linked slavery with free trade as interdependent. It cites Calhoun and other economists to claim cheap labor and unrestricted exchange supported bondage, northern tariffs, and the defense of state sovereignty while maintaining a cheap labor system that enriched planters and hurt laborers nationwide.
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C. L. Edwards
Texas
South
Calhoun
Tim
Oid
Nicarde
Thorold Rogers
Asant
Opcn
United States
Senior
America
England
Johnson
Savannah
Vane
Seward
Senate
English View on US Tariff Effect on Industries
An English observer in a London Times letter argues the McKinney tariff spurs US factory growth and exports while Britain loses skilled jobs. He notes 127 new US factories and 53 expansions in 18 months, with English firms relocating and Welsh tinplate workers emigrating, urging action as unemployment rises in Britain.
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United States
Atlantic
South Wales
Yorkshire
Lancanshire
Glasgow
Dundes
Tam
E. Howard Vincent
Carlton Club
Postal Subsidy Bill Promises Aid to American Shipping
The act authorized bids for carrying U S mail to foreign lands with mileage pay based on ship class and speed. It faced relentless Democratic opposition in Congress with only one Democrat supporting it. Several Western Republicans joined the Democrats opposing the measure, arguing limited western benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Congress
West
Political musings on appropriation and policy shifts
The column critiques allocations for rivers and harbors versus a navy, notes Michigan congressman Don Dickinson with a wary metaphor, predicts New York support for Cleveland, and discusses emancipation, a Negro exhibit at the World’s Fair, and Yale’s shift toward protectionism. It also covers Harrison's stance on seals in Bering Sea and Anglo American actions.
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Holman
Indiana
Harbor Hill
Don Dickinson
Michigan
New York
Tammany
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Stockdale
Mississippi
Henry P. Cheatham
North Carolina
Democratic House
Ohio
Yale
Harrison
Beringsea
Great Britain
Bering Sea
United States
Tariffs and protection across great fortunes in 19th century America
The essay argues that America's largest fortunes built in railroads mines real estate arts and other unprotected industries gain protection neither by tariff nor policy. It notes figures like Gould Vanderbilt Astor Rockefeller and Stewart and claims farmers and workers have always supported the tariff system from 1789 to McKinley era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gould
Great Trinity Church
A. T. Stewart
Congress
Rhode Island
Irmen
Cleveland
Astor Will Provokes Debate On Widow’s Estate
In the Philadelphia Ledger a New York society column quotes a Wall Street magnate of the 400 noting Mrs Astor’s insufficient provisions from William Astor’s will. He argues fifty thousand dollars a year plus housing fails to sustain two establishments and high society entertaining, suggesting she may spend more abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Society
New York
Philadelphia Ledger
William
Aster
Wall Street
City
Newport
Mrs. Astor
Liverpool steam packet deal boosts maiden’s shipboard privileges
A Liverpool company sought to extend its pewpicet by buying land from a spinster who demanded life long free travel aboard the ships for herself and a companion. After signing she sold her house and sailed away, ever since traveling on a ship with a female companion. She has earned over £2000 from the arrangement, and the company has offered more but cannot compel her to quit the privilege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Liverpool Steam Packet Company
Ministers overwork myths and gluttony warned
The London Tit-Bits warns that ministers misjudge overwork, blaming stress while often suffering from indigestion. It argues many could double output if they observe basic physical health rules and avoid excess food, temperance, and self discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The Dress Makers Subterface exposes class fears in New York
A New York woman recounts an incident involving a former dressmaker who, after offering to make a dress for her, refused to send it and instead waited for the tester to leave. The gown was returned for adjustments and the woman suspects opportunistic theft amid class tensions in a democratic city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Times
Feline Eats Vegetables While Household Recalls Castor Oil Incident
The Cincinnati Inquirer reports Carl Spangenburg recalling a cat named Thomas who prefers vegetables to meat. He notes the animal grew drowsier, prompting castor oil as an alleged antidote, which Thomas apparently consumed without vomiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Carl Spangenburg
Cincinnati Inquirer
Baltimore and Ohio Introduces Three New Baldwins for Chicago Division
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad placed three new Baldwin built passenger engines into service on the Chicago division. Weighing 113000 pounds with six foot six inch driving wheels and 19 by 24 inch cylinders, the engines are touted as the finest passenger locomotives in Chicago. The line already added over forty new engines in sixty days and is upgrading tracks sidings and terminal facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Chicago
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Baltimore & Ohio Company
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Baltimore & Onsio Railroad
Baltimore & Ohio
Tullman
Baltimgore & Cunio
Atlantic Seaboard
Cuicaga
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Enc. & C O
Toledo
Dr. Harter Medicine Co
Colville
Ft. Dodge
Baty
Castoria
Dr. Pierce
NN. Wnl
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Northwestern States
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South Dakota News
A. Murrell
Hastings
Ellen Holmes
Dundas
Cannon Valley
J. H. Orr
Goodhue County
St. Louis
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Crosby
Williston
Minneapolis
Zumbrota High School
City Hall
Mary A. Howard
Julia C. Posson
Smith Baker
State Board
Duluth, Red Wing & Southern Railroad
Stillwater Council
Royal Arcanum
F. F. Backus
D. A. Blackney
W. E. Easton
T. C. Clark
I. T. Wilson
C. H. Cannon
G. E. Clarke
W. L. Prince
Chaplin
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C. Proctor
G. H. Grant
W. E. Cowler
A. G. Schuttinger
F. A. Lenox
B. B. Smith
Grand Lodge
Rochester
A. B. Norton
W. G. Nye
F. W. Denton
Winona
R. &. Patterson
A. §. Bolton
C. M. Sprague
Sauk
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South Dakota
Bloomfield
Lowa
Lake Michigan
Gava
the House and Senate
Stewart
Calfornia
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London Times
Ublican
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Atlanta Constitution
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Hood
Clifford Blackman
Eye
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Ars F
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Boston
Mass
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
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John Quibell
Holt, Ont
Jewell Nursery CO
Lake City
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Bone Bam Eyes
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P. O. Box
Alice Maple
Oregon
Vicker’sheatre
Pal, Mun
Tuti
Amierion
J.p.alles
Paul Mian
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W. Morris
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U.S. Pension Bureau
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Peabody Medical Institute
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DR. Clarke
Bezaille
WBOK
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Frank Schultz
Peach Bottom
Schultz
Oxford Press
Bertha
Mr. Scribbler
LA Polic
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