Two Mill ion Souls Aim at Christ in 1900 Watch Night Service
Fragmentary church program outlines a large New Year’s Eve observance led by Rev. J. E. Mercer, including a daylong service on December 31 1900 with multiple sessions and topics. The schedule lists devotional periods talks on soul winning prayer and personal testimony, concluding with consecration and prayers for the unsaved. A medicinal notice for Herbine and health remark by Wm. Robinson & Co. appears within the text.
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Efort
J. E. Mercer
Brooks
H. O. Cady
H.O. Cady
Lizzie Brown
Gussie Bennett
Hayseed visitor vows to run for Congress
An old man from a provincial district visits the Capitol and jokes about Congress members, claiming they have an easy life with free lodging, meals, and comforts at the Library of Congress. He leaves amused, announcing he will go home to run for Congress.
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Capitol
Library of Congres
Hayseed
Congress
Washington
New York Tribune
Photographer's unique group portrait in Seneca and Centralia
A Seneca photographer gathered a woman living with her second husband and her first ex husband in Centralia. The trio posed together for a likeness, with the two husbands presenting no objections and the woman standing between them for the photograph.
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Caner
Seneca
Kan
Centralia
Disturbing the Speaker of Small Shane Taste Re 2 D
A brief notice reports an incident involving disturbance aimed at the speaker, linked to Shane Taste Re 2 D. Officials describe the event as a disruptive act during a local gathering and are investigating potential motives and parties involved.
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Shane
New Ice-Breaker Baikal Aims To Break Ice By Suction Bow Screw
The article describes a new ice-breaking type where water is drawn from beneath the ice by a bow screw to fracture ice as the vessel advances. It notes the Baikal has extensive upper works with luxurious cabins and decks to carry three trains, with a speed of thirteen knots, and references trial trips showing thick snow and dock-building steps.
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Baikal
Meresif Sareete
Deeahine
Green carnation resurfaces in Paris guiding science and fashion
The green carnation reappears in Paris inspiring curiosity at the Sorbonne as women study its origin and its alleged dangers. A milliner’s flower dyeing led to green blooms sold for sixty cents, while Paris authorities warned of fraud and poison. Historical notes trace similar color tricks to 1708 experiments in pink and black dyes.
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Paris
Sorbonne
Municipal Laboratory
Boston
Wedding Cake Cutting Etiquette For Seated Or Standing Guests
An historical note describes how in beige weddings the bride would stand to cut the cake if guests are seated, while with a small standing party the knife is inserted at the first story and the top portion is removed to a clean stand. Waiters or male relatives then cut and distribute the lower pieces to guests. A lady may request help lifting heavy items only if no servant is nearby.
Soak in the Cage Emer Se Geek Enue as a Reward
Two boys from Soll of Gress are caught in a scheme that promises reward for participation. The plan hinges on a cage and odd phrases, with authorities investigating the dubious arrangement.
West End and Tenth Street Car Housing Plan Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR text notes a plan to attach a building to house automobiles on West End and Tenth Street New York. Details are incomplete with garbled phrases and unclear dates or official actions.
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West End
Teth Street
New York
Mauritius Declares Anti British Sentiment Amid Sugar Trade
An Colonial Era report notes Mauritius population of 370000, with 270000 Indian natives in the sugar industry and about 90000 white and creole residents. It describes strong anti British sentiment among locals, detailing social divisions and labor roles.
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Meuritius
Tea Processing Means Four Pounds Fresh Leaves Per Pound Dry
The text explains that four pounds of fresh tea leaves yield one pound of dried tea. It notes that Indian and Ceylon teas are mainly dark or black, while green teas are white from the same plant. Drying quickly preserves green tea, while black tea undergoes extended processing with intermittent exposure to create a fermentation-like effect.
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India
Ceylon
Amusing Juxtaposition At New York Auto Show
Report notes a playful scene on the main floor where three machines are arranged in a row. A large worded display reading Chasspayre stands beside a brand showing an ambulance, with a patrol vehicle nearby, inviting amused speculation.
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New York
Legislation Passes Tax on Railway Property in Michigan
A special session of the Michigan legislature approved an amendment to tax railways on the value of all their property, moving beyond the present specific tax method. The vote occurred on November 6 during the special session.
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Michigan
Balloon Flight Reaches 56000 Feet Over Paris
A balloon fitted with automatic instruments recently rose over Paris to about 56,000 feet, or over ten and a half miles, then descended safely. Outside air at that altitude registered 102 degrees below zero, according to the instrument readings.
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Paris
Amherst College President Tackles Servant Girl Problem
President Harris of Amherst College spoke at a gathering of women’s clubs in Amherst Massachusetts presenting a paper on the servant girl problem and offering practical suggestions aimed at addressing the issue.
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Harris
Amherst College
Amherst
Mass
Wealthy Parliament Member Leads in Income and Prizes
A prominent parliamentary figure earns about 95 000 a year and is noted as one of the wealthiest in Parliament. His clerk James from Manchester is listed with weekly earnings while a regiment is observed. A century show at the palace featured the Ladies' Rennedageoeration with 6 009 entries and prizes totaling 50 000.
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Esal
Ir James Begam
Mancastie
Rennedageoeration
Nebraska land promises lure to workers in rush ads
The excerpt extols Nebraska as a land of plenty where grain and fruit thrive with little labor, cattle and hogs profit, and land is cheap with easy terms. It urges readers to request “The Corn Belt” for full information and notes cheap excursion tickets on third Tuesdays to view Nebraska, encouraging personal inspection.
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Nebraska
Corn Belt
Africa
Chicago Record
Associated Pres
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To Cure A Cold In One Day Fablets Ad
A vintage medicine advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with Laxative Bromo Quinine Fablets and offers a refund if it fails. E. W Groves promotes the product with a nationwide druggist appeal.
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E. W Groves
Vast Nebraska lands for sale with varied acreages
Ads describe multiple parcels in Nebraska and nearby states near Clearfield Blockton and Ayer, with 160 to 400 acres each. Prices range from 1 200 to 25 000 per acre, listing improvements, fences, springs, and farm usefulness. Agent W. Wawer of Farmington Illinois coordinates listings.
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Oakdale
Neb
Maindon
Inivale
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