The Philosophical Tramp and the Ring Trade Scene
A sketch follows a jewelers shop as a bemused jeweler entertains a couple shopping for an engagement ring. He narrates rings’ ancient meanings from sapphires to rubies while peppering the sale with cautionary tales and superstition, the couple weighing sentiment against price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rememour
Gareo
Mem
Javeler
New York City
Jane
Phetus
John
Ept
America
The Corn Belt and Cattle Ranges in 1880s
A compact survey of where cattle thrive in the United States, arguing that corn belts feed large cattle herds. It cites census data from 1860 to 1880, notes Texas and western ranges, and explains how grain belts align with grazing capacity across states and territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky Mountain
Mississippi
Joni
Cory Tandy
Gowton
Sugar Belt
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Ohio
Indiana
Kentucky
Tennessee
Corn
United States
Town
Afea
Montana
Wyoming
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
Plas Idsbo
Nevada
Oregon
Linois
Stuleoof
Ilinois
Pliuin
Texas
Coursa
Tadland
Rank Wilkeson
Jay Gould's Westchester estate and vast horticulture
A Turbulent tour of the Merritt estate, later Jay Gould’s, in Irvington details its 510 acres, Gothic mansion, art gallery, and grand grounds. It notes Gould’s purchase for about £200,000, possible resale near $1.9 million, and 19 hot houses totaling $250,000 in value. The piece describes the lawn, stone fence, and extensive staff, including 80 workers earning wages while detailing lavish household routines and European health fads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dawson Merritt
Irvington
Hudson
Spont
Merritt
Jay Gould
Westchester County
Gould
King of Finanes
Sintking
Tmit
Brienbrac
Mr. Gould
Sonus
James
Somerville
Una
Europe
Lindewiese
Erness
Austrian
Silesia
Curious Cure and Village Improvements at Irvington
Jay Gould funds a drainage project in Irvington draining a swamp to improve sanitation. Five thousand feet of piling have been driven at cost twice the land price, aiding a family with children Helen, Annie, George, Edwin, Howard, and Frank. Newspaper snippets mention other era items and anecdotes on daily life and travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay Gound
Irvington
Vilage
Gould
Helen
Annie
George
Edwin
Howard
Prank
Odd Taste Across Nations and Strange Delicacies
A collage of global eating habits and curiosities notes how nations diverge in cuisine from frogs and snails to locust powder and octopus. It cites examples from England, Holland, Japan, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Africa, and China, with anecdotes on unique foods, edible insects, and unusual preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pacific Slope
Buckroud
Robert Ghomberg
Quass
Lonis
Pennsylvania
Canton
Phia Press
Tory
Cambridge
Mass
West Indies
Mexico
Badda Oriental
Mississippi
Faeilic Islands
Antilles
Jamaica
Brazil
Africa
Siam
Ulm
Danube
Isle of
Crate
Central Park AdmitIOD real estate additions listed in city notices
A fragment listing multiple additions and lots in Central Park area including Lotka S.C. Young's, Carpenter's Vth addition, and Twelfth Avenue developments. Notes mention prices from 250 to 500, parcels on Boulevard and Fifth Avenue West, several two story houses, and nearby school sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Soc College
Godin Rapids
Carpenter
Vth
Twelfth Avenue
Nest Echoal
Third Avenue
Callie
Seventh Avenue West
Frime
Golly
No. O16U Hne improves variety of groceries and trades
No. O16U Hne shows improved varieties of groceries with heater and trade for stock merchandise. O15S describes fertile improvements 12 miles from Kentucky depot with a good house, 6 rosin, road cellars, outbuildings, sheds, corn cribs and cultivated land, price 7000 with exchange for wild land in Texas or Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bock
Tawa
Nebrusta
Cedar Rapids
Linn Camry
Koni Bose
Leas Downs
Ana
Tari
Pat Korn
Grocurlea
Gawk County
Syren
Prenell Mill
Gotar Thapide
Vorus
Rapley
Couiti Rapids
Nebraska
Ib Depot
Wild Land Listings Across Counties Incomplete OCR
Wild land entries show scattered descriptions across Webster and Hancock counties with vague acreages and prices. The fragment mentions a barn privy and a 31,000 area reference, plus an 0 rcreg value and a 10 per ante price for Kitimat comm Yat. The garbled OCR obscures proper place names and dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bancock
Swat
Srige
Worth
Webster County
Tuud
Algoldt
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Ayers & McClelland, Publyaers and Froprietors
Oflice No
South Second Street
Seates
Business Directory
J. &. Leonard
O'Mara Building
Opporits Postullee
Towa
George Stowell & Gas
Advarlsine Burya
Ty Spruce Krook
New York
Higtey's Block
Obive
Koom Neap Hlirs
Wedehase
Graumenté
Ghureh
Kirst
C. Fordyce
Indrgpitir
Stevere House
Berl
DR. Walters
Urdal Rapids
ewDits
Geelaur
J.T. Hauprox
Cedar Gatids Savings Bank No
South First St
Phome Beley
Enur
TEP
LM Sbamnes
Marble Works
Searles & Baxter
Foreign & American
South Hirst Strest
Third Avenue Bridg
Lens
R Rapids
Joa State Agricultural Society
Adventer
Gall
First Avenue
W.F. Ellborn
The
City National Bank
BEVRR
Scouti
the Model Bakery
Fred Kerns
Frank Peltz
Merchantlee
Coonan South
Sceod Ave
Binie
Amenca Bible Society
Cone, Wolfe & Co
Second St
Jean
Jorg
Betruthal
Cour
Seine
Genttleman
Estella
John Dear
Persia
Jovan
Peory
M. F. Pines
Doling
Joe Storm
Tewenkae
Aper
Ten World Inc
King-pan
Pekin
Jane Sarved
Mie
Qiang
New
Psar
Sherenological. Journal
Woodfords
Alaine County
Cal
Aoman
Large Wealth
Mr. Smith
Brown
Mr. Brown
Ndie
Hong
Isbor
Washington
Penn
Philadelphia
Califo
Chicago Mail
Demarest
Japan
Mr. G
Marm
Ciiengo
Paris
Nori
Norristown Herald
Helm County
Gentlemaan
L Ayer
Gal Turner
Honge
Bethel
Lewiston (Ite) Journal
Los Angeles
Sq.Danich
San Francisco
Krupp
Essen
Hancock
M. Sun
Harvey Illingham
Auburn
Boston Journal
Frances Heausielli
Dalmatia
San Francse
Greene Bros
E. K. Larimer
North Second St
North Second Street
P.O. Shoe Store
P. O. Shoe Store
Linn County
Alslock
Cooper & Jackson
Bob Sleits
Limothy
Clover Lead
M. FE. Miner
Itiushlar Levator
Tel
Frank H. Drew
Mottmar
Flrst Avenue
Bever's Block
Evers
Inte
Sol
Nanan
Basan
Mra Parsons
Jor Nain
Tareveislay
Sg Bk
Schoo
Alwuek
Baer
Pranara
Raomines
Ares A.B. Crain
Papi
Walbuake
Servo
Seversl
Auf
GRAIG
Caldwell, Racine Co
Wis
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