Denver Exposition Elevates Mining Prominence in Colorado
The Denver Exposition builds a fine building with ample exhibitor space and engaging displays to attract crowds. It positions Colorado as a wealth rich state benefiting from advertising and serves mining operators by showcasing minerals from various states and territories. Wyoming’s scarce mines gain attention, highlighting mineral potential and future development opportunities. The exhibit aims to convert expense into valuable information for visitors and mining interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
Wyoming
Better Days Coming for Black Hills Resources
The Black Hills await railroad access to unlock mineral and agricultural wealth. The Black Hills Times notes that nearby mining regions endured long droughts before rail links spurred fortunes, and that patience will bring capital to realize the area's riches.
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Black Hills
East
Colorado
Sweet
Idaho
Black Hills Times
Wyoming's Four Governors Highlight Rich Prospects Ahead
The piece notes Wyoming's four territorial governors Campbell Thayer Hoyt Hale and praises the territory as a cattle grazing area with mineral wealth and growing prosperity. It lauds Governor Hoyt for advancing Wyoming's standing and Governor Hale for beginning a new era of prosperity.
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Hale
Wyoming
Campbell
Thayer
Hoyt
Vast Texas pasture owns vast fence and wire metrics
A Texas landowner manages a 40000 acre pasture ringed by a fence using 500000 feet of posts and ninety tons of wire, illustrating extensive enclosure of the property.
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Texas
Underground railroad proposed in Paris with 30 million cost
A historical note records proposals for an underground railroad in Paris costing 30 million dollars. The article also mentions twelve daily newspapers in Dakota and local press shifts in Deadwood among various other items. It notes circus politics, impending railroad consolidations, and the estate of Gen Skoblleff with wealth and a divided will among sisters and the Princess Beauharnais linking to the Russian imperial family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Dakota
Deadwood
Champion
Miner
News, Enterprise
Press
Skobbleft
Duchess of ‘Leuchtenberg
Prinz Belorsitski
Princess Beauharnais
Beauharnais
Skobeleff
Russia
Humorous Scraps and Quips From Historic Papers
Selection of puns and anecdotes includes a Iowa woman’s brick damage to a dog, remarks on fashion and morals, and a Wigglesworth quip about prune handling and household plant care. The items reflect late 19th to early 20th century newspaper humor and social observations.
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Hartford Times
Iowa
Boston Post
HOLS AND GIRLS AND A BROKEN NIGHT ON HICKS STREET
A Brooklyn boy, John Mairs aged 15 of 680 Hicks Street, was found asleep on the sidewalk near Hamilton Avenue. Waking, he stumbled and fell into an area injuring his head and was jailed for drunkenness after his dressing. Additionally Gen Sanger editor of the Key West Democrat is described as a tiny infant in Florida. The Denver exposition managers face delays and must use more printer ink to succeed.
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Mater
Kate
John Mairs
Hicks Street
Brooklyn
Cummings
11Th Precinct
Hamilton Avenue
Mairs
Gen. Sanger
Key West Democrat
St. Domingo
Florida
H. Wagner
One Hundred and Twenty-third Street
New York
Mary Fern
Hirst Avenue
Salina
Kan
Ica
Eighth Street
Seaside
Fenderson of Fogg
Fogg
Boston
Transcript
Jersey
Elesa
Philadelphia News
Population surge predicted for Billings this year
The Billings Herald notes a projected permanent Billings population of 2500 to 3000 residents this year in addition to a steady transient crowd. President Arthur has accepted an invitation to visit Bar Harbor Maine next month for rest with no formalities expected during the trip.
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Billings Herald
Billings
Arthur
New York
Bar Harbor
Fragmented, noisy reminiscence of newspaper quips and quotes
A collage of cartoonish excerpts from various papers, including gossipy editorials about Niagara Falls, scornful notes on editors, oblique death notice curiosities, and quips from travelers. The piece mixes maps of local chatter with witty asides and trivial anecdotes.
Fragmented quotes on virtue and manners across eras
Phrases from George Eliot, Washington, Burke, Carlyle and others reflect on slander, happiness, leniency and national honor. Snippets cover personal conduct, romance, marriage, pride, and artful expression, illustrating varied moral and social ideals across authors.
Enameline and Hair Balsam Advertisements
An old classified style note promotes Enameline for tooth decay and gum health sold by Dare & Collins, successors to Addams & Glover, and Parker's Hair Balsam for vigorous hair growth, restoring color and reducing irritation and dandruff.
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Dare & Collins
Addams & Glover
SOZO DONT Aids Gum and Teeth Health
Advertises SOZO DONT as a dental aid to remove tartar buildup and prevent gum tenderness. Claims creamy to crusty deposits loosen teeth and require dentist removal, urging mouth cleanliness to keep teeth healthy.
Fragmentary 19th Century News Fragments Touch on Strikes and Events
A collage of partial reports mentions a Monday bridge effort, fever counts, strikes in Pennsylvania, river work, and mills closing. It also recalls a fatal wounding over a mason’s trowel, rail incidents, and scattered mentions of political clubs, temperance, and agricultural plans in Oregon and Indiana.
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Pennsylvania
Chas
S. Child
Decatur
Texas
Grahan
Wyandot Indiar
Trieste
Society of Vet
Indianapol
Terrell
New York
Oregon
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Denver Exposition
St. Louis
Societies For the Prevention of
Chicago
Rockies
Bee
Boston ‘Star
Bismarck
Elmira Gazette
Wigglesworth
Hols
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Georgia
Lahigah
Niagara Falls
Detroit Free Press
the Honest Compositor
George Eliot
John
Sayal
Lowell
George Washington
Burke
Hood
Carlyle
Ianyas
Stael
Tartar
DR. Clark Johnsons
TrAaDe Mare
Belvidére Mille
Goodbye.Co
Minin
Clark Johnson
R. H. Mallan
Hux Bow
Nuckolls Co
Nebr
Clark, Johnson
Lane Co
Clark Founco
Stoops
Meadow Utah Co
George Littlewood
M.smith
Waterville
LeSueur Co
Minn
Dre Clark
Johnnon
W. Atherton
Laboratory
West 3Rd St
N. Y. City
Slid&w,lvr
Enya
Seltzer
Seltzer Spa
Atqagar Ii
LAAN
Sore the
Lonteville
United Statees Circuie
Pines
Opie
Stoney
Aura
Louisville
Broadway
York
Luid
GEO
L. Holt
Mihi
Uae
Cheyenne
U.P RR
G. M. Jones
Ht &E
West
Madison Bis
Chong Ai
Rinstook
Avery Fe
U.S
Arene Montgomery ‘Ward &Go
Wabash
Avenues Hidagd
Mrs, Iwinslow
Merrn
United States
Ayer
Ayer, &Co
Lowell, Maes
Practical Analytical Chemists
BOL
Addoms
Glover
Citcyenne
Rennier
Louisiana State Lottery
New Orleans
Logmay
Redless Echem
PRB
GT. Beauregard
Loulatadas
Capital Rize
Vuasesesapessyanesseti
Vss Stees Rerepsarreeer
Flice
New R
Leche
Eas
Bole
Prey
F. Sch Weickert
Parker
Cimily
Hiscox & CO
Louis Shaw’s
Dal
Uy Dis
Thursda
NEV
Ohio
Ontario
Nantucket
John B. Finch
Turing
Belgium
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