Real estate bargains fill Columbus listings in old ad
Multiple properties on Washington and Franklin streets offered for cash with small payments, including three room cottages with wells and outbuildings, large houses on Hutchins and Maple Grove areas, vacant lots, farms in Brown and Union townships, saw mill, and 40 acres in Texas, all advertised as bargains or trades with terms. Prospective buyers urged to act quickly to secure prices ranging from 400 to 12 000.
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Washington St
Franklin St
Union Township
Burnsville Pike
Fase Columbus
Third Street
Big Four
Clay County
Texas
Ft. Worth
Henrietta
Alma Station
Ft Worth
Denver Ry
Bartholomew County
East Columbus
Lord Salisbury Drives Through Cretan Crisis Busy in Lab as PM
The London Sketch notes Lord Salisbury, famed for mental work and little exercise, rarely ill and mostly without time for strolls. He enjoys rare golf, a brisk park walk when possible, and mainly pursues chemistry in recreation amid foreign affairs burdens during a critical period.
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Lord Salisbury
London
Fort Granville
Arlington Street
Downing Street
Brougham
St. James’ Park
Mr. Chamberlain
Mr. Balfour
Couth
Francé
A Man of Prudence Involving a Lewd Bet in a Wild West Tale
In a western scene a cowboy is accosted by a friend as a tense talk unfolds. Dick explains a plan tied to a ten thousand dollar life policy for a widow. The barkeep’s fate and the widow’s future loom as events edge toward a turning point.
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Holly
Barkeas
Widder
Dramatist Colman Faces Questions On Oaths In Plays
The dramatist Colman testifies before a parliamentary committee on theater questions. He says he never counted oaths in his versions of Terrat Law and John Bull, regrets their presence but defends the overall value of his work. A Philadelphia note adds a report of a 20 pound winter snapping turtle being fattened in Berrick, Pa.
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Colmen
Colman
House of Conundus
New York Advertiser
Comedias
Asa Fox Eas
C. J. Perry
Berrick
Remarkable Kodiak Bear Encounter and Alaska Tales
A traveler recounts massive bear skins from Kodiak and a legendary hunt by an elder Indian using a spear. The tale includes a grizzly measuring twelve feet and a dramatic ambush in a cave. Also noted are British antics and a spider pet anecdote with a writer’s humorous claim.
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Tim Sur
Kodiak Island
Wuies
Kasnar Cyr
Uae
H. J. Co Dd
Salmon Ower
Ainet
South Africa's mining impact and potential for local markets
A North American Review assessment notes South Africa could reach self-sufficiency through agricultural and pastoral growth, but only if local markets expand via mining activity. It highlights coal fields covering 56 000 square miles, nearby iron deposits, and other metals, with Transvaal likely to remain dominant.
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South Africa
North American Review
Iowa
Transvaal
Blaine's Generosity Aiding Taylor's Destitute Daughter
A St. Louis Globe Democrat tale recounts James G Blaine crafting and guiding through a $12 000 resolution to aid President Taylor's needy widowed daughter. Sherman sought funds, Blaine wrote the measure, and both houses quickly approved it for the Paris voyage of the daughter.
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James G. Blaine
St. Louis Globe- Democrat
Maine Statesman
House
Zachary Taylor
Washington
Paris
Gen. Sherman
Blaine
Matee
Shaine
Senate
The Royal Way Wish from Dames Bedding on Travel
The article notes that some royals carry their own beds and linen when traveling. It cites Queen’s tapissiers who pack baggage and coordinate moves between Windsor and other palaces, ensuring items reach by the swiftest means. A separate anecdote recounts a turtle fighting a fox, ending with the fox shot and the turtle carrying the fox’s nose as a trophy.
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Paul
Russia
Philadelphia
Windsor
Perry
Englishmas Sauntered Onto Dock in Unsteady Horror
An anecdotal fragment reports an Englishman’s firm step onto a dock, described as vibrant and healthy, amid chatter of an “interesting event” and travel tales, but ends without clear context or outcome.
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New York World
Amel cl
Unexpected Election For Cleveland MP Alfred Pease
Alfred Pease was elected M P for Cleveland while abroad, after a vacancy arose he was nominated and won by a large majority. Sir Joseph Pease received a telegram from Arden about his son's candidacy and intent to merit the honor conferred by friends and neighbors. The article discusses a surprising outcome and touches on superstitions about house repairs and evil spirits.
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Alfred Pease
M. P
Cleveland
Pease
Joseph Pease
Arden
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Owens & Williams
HSM
Isol
Cottage Avenue
Ninth
Tenth Streets
Hutchins Avenue
Maple Grove
Seventh
Eighth Streets
Highland Avenue
Ninteenth
Orinoco
Swengel
Ohio Township
Brown County
Purcell’s
Franklin
Sixth
Seventh Streets
Columbus
Clifty
Jackson Township
Waymansyville
Clifty Township
Eighth
Wilson Street
Harrison Township
Boonwee
Sansireek
Clay Township
Jess
Wayne Township
Gooper
Additio
Olambus
Pear Street
Chestnut Street
Coffe Offer
Peru
Packers
Langdon
Mason
Panag
Alybes
Belvedere Bldg
Citizens Telephone
Boston
Ord
Truranis
The
Passion Restavgay
Washington Street
Ile Didutt Hill
Serlkeepy
Pagler
Conti
Fote
Nnidler
Taylor
Astelle
the Royal Way
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