Press in Kovels Censors Recount Russian Press Control
A historical note explores censorship in Russia, describing post office impermissible passages and ink masking. It chronicles methods to alter or erase lines, with examples from articles on Cossacks, learned women, famine, and Italian terms, noting evolving press liberty amid war and social proverbs.
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Isan Pe
Empresa
Russia
Catharine
France
Sweden
Italy
Invalide Buseé
Discoverer of the Moons of Mars Asaph Hall
The narrative details Professor Asaph Hall the discoverer of Mars moons born to a carpenter and guided by his wife a school mistress who spurred his mathematics studies He rose from Harvard Observatory assistant in 1861 to professor in 1863 and first sighted Mars attendants on August 11 amid weather challenges and shared support from his dedicated spouse
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Asaph Hall
Mars
Harvard Observatory
Naval Observatory
Washington
Navy
Hall
Mar
New York
Trihune
Peculiar Marriage Ceremony in Borneo
In Borneo a wedding features the bride and groom brought from opposite village ends to a central spot. They sit on iron benches as blessings for fasting and robust health are sought. A cigar and betal leaf are presented, two fowls waved over the couple, and a priest addresses the Supreme calling for peace and happiness to attend the pair.
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Borneo
Shotgun Shot Examined By State Association
The New York State Association for Protection of Fish and Game reports on a shot from Colwell Lead Company of New York. The state shoot clubs unanimously endorse the article as perfect and recommend it to sportsmen nationwide. Presidents and officers Greene, Nichols, and Wrigat sign the letter.
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New York State Association Fon Rum Protection Or Fish and Game
Brracose
N. Y
Colwell Lead Company
Centre Street
New York
Greene
Joan A. Nichols
Chas. B. Wrigat
War Dyspepsia Wenknosa and Debility Testimony
A May 3 1870 letter from George S Brey of Paom New Hampshire testifies to benefits from Peruvian Syrup after imprisonment in Civil War prisons. He says weight increased from 90 to 150 pounds and health restored, recommending it for weakness from dyspepsia blood impurity or other causes. Sold by dealers generally.
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Paom
N. H
Salisbury
Brey
Raritan Matelaine Cloakings Take Cold Weather Market
The latest fashionable woolen cloaking for ladies and children is advertised as heavy warm stylish and offered at surprisingly low prices. Suitable for cloaks sacques dolmans circulars and jackets are sold at leading dry goods stores nationwide. Ask for the Raritan Cloakings and avoid substitutes.
Wonder Upon Wonder Gift on Book of Wonders
An advertisement offers Wonder Upon Wonder a free giveaway titled The Book of Wonders with pictorials of natural and supernatural curiosities. It invites readers to request via postal card from F. Gleason & Co., Boston. Includes Miles Alarm Nosey Drawer for merchants and Dooley's Yeast Powder endorsements. Detroit fair medals noted. dated September 28, 1877 Chicago.
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Hebera
F. Gleason & Co
Washington Street
Boston
Maas
Bmosars, Fairbanka & Co
Broadway
New York
N. ¥. Express
Unclear historical tobacco trade line features
Fragmentary OCR notes describe tobacco brands and prices with names like Jones of Binghamton and Quirk's Irish Tea. Mentions of Topcon and vendors in New York Chicago and Gaston appear, with references to a pre paid freight offer and low price claims.
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Pionter Tobacco Compass
New York
Gaston
Chicago
Jones
Binghamton
Binghamton, N
Grand Record of a Cathartic Stomach Bitters
Nearly thirty years after its introduction Hos tetter's Stomach Bitters is touted as the continent's leading remedy for dyspepsia liver complaints and debility. The advertisement cites wide usage across Americas and Australia, endorsements by medical members, and abundant testimonials.
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Hostetter
South
Central America
Mexico
West Indies
Australia
Pairbauxe Scares Reported At Scale Works
In August fifty carloads of scales were sent from the scale works and ninety nine carloads of materials for manufacturing scales were received in the same month at St Johnsbury Vermont. Caledonian notes the activity.
Free Leisure Hours literary paper offer with framed collectibles
An advertisement for a 16 page family paper titled Free Leisure Hours offers three months of issues plus two 6x chromos free to anyone sending 13 cents. The publishers J L Patten & Co promise double value for money, and note a new cheaper price of 7 cents.
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J. L. Patten & Co
William St
New York
Newedoastora
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Kovels
Dooley
Pooney
Haines Bros
Fifth Avenue
New York Town
Haines
A. Reed & Sons
TDL
Ann Hilkoua
Quirk
Agenta
Sant
Iinetrated Antalogus Ince
J. Fl. Bufford!s Sons
Allen
Unham Pianos
Dunham & Sons
East 14Th Street
Wew
York
Wilson Sewing Machine CO
Chey
New Orleans
San Francisco
Cal
Raikes Ataste
Sree
Club of Ten
Club of Thirty
Republican
Hugh J. Hastings
Marvin’ Fire &Burgap
Mary Safe & Scale CO Broad
Bettie
Thomson
Marca
Hallett
United States
TLE
Nsurange
Mew Fore
James Buell
Saya
Berofula
A R. Stevens
Mes
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