Passing of the Unfenced Range and Dakota Rail Rush
Sioux Falls dispatch describes two railroads racing across western South Dakota from Chamberlain and Pierre toward the Black Hills. The piece portrays the shift from cattle range to farming as fences rise, homesteaders flood in, irrigation grows, and towns spring up, signaling a transforming frontier.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Great Western
South Dakota
Greyhounds
Black Hills
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Chamberlain
Missouri River
White River
Pacific Coast
Chicago & Northwestern
Pierre
Midway
Bad River
White Clay
Elkhorn
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Cheyenne
Box Elder Creek
Rapid City
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Deadwood
Fomestake
Lead
Wyoming
Missouri
Milwaukee & St. Paul
White Clay Buttes
Nebraska
North Dakota
Montana
Prairie Butte
Great American Desert
Grand River
Keya Paha
Dakota Range
Road Ranch
Bismarck
Black Day Observed Amid Turmoil in Larged Area
Amid unclear text, a report notes a somber day marked by tension and disruption in a region described as large and divided. Local officials respond with cautious statements while residents seek clarification on events and safety.
Czar Praises Violinist in Ice Palace Exchange
Ambassador Meyer relays a lunch remark in Washington where the Russian emperor compliments a young Italian violinist. The winter palace event features a skilled performance, and the czar gently notes he would rather keep his eyes open than imagine Ysaye when hearing her play.
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Meyer
Washington
Winter Palace
Ysaye
Potatoes and fruits pricing in Mexico and the United States
The article notes American potatoes in Mexico fetch about 40 percent more than Mexican potatoes. It also states the price gap for fruits grown in both nations remains large. Mexico possesses ample arable land and wide climates for temperate and tropical crops.
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Mexico
Tropics
Markham outlines Arctic expeditions plans before society
Sir Clements Markham discusses two new Arctic expeditions at the Royal Geographical Society. Dr. A. H. Harrison leads, with Dane Elmar Mikkelsen planning to ascend the Mackenzie river to locate land, establish a depot, and return toward the river mouth. He cites Nansen and Beaufort Sea as key factors in Arctic knowledge.
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London
Clements Markham
Royal Geographical Society
A. H. Harrison
Society
Elmar Mikkelsen
Sir Clements
Pole
Beaufort Sea
Parry Islands
Alaska
Arctic
Blessing of Jacob Reaffirms Hebrew Faith Over Egyptian Gods
In a tale set around Potipherah and Asenath, Jacob blesses Ephraim and Manasseh, overriding fears of Egypt’s priesthood. The youths choose the God of Abraham over Osiris, embracing Israel’s blessing and promising lineage as Joseph awaits their fate in Goshen. The scene ends with Ephraim and Manasseh pledging to follow the God of their fathers.
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Manasseh
Ephraim
Potipherah
Osiris
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
God
Asenath
Joseph
Israel
Egypt
Luz
Canaan
Reuben
Simeon
Machpelah
Review of Lessons in the Quarter from 538 to 430 B C
The Quarterly Review reflects on how to study the period 538 to 430 B C as a whole and extract lessons. It outlines central truths from thirteen lessons emphasizing God’s sovereignty, deliverance, prayer, prudence, and the coming refinement of His people. It includes practical applications for personal and national growth and faith in the Lord.
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Peloubet
Palestine
Torrey
Jesus Christ
Army of the Lord
United Presbyterian
Curio shops in English towns lure buyers with back-street allure
Curiosity shops in England’s country towns are run by London firms. They use the lure of old furniture and silver found in Bond Street or Piccadilly to attract buyers who will pay higher prices in the back streets of country towns after a study of human nature.
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England
London
Bond Street
Piccadilly
Card Trick Reveals Tearing Cards in Steps
The article explains a pack tearing trick where the performer appears to grip the whole deck but actually tears one card at a time. By overlapping cards during the grip, the surface becomes torn and the rest follows easily, making a display of strength seem magical.
Dowry from Drink Money at Glasgow Marriage
In Patrick Glasgow a couple who have been abstainers for over 20 years gave their daughter a marriage dowry of £120. They saved the weekly liquor budget since pledging, after their daughter reproved her father for a prior drink, and the savings funded the dowry.
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Patrick
Glasgow
Barton Haswell Marries Wife. Neighbor Tries Animal Incident
Bart Haswell, newly married last week, was seen on his front porch early one morning kicking his dog twice, according to the Woilesburg Record in Missouri. The incident highlights a tense moment in a quiet neighborhood.
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Bart Haswell
Palm reader’s price line prompts a dollar and a half
The Milwaukee Sentinel recalls a palmist who examined hands and charged only one dollar and a half, highlighting a quip on value and spectacle from a bygone era.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Prolific Country Sumatra Rich in Life
Sumatra displays a exceptional diversity of animal and plant life, reportedly greater than any other region. The island supports numerous species across its forests, swamps, and highland habitats, reflecting its rich ecological variety.
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Sumatra
Persistent Collector and Debtor Clash Over Bill
In a quip from the Cleveland Leader a collector and a debtor spar over a small bill. The debtor complains of frequent calls while the collector asserts persistence and demands due payment.
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Cleveland
A Difficult Course
A man studies self denial by correspondence as a learning exercise. His wife is away for the winter and he has two sons at college.
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Sax
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Toledo
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Ottawa
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