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Newspaper
Democratic Northwest
Location
Napoleon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1891
Page
7
A fragmented report notes a fee related to ten oars in an open water context. Details remain unclear but the item mentions costs tied to an oarsman or vessel setup. The text suggests a price or tariff affecting a rowing scene or boat group.
A legal notice from the election board and related parties announces a court action to recover a specified amount. The document names defendants Adams & Co and Py 4lmnet, with a petition returnable on November and a judgment date to be read. It specifies an attachment order and directs the defendants to answer by a stated deadline.
Fragmented court record notes multiple dates in May October and December. It mentions county proceedings on varied days and years with unclear wording and misspellings. The legals appear to reference actions or filings around May and December in the county court.
An 1878 Baden Reichstag member Baron Marschall spoke against usury provisions while a Jewish creditor Louis Altheimer pressed to renew a 5,000 mark loan. The law's vague terms left courts to decide usury limits, and Altheimer ultimately refused renewal, prompting Marschall to seek a safe extension. the note was paid after Altheimer's stance shifted. Marschall later served as Baden envoy to Berlin and under secretary of state in the foreign office.
Description of Abram Hewitt’s Lexington Avenue residence praised as highly artistic. Rooms feature Louis XVI and Louis XV styles, alabaster lamp, gilded harp reproduction, crimson damask, and carefully recreated period furniture. The drawing and music rooms, library, and marble hallways are highlighted with antique porcelains, enamels, and Chinese pieces.
A baroque anecdote about a rich woman who warns a friend away from Christian Science not for mockery but because the name hides the word science. The piece notes that many educated people dislike science, its exactness and methods, preferring comforting doctrine over truth.
An 19th century Philadelphia Record excerpt describes using electricity to ease tooth extraction. A patient held a pole in one hand while a second pole connected to forceps completed the circuit, delivering a severe shock when the operator pulled the tooth, sparking concerns about risks.
A Washington Post excerpt reports anti Chinese prejudice accusing Chinese people of murdering deformed babies and cripples as part of their religion. The sensational dialogue frames supposed beliefs and practices to justify violence and exile.
A highly garbled OCR item describes a large pine house with multiple rooms and features. It notes front porch size, second story chambers, hallways, attic, and various fixtures. The text includes measurements, finishes, and heating by warm air furnace, with numerous unclear fragments and stray characters.
Describes decorating a small withdrawing room with delicate pink walls and Nottingham curtain fabric. Suggests tacking curtains, adding a light top treatment, and using a v
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