Mud Baths at New Mexico Hot Springs Offer Cures
A Las Vegas эксперt describes the Santa Fe railway area hot springs near Las Vegas New Mexico where mud baths are prepared. The peat like mud is mixed with spring water to a mushy consistency then applied in tubs for 10 to 85 minutes and rubbed off, claimed to draw impurities and relieve rheumatism neuralgia and skin conditions.
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New Mexico
Las Vegas
Carlsbad
Germany
Denver
Winter Weather Steady in Madison County Report
Special correspondence from Sheridan Montana notes persistent cold and clear skies since late November with little snow. Ed Blake returns from Omaha with four carloads of cattle for himself and W N Culver. Dick Rock injured moving a building. Park soldiers photographed Rock and his buffalo. Isaac Hinsman from Bozeman grows weak while at Dunham ranch. He remains devout Salvationist and spoke at Culver’s New Year dinner. Mrs Blake and Mrs Culver visit Mrs Mattel. Sleighing remains fine and locals enjoy visits.
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the Tribune
Maapaten P. O
Ed Blake
Omaha
W. N. Culver
Dick Rock
Lake
Culver’s
J. B. Blake
W. O. Mattel
Indies
Granger
Pageville Notes of Visitors and an Accident
Special Correspondence reports Mrs. C. L. Utley visiting sister Grace Baker and noting her improving health. O Eldred and Mrs. N. L. Page visited friends at Iron Rod. Dwight Bucknell traveled from Helena with Mrs. J. M. Page. Mrs. Emery of Twin Bridges visits Pageville. Rodney Page suffers a rock accident in Perry gulch and recovers at home. Mrs. Utley owns a seven foot lobster cactus with 120 blossoms.
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Pageville
C. L. Utley
Grace Baker
Eldred
N. L. Page
Iron Rod
Dwight Bucknell
Helena
J. M. Page
Emery
Twin Bridges
Harry Redfield
Rodney Page
Perry Gulch
Extrem
Local Rochester Correspondent Notes Quiet Start to Year
Special Correspondence from Rochester reports calm conditions with few industrial jobs and hope for spring. Local residents visit relatives, a sick resident recovers, and school attendance for December 21 to January 15 lists several pupils and teachers.
The Rise of Golden Aristocracy in Modern Power
The piece argues that aristocracy endures through wealth and finance rather than brute force. It notes Napoleon era puzzles but says mercantile economies replace feudal prowess with money power, elevating merchants and financiers while old titles fade in value. It highlights Germany’s limited aristocracy in a poor state and England’s mercantile shift.
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England
Cotton Ford
Napoleon
Finance
Richard Plantagenet
Europe
Germany
Boy Endures Peg Game Under Hot Georgetown Sun
An old Georgetown citizen recalls a school yard incident at John D. White's subscription school. Lys Grant struggles to pull a stuck peg from the ground as a crowd watches. The stubborn peg finally comes free after the boy is helped by the stern schoolmaster who cools his face with water and red bandanna.
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Georgetown
John D. White
Grant
Lys
Lys Grant
Hamilin Garland
McClure's
Arithmetical Puzzle To Sum To One Hundred
Washington Star reports a government clerk describes a puzzle using digits 1 through 9 to total 100 by addition with each digit used once. Fractions appear in one solution, though the puzzle forbids them. many try and fail to reach 100, with some media noting its deceptive difficulty.
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Washington Star
Apaches Make Mescal From Cactus Sap
Southern Arizona Apaches extract sap from small cactus hearts like cabbages and distill mescal from the cup shaped receptacles. The potent drink is said to drive drinkers to madness.
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Arizona
Unclear dispute quoted in Detroit Free Press exchange
The snippet shows a tenant warning a landlord about a failing roof and potential flooding while the landlord promises life preservers. The passage then shifts to a horticultural note about seeds staying closed until ripe to protect future plant germination.
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Detroit Free Press
Lemon John the Lemon Peeler Gains Saloon Fame
A West Side saloon artist nicknamed Lemon John perfects the art of peeling lemons for immediate use. He works between midnight and dawn in downtown saloons, swiftly removing the bitter peel to yield a pristine lemon ready for drinks. His method draws steady business, creating a near monopoly.
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John
West Side
Chicago Times-Herald
Iceland Divorces Guard Women Under Moral Stand
Iceland divorce law aims to protect women from changing husbands. Couples separate after clergy mediation, receive a letter of separation, and child custody favors mothers for one child or split for multiple children. After three years apart, divorce may be granted on scriptural grounds, enabling remarriage. The absence of a social evil is cited as a sign of high female moral status.
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Iceland
Expert Knowledge of Dressed Poultry
A citizen quotes a remark about the skill of an expert poultryman who claims to identify the origin of dressed chickens at a glance. The speaker notes pride in such geographic refinement but would prefer practical ability to tell quality before purchase.
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Philadelphia
Ohio
Illinois
Fashion Notes Show Opulent Gowns and Velvet Domination
The New York Post observes high demand for Silke and brocades with long wear. It notes beaded furs and elaborate laces, warn against flamboyant ensembles, and highlights velvet gowns, simple coats, and restored tailor restraint as season trends.
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New York Post
Press Snippets Show Global Tension and Domestic Labels
A collage of brief quotes spans topics from Monroe doctrine and Great Lakes ships to Russia census timing and a German concert delay. Reports note apple exports yielding limited profits due to freight costs and fashion critique for McKinley’s inauguration suit made in America by an Ohio tailor.
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Toledo Blade
Great Lakes
Texas
Detroit Free Press
Ita
Russia
San Francisco
Ohio
Pittsburg
Rules of Life and Hard Work Advice from Philadelphia Record
A long quotation from the Philadelphia Record extols generosity politeness independence and thrift. It urges trust in hard work honesty punctuality and starting from the bottom to reach the top while warning that dishonest success is false and wealth gains from talent alone are rare.
Railway Rumbles Vermont Bans Sunday Excursion Trains
The Vermont legislature passed a bill prohibiting Sunday excursion trains. The action aims to restrict leisure rail trips on Sundays, signaling a shift in state transport policy.
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Vermont
Railway innovations and regional railway notes
A French railway orders clocks on locomotives while Maine Central tests a cyclometer to track annual travel. German state railways color carriages by ticket class yellow for first green for second white for third. The Yata Jerusalem rail link pressures harbor needs and possible port extension to Port Said for the Yafa Jerusalem line.
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Germany
Yata
Jerusalem
Yafa-Jerusalem
Port Said
Household Hints Warn Of Kerosene Dangers And Pest Remedies
A turned down kerosene lamp can emit deadly gas and should be avoided. Flour must be stored carefully as it absorbs odors and mold forms in damp conditions. To remove heat marks on varnished wood, apply kerosene and rub with a soft cloth. Scatter wild mint to deter mice, as their strong dislike for the scent repels them.
Butler brothers recount racing stint in Paris Velodrome
Tom and Nat Butler describe arriving in Paris on Nov 1 and training at the Velodrome d'Hiver. They detail the indoor track, seating for 15,000, French pacing and pacemakers, and compare French riders to American competitors. They note training frequency, rider care, and cite Barrolion as a top short distance rider.
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Butler Brothers
Tom
Nat
France
Paris
d’Hiver
Steeraman
Barrolion
New York Sur
Ely's Cream Balm Acknowledged Cure for Catarrh
Ely's Cream Balm is described as the acknowledged cure for catarrh and contains no mercury or injurious drug. Price, 60 cents.
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ELY Brothers
Warren St
New York City
Daily paper advocates free coinage of silver in Twin Cities
The publication promotes free silver and people’s rights and offers full telegraphic reports and markets. It is the only daily in the Twin Cities to back this stance and will be bundled with the Dillon Tribune at four dollars yearly. Sample copies are free.
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Dillon Tribune
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