Notate Fair This Year for Omaha Exposition
The Omaha exposition is likely abandoned for a year due to the state. Agricultural Society officers report it would be suicide to hold such an undertaking amid the current turmoil. Des Moines officials favored cooperation to make it a success though funding remains debated between houses and senate.
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Omaha
Abundon
Levil Nttlon
Seite’ Agriantutical Society
Nebraaka
Des Moines
House
Senate
Sea-Fights of the Future and Naval Weapons
The article discusses future sea warfare with projectilon torpedoes and Holland submarines, predicting torpedoes will outmatch armor. It notes ranges of two and a half to three miles, the advantage of keeping distance, and the need for battleships to be escorted by patrol vessels to detect and counter opposing torpedo boats.
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Holland
Avery
Hest
Distinctive Whistles Noted By Louisville Locomotive Expert
Louisville Post reports a Bowling Green memory of John Cottrell son of Rev Joseph B Cottrell a Methodist minister who learned to identify locomotive engines by whistle. He could name the engine and train type from a distance with eyes closed after testing nineteen engines. A riverboat boy named Testy Wilkins also identified steamboats tows and tugs by sound, displaying keen marine lore at Green River and Ohio River mouth.
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Louisville
Louisville Post
Bowling Green
John Cottrell
Joseph B. Cottrell
Uate
Park
Paatar
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Yards Tomanter
John
Paper Windows Use of Paper in Glazing Gains Attention
The article discusses paper as a glazing substitute in greenhouses and windows. It notes the mildew like appearance and light diffusion, calls it cheap yet durable, and mentions a citizen resisting high gas bills while others compare charges to the previous month. The piece hints at public fuss over rates and a family engagement change.
How a Mountain Mule Tests a Shadow Buyer
A Washington Star note describes travel through West Virginia and Kentucky where a traveler visits a roadside blacksmith shop. A mule buyer warns that the mule may be dangerous, claiming the animal is the kickinest creature in the mountains and could kick biscuits into dust.
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West Virginia
Kentucky
Washington’ Star
Pound Gap
Bachelor Maids Hold Dove Dance in Daytona Village
In Daytona Fin, the Bachelor Maids organization staged a "dove dance" at the H R Y G C club house on December 20 1897. The girls, split into two groups in dark gowns and evening attire, led the dances while bachelors observed. Mrs Davidson provided brilliant music and refreshments were served during intermission. The event, run by the Bachelors’ club, left many young men perturbed at their apparent redundancy.
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Nok Ona Mothee
Daytona
Fin
Malry
Stern
Bex
Mally
Cow Bells Keep Their Old Charm Despite Modern Change
The article notes cow bells retain their classic design and clanking sound after centuries. Iron and bronze coated bells come in ten sizes with a wide range of tones. only four U.S. factories produce them, and most sales occur in the South Southwest and West where larger farms and stray cattle are common. Exports reach South America and Australia via New York Sun.
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United States
South America
Augtralia
New York Sun
Royal box access and costs at London theaters
The article states royalty does not gain free theater admission and royal boxes require payment. The Prince of Wales incurs about 20 in box hire, with exceptions for Theatre Royal Drury Lane Italian Opera and Waymarket Theater. Mostly the box is public but not favored by the wealthy as a status display, attracting foreigners and outsiders.
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London
Prince of Wales
Theater Royal
Drury Lane
Waymarket Theater
Royal
Physical Culture for Women Lecture Highlights Muscle Training
Garrard Professor Seya Gonatant cites Dr. Dudley A. Sargent of Harvard urging constant and proper exercise to combat aging. He describes apparatus free routines to develop unused muscles, improve respiration and circulation, and prevent a drooping head, bent spine, and rounded shoulders in civilized society.
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Garrard
Seya Gonatant
Dudley A. Sargent
Harvard
Sargent
Ank
Old Irishman Forges Iron Flute And Draws Crowd
Thomas Cuiluin in a Chicago forge crafts a loud iron flute from gas pipes, recalling Erin songs like Rory O More. Neighbors clash as the improvised instrument stirs a tense scene ending with police involvement.
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Chicago Journal
Thoms Cuiluin
Iattle
Erin
Rory O'More
Meindy
Thomas
Travel Rates From B C HR N Ry for Trans Atlantic Passages
Contemplate a trip abroad and consult agents of the B C HR N Ry for viva rates across classes and sailing lists from Trans Atlantic lines. Inquiries directed to J. Morton, G. P. & T. A., Geilar Rapids, Ip.
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J. Morton
G. P
T. A. Geilar Rapids
Shiloh and Patent Remedies Ad Seeks Buyers
An old style advertisement lists Shiloh cures for consumption coughs and dyspepsia, praising Shiloh’s Cure, Dyaspepsin, Vitalizer, Catarrh Remedy, and other tonics sold by W H Finke. It mentions prices, agents, and subscription offers, with warnings to avoid wasteful practices and urging direct orders.
Cedar Rapids Route high quality playing cards sale offer
The Des Moines Daily News advertises farm friendly terms for a Des Moines Des Moines Iowa readers receive a low price subscription and special card offers. Lerd stamps and money orders accepted with mail delivery to Cedar Rapids Ta by J Morrox G P T A.
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Cedar Rapids
Ingenious import trick eyed by Boston importer
Boston readers learn of a clever plan to avoid duty on mineral water imports. An importer received casks from abroad found to be dutiable, and after consulting a customs attorney, decided to send the water back, freeze it abroad, and reimport as ice to avoid duties. The tactic was reportedly followed.
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Boston
What Hecomes of the Pins in England and Beyond
In England alone factories produce 37 million pins daily while others reach about 20 million. The total worldwide output is immense, suggesting a vast business in lost pins. Some wheelmen humorously note many pins likely scatter along public highways and cycle paths.
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England
Ano
Towns and Districts Named After the Queen
In Toynbee Hall London a lecture by A Bainea on Two Generations of Greater Britain notes a list of places named Victoria. There is a Victoria at Vancouver’s edge, another in Hong Kong, Victoria in Labour and in the Cameroons, Victoria Nyanza in Africa, Victoria in Australia, Victoria Land in Antarctica, and a Victoria region in the Arctic.
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Victorialand
Antarctic
Arctic
Excursions Offered By B B R I and N Ry at Low Rates
The popular Homesuekers excursions will be continued by the B B and N Ry. Tickets for November 2 and 10, December 7 and 21, are sold by agents to many northern, western and southern cities at one fare plus 2.00 for round trip. Tickets valid twenty one days. For details contact agent or Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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B. CR
N. Ry
J. Morton
G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Memphis Editor Opinions on Popular Songs
A Memphis editor's fragment critiques popular songs with pointed whimsy. The rambling note wishes for changes in taste and appearances, mentioning white wings, a high born lady, and Mr Johnson’s stance, in a sardonic voice.
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Memphis
Petushantly
Mr. Johnson
Queen of Dogland Fearful for American Republic
A fragment notes the queen expressing fear that the American republic may not endure much longer. The commentator mentions she rarely sees Americans except those presented at court, and questions whether she has had a fair chance to judge.
Loch Rates to Topeka For National Creamery Convention
The B C R and N Railroad offers reduced round trip tickets from Elgin at 310 for the National Creamery and Butter Makers' Convention in Topeka Kansas February 21 to 22. Tickets are valid ten days from issue. A special Cedar Rapids to Topeka train departs Monday February 21 at 8 p.m. For details contact the ticket agent.
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Topeka
Kas
Elgin
Cedar Rapids
Untitled fragment hints at paths of glory and a novelist
Fragmentary OCR note mentions paths of glory and a novelist figure. Lacking clear names or events, it presents a literary fragment with oblique references to rise and fate.
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Nan
Decadfuily Nervous Goats Relief Claimed by Patent Remedy
A letter-like fragment touts a patent remedy claimed to calm nerves and strengthen the nervous system. It mentions relief for constipation kidney and bowel trouble and asserts health benefits from a formula labeled Ten zona, used in Mattford Connecticut.
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Lawaia
Mattford
Shiloh's Cure for Sale by W. TL Finke
An old health remedy advertisement urges quick purchase of Shiloh's Cure For a neglected cough seen as dangerous. Sold by W. TL Finke located at 78 2: 13, promoting rapid relief and safety.
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Shiloh
W. TL Finke
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