First Avenue Presbyterian seeks successor to aging Rev Hall
The First Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York, valued at about 2 million, seeks a successor to aging pastor Rev John Hall. Trustees plan to recruit from America, England and Scotland for a co pastoral arrangement, noting a split between liberal and conservative factions hinders new church building and growth.
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Flem Fumaug
Paw
York
Titel Avenue Presbyterian Church
John Hall
Bixi
Iith Avenue Presbyterian Church
New York
Presbyteriang
New York City
Brooklyn
Dr. Hall
America
England
Scotland
Hall
Centenary Frog Told By Aware Narrator At Ritchie Spring
A Kentucky tale reports a giant century old frog living in a log spring house on the old Ritchie place near Bardstown. Locals recall a single frog in the spring since pioneer times, with a thunderous voice and great activity, believed to be the same specimen seen across generations.
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Ritchie Place
Bardstown
John Ritchie
Lyons Fort
Ritchie Spring House
Old Spring
Stephen Ritchie
Feudation in America in The Atlantic style
In a continuation of his Atlantic discussion H G Chapman examines why American art lags. He argues causes lie in the national urge to be workers and in a transitional “Middle Age” era. He contends the lack is not wholly evil and foresees a brighter era like the Renaissance.
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America
Atlantic
H. G Chapman
Austria counts vast wildlife for hunting year 1887
The report lists 15,864 preserves excluding Hungary with counts of 32 bears 113 wolves 24 lynxes 9,490 stags 60,232 roebucks 7,709 chamois 2,998 wild boars and 26,411 foxes 9,729 polecats 1,055 otters 2,672 badgers 333 marmots plus 1,439,134 hares. Feathered game totals include 4,498 grouse 1,900 wild geese 102,748 quarts 12,652 woodcock 7,614 snipe and 28,914 wild ducks. birds of prey show 38,610 eagles? 1,865 horned owls and 106,853 hawks kestrels and vulturines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Lady Florence Dixie Named Leader in British Women’s Football
A prominent figure, Lady Florence Dixie, esteemed for many roles, is noted as a president and active leader in the British Ladies’ Football Association. The article highlights her energetic public work and standing among top women football players in the United Kingdom.
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Lanchampton
Pdorah Plerer
Florence’ Dixie
Marquis of
Golden Wedding Hails Germanys Chief Executioner
At Magdeburg the 73 year old William Reid and his son Frederik were honored at a golden and silver wedding. About 300 men present were all executioners or closely tied to them. The assembly debated methods, favoring hanging, while wives planned to aid widows and orphans.
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William Reidl
Magdeburg
Germany
Hits Ben Frederick
Reid
Kaiser Wilhelm
Frederik
Wilhelm
Denver Bride in Snowbound Mine Honeymoon Adventure
Mrs. Arthur A. Roller formerly Laura L eat of Denver headlines a perilous honeymoon. She reports she and her husband are trapped at a Monte Cristo silver mine in Cascade mountains Washington. Snow and avalanches threaten, with only brave snowshoe messengers reaching civilization. Provisions run low as hope glimmers for melt and relief.
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Arthur A. Roller
Denver, Col
Roller
Laura Elisha Leet
John B. Leat
Denver
Monte Cristo Eilver Ming
Cascade Mountains
Washington
Ocean Giants and the Safety of Transatlantic Travel
The New York Times notes a Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse record and argues that large, well-built ships offer safety and stability in heavy seas. Sailors say a 1,000 ton ship can ride roaring forties storms, though passengers endure greater discomfort. Faster crossings may be safer, the theory goes, as shorter exposure reduces danger.
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New York Times
South African Labour Struggles and Class Tensions
A South African social scene criticizes servants and labor, noting scarce jobs for locals. A father refuses a daughter’s stay if meals aren’t shared, and a mother withdraws her son from an office over perceived menial duties. A railway worker resents a passenger’s demand for help with luggage, reflecting clashes over class and independence as land fades and money flows to strangers.
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Portal
Phesa
Names of Pearls Describe Grading and Prices Across Varieties
The article explains pearl naming by size from dust to cherry and paragon, with terms like pore agon and pear pearls. It notes pricing varies by quality and color, with small pearls sold in parcels under 1 karat, and large paragon gems commanding tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands depending on weight and quality.
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Philadelphia
Descentfal Picture of Mrs Washington and Nellie Custis
Mrs Gibson provides a homey portrait of Mrs Washington and her granddaughter Nellie Custis in Philadelphia. The scene recounts nightly routines with Bible readings, prayers, hymn singing, and a blessing before Nellie retires. The narrative suggests enduring influence on Nellie’s character and duties.
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Grandmamma
Mrs. Washington
Nellie
Topeka Preacher Promotes Festival With Striking Phrasing
A Topeka preacher invites attendees to a church festival using vivid archaic imagery. He urged guests to "Come in this classic language" as he described reconcilement of faith with daily life, blending spiritual and earthly pleasures.
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Topeka
Punchline Snaps From Edinburgh Church Sermon
In a church scene in Edinburgh the preacher's display moves Dr. Pitcairn to ask a countryman why he cries. The man replies with a blunt retort about having little to say himself, implying shared frustration with religious delivery.
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Pitcairn
Edinburgh
Patth
Phrase Fragments From a Historic Text Theorize Help
Fragmentary OCR speech shows attempts to advise a Mr Fletcher about threading and tying. The garbled words suggest a discussion of strategies for untying and tying a skein of thread or yarn, with unclear names and context.
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Daniel Webster
Fletcher
Fatal sport accident counts cited across various activities
The source claims eleven football fatalities since 1894, while other sports show higher totals: swimming 1,350. boating 988. hunting 654. horse riding 383. bleyling 364. ice skating 22. tennis 4. golf 2. baseball zero.
Qaer Mended Words Signal Local News Reform
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions a returned Mlondiker and a Dawson prospect, with two trained ones described as “hot.” The text resembles a playful regional item, lacking clear names, dates, or places to anchor a concrete event or outcome.
Whistles Alive to Cars and Locomotives in Louisville
The Louisville Post notes a fascination with locomotive and steamboat whistles, citing John Cottrell who learned to identify engines by their whistle. It recounts his ability to name engine type, train, and crew from a distance, and adds a tale of Testy Wilkins who could distinguish river steamers by sound.
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Louisville
Gaye
Louisville Post
Bowling Green
John Cottrell
Joseph A. Cottrell
Park City
Louisville & Nashville Railroad
John Cattrall
John
Foreclosure Action In Fayette County Iowa
Guaranty Savings and Loan Association files a petition in Fayette County District Court seeking foreclosure on a mortgage against John A Thompson and Anna D Thompson for 3184.08 plus 871.04 attorney fees and cancellation of shares in plaintiff’s stock. If defendants fail to appear by March term in West Union Iowa, default will be entered and judgment rendered. Attorneys for plaintiff are Alnsworth and Alnsworth.
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John A. ‘Sompsao
Anis D. Thompson
Yoo Patton & Marks
Theat Yarry & Co
Goldstone & Radstone, Co
Little Bruce & Co
Baker Hoyt & Co
Gotvan
John Melhop Son & Co. Co
Wyonan Partride & Co
Smith & Wallace Shoe Co
W. Pierce and Witwer
Brothers
District Court
Fayates County
Iowa
Guaranty Savings and Yoon Association
John A. Thompson
Sune D. Thompson
A. Thompson
Anna D. Thompson
Amd
West Union
Fayette County
Alnsworth
Plaintifl
Notice to John Robertson and Others in Property Suit
You and each of you are hereby noticed of a petition filed in the Fayette County District Court by GB Schmudlich claiming absolute ownership of multiple described parcels and seeking foreclosure to quiet title. Respond by March 10, 1808 as required. attorneys listed include W B Puller and Ainsworth & Awnortt.
Lavlies and Gant Ipetiom AuTi Wait Season Date
Fragmentary text mentions Lavlies and Gant Ipetiom AuTi and Karl’s Chiver Tee Wis, with references to a season date and Buldis W. The readable material is unclear and lacks coherent events or identities.
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Gant
Karl
Buldis
Maying Cards for All Ages at Cedar Rapids Route
Bizarre ad fragment offers playing cards for all ages via the B, OR GN, Ry route at the Colm ling price per pack and per dozen. Money orders to the undersigned J) Monroy, G. P. & Ty Ay, Cedar Rapids. Limited readable details.
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Pacha Bbc
Monroy
G. P
Ty Ay
Cedar Rapids
The
Travel Offers and Health Remedies From Cedar Rapids to Des Moines
An assortment of 19th century travel ads promotes Phillips Tourist Sleepers from Cedar Rapids via Chicago and the Southern Pacific route, with fares, berths, dates, and porter services. Also advertised are farm and farmer-oriented newspaper subscriptions from Des Moines, along with Shiloh’s cures for common ailments and digestive issues offered by W. H. Finke and associates.
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California
Phillips
Cate
Min
Kangog Ulty
Worth
Texas
Bouthorn
Parifio Ry
J. Monroy
G. P
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
the News
Iowa
Ripana Tabules Promote Stomach Relief
Pills named Ripana Tabules claim to cure nausea and torpid liver symptoms. Product markets itself as stomach aid with emphasis on digestion and stomach comfort.
Free deeds offers in Weekly Dispatch of St Path Minnesota
The Weekly Dispatch of St Path Minnesota touts free deeds offers and a chance to sample their weekly publication. It promises seeds from Mayo Company and a subscription price of seven cents per year.
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St. Path
Minnesota
Bowae of Mayo Company
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Fanny A. Norton
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Cor Phish
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Orgddrass
J. Moron
S.A. Sweet
Startford
W. HL. Finke
Bullen
Genta
W H. Finke
Dan
Tris
Elgin Roller Milla
WU. Finke
Shiloh
H. Finks
We Uw, Finke
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Mke
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Finke
Wy i. Finke
Puisbury’s
Capper & Shaffer
Aileead
Orleans
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
New Orleans
Southern Pueite Co
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Ban. Franciaco
Florida
Pally Trough
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J. F, Merry
Manchester
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W. Finke
Scott
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Scott & Bowne
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