Fossil Find Near Santa Fe Hints Ocean Past
A curator at Postmaster Nusbaum’s ranch near Toscuquye discovers a peculiar fossil specimen described as a tongue shaped jaw with layered teeth. The find suggests a herbivorous creature with ichthyosaur and pterosaur traits, possibly part of a larger jaw. the fragment will be shipped to the Smithsonian Institution in Washington for study. Local reports note submerged-era evidence around Santa Fe, with petrified remains and footprints of gigantic prehistoric amphibians indicating a past sea covering the area.
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New Maxton
Santa Fe
New Maxtery
Nusbaum
Toscuquye
Cockweller
Neve
Smithsoniaw Institution
Washington
Jog
Schumann
Keem
Pulftce Avenue
Rocky Mountain Range
Value of Early Printed Bibles and Mazarin Bible Prices
Early printed Bibles fetch high sums due to rarity. The Mazarin Bible sold for over 20 000 dollars, though 85 of 100 copies remain missing. The Psalterium commanded about 25 000 dollars with only six copies known, printed by Johann Fust and Peter Schöffer in Gutenberg's shop in parchment. The first dated Latin Bible appeared in 1462 valued at 7 000 dollars.
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Gutenberg
Garret
Callar
Cardinal Mazarin
John ‘Oust
Peter Schoeffer
Aide
Japan to Free Foreigners in Mining Under New Law
The Japanese government plans a diet session proposal to end foreign restrictions in mining. The current law bars foreigners from being shareholders or partners in mining firms, but the new bill would remove this provision. Authorities aim to attract foreign capital by granting special privileges, potentially widening to forest lands real estate and industrial stakes as mining resources remain undeveloped.
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Japan
Ancient Cot Coin Hidden In Bible Era Philadelphia Mint
An ancient coin labeled as 2,600 years old notes a Philadelphia mint origin and a Libertas likeness on the obverse while Diana stands with a bow on the reverse. The inscription reads Diana Friend of the Philadelphians and Demug meaning the people. The piece ties Philadelphia as Lydia’s historic city.
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Phildelphia
Philadelphia
Far East
Diana
Lydia
All German Boys Learn Trades
The article notes that every German boy, from the crown prince to the humblest subject, is required to learn a useful trade. It emphasizes national training and practical skill development as a state goal.
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Germany
Socialistic City of Huddersfield Sets Model for Municipal Ownership
A 19th century report extols Huddersfield Yorkshire as a model socialistic town with municipal control over streetcars waterworks electric lighting markets abattoirs sanitariums lodging houses and even the cemetery. It notes low gas and heating costs metering schemes for the poor and extensive municipal services, claiming widespread public welfare and acceptance.
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Hudderfield
City of
Yorkshire
England
Kas
Steves
Huddersflefild
Water power as coal substitute foreseen by Gunton’s magazine
The article argues coal will not run out but will be replaced by limitless water power. It envisions electricity from hydro as a universal, cheaper energy source powering industry, transport, lighting, heating, and food preparation, with storage and long-distance transmission evolving to lower costs.
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Gunton
Storage of Flood Water at Southampton Congress
At the annual congress of the Sanitary Institute in Southampton Prof Henry Robinson argued flood water storage is vital for national needs. He noted population growth outpaces rainfall, watershed struggles limit city supplies, and stored flood water could stabilize river flow, curb flood damage, and improve irrigation navigation.
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the Sanitary Institute
Southampton
Henry Robinson
Compulsory Education in France Reported
The French government aims to educate all children and curb child labor. Minister Millerand notes compulsory schooling for ages up to 13 was decreed in 1882. Ten years later 72,000 school age children still lacked schooling. illiteracy among young men on the conscript list declined from about 8 percent in 1892 to under 6 percent by 1897.
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France
M. Millerand
Commerce
Traveling salesman dies after lozenge choking incident
O R Ryan, a traveling representative for the Lowe Silverware Manufacturing Company of Chicago, died suddenly at the Athearn after a lozenge allegedly became stuck. A doll boy, summoned to his room, found him gasping and writhing as doctors failed to relieve the choking, with the man reported to have inhaled the lozenge by accident.
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Oshkasa
Wis
Chicago Chronicle
O. R. Ryan
Lowe Silverware Manufacluring Company
Chicago
Athearn
The King of Pali And His Colorful Court
The narrator describes meeting the King of Pali and his retinue near Jephoh. A vivid procession follows, with 1650 downtent warriors, armed guards, and a regal assembly of mounted followers in white gowns, colored sashes, turbans, and ornate bridled horses. The king appears in chain mail, mid bow, amid a medieval scene.
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Pali
Geographical Journal
Jephoh
Downten
The Sirdar's Camel Corps Described as Self-Contained Force
A Cornhill account explains a complete camel corps with wooden saddles, adjustable padding, six-day forage bags, two water akis, and martini rifles. Each rider carries water and clothing, total load about 400 pounds, enabling a seven day desert expedition with minimal external support.
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Martini
They Talk by Whistling on Gomera Island
Stray Stars describes Gomera in the Canary Islands, a rugged isle of about 12,000 inhabitants with deep gorges. To cross ravines, locals use a whistling language using teeth fingers and lips to convey syllables, enabling distant communication beyond spoken words.
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Gomera
Canary Islands
Queen Victoria Messenger Robbery in Afghanistan
The Baltimore News reports a 19th century incident where a queen's messenger was robbed on the road to Cebul in Afghanistan. The British government protested but received no reply for months. The Amir responded that robbers and their entire family were executed as "satisfaction" for the queen.
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Cebul
Afghanistan
Moonths
Ameer
Queen Victoria
Haltimore
Suffering Boarders Report Burnt Heefsteak at Detroit Dining
A fragment from Detroit Free Press notes a boarding place change after meals left burnt offerings. The second reader complains of rare fare and poor service, reflecting local dining dissatisfaction.
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Detroit
Life Insurance Cane Ends In Unusual Funeral Hope
A 60 year old bachelor with a five thousand dollar life policy plans a grand funeral to consume the policy. He grows better after doctors say he will die, and the funeral is postponed. He survives and ends up married with the policy paid for his wife.
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Thia
SMALL PIPES or Japanese Smokers
A traveling Japanese observer in the United States notes Japanese visitors smoke moderately preferring cigarettes or small pipes. He adds that due to Japan's past high tobacco tariffs and economic frugality most mass tobacco use has been tiny pipes. He predicts wealthier generations may shift to larger pipes.
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Washington Star
America
United States
Japan
Women in Siberia Offer Contrasting Dress Styles
A traveler recounts Siberian fashion noting shawls for kerchiefs on wealthy women and bareheaded heads worn by the rich, while a trim Russian woman in dress is said to roam with long hair loosened. The writer mocks the attire as odd, highlighting low heelless slippers, breezes disturbing hair, and an elaborate shirtwaist with a broad collar and cuffs as a feminized fashion terror.
Austrian Theater Erected by Krupp Opens for Workers
Arthur Krupp, cousin of the German iron founder, built a theater in Berndorf Austria a year ago for steel works workers. It was meant to be opened by Empress Elizabeth but held due to her illness. Emperor Francis Joseph formally inaugurated it amid a large crowd. The theater seats 600 and is praised for its beauty and suitability to workers' needs.
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Arthur Krupp
Berndorf
Austria
Elizabeth
Francis Joseph
Difference of Opinion in a Brief Exchange
A short dialogue scene features a mother expressing surprise at her daughter serving two men. The daughter contends she does not call it suffering, defending her situation with calm, pointed retort. The lines capture a candid clash over personal choices and social norms.
Land for Sale Near Elgin Iowa Steinhofer Farm Offered
Administrator M Senor advertises the Steiner farm southwest of Elgin Iowa for sale. The 276 acre property includes 240 acres cultivated 80 acres timber running water two wells and solid buildings. Contact Elgin or Gunder addresses for price and terms. Also notes Cedar Rapids Route playing cards offered by BCR and N Ry agents at local depots with postage paid. Local sales claim a very low figure at 93 dollars per acre.
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Tnow
Elgin
M. Senor
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
BCR & N Ry
Bcrn Ry
Gunder
Strange London coal laws and Dickens era trades
A column recalls a 14th century coal ban in London with severe penalties and a capital offense for coal fires, notes the coal exchange’s rise as a major mercantile mart, and mentions the 1849 opening ceremony. The piece also reports a Boston street scene where a policeman feeds peanuts to pigeons at noon, drawing crowds.
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England
London
Coal Exchange
Whittington
Dick Whittington
Corporation
London Times
Hosatog Feliceman
Boston Evening Record
Washington Street
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Morohan
THE
Sirdar's Camel Corps
Dantine
Theatere For Workingmen
AnsTaaders
Diehl Bros.’ Abstract Co
West Union
Union Bebbe
Emma Abbott
Max Raffauf
R. J. Stoehr
Stoehr's
W. H. Finke
Crevanee Illinois
SOL and Guarante
Ior
Stoekr’s Pharmacy
Elgin, Lowa
Shiloh
W. H Finke
Gonta
Tex
B.A. Sweet
Hartford
W. IL Finke
Karl
W. H. Pinky
Bast Gough
W. H. Pluke
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