Farm lands along Chicago North Western Railway offer trips
Promoters tout fertile lands along and continuous railway lines from Chicago to North Western routes. Excursion tickets go on sale first and third Tuesdays of July through October from major stations in North Western Minnesota and southwestern South Dakota. Reports promise low rates for excursions and return trips, with ticket agents available for details. Also an Elgin mill adds gum milling and log sawn services, offering to convert logs into lumber at low prices with guaranteed satisfaction.
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Chicago
Thia Line
Aia
Minnesota
South Dakota
Acokera
Joa G
Kurmseo
Gd. P
TAG
Cedar Rapids
O Re I
Lawn
Elgin
Joan
Thaves
Large stock of ladies and misses fine shoes
Advert shows Carrer and Shafter brand shoes in stock with emphasis on a broad ladies and misses range. Limited details provided, but highlights the line and brand names in a retail context.
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John Strootman
Fine Shoes
Carrer & Shafter
Animals for Reason and Ants in Sight of Pioneers
Lord Avebury in London discusses animal intelligence with the intelligent poodle Dan noting that dogs can distinguish between cards with words like Road and Water after several trials. He suggests some ants may possess limited reasoning and moral sense, while noting processional caterpillars’ simple behavior in a flowerpot experiment that shows fatigue after following a continuous thread.
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Lord Avebury
London Institution
Dan
Avebury
London
Ladies Go Frog Hunting at Constantinople
A London Telegraph report describes French women in Parisian style dress enjoying frog hunting in marshy boots with bamboo rods. The party watches as frogs are speared and the animals slain, while men urge caution to avoid striking heads or feet.
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Constantinople
London Telegraph
The Horses of Russia by JA French writer
A survey of Russia’s vast horse stock notes 32 million animals from tarpan wild stock to thoroughbred Arab. It highlights Kirghiz and Kalmyk breeds as hardy cavalry and pack horses, with nomadic life shaping temperaments and survival. Courtship and marriage customs are tied to horse riding among tribes.
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Russia
Turkestan
Finland
Summer travel rates for major meetups announced
The notice lists numerous summer gatherings with special BOC R & N Railway rates from Colorado Springs. Highlights include the Triumphant Sunday School Convention in Denver July 15 to 22 and the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Denver August 26 to 30, plus meetings in Minneapolis Omaha Salt Lake City San Francisco Seattle and others.
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Denver
Colo
Ancient Order of Hiberniany
America
San Francisco
Cal
Knights of Pythias
Seattle
Wash
Tacoma
Waal
The
United Presbyterian Church
Wall Map of Fayette County by West Union Gazette
C. H. Talmadge announces forthcoming Fayette County wall map at a low price. Scale 14 inches to 1 mile, about 86 by 45 inches, printed on heavy map paper with township colors, roads, railroads, streams, churches, schools, creameries, and each farm showing acres and owner names where possible. Previously only one map existed, valued at $15, now offered well below that, via West Union Gazette.
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C. H. Talmadge
The
West Union Gazette
Talmadge
Weat Union
Towa
Attractive Women and Health Boosts Beauty Promise
An older advertisement extols beauty as health, claiming pure blood brings a glowing complexion and happiness. It promotes Wine of Cardui to strengthen organs of womanhood and Ripans Tabules for ailments like sour stomach, constipation, bad breath, and flatulence.
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Thedford
Monapton
Hatanooga
Tent
Ene
Jontalla
Cardus
Wrapped White Cloth Garment With Indian Motifs
A long heavy white wrap features a shoulder drape and a striking Indian decorative band. Pale blue edges, bright yellow and black lines accent the fabric, with color rays at the corners. The piece suggests Indian craftsmanship and notable textile artistry.
Balloon ascents reveal record heights and temperatures
Balloon flights from Cracow Berlin Paris and Strasburg reached 4000 9490 12700 and 8000 meters respectively with temperatures from 22.9C to 56C. Other ascensions at Viepni and Bertin aligned with the same results.
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Cracow
Berlin
Paris
Strasburg
Viepni
Bertin
Reautte
Orogctin
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Enresentativele Congress
Hong
N. Haugen
Northwood
B. Pallows
Alsmakee
A. N. Hodbon
Payette
Ron FB
Trewin
Lansing
Shaifor Resaterage
Behanegger
W. Tih
Tronauror
Bee
Piiateer Pana
Ie Graven
J. +. Capper
D. Canpes
L. Freibuypans
Becker
Stoghr
Mezzomet Episcopal
Bretnal
Paston
Young People's Society
Moser & Toman
Homeseekers
Jolly Surrenr
Elgin, Town
FE. F. Mar
Marshall Im
Pubca
Wilisher
Haseid
Aida
Boyd
Reay
Markigda
Kewange
Ill
Fladleos
Madison
Wis
Binghamton
Hartwig
Weblater
IGN& C. Merriam Company
Springfield
Mass
Publianera
Ry WU Gorvriahus
C. Anyona
Hunas
UN & Co
Scientific American
al Newades
Bopp
J. W. Bopp
West Union, Iowa
Phyalomng An
Ginseng Chemical CO
Jefferson Ave
Louis, MO
B. OC
Colorado Springs
Sunday School Association
National Association of Letter Carriers
Minneapolis
Mian
Naughal Educational Association
Omaha
Neb
National Convention
Christian Church
Salt Lake City
Utah
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks
Jac. G. Farmer
Gp&t. A.B
Cedar Rasid
Town
Fayette County
Diamond
Anil
Premlum
Cudahy Packing Co
Ig. Au
Chambers & Ainsworth
West Union Iowa
Washington
Spokane
Buckeye Oil, Gas & Coal Co
Oil Creak
United States
Mien
Garrett
Investment Bankers
Empire State Building
Spokane, Wash
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