One Little Boy and the Toy That Cannot Be Sold
In a memory of domestic life a mother recalls a little boy and the priceless toy cannot be bought with wealth. She describes daily labor turning to bustle as time for calmness fades, the house brightened then by new sounds of marching bands and distant music. The boy asks what price a toy would fetch, and she answers no coins or gold could ever purchase it.
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Ford
Poppy
Cuba
Marie
Wesley Cannon
Mr. Wesley
Guba
Kindlord
Mr. Dunn
John Dunn
Mr. Bluebeard
Img
Bluebeard
Andrelving
Mr. Dann
New York
Judge Cannon
Delia
Wesley
Della
Gui
Veranda Gossip and a Cuba Tale at the Cannon Estate
Della hosts Della, Peggy, Poppy and Miss Dunham on the veranda where Marie Cannon introduces Miss Dunn and recounts a Cuban episode that inspired her tale. The judge Wesley Cannon’s plans and Marie’s future at the estate loom as visitors share gossip and a budding romance.
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Bella
Peggy
Poppy
Ike
Dame Grundy
Della
Margaret
Popelin Weston
Jun
Syeh—— Dell
Misa Coton
Misaulin
Marie Ganon
Miss Dunham
Imam Taree
Miss Cannon
Iit
Guba
Cuba
Hayann
Waverly Magazine Snippet Plays With Weary Banter
A fragmented exchange from a Waverly Magazine page shows Mist Della bending to tie a boot while Poppy naked and Miss Dunham share a flirtatious, teasing moment. Dunham hesitates, then masks with a frank laugh as a solitaire ring catches the sun and creates a rainbow shimmer on Poppy's slide.
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Poppy
Miss Dunham
Dunham
Waverly Magazine
Brannigan and His Merve From San Francisco Call
John Mitchell recalls 1867 Wyoming patrol with Sergeant Brannigan facing 150 Rappaho bucks at Cadar Creek. Hunger, tension, and a tense night as the party, short on food, barters tobacco and antelope for safety while one sergeant keeps watch and tells stories.
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John Mitchell
Lidian
Gunter
Wade
Miles
University of California
Wyoming
Jmp
Brannigan
Cadar Creek
Japanese in the Kitchen Servants in Early Immigration Wave
The article describes Japanese immigrants as affordable, diligent workers in households and eateries, with wages from $25 to $40 a month and up to $40 weekly in some cases. It cites Seto Kiva as a notably capable butler in New York society life and Yudahe Abe as a popular cafe waiter in an Eastern city, earning $40 monthly plus significant tips.
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Jess
Ta Seto Kiva
Tie
Voleta
Walters
Yudahe Abe
Ife
St. Louis Republic
Mirrors and Glasses Defect Reflection Quality
The text discusses how mirrors reflect light imperfectly, noting that flyers or amalgams cause light loss and dimmer images. It argues that while thicker glasses seem stronger, scientifically they yield blurrier page outlines and lower clarity in reflections.
Visugasia crowd cheers as senator prepares speech
Somer Spunpec quotes a Germains Ameriut who chairs a committee on arrangements at a political gathering in Visugasia. He says the honor of Senator Spooner will speak, urging action and promising results.
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Visugasia
Spooner
Henderson to Return to Dubuque and Practice Law
Longtime congressman David B. Henderson, former Speaker and influential Iowa lawmaker, plans to return to Dubuque and resume law practice after leaving New York. Health issues and travel concerns spur the move, with speculation he may reenter politics representing his district. A $15,000 annual NY counsel salary was mentioned in his past deal, and his departure follows a period away from home.
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Cone Wreesing
Dubuque
Bia
Atul
Lenderson
Lt 48
New York City
Hia
Numerous Iowa localities report unions, fires, and civic projects
A sprawling, error-filled Iowa clip notes varied items: Albion pottery planned, Homedahl post office to close, Danbury race track town ownership, Muscatine invasion fears, Fayette County teacher shortages, state capitol repairs, Des Moines church dedication, and multiple fires and arrests. It mentions court cases, strikes resuming, and public notices across Dubuque, Burlington, Fort Dodge, and other towns with diverse incidents.
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Lown City
Albion
Homedahl
Danbury
Docielios
Muscatine
Wyoming
Milwaukee
Fayette County
Fayette
Supreme Court
Long Tree
Watt
Salt Creek
Wheron
Postville
Davenport Glucose Works
Ottunwa
Dea Maltios
Phtoyes
Dos Molinos Sea Company
Waverly
Les Moines
State Capitol
Congregational Church
Grinnell
Cornell Blue
Wilson Terry
Madison County
Himault
TL. G. Kephart
Clarkaville
Dubuque
W. P. Perry
Burlington
Des Moines
First Presbyterian Church
Allen Caoandy
van Haven County
Arthur Wood
Bloomford
Montour
Carroll County
Tisereanta
Sud
Fina
iXolleher
Pocahontas
Shieves
Wever
Noela
Geo
Waters
Dou
Davonport
Mart O'Donnell
Cole
Et Touts
Ife
Nerico Trowbridge
Glarion
Floyd County Agricultural Bo Elety
Tes Moines
State Fair Grounds
Plnckhawk County
Port Dodge
Johnson County
Harrisons County
Keokuk
Michael Kelley
Marshalltown
Margaret Summers
H. J. Summers
Sociology
Iowa State College
Fort Dodge
Edward Heidt
Fred Kroghan
Vetersburg
Early
Tamiton
Gertrude MacDonald
Davenport
Das Maines
Craft & Son
Linden
Charles Johnson
Coast & Son
Cleveland Explains 1894 Chicago Troop Sendings
Grover Cleveland, speaking in Princeton New York, celebrated his decision to dispatch federal troops to Chicago to quell rioting. He defended the action as constitutional under emergency powers, citing Attorney General Olney and the aim to restore law and protect life and property amid railroad disruptions.
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Cleveland
Grover Cleveland
Pringston
Chicago
John DT. Altgeld
Terry Statford
Gleveluil
Esaine
Hla
Olney
Pullonin Company
Almod
Stnte
Cheveland
Robbery and chase hit Hanna village late Monday night
Explosions and a hold up shattered Hanna Illinois as dynamite blew the post office and safe. A horse and buggy were stolen, pursued by locals toward Chicago, with witnesses describing a chaotic escape and damaged homes. Postmaster Ch A Gigger reports the scene and searches continue.
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Postotlee
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Tad
Fann la
Chicago
GOC
Hanna
Lis
Postoec
Aly Place
Elmont
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