Notable 19th Century Figures Pass Away in London
The obituary notes Sergius Michael Dragmanoff Step Mak, a Russian political author and revolutionary, died in London. It references Grady, editor of the New South, and cites births in 1841 for Dragmanoff and 1817 for Joseph Henry Gilbert, noted English economist.
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Ngoleon
Bs “Grady
New South
Sergius Michael’ Dragmanoff
Step- Mak
London
Joseph Henry Gilbert
Herpicide Ad Proposes Root Canker Cure for Plants
An advertisement touts hereditary plant health tips claiming manure is useless against plant canker. It urges destroying the cause at the roots with Herpicide, promising results, and asks readers to send 10 cents in stamps for a sample to The Herpicide Co in Detroit with special agents.
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Herpicide Co
Detroit
Mich
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for croup relief
A testimonial from E A Humphreys of Alice Cape Colony endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy as safe for children and effective against croup and colds. City Treasurer E A Campbell warns residents to pay city taxes sewer street paying assessments and other charges at the city hall before January 1 1906 with notices of delinquent sales to follow.
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Mgr
E. A. Humphreys
E. Lock
Alice
Cape Colony
South Africa
Chamberlain
Houseworth Bros
City Hall
East Franklin Street
E. A. Campbell
Dlkhart
Concord
Bango
Cleveland
Osolo
Louis M. Simpson
Simpson Abstract
South Main Street
Elkhart
Ind
Lorenzo Dow on Burr treason and traitor souls
The excerpt recalls Lorenzo Dow's bold retort to colonial clergymen fearing criticizing Aaron Burr. Dow raises her hands in a V and declares Burr mean, claiming she could produce 40,000 traitor souls by shrinking a hint of him to a point and shaking them to frighten them into retribution.
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Lorenzo
Dow
Burr
Aaron Burr
Lorenzo Dow
Ardent Lovers and House Coats in Comic Exchange
A playful exchange features a would be suitor admitting distraction while discussing stocks with a father about a daughter's hand. The banter includes a misheard phrase smoking jacket versus house coat and a humorous nod to overcoats in a domestic setting.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Henpeck
Ladelphia
Mutel tragedy in Albany ends in double suicide
Fireal Ss. Tiunlow and wife die in their Albany hotel room after a planned double suicide. A note found in Harlow’s hand cites lost money and no place to go, while a second letter mentions a loan of over $1,000 and a failed escape with their dog Bessie.
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Albany
Tiunlow
Samitsza
Harlow
Bessie
Jetter
Harlow Inn
Chicago Markets Show Mixed Grain and Livestock Quotations
The Chicago Board of Trade quotations list mixed grain prices with May and July futures for wheat and corn, plus oats and flax. Live stock bids at Chicago and East Buffalo reflect steady to slow markets with cattle around 4.40 to 5.25 for choice steers, hogs near 5.25, and lambs at 7.65 to 7.75 with calves from 6.00 to 8.75, amid receipt reports of several hundred cars.
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Chicago
Chvago Board of Trade
Jane
Pouttry
Troe
St.cver
East Buffalo
Eust Buffalo
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
XX. Y
Sheen and Lambs
Animals as Swimmers and the Water World
A digest from the New York Herald surveys animal swimming ability. It notes polar bears carrying blue ribbons, beavers and water moles among rodents as strong swimmers, squirrels' bark-raft crossing, and the varying ease with which rats, mice, rabbits, and hippos move in water. It also covers pigs and camels, describing their swimming quirks, dangers, and wartime feats during the Baluchistan expedition of 1898.
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Pol
Bares
New York Herald
Bright and Victoria Dinner Verve Revealed in 1808 Letter
Lord Granville describes introducing John Bright to Queen Victoria at Osborne. Bright wore bridal white gloves and joked about his costume, while Victoria endured a headache as Princess Louise whispered nearby. The dinner opened awkwardly before a humorous exchange about children calmed the scene.
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John Bright
Queen Victoria
Lord Granville
Gladstone
Osborne
Princess Louise
Bright
Care of Furniture with Shellac and Varnish Finishes
Advice on preserving new furniture and avoiding soap on shellacked surfaces. Recommends raw linseed oil and turpentine for restores, dry rushes for carved areas, and turpentine-moistened cheesecloth for spot repairs. Alcohol may fix white spots and must be applied promptly to rosewood or mahogany.
College Girls Mothers Informed By An Interesting Photo Collection
A Vassar instructor amassed over 300 photographs of babies born to college graduates. She argues higher education equips women as strong, athletic mothers, producing large, healthy babies. The collection aims to prove education correlates with maternal excellence. Nearby ads note the Big Winona Flyer train and sled prices at Turnock's.
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Vassar College
A. B
A. M
Christmas holiday excursion tickets offered by Big Four route
Spend a Merry Christmas with the old folks as tickets go on sale December 25 24 25 30 31 1905 and January 1 1906 between local points on the Big Four Route Cincinnati Northern Railroad and D and U Railroad and to all points in Hines Central Passenger Association territory. Tickets are good for return through January 3 1906. For schedules rates and details contact Big Four Route agents or H. J. Rhein General Passenger Agent Elk Hart Indiana.
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Big Four
Cincinnati Northern R. R
Hines
Central Passenger Association
H. J. Rhein
Cincinnati
Chicago
Florida
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Columbus
Detroit
Toledo
Pere Marquette
Ch& D Ry
Louisville
Southern Railway
Jacksonville
St. Augustine
Monon
CH & Dry
Christmas Package Messenger Service Ad
Notice advertises A D T Messenger Service offering prompt Christmas package delivery with two phones 139 and 12410 Dolls at Turnock's selling dolls doll cabs hobby horses blackboards and desks.
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A. D. T. Messenger Service
Turnock's
Unclear fragmentary note on bread and groceries
Fragmentary text mentions Marvel bread and a comparison to grocers. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities beyond generic references to bread and groceries.
Fresh Starts and Historic Car of State in 11th Century Tale
A Baltimore Herald excerpt extols fresh starts for people and businesses facing misfortune. It recalls the caryochio, the Lombard car of state circa 1035, a red four‑ox wagon bearing the republic’s standard and a crucifix image to inspire soldiers. Also mentions water as a bowel regimen and cautions about harsh corrective doses.
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Wresh Stirts
Baltimore Herald
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Ding
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Apthie Tat
Earl Grey
Lee
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Pittsburg
Pec
Swissvale
David Laing
Bezenah
O'Leary
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Fello Lewy
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Choate
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Washington
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Roosevelt
Great Bee
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Oklihomat Teesad Brewing Company
Adolphus Russel
St. Louis
Contiang
Baselio
Turnock
E. &. Drake
Elkhart County
Azalias
VanAken Bros
S. Main Street
MISHAWAKA TRUST @ SAVINGS COMPANY
Jefferson Theatre
Goshen
Harry G. Sommers
Lesse
Louis G. Noble
W. R. Lavender
Main St
Yard Office
Geo. Lounsberry
Michigan St. & E. & W
Old Road
Grand Rapids
Pacific Express
Feat Mail Ltd
Billo & Chi
Elk & Chi
Buffalo& Chi
Boston
Voledo&Chilex
Lake Shore Ltd
Western Express
Lake Shore
Erie
P & LE
Pitsaburg
C.F. Daly
Pass
Trathc Mer
A.J. Smith
Ags A. L
Gotwalt Troves
Gent
C.C. C
St. L
Nome
Senton Harb'rlz
Wiles
Granger
Aiensr
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Wabaedoes
Marion
Anderson
Udanapolia
Anderson Marion
Webnah
Joahen MilOaeees
Vena Renton Harp
Ciincinnati
Terre Haute
St Loum
Greensburg
W.d.lynch
G E.R. Lan Olnoinnssy
GA. Henry
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