Queen African Chief Moesent's court in Central Africa
Narrative on Moesent's hut and royal salute at his circular palace. Describes the king Mpeseni, his reception, gifts, fearsome gaze, daily demands for presents, and strict royal manners. Mentions the induna raids, lion hunt remnants, and the glazed wall craft of his hut.
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Moesent
British Central African Gazette
Nina
Diana Bamba
Milan
Chuaula
Induna
Chinunda
Moeseni
Chiktmda
Smpeseni
Mpeseni
Ani
Indunna
Hough Mai
Moeasai
Alala
Bina
Adena
Powder Trust Explodes In 1863 Mining Powder Blockade
Decrying a powder shortage in winter 1863 miners near Central City and Black Hawk confronted Pullman’s store over blasting powder. A mob gathered with crowbars and picks, seized stock, and distributed powder among about half the price asked, paying $12.50 per keg after negotiating. The incident, recalled by John Meyer of Fort Wayne, reflects early Colorado mining tensions and price pressures.
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Pullman Company
Denver Republican
Gilpin Couny
John Meyer
Fort Wayne
Ind
George M. Pullman
Mr. Meyer
Black Hawk
Dory Hill
Colorado
Ulbnan
Pullman
Pullman's Store
Central City
Mountain City
Panacea for poverty's ills and the charity remedy
A Chicago charity organization proposes indoor work for a sick peddler to feed his large family. North Side women fund brief aid, then an agent reports the man’s case. A tale on Sir John Millais notes the social value of a title and a witty hotel encounter about rooms and a fire.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
North Side
North Aide
O'Hoolihan
Sir John Millais
Lord James of Hereford
Nillals
Manchester
Filipinos in California as Educators and Leaders
A California journalist relays stories of three Filipinos long settled in California. One became a prominent teacher, another excelled as a farmer, and both showed remarkable ability. Fernandez, a Filipino writing master at Santa Clara College, taught many notable figures, challenging claims that Filipinos lack the resources for self-government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oberman Stevens
California
Los Angeles Herald
Golden State
Camulus
Ventura
Mr. Stevens
M. White
Col. Smith
Father Mcfennon
Fynandez
Santa Clara Vollege
Sant Clara
Fernandez
Classified Advertisement Rates and Notes for Washington Advertisements
Ad lines priced at twenty five cents for twenty words, three days. one week a dollar. Offers for weekly reporter additions and proportional fares. Sale or rent notices for furnished or unfurnished houses, and household items accepted. Copy details appear fragmented but indicate advance payment and placement terms. Local context suggests a 19th or early 20th century newspaper classified section.
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Asertion Inc Weekly Reporter
Additionic
Ares Artu
Washington
Bex
Commodity Prices From Local Market Listing
A compact price listing shows butter per pound eggs per dozen chickens dressed and live calves veal live and miscellaneous items including potatoes oats and corn per bushel reflecting a daily market tick.
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York Star
Remarkable Patent Remedies Promised in Stamned Case
A Wisconsin woman Mrs I Bo Hur faced severe jaundice and stomach trouble. She was urged to try Bitters which reportedly cured her. Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted for sports injuries. witness T L Martin praised Dr Kin New Discovery for lasting cough relief after nightly suffering. multiple claims plus local druggists advertised.
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I. Bo Hur
I Ridge
Wis
Gali
T. L. Martin
Dixie
Dr. Kin
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Besky Memarch
Dex
Henry Fawcett
Edward Endell
Eddward
House of Commons
Mr. Fawcett
Sird
Fawerat
Faurcett
Aity
Harry
Kansas City
Powder Trust
Oolorado
Panacea
Bere
Jinanire
Fis
Fur Oflesmien
East Second
George Waahbarn
Avance
East Apenne
Mas C
Lhsston
Penfiehd
Orrent
Weet Bridge Street
John McNelly
Nelly
Bareains
Menue
D. Lewis & CO
E. E. Williams
Chas. R. Flower
Grocer
West Broad St
B.h.starr& Co
Middle Avenue
B.H. Starr & G
Bell Phone
Ramson
Hanson
Chase & Sanborn
Boylan Bros
East Broad Street
Elyria
Ohio
Chase & Sanborn’s Coffees
Knox
F. O. Williams Topliff Block
Hatter and Outfitter
Elyria Dairy CO
W. S. Adam & Co
Elyria Hardware Co
Nichols Block
Chas. J. Smith
W. Broad St
H. C. Smith's Jewelry Store
North Amherat
Patrick
Janice Meredith
Knight of Kings Guard
Caney Fork
Lorain County Banking CO
Andwar
Pares Foster
F. L. Fuller
Caal Sumusr
B.day
A. B. Taylor
Eady
Seper
J. J. Eady, Drogas
T- E
Jefferson
Elyria Brock
Vine Street
Clinton Street
Eleventh Avenue
Fourteenth Avenue
South Lorain
Hufig
Sheffield
Ovement Company
Crysta
Evans
Whiteman
Real Estate AC
Elyria, Loraiz
Lorai
Mivria
Second Street
West Avenue
East Avenue
Erie Street
4Th Street
3Rd Street
River Street
Penfield Ave
2Nd St
Cleveland Stre
Oberin Ave
Lorain
10Th Avenue
Broadway
Lake Breeze
West Collep
Oberlin
Oberlin. 4 Houses and Lote Lakeaveni
Daisy Field
Middle Ridge
George Street
Inc
Frank M. Whitema
H. Eady
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