Conger Story Links Minister’s Humble Duty and Love
Des Moines Capital recounts Conger early in public life, his modest stance on demonstrations after returning from Brazil, and his later marriage to Sarah Pike in 1866 at Galesburg. The tale includes his wartime service, postwar life, and a bold incident defending a missionary against unjust detention.
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Women in politics and China notes in a single column
Mrs J K K Jones wife of the Democratic national committee head says women belong at home yet should read and know affairs to support their husbands. The Chinese consul general in San Francisco discusses China's strength and Shantung province. Minister Wei reconsiders China’s local disturbances and laments helpless government. Capt T C Vease comments on fish distribution and Midwest waters. Pride goes before a punctured line.
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Democratic National Committee
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Shantung Province
China
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Statue Erected for Gen Albert Pike in Washington
A statue in Washington DC honors Gen Albert Pike, former sovereign grand commander of Scottish Rite Masons. The bronze figure, by a renowned Italian sculptor, stands near the Supreme Council Building with a granite pedestal, marking a departure from war hero monuments.
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Midget Wheelman Elmer Thompson World Champion Juvenile Cyclist
Elmer Thompson of Conneaut Ohio is described as the world champion juvenile cyclist holding 5, 6 and seven year old bicycle records. At age 8 he stands 46 inches tall and weighs about 50 pounds, with a long list of medals and a history of early record times including a quarter mile in 6:50 and a 1:25 1-5 half mile at Erie Virginia last year.
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The Great Debate on Grammar and Speech Teaching
A Indianapolis Sun excerpt questions grammar base and correct use of slang in education. A teacher challenges students about proper writing, while Frighteen and Pharisrophs are discussed as examples. The piece explores whether rapid speech can become proper form and fears of juvenile misuse.
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Flis
Beacheer
Hentus
Dianapolis
Frozen Butter and Mountain Climber Tales Reach Readers
A curious note compares frozen butter found by climbers to lifelike behavior in warmth. It describes butter recovering after thawing and notes six species within a few hundred miles of the Mort pul. The piece also comments on perceptions of refinement and old fashion dress codes among women.
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Mort Pul
The Field of Battle Veterans Tell of Whistling Bullets
Fragmented OCR recounts ghosted maneuvers and marching columns as Civil War veterans describe battles near Nashville and West Point, with references to soldiers, generals, and shifting front lines. The jagged text traces patrols, skirmishes, and a retreat toward towns like Ada Dana and Minneville, ending with camp movements and morale notes.
Fragmented Civil War Memoir Passages on Rebels and Ulereds
Inferred from OCR fragments a narrative recalling Union and Confederate divisions, potential battles, and perceptions of rebel activity. Mentions Winston, New Mexico, Te North Carolina, and references to a hostile clash or occupancy with rebels. The text is garbled but centers on military movements and strategic considerations during a Civil War era conflict.
A Volcanic Tragedy at Bosco Reale Survived in Ruined Estate
A long, fragmentary account details a rich Neapolitan wine maker family found in a refuge near Vesuvius in 76 AD. It describes their self-contained house, water system, and wine presses, the panic during eruption, and a collection of ancient silver and gold pieces. The piece notes a villa at Vosco with frescoes and art that may be damaged by exposure, warning they could fade if not preserved.
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Rothschild
Vosco Dteale
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Powipedamid
Strangest of Lakes and Lake Che- Ing Survey Notes
A survey of Lake Che- Ing in northern Washington described by Gen. Merciai reports cliffs rising to up to 1000 feet, waters clear and blue, lake length over sixty five miles, width varying from one to two miles, with a treacherous shoreline and a difficult journey along the lake. Early explorers found the head of the lake after a long voyage, with Indians recounting legends of the uncharted waters and the daring passage around the bend in the lake.
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Narrow deep holy of water carved by ancient glaciers
A San Francisco Examiner description notes a narrow deep water feature cut through mountains by glaciers of bygone ages, with a great moraine at the lake’s foot.
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San Francisco Examiner
Senatorial Courtesy and a Courting of Clarity
A Washington Post dispatch recalls a scene in which visitors pressed Senator Fairbanks’ committee rooms seeking his presence. The indignant clerk refused to be courted, while a piping visitor queried if Fairbanks was in. The moment passed but left the clerk apologetic as a later encounter with Senator Townsend of Massachusetts prompted further apologies.
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Anc Fairbanks
Tolan
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Putes
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Pairbanks
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Fale Banks
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Massachsetts
Thoat
Humorous Anecdotes and Political Classroom Dialogue
A scrambled 19th century column mixes anecdotes about Sen Hoar reading tastes, Whistler and a Colorado art gallery query, Sir Robert Peary on horse warranties, Jans von Bülow’s orchestra incident, and a field trip debate where pupils defend Republican, Prohibitionist, and Democrat stances.
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Whistler
Miltlan Suire
Robert Pinky
Robert
Jans von Bulow
Hagover
Buluw
Chepewy
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Pedigree Seekers Struggle for Lost Genealogical Facts
An article notes persistent demand for family history proofs and dates, with hobbyists and investors seeking access to old church and civil records. It laments restricted access, high costs, and gaps in availability while genealogical societies form amid a thirst for verifiable lineage.
Carnivorous Plants in Bright Red Tentacles Discoveries
The article describes carnivorous plants like the sun dew and duckweed, noting their sticky tentacles and plant digestion. It recalls a mischievous tale of a boy entranced by a gambling hall illusion and ends with a note on the Curicularia submerged plant with bladder-like structures and tiny hairs, illustrating their trapping mechanism.
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Baris
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Telear
Books for the Blind Fair Description Quoted
The excerpt discusses the high cost of books for the blind and the bulky nature of embossed print. It notes pages being unreadable and the large type used, making a short story occupy many volumes. The passage references an entire volume and mentions embossed paper formats.
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Rocking Chairs Cause Lisanity in Local Dispute
A garbled report notes unrest over rocking chairs linked to widespread troubles. Claims from unnamed residents describe chairs as factors in community distress while local authorities and Wormer family members discuss potential remedies and retests.
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Circus Prompt Sparks Doubtful Promise in Ring
A spectator questions a performer about past saves as the racing man affirms a sure show. The exchange mentions false starts and a link to Philadelphia and the North American, evoking a circus setting familiar to readers who may have seen similar acts.
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Philadelphia
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