Foreign travel and impositions on the American tourist
A Boston Transcript report from London discusses how travelers abroad often encounter petty impositions and swindles. It recounts a young American who, though determined not to be cheated, faced frequent disputes and disappointments during a grand tour of England, the Continent, and Switzerland, ending his journey with poorer health and spirits.
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America
Sibiit
Boston
London
Europe
Troezca
Wood
England
Toland
Knine
Switzerland
Pares
Belgium
Money and War Shape Future Great Power Rivalry
The National Review argues future power battles hinge on finance as much as arms. Russia’s strained finances after Crimean campaigns threaten staying power, prompting reforms to bolster credit abroad and treasury reserves. Germany, wary of loan terms, resists opening markets to loan brokers, complicating ties with Russia.
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Peitain
Russia
Arisbette
National Review
Eussia
Sears
Tno
Crimea
Prince Bismarck
St. Petorsty
Kotte
Berlin
Imperinderek
Germany
Dirt and the six year old protégé in the gutter
A Cleveland newspaper man recalls a six year old protégé who loves rock water peanuts and popcorn and despises social polish. The boy boasts of dirt and once appeared in a clean white suit challenging the scribe who prefers boys who are dirty. The child rolls in gutter dirt and the journalist fears visiting him afterward.
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Cleveland Jeader
Georgie
Spiders Weave Webs for Balloons in France
Spiders’ webs, once used as styptics and wine storage decor, are now spun in France for balloon making. The silk is lighter yet strong for military balloon cords. Spiders are grouped in dozens before a reel that withdraws threads. After a 20 to 40 yard thread, the spider is released and eight threads are combined.
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France
Why the Eyeball is White Explained
The eyeball appears white because the vessels feeding its substance are so tiny they do not admit the red blood cells.
One day mare for sale near Linton North Dakota
By the undersigned a one day mare with white hind feet and legs white spots on forehead and nose about 900 pounds and bearing a yearling colt by her side. John Bossert Postallice Linton N D Residence five miles southwest of Linton N D.
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John Bossert
Postallice
Linton N. D
Linton, N.D
County officers tied vote resolved by lot under state law
The text explains that when two or more candidates tie for the highest votes for a county office, the county auditor must notify the tied candidates to attend, then the auditor presides to draw lots publicly to determine who is elected. The winner receives a formal certificate of election.
Parkhurst Sotelh and Mestau Pistet Stop in Eu reka
Emmons county residents are invited to River tisa call C. L. Panlitu nstr, Prop, for meals at all hours at the Parkhurst Sotelh and Mestau Pistet. The notice invites locals to stop by when in Eu reka for nonstop dining.
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Eureka
S. 2
Emmons County
Rive Tisa
C. L. Paniitunstr
Prop
More Cattle I Robinson Returns From Canada
Robinson has returned from a two months stay in Canada. He brought five ear loads of calves and yearlings back with him.
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Robinson
Canada
Waddesdon Manor and Baron Ferdinand’s Village
A historical note praises Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire as a model village owned by Baron Ferdinand de Rothschild. It contrasts nearby properties at Tring Park and Halton, remarks on the baron’s generosity, and describes villagers’ pride and reluctance to give change for small purchases.
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Waddesdon Manor
Prince of Wales
Buckinghamshire
Baron Verdinand de Rothschild
Mertfordshire
Tring Park
Lord Rothschild
Halton
Alfred
Baron Ferdinand
Waddesden
Winehenden
Leighton House
Leighton Duenwrd
Waddesdon
Names for Money Through the Ages in American Speech
A compact survey traces slang for money from cash to the oil, noting how terms arise among gamblers and the sporting fraternity. It tracks popularity cycles, with phrases like the long green and let the oil trichte gaining traction before being replaced by newer coinages.
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Artemus Ward
United States
New York Sun
Global Fact Fragments on Industry and Transit
An eclectic collection of 19th or early 20th century factual claims covers coal mines, ocean cables, Vienna saloons, bricklayers in Finland, mirror and violin making, income figures, phonographic watches, electric railways, liquor consumption, and postal paper use. It notes Java quinine production, U.S. silk and sewing machine output, and a new museum concept in St. Petersburg featuring lunatic asylum models and related paraphernalia.
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Svitherland
Paris Ie
Lon
Canis Uncle Sam
Java
Spain
United States
Peking
St. Petersburg
Leiling
Alechal
Town Notes Roundup From Linton and Braddock
Coroner Bollinger and several residents visited towns in the area including Linton Braddock and Williamsport. Election returns were brought in from Logan and Cherry Grove precincts while locals discussed weather and recent events.
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Bollinger
Louis Endres
Fort Yates
Arthur Wescott
Tom McCrory
Johnny Stiles
A. J. Honstain
Braddock
J. E. Horton
Twin Cities
Ira Mandigo
Logan
Peter Ferguson
Linton
N. A. Armstrong
Williamsport
Coke from North Dakota lignite hailed as superior find
A Minneapolis chemist told local lignite men he has developed a method to bake coke from North Dakota lignite in quantity at reasonable cost. The sample rings like a silver dollar and experts say the coke may surpass Connellsville coke in appearance and quality. Dakota lignite burns clean with white ash, and chemists are pursuing further uses with potential future surprises.
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Minneapolis
North Dakota
John A. Jiushes
Connellsville
Hughes
Delinquent Tax Sale Notice of Emmons County North Dakota
Emmons County auditor announces a public sale of lands for unpaid 1898 taxes and unsold 1897 lands, to be held December 5, 1899, at 10 am in Linton. Sale may adjourn up to ten days. list details taxes and penalties due, with land descriptions abbreviated in notes.
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Board of County Commissioners
I. Edward Braddock
Emmons County
North Dakota
Linton
County Treasurer’s Notice Rates of Taxation and Payment
County Treasurer’s Office in Exons County announces rates of taxation and the time to pay. The notice outlines due dates and payment obligations for taxpayers and informs residents of where to submit taxes and seek clarification.
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Exons County
Nogra Daxora
Timber-Culture Final Proof Notice in North Dakota
Notice states Michael Heisler has filed for final proof on timber culture application No. 4764 in Grant County North Dakota. Describes land tract in township range location and lists witnesses Pivera Beetik of Dake North Dakota and others.
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United States Lamp Office
Bramance
N. D
Flowersberrie
Otice
Dake N.D
Stipulation Sets December 19 Special County Seat Vote
North Dakota district court records a stipulation by plaintiffs and defendants to hold a special election on December 19, 1890, in Emmons County to decide whether Linton or Williamsport becomes the county seat. The judge is to determine notice and ballot form, with votes counted per general election law. If two thirds favor Linton, the court will decree Linton as seat.
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State of North Dakota
Emmons
Sixth Judicial District
W. L. Yeater
M. Rush
Alex. Macdonald
Linton
Williamsport
Emmons County
Geerey
Election settlement fixes county seat choice for Emmons
After the election, Williamsport may be declared the permanent county seat if two thirds or more vote against Linton. A decree within three days confirms the seat, and the case is dismissed. The county commissioners will appoint election judges and inspectors. no petition to call another election is needed.
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Emmons County
Linton
Williamsport
North Dakota Turns Ten in Nation’s Big Change
The North Dakota ten year mark is celebrated as a dramatic shift from frontier life to modern urban culture. The piece contrasts tepees and buffalo with pink teas and golf links, noting the transition from pioneer days to metropolitan sensibilities and new social customs. It laments loss of frontier figures while approving progress and modernization.
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North Dakota
Harrison
Sisters of the Union of States
Prairie Schooner
Great West
Pipe of Peace
Bismarck Tribune
Askie 8 Wanted for The Lovemente of Admiral A
Eight individuals are sought in connection with a case tied to the alleged romantic affair involving an admiral. Police urge names or sightings to help identify suspects and urge public cooperation in locating those at large.
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Askie
Admiral A
Election Deadlock in Second Odaibatiest District Tie
In the Second Odaibatiest district of this county, candidates Baxter and Gjerslee are tied after precinct by precinct results are presented. The report lists precinct totals revealing the stalemate and pending steps for resolution.
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Messrs. Baxter and
Gjerslee
Syrup and tea offer relief claims in unclear note
Fragmentary OCR text mentions syrup, diarrhea relief, taste and a bold ta. It lacks coherent details, names, or events. The readable parts hint at a medical or home remedy note but provide no verifiable entities or structure.
Stray Cow Notice From Exeter Farmer
Strayed from premises a two year old white cow with uneven ears. No education. Please send information to R Joseph Fischer at Exeter North Dakota. Perpners On THE DEVIL resides For Old.
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R Joseph Fischer
Exeter
N. D
Perpners
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