German Traveling Pair On Local Tram In Comfortable Attire
A milkmaid in top bangs wears spectacles and a wrapper as she travels with her partner on a Penn Railroad tram. They share a seat, swap hats and caps, and settle into sleep, prompting a curious observer to remark on German travelers and the unusual close companionship. The scene shifts through New Brunswick to Philadelphia, ending with a note about a young woman in masculine attire.
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Otek Trai
Dire
Pennay
Linas
New Brunswick
Lis
Ste
Pinlatelphia
Nunsson
Pati
Abebey
Veterans of the Rail How locomotives are built and kept alive
A veteran engineer explains why modern locomotives favor fewer bright parts and longer life. He traces early builds from the first American engines to Baldwin and Rogers works, notes few major innovations since then, and discusses fuel saving methods, works nationwide, and the role of skilled mechanics in keeping engines running.
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Wes
Evie
In &O
Bean
George Stephenson
Astor
Philadelphia
Stevens
New Jersey
Woratie Ail
Delaware Aml
Hudson Haver
Logan «Ark
West Point
N.Y
Phenix
de Witt Clinton
Schenectady
Albany
Baldwin Locomotive Works
Conant
Paterson
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
New York
Bode Island
New Hampshire
Maine
Catfish and Waffles in Fashionable River Hotels
An observer describes East Fairmont Park along the Schuylkill and Wissahickon with ivy clad mansions and hotels serving catfish dinners. Catfish and waffles attract many fashionable visitors who drive out in carriages, while porgies and other tastes vary by region. The restaurant scene relies on large parties and steady demand as catfish becomes a stylish town staple.
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Philadelphia
Fanmont Park
Catlewiild Street
Laurel Hill Cemetery
Wassahickon
Schuylkill
Wissahickon
New England
Verdant Couple Seeks Marriage License at City Clerk
A bashful couple visited the City Clerk’s office seeking a marriage license. The scene showed a bride-to-be with ribbons and gloves and a nervy groom answering questions about their lineage and family history, while officials explained the license process. The interaction highlighted the routine civil procedure governing nuptials.
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Dias
Teo
Tair
Gentak
Bai
Rail inspectors guard city trains with keen eyes
Cities tall tales of car inspectors parade through the tale of vigilant crews at every station. Inspectors check the brakes and wheels, chasing defects that threaten safety. A recent finding on an Indianapolis line uncovered a prone rail or frog misalignment, halting a foreground express and exposing the front cars to obstructions.
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Indianapolis
Hutitia
Cuat
Budding Statesmen and Their Congressional Tricks
A Washington letter criticizes members of Congress for misrepresenting their work to constituents. It explains how speeches are printed and mailed after votes, misinforming voters who assume action was taken. The piece condemns unspoken speeches and mainstreams doubts about lawmakers’ integrity. The text also advertises remedies for health issues.
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Nion Meinhers
Congress
Washington
Keelers
Leatherlungs
House
Lowther- Wangs
Iit
Untitled vintage drug advertisement snippet
Fragmented OCR text describes a remedy with "pleasant and soothing" effect and daily samples. It lists price five fifty cents and credits manufacturer The Work dopering Catan. Sold by John Marper at a Monroe corner shop.
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Doperind Catan Pein
Dame Town
John Marper
Liao Ail
Monroe
Rattlesnake and Mouse Tale Stuns Sussex County
John Muby of Wawayanda Mountain, Sussex County New Jersey, found two large rattlesnakes while berrying. He killed one and captured the other alive, a female with nine rattles. After placing the snake in a honey box, a mouse was dropped in. The mouse chased the snake, the snake lost its appetite, and by morning the mouse and snake were both lively but the rattles missing. Neighbors doubt the rattles, blaming misplacement during the night.
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Hutherford
Liviste
Ms Bierwon
Dulkirk
Nashville
Carle
Pitssburg
Prisburgs
George
R. M
Alma
Indiana
Middle
Tennessee
Sparta
Bere
Dutkur
Angola
Dbodato
Duthie
Luffalo
Pittsburg
Treville
Lipo
Kalves Union City
Lakeville
Titugville
Warren Yagam
Salamanca
Kuy
M. Lewce
Ted Palo
Warren
Sonie Oi
Lease Dreieton
Buffalo
Coxehe
Buttalo
Pittsburgh
Pullman
Beamline Rosion
New York
Alians
Acenis
Herald
John Muby
Wawayanda Mountain
Sussex County
N. J
Chatham Street
Maby
Crear
Beneloss
Mr. Blaby
Fortunes in Philadelphia Estates Highlight Wealth Gap
A Sunday list of Philadelphia’s fortunes shows vast sums tied to Thomas E. Powers and heirs, Thomas A. Scott, Joseph Harrison, Richard D. Wool, and the Drexel brothers. The piece contrasts New York’s boastful pace with Philadelphia’s cautious tone, noting immense estates and big manufacturing wealth in the city.
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Naliionaires
Philadelphia
New York
Balon Ana
Philadlphia
Thomas E. Powers
Wiliam
Drexel
Fhulatelphra
West Shore Ute Travel Guide Teaches Fast Rail to New York
Travel advertisement details a fast rail line from Syracuse to New York with intermediate stops, listing timetable, fares, and contact points. It notes connections to Boston and Buffalo, with departure and arrival times, ticketing at city offices, and the agency signoffs by Henry Monett.
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New York
Mat Eugale
Ised
Depad Dora BN
Tod Lourieng
Siracuse Lapebss
sUatigiss
Pailinin Builett
Jee Ton
Ani
Annie Fort Navstel
Suspen
Lachange Street
le Reb
Geene-ee Houvre
Edsos J. Weeas
Lychange
Buffalo
Henry Monett
State Street
The Neckel Plate Trunk Line Trains Schedule Notice
The Neckel Plate indicates all passenger equipment on the New York Chicago and St. Louis Railway is new with latest appliances for safe speedy travel. Trains arrive and depart at Chicago Union Depot Van Buren Street time in effect June until further notice.
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Chicago
Union Depot
van Buren Srre
St. J
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