Skipping Rope Said to Be Healthy Exercise
A Philadelphia physician defends skipping rope as healthy when done in moderation. He notes it exercises all muscles, boosts respiration, improves digestion, and that four to five minutes of morning skipping with a towel rub may prevent dyspepsia. He recalls a famed endurance skippist and mentions skipping abroad, including a French variant and a Breton seaside village practice.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania City
St. Louis
Baudine
Baoudine
Stead
Englagd
Elo
London
Pavilion Music Hall
Jimmy Stead
Married for a Joke Virginia Ceremony Turns Serious
Social circles in Staunton and nearby villages were stirred by a prank that led to a suspect marriage. Mrs E Drew Gibbs and B F Wildes reportedly wed after a forged license was used at Mount Sidney. The clerk says no license was issued and the union may be legally binding. The groom is missing while the bride remains, with Mississippi officials preparing to investigate.
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Virginia
Staunton
Bermace
E. Drew Gibbs
Mississippi
Wesleyan Female Seminary
B. FP. Wildes
Georgia
J. H. Thomas
George A. Long
Mount Sidney
Bere J
Winchester Pike
Lim
Ihis
A Great Editor's Opinion of Journalists at Conventions
The report praises the Chicago and national press presence at conventions. It highlights sharp wit, quick judgments, and candid critique from reporters at the press tables. The piece notes many famous journalists attended and that work flowed rapidly amid a lively, stormy atmosphere.
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Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Chicago
Halstead
Bond Bewneath
Panama Women Smoke in the Streets of Panama
The Boston Herald correspondent notes many lower-class Panama women smoking while performing daily chores at doorways and in hammocks. Native pipe use is rare, mostly among foreign sailors. good cigars are common, costing twelve to twenty cents, with fair options from six cents per cigar box.
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Panama
Panama Cor
Boston Herald
Waterland
Ile Tropics
New York
Boston
A Dog's Sagacious Move on the Railroad Bridge
Two dogs wandered to the Wilmington and Northern Railroad bridge as a sifting engine approached. The larger dog leaped off the bridge while the smaller ran along the plank to the draw. After a near miss, the engine passed, and the dog escaped to the far side.
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Washtarton
Wilmington and
Concerning the coon a naturalist’s view on its habits
The article extols the raccoon as American in origin with wide ranges from Canada to the Florida Keys. It notes variable habits by region, weight records from under 20 to about 30 pounds, and occasional reports of up to 40 pounds. It describes scent stealth, denning in hollow trees or ledges, winter dormancy, and long maternal care with faithful parentage.
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Sain Foster
Phe
Patare
Littles
Canada
Florida Keys
Pacific Coast
Hfe
Dupkirk
Jermhan
Panama
Clymer
Bo Mt
Titusville
France
Pittsburg
A. Pu
Merce
Tsiom-Eastwaerd
Pittsinagiv
Foxlar
M. M
Ilo Mercer
Eait
Bellakur
Lrnsville
Luttalo
Budlalo Nai Einelurg
Union & Titusvile Prac
Lakeville
save+ Union
Dtve
Offa Ates
Wea
Erry
Gil Tity
Asc
Puri Pany
Fragmented OCR reads as garbled notice
The readable fragments describe a confusing scene with references to people and actions but no clear event, date, or location. No identifiable names or organizations form a coherent news item or notice.
Village Love Against Odds Ends in Tragic Union
In a remote village a shepherd maimed in a hunting accident wins love with the daughter of a harsh father who declared cripples should marry cripples. After the girl’s illness and his injury, she kisses his wounded hand and the hatchet, proving their bond. They marry despite the father’s scorn, the wedding held two months ago.
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Ivan
Maris Nowe
Vivarie
Sven
Palaece
Santo Pietro
Ajaccio
Patheca
Romeo
Duliet
Marcziare
Santo Flatro
Rantzau
Marrie
Paineca
Las
Aml
Painece
Sante Andrea
Palmeca
Santo-Pietro
Santo- Pietro
Passenger Trunk Line Time Schedule Issued
The passenger equipment of this New Trunk Line is new and fitted with the latest appliances for safe, speedy, and comfortable travel. At the Passenger Trunk Line arrive at and leave Union Depot on Van Buren Street. Following is the time in effect June 1st until further notice.
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Frnion
van Buren Street
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Saturday Evening Observer
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Farmer and Observer Publishing Co
Orrick
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Evening Observer
Chautauqua Farmer
Great World
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Prublicesiioux
Farmeiland Observer Munlinming Company
Lnger
City
Ave Moura
Huffaro Gbcap
Associated Press
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Kei
Mt Ad Pointestanta
Ham Tobaco Co
U. S
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Durham
Costes
York
Herat
Phiabaies
Dariam
N.C
New Orleans Times
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J Throudete
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San Francisco
Blackwell's
DURHAM ToBacco CO _ Dubstas
NLA
Patkage
Mec
Foster, Milburn & CO
Prop
Duefalo
U.S
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Borf Education
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Toca Schneider
LHUN
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the Convention Reporter
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Young
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Valiky Tistems
Traveler's Guide
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Lake Sore Railroad
Artive
Acta Limited
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Toledo Rcnt
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Michigan
St Louis
Fast Mail
Hatta
Hcouch
Paler
New York, Chicago & St. Louis Railway
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Pittsbergh
Pira
Ube
New York Time
Dixpatcher
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Asa
Dar Or
Paunkirk
Ward
Ly Ruffain
Davie
Eric Ra
Cour
PaisVill
Cleveland
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Wayne
Valparaiso
Nintieth Meridian
Columbus
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