California woods lead the way in decorative interior woods
A San Francisco Chronicle report details how wealthy Californians are using natural woods for interior finishes. California laurel, redwood, sycamore, and oak are prized for panels and wainscoting. Oregon maple and ash are praised for their figure. The wood dealer explains how bark growth and marshy habitats influence grain, with notable examples from Laurel Grove and San Rafael.
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San Mateo
California
Oregon
New York
Laurel Grove
San Rafael
Acrosa
Onahue
First Street
Laaps
Adam
Eva
Califoriaurel
San Francisco. Chronicle
Battle of Sea Fishes On Steamer Ci From City To Isthmus
Passengers on the steamer Ci of Pura report a dramatic battle between a large blackfish and a monster swordfish off Tune Island. The fight occurred in calm seas as the blackfish leaped, was impaled by the swordfish, and finally dragged away with its stomach and entrails exposed, leaving a bloody wake behind.
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Pura
Panama
Fortune Island
New York Sun
Brown's Peak Trail Blazes By Brown Brothers In Pasadena
Jason Brown and his brother Owen, sons of John Brown, moved to nearby Pasaden a where they cleared a mountain trail to the peak. They vow toll free access for visitors and ask hikers not to cut or burn the surrounding oaks. They claim government land and seek title to the summit plateau for cultivation, with the peak already named Brown's Peak by Miss Alice Whitney and Professor C F Holden, despite questions about maps and naming.
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Jason Brown
John Brown
Las Casitas
Mr. Brown
Pasadena
Owen
Alice Whitney
Concord
Massachusetts
C. F. Holden
Cos Survey
Ras Geeet
Tribune
HK Tee Ot
Fragmented Meditation Poem Imagery of Light and Gloom
A fragmented text evokes images of sunbeams, mirrors, and seas as it discusses temptations, guilt, and redemption. References to EDwin Arnold and vivid metaphors blend contemplation of existence with moral contrasts.
Knickknacks for Men Spark Jewelry Stores Delights
In jewelers shops a flood of masculine trinkets appears, mixing utility with luxury. Items include a pocket pencil at 150 dollars with ruby and diamond inlays, a 40 dollar jeweled pocket knife, and ornate match boxes, inkstands, and cuff accessories priced from 6.60 to 60 dollars.
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New York Herald
Sayings of Old Women From a Fragmented Text
A garbled OCR fragment presents old folk beliefs about omens and superstitions. It mentions magpies bringing fortune or misfortune, the left hand predicting wealth, and steel objects breaking spells. The text also references sow with pigs signaling enterprise success and various misfortune beliefs.
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Finlon
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Macleod Gazette
Epraste
G. Teker & Co
Macleod
Alberta
N. W
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Elach
LM Conta
C.e. Nm. Wood
Meoteat Hall
L.geo. Deveber
M.D. Mauleod
H. Rimmington Mead
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McCaul Haultain
Offive
23Rd Street
Macleod, Alta
Conybeare & Calliher
Ammatora
Adtvorater
Lethbridge
Conydeare
Ry Rats
Alta
Galliher
COW Dry Bros
Wamwiers
Deafis
Sterling Exchange
Cowdry Bros
Duncan J. Campbell
Thasgow
London
Qurtee Fire Snanraner Co
Lancashire Liseals. Co
Conideration Life Association
Lomton Gurrantes & Accident Co
England
Beaver Line Ocean Steamships
Europe
Laepeecty
Hoohe
Raubers
Lethhridge
Geo H. Jamieson
Mrncuani
Macinop, Aura
the People’s
Drug Stores
Macleod & Pincher Creek
A. W. Bleasdell, & CO. Drugs
JT. P. Ford
Saddler
Fred Pace
Dhaler
General Merchandise
Boots & Shoes
Uave
Grady
JOS. Nixon
W.S. Anderton
Watchmaker & Jewellee
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Macleod Hotel
Harry Taylor Macleod
J.d.quaill
R. J. Barker
J. D. Quail
Mavic
Gope
Mares & Celdincs
Scott
Scott & Bowne
Belleville
Carslake
Victoria Armory
Gro
Prop
Mansion House
St. James St
Montreal
Anderton
R. B. Barnes
Gare
Froud Lad
Pears’ & Colgate
Idosnedl
Lafert
Everal Merchants
Pincher Creek
California Woods
Redwood
Brown's Peak
Brahme
Borat
Ory
Tover
Bute
Lam Ba Kas
Edwin Arnold
Tibbes
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