UnsUccessful Shanch DiMooitter of An Tyitlan Spiele
A Philadelphia News retells a 19th century séance gone wrong. Mrs Powell the spirit medium falls into trances while young men pose as Indian spirits using limited vocabulary. An Ogallala Sioux dialect confusion leads to discovery of a slate pencil trick and a staged escape.
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Powell
West
Big Tilo
Dakota
Ogallala Sioux
Pawtied
Arapahoe
Archer
Ridge Avenue
Tenth
Callowhill Streets
Nic
Ninth Street
Ganluaigh
Philadelphia News
Rich Foods and Temptation In Moral Decline Theory
A fragmented opinion piece argues that rich foods and condiments fuel indigestion, weaken willpower, and invite immorality and social ruin. It recalls a daughter’s downfall, mentions alcoholism, a life ruined by appetite, and contrasts a related case of an insane patient in Aubion. It also notes Charles Crocker’s wealth at about 12 million and calls for caution against indulgence.
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Winus
Yolea
May Kiely Smith
Wood Housekeeping
Noted Baptist Evangelist Hears Dramatic Testimony
Roy Needham, a Baptist preacher in Washington, recounts a remarkable life. At ten he sailed to South America, endured brutal captors among Patagonian Indians, and was saved by a cross tattoo on his arm inspiring mercy. He later served as a preacher in major cities, including Washington, delivering sermons on Christian resilience and the power of Jesus Christ.
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Roy
Thomas Nendhan
Washington
Munnar
Needham
South Amuerlon
Nowdham
Mde Savagros
Newtham
Adasuluss
Thayros
God
Noma
Vitth Baptist Church
New York Wand
Jesus Christ
Mr. Noodham
Mayland
Baptist Clerzyyion
Daisies and a Portrait of Humor in Montague Garden
An amusing tale from Kingston City recounts Jacob Lansing Van Deusen who tended a garden in Montague New Jersey. Five visiting city boarders help harvest daisies, earning two cents an hour while ladies admire the blooms. The scene ends with their faces bearing smiles and daisies in hand.
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Jacob Lansing van Deusen
Kingston City
Montague
N. J
van Deusen
Montagne
Vallet
Atagaton A. Fdreemnen
Is Lager Beer an Intoxicant in a Stone Yard Tale
A German stone-cutter demonstrates beer canaccumulate intoxication by drinking a bucketful of beer and a bucketful of bread. The workman drinks the beer, suctions the bread, and explains he could not drink both the beer and bread at once but could drink them separately, revealing a curious folk anecdote on alcohol absorption. The tale ends with a quip about knowledge and drinking limits.
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Yeu
Dean
Arog
Vin
Pha Ge
Harpers Magazine
Mr Gladstone's Volco in Its Debate Recap Echoes in House
An OCR fragment recounts Mr Gladstone's parliamentary speech on the home rule bill. It describes the debate’s dramatic mood, the prime minister’s pale presence, and his praised vocal power, noting the speech’s structure from introduction to a goal of national harmony and oblivion of past grievances. The passage recalls the scene’s atmosphere and the audience’s reaction, ending in a note about memory remaining.
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Mall Gagell
Gladstone Rase
M. P
Howe Seoma
Wow Suhool
Ireland
Gladstone
Gladatone
Algbate
Marble restoration and stain removal methods from old manual text
A peculiar set of antique home remedies for cleaning and restoring marble surfaces outlines several steps. It includes dust removal, gum wash, and air drying, plus a paste made from soup, whiting, soda, and nutmeg for polishing. Additional recipes cover whitening, stain removal with oxalic acid, tar, and clay, and iron stain treatment with antimony butter and oxalic acid.
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Dong
Judge Kalley Feeds After Long Congress Speech
A rural New York representative, Kalley, known for an extraordinary appetite, eats voraciously after each lengthy House speech. In a Girant House barroom talk, locals describe him devouring broiled chickens and pastry sandwiches during hourly lunches and committee meetings. The vivid anecdote likens his hunger to a brisk winter walk after a workout. The note ends with a distant mention: The Comstock mines disburse $200,000 monthly in Virginia City.
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Udya Kalley
Howe
Congress
Saidi
New York
Girant House
William D
Philadelphia
Comstock
Virginia City
Quiet remedies and exotic goods flood local ads
An array of patent medicines dominate the page, led by Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy promising instant stomach relief and household trust after years of Western use. The ad chain touts sugar syrups, coffees, cheeses, and lake excursions while urging purchases from Burnin Bros, HD Pout & Co, and Shiloh products, with multiple claims of cures and free samples.
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Chamberlain
West
Caanena & Virntente
Trains Moving What Night Planes
Fragmentary OCR notes mention trains and night operations, with references to day and night schedules. It lists times and entities like "2164" and "40 Om 8:0" in unclear context, suggesting a transit or freight notice with limited readable details.
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Anaeyeen
Klock
Leere dat bel ana nett eke Reese eenebenE
Fragmentary OCR text provides incomplete names and phrases making it difficult to identify a clear person, place, or event. The readable bits suggest a local reporting style but lack coherent facts to summarize into a proper news item.
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Reigards
Clothing House
Yonta
Moys’ and Children’s Department
Stephenson Street
Red Front
Reigard
D. Adamson
Stephenson St
Freeport
Illinois
D. Benley
Star Clothing
Star Clothing House
Mitchell's Corner
Sinad
Meat Market
John Kercher
Kurcher
John Eircher
Angvdtr
Milwaukee
Vickets
le Suld
Rao
J.B. Swart
Kurrell Bros
Marcbisi
Swarts Bros
Yacuk Diddley
O'Donovan Rosin
England
Aubion
Charles Crocker
San Francisco
Kitt
Mr. Gladstone
Judge Kalley
Hened of
Buntinsre Bros
Ewer Manor
Nyrstens
HD Vost & Co
HD Posyd& Co
Chautauqua Lake
Twibota Central Ty
Chautauqua Lae
N.Y
Chiantiqua Sage Day School Assembly
Tne
Tinols Central
Rato
Chiautauqua Lake
Darrel
Burnin
Ulljut
Toebol and
Mongk
Eager & Dunn
H D Pout & Co A
Shiloh
Arena & Burnecul
Japan Teas
TD Vout & Co
Bunter, Bros
Freeport Market
Jouienal de Wtr
Feurvone
Twain
Aln
Tre
Boy
Ml & Powerit
Skalas
Pat Rane
Uual, &A
Todacco
Wna. Ascher
Huebel & Moogk’s
Anouter, Frmeport, Lit
Bayt, Hone
Coling Hart
Lerven Preepart
Art
Bassenier
Gotha West
Lanvesd
Pny Tumen
Walyam
Mit
Ut Ferrowpork
Kx AG
Ly Holder
Areiyes Prgenert
Hlinda
Anid
Panaopges
Canehos
Paul
U. Murphy
Mow St P
Railway
Chicago
St. Paul
Wisconsin
Minera
Bar Weat
Gutoado
Minwa Au Kitn
Pauw
United States
Canada
Mallarie A.V. Cairning
Avant Auakce
Pass
Bradford
Milwauker
Miwaukee & BL
Paul Allway
Cy Red
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
Jinow
Wort
Great Rock Island
Alvel Pill
Beldigow
Wallancer
Teguerera i
Karen Oy
ALCOR
Albert Lea
Mireupolla
St. Prod
Grndeh
Urulis
Setifunder
Lowa
Amawenute
Jada i Interfor Dakota
Mohini
Kannan
Minnieapotit
Tokae Oniven
United
Wtaton
Adeg
R. CA
Prawt
Ted Pause Ag't
Post Office
Freeport Post Office
Freaport
Wextern
CM de St
Bath Wastery
Prp
Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangeville
Neva
Shuey
Mula
Daparte
John B Smith
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