A Princess Funeral in Korea in Arabian Nights Style
A detailed account of the Korean crown princess funeral describing a seven mile road to the city, a procession with red painted poles, and two coffins, one to deceive evil spirits. Priests, mourners, and palace women in ancient costumes participate, with elaborate pageantry and a total expenditure around 1,000,000 yen noted by the London Graphic.
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Korea
Collins
Norean Ministry
London Graphic
Healthy Plants and Hair Care Advice From The Past
An old health column argues that strong plants need careful soil and care, warning that good environment cannot cure disease. It stresses addressing root causes of problems, comparing plant cankers to hair loss and promoting Herpicide as a remedy with a mailed sample offer.
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Valle
Ampa
Herpicida Co
T Miry
Joseph Emmert
Apple Blossoms And November Romance in 1904
A fragmented historical piece recalls Rose Darcey dreaming of stability amid debts as Thanksgiving approaches. Alandlord and suitor Lewis share memories from a past promise made when she was nine, amid domestic hardship. A vignette shifts to a tale of Ohio in Japan humor, where locals greet strangers with Ohio, prompting a Kentuckian to explain his origins.
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Rose Darcey
John
Ike
Joby Lowell
Ohio
Japan
Cincinnati
Mattye
Tokyo
Skentucky
Ohlo
Flo
Kentucky
Bia
Agaly
Youn Min
Otto
Covington
Lonisvile Herald
Man Returns to Village After Years in Big City
A gray mustached man with a shaggy coat visits a rural parlor, seeking the artful daughter who left for New York. He recalls a shared past, waits for a sign of affection, and questions the apple harvest while presenting a shining red apple. The scene centers on memory, longing, and rural nostalgia.
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Llewis
Patty Lou
Missy
Tim
Jim
Tie
Witle
John Lowell
New York
Ostrich Battles and Domestic Dinner Tale Collide
Readable portions describe fierce ostrich fights likened to boxing with feet and winged posturing as males vie for female favor. The piece also recounts a cooking anecdote where a wife serves a meat pie from a cookbook, provoking the husband’s quick quip about its leathery binding.
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Delia
Hier
Fragmented 19th century letter hints at injuries and theft
A garbled 19th century exchange from a New York home recounts a man with a sprained shoulder after a fall, a visitor citing a Christin Salence treatment, and a cryptic query about saving a swollen head. A separate note mentions a break in and theft of money, with an editor weighing the accuracy of the reported facts.
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Pyepen
New York
Christin Salence
Markle
Tha Senta
Philodetihty Ledger
Very Low Excursion Rates via the North-Western Line
Announcement of excursion fares from all stations June 138, 24, 15, 19, 25, 24, 27, 28, 29, 30 and July 1, 2, 3 with favorable return limits for events in San Francisco Denver and the Northwest. Includes The Overland Limited and The California Express travels to Pacific Coast. Also details Epworth League and other special trains to Denver and Colorado.
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Toronto
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
International Printing Pressmen’s and Assistants Union
American Surgical Association
Pacific Coast
Overland Limited
California Express
Chicago & Northwestern Ry
Epworth League
Denver
Colo
Colorado
Far West
Chicago & North-Western Ray
Utah
Black Hills
North-Western
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Hot Springs
Deadwood
Lead and Custer
S. D
Chicago & North-Western R’y
Indianapolis
Ind
Turnfest North American Gymnastic Union
Chicago & North-Western R'y
Chicago & Northwestern
R’y
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