Strange Tales of Goose Wrecks and Telepathic Kin
A Bangor Maine passenger recalls a coach accident after a goose blocked the road, leaving her crippled and paid $1,200. A New Orleans tale links telepathic distress to a twin sister, while a Bucksport sailor Geo Jordan survives endless perils at sea. Other items note nose surgery advances, a Jefferson Market cop dance, Saxon wrath dues, and curious royal intermarriage trivia.
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Bucksport
Bangor News
Mec
Geo. A. Jordan
J. J. Cowell
Grand Banks
Jordan
Waterloo
Rockland
Pearl
Hues of the Earth and Seasonal Color Shifts
The article describes how seasons alter Earth's appearance, noting snow in winter and leaves in summer. It highlights the role of mosses and lichens in coloring landscapes such as Greenland cliffs and the Yellowstone Golden Gate, and discusses how vegetation affects Earth’s appearance from space and the Moon.
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Earth
Greenland
Cape York
Golden Gate
Yellow Stone National Park
Mars
Lunar
Gator Mule Tale From Ocala Wild Ride
Washington News recounts a Flore ide dialect tale of a frightened mule driven into a gator hole. A seven foot alligator drags the mule and pole into Ocala streets before the creature is killed and skinned, stupefying the mule into terror of swamps thereafter.
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The
Washington News
Florida
Ocala
Nut Ba
Yator
Fifteen Die as Two Trains Collide on Lackawanna Line
A fog shrouded crash on the Morris and Essex branch of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western near Hackensack bridge left fifteen dead and many injured. The Dover express rear collided with the Roseville bound train at full speed, wrecking two cars and trapping passengers, with most deaths in the smoking car. Rescue efforts followed as authorities moved bodies to Hoboken and nearby hospitals.
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Hackensack Bridge
Morris and Essex
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Roseville
N. J
Jersey City Ferry
Jersey City
Huackenack Liver
Dover
Bridge de Orange
Rege
Daves
Wiscog Bnationsnyker
New York
Couch
Regar
Grange
Uhre
Rey
Cortorea
Seine
Orarde
Gaeantee Volk Tad
Beennature Band Teoloetaren
Southern Railroad Building Surges Despite Low Year Mood
The Atlanta Journal notes that Southern railroad construction for the year remains vigorous. By December 1, new mileage in the South reached 1,12? miles, only 57 miles shy of last year's total. Texas leads with 216 miles, followed by Florida 208 and Georgia 171.
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Southern Railroad
Texas
Florida
Georgia
Atlanta Journal
Exactly What She Meant
Over four months since engagement they read the evening paper together. He quips that only $20 buys a suit and she asks if it is for a wedding. He replies it is for a business suit and she answers with a clever retort.
Toledo Ohio Notary Public Ad for Catarrh Cure
Franks J Cheney sworn as senior partner of F J Coener Co of Toledo Ohio announces a hundred dollar pledge for any catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notarized December 7 by A W Gleason. Advertisement from Cheney Co Toledo listing product testimonials and price 75 cents.
Married Man's Delight Clock Teases Nightly
A dialogue notes a peculiar clock described as the married man's delight. The hand stops at 10 o'clock each evening while the ticking continues loudly, illustrating a humorous or suggestive observation.
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Jankins
Remarkable One-Bushel oat yield claimed for Great Northern Oats
Frank Winter of Montana reports to John A Sayer Seed Co of LaCrosse Wisconsin that one bushel of Great Northern Oats properly tilled and irrigated yielded three hundred bushels. He invites readers to mail the clipping to receive a sample package and seed catalogue.
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John A. Satzer Seed Co
LaCrosse
Wis
Frank Winter
Montana
Do YOU understand Latin asks student and teacher
A student asks the teacher if they understand Latin and the teacher replies with a quip about not understanding. The student then jokes about speaking German and asks for five dollars. The exchange showcases humor and language confusion.
Philip s Stock Island Excursions Sleep Car Rate
Travel ad outlines sleeping car rate from Chicago to Los Angeles or San Francisco via Phillips Stock Island excursions. Mentions coach party rooms, a personally conducted trip with a special agent, departuring Chicago twice weekly and a daily tourist car service via Southern route through Indiana Territory and Fort Worth to California.
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Cheango
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Ogden
Phillips
Chicago
Indiana Territory
Fort Worth
Sos Angeles
San Francico
Rock Island
Clark Street
John Sebastian
Ko OL & BP
Elopement Clash Tests Family Ties Across Telegraph
A terse telegram from her father orders flight from the planned wedding and warns that returning would erase the past. The snippet hints at a troubled elopement versus family expectations and secrecy.
Asthma Cure Trial Promoted by Schiff in St Paul
A promotional notice touts Chiffmatin as an asthma cure that instantly relieves violent attacks, aids expectoration, and helps sleep for those unable to rest. It offers four free trial packages from Dr Rt Schiff in St Paul Minnesota with urging to keep at the right remedy for success.
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Rt. Schiffmane
St. Paul, Minn
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Jimmy
Wrightlow Croga
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England
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Thomas Lewelling
Teoduro Martinez
California
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Anton R. Easton
St. Louis
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Alton
Ill
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Louisiana Territory
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