Varied 19th Century Notices Span Science Luck and Law
A collage of small items notes a bull’s-eye watch from 1610, a one armed man saving a child in New Orleans, a cholera germ claim in eggs, and 4000 UK building societies with 750000 members. Other items cover Costa Rica banana yields, Dutch cradle superstitions, Portland’s protective association, Galveston export issues, and a host of curious facts, accidents and political notes.
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New Orleans
Golokow
United Kingdom
Ireland
Holland
Portland
Ore
Citizens’ Protective Association
Secretary of State Sherman Keeps Busy With Diplomats
Washington correspondent reports John Sherman works from morning until four, then rests with novels. On Thursdays he hosts diplomats in a grand diplomatic room with ebony table and revolving chair, receiving each in turn for a summary of their business, using English throughout.
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Babcock
Sherman
Mr Sherman
the Treasury
Washington
Fin Tal
Shermin
Secretary of State
New United States Treasurer Ellie H. Roberts Appointed
Ellie H. Roberts, a New York banker, named United States treasurer by President McKinley. Roberts, president of Franklin National Bank of New York, has long been prominent in financial circles and follows Ellis H. Roberts of New York who recently held the post.
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Chelsea
John G. Marshall
Baltimore
Talbot County
Maryland
United States
London
New York
Europe
Sarah Bernhardt
Republica National Conven Thoms
SOA
JSGS
ISTH
Psat
Tee
DSTO
Yongress
Queida
IST
Plaine
Robert New
Ways and Malls
Tn Us80
Irigan
Ellie H. Roberts
Ellis H. Roberts
Transucer of
McBrinley
Franklin National Bank of
Promi
New York and St Petersburg in Early Modern Times
The text traces New York history from Dutch origins to English control and notes St Petersburg’s six year stamp of founding by 1710. It highlights diverse waves of settlers, languages spoken, and the multicultural roots shaping early modern cities up to 1892 when New York pupils spoke twenty nine languages at a public school.
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Bueb
Continental Gas Company
Dessau
Germany
Great Britain
Belgium
Lancet
Antwerp
Jagues Crichton Browne
Journuys
Uwo
Turkey
Constantinople
Andy Good
New York
Manhattans
Europe
Elizabeth
James
Charles
New Amsterdam
Duke of York
Schuylkill
Queen Anne
St. Petersburg
Forged Bank of Bnughimd Notes Spark London Sensation
A clever forgery of Bank of Bnughimd notes has caused a sensation in London. The fake notes used bank paper with the correct watermark and appeared absolutely perfect except lacking secret cipher marks. About ten thousand pounds in forged notes have appeared, and police have not traced the counterfeiters.
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Senaation
London
Bank of Bnughimd
Grain-O! A grain drink replacing coffee at low price
Try Grain-O today as a coffee substitute for children and adults. It tastes like rich Mocha and Java but is made from pure grains and is gentler on the stomach. Priced at 15¢ and 25¢ per package, available through all grocers.
Japanese Sharp at Bargains
The report notes a stereotype that in Japan even the estimable are seen as untrustworthy in business if they do not seize bargains. It frames frugality as a national trait and cites social pressure on individuals to negotiate hard in local markets.
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Japan
Wabash Railroad Promotes Westbound Convention Travel
The Wabash Railroad urges readers to arrange travel to the Yo POS.C. BE. Convention in San Francisco from July 7 to 12. It highlights transcontinental connections and fast service aboard Wabash trains, promising scenic routes through the Rocky Mountains.
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Wabash Railroad
San Francisco
Rocky Mountains
Fishes Have Memory Claim in The London Lancet
The London Lancet states fishes undeniably possess memory for people, noting careful wording in its statement. The remark highlights recognition of fish cognition and human interaction in scientific discourse.
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London Lancet
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Lester Philbrook
Laconia
N. H
Jonathan Wadleigh
England
Costa Rica
Brooklyn
Crantium
Galveston
de Beers Company
Cecil Rhodes
Kilberty
Dlain
Imines
Don
Cec Rilcogdes
Moray Frith
Aberdeen
Mexico
Oaxaca
Astor
Oso
United Stattes
Cvitford Howard
Mary
TSG
Wiel
Treasury
Whielp Tata Deen
Rite
Falla
Aimeriany
Folger
Mero Manaring
Neitier
Tage Mir
Tessen
Eli
Paul
Lis Tern
Sedis Mir
Sneranin
Nuie
State Department
Shia
Greece
John A. Colson
David 8
Coleoun
John Dougen
Middenbury, Ky
Dougan Bes Leen
Ellis HW. Kromerta
Savea
NEW United States Treasurer
Hood
Hires Rootbeer
Palle
Redd & Peel
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