A Little Fun and Local News From Georgetown
A mixed page from Georgetown covers verse by the Bard of Steeletown and pet topics like a party third and incubator chicken, plus hotel guest lists and a medical race. The Naples theft case reports Spaniards with nearly $200,000 in banknotes and bonds aboard the steamer Lazio, with few explanations offered.
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Steeletown
Naples
Stea Hp Lazio
New York
Cuban Electric Company
Joe Sanche
Maria
Sanche
Senora Sanche
Laughing at a Cat Insurance Prank
A lady teased an insurance agent by offering to insure a stuffed cat. The agent asked for the first premium and drew up a policy. She placed a shilling on the table, and he signed it, promising to pay when the cat dies, then collected the coin and left.
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London Telegraph
Two Parties Only What nations have the most real liberty
An essay argues that the United States and England have the most liberty within law and strong, limited political parties. It contrasts nations with many weak parties, lacking majority support, and notes a fatal auto accident in England involving a Californian and a Philadelphian.
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United States
England
Ten Acres Enough for a Small But Profitable Farm
A tale from an Arkansas farmer shows a 40 acre split among five Italian families. One man manages ten acres well enough to yield more revenue than his former 200 acre venture, proving careful cultivation beats large scale neglect.
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Arkansas
Seven room house for rent on Highmarket street
Advertisements announce a seven room house on Highmarket street with water connections for rent. Apply to J. M. Ringel.
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Highmarket Street
J. M. Ringel
Stop and Get Cool at Marion Pool Parlor
The Marion Pool and Billiard Parlor at 882 Front St offers cool drinks for ladies and gentlemen with ice cream and specialty Snow Ball. A pool game is staged to entertain guests while they are served.
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Marion Pool and Billiard Parlor
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