Legends of the Great Bear and Native Folklore
The piece recounts Iroquois and Fox Indigenous tales about the Great Bear and the Dipper, including bears chased by hunters across the sky and a tree god incident. It also notes New Orleans coverage on race demographics and white majorities in Southern states in the 1900 census era.
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Dipper
Calisto
Little Dipper
Louisiana
Mr. Bear
Oak
Lord of Trees
Mary Proctor
Louise Hogan
New Orleans
The
Picayune
Union
Alabama
Arkansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Graham
Texas
Censed Stories of Waterloo Hero and a Bicycle
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls Kington of Waterloo, a military hero who dreaded battles and faced ridicule from an English visitor. The tale contrasts his misery with a child linking her father’s absences to a new bicycle, ending with a quip on kindness and bicycles.
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Ife
Wet towel flare up interrupts duel of boy and sister
Fragmentary text recounts a chaotic scene of a boy, his sister, and a quarrel over a game. It references Prussians, a duke, and a dramatic tumble toward victory as a wet towel disrupts events. A separate anecdote mentions Spooner of Wisconsin and a Walldorf-Astoria cigars incident with a waiter.
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Trevor
Jungannon
Napoleon
London bicycle agent touts bike past week mileage claim
A London bicycle agent advertises a machine said to have been ridden a thousand miles weekly for 12 weeks without breakdown. An intending chaser challenges the rider’s claim and questions the bike’s condition after the test period.
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London
Australian candidate overrated efforts fail in election
A candidate for the commonwealth parliament claimed vast reach through miles of campaigning and millions of pages of literature. Despite tramping, printing, and distributing speeches and circulars, he finished at the bottom of the poll after the vote count.
Hamlin and Lincoln First Met Before Their 1860 Nominations
The narrative recalls Hannibal Hamlin meeting Abraham Lincoln a day after their May 1860 nominations in Chicago at Tremont House. Colfax interrupted Hamlin to accept his vice presidential nomination, and Hamlin recalled delivering a short speech in the hall. The tale frames a budding friendship between the two men.
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Hamlin
Lincoln
Hannibal Hamlin
Abraham Lincoln
Old Tremont House
Chicago
Tremont Pla Endre
Schuyler Colfax
Looking Glass Ballad by Paul Laurence Dunbar
A dialect poem describes a man admires a womans reflection in a looking glass. The speaker laments his inability to act as the beloved moves about, fantasizing about kissing her and fearing the glass will break from his longing. The piece uses humor and rhythm to explore desire and restraint.
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Laurence Dunbar
Sound Vibration Experiments and Royal Doll Anecdote
A glass of water and a cardboard cross demonstrate acoustical nodes where the cross rests, showing vibration knotes in a sonorous body. The piece also notes Grand Duchess Olga Nikolaes and a doll adorned with emeralds and gold pins, with a light humorous observation on preference for a rag doll.
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Olga Nikones
Spoon Faces and Moonlit Spoons
A verse warning youths to beware gleaming facial reflections in silver spoons. The speaker taunts carefree youths, noting two queer faces appear when bright and combined and cautioning against constant giggling and frowning as a future mockery of one’s chin.
Climb as high as you can and help the needy
This excerpt urges individuals to pursue self education despite constraints, urging persistence toward a higher position and continued learning. It emphasizes using available means, never giving up, and aiding the poor, noting that small deeds can ease hunger and cold.
Scratch's Revenge Cat Vengeance Stuns Household
A tabby cat named Scratch rebelled after being whipped for misdeeds. The parlor maid punished him on the dining room sideboard, and the next day utensils, tableware, and even the tablecloth lay on the floor, suggesting Scratch took his revenge.
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Scratch
Puss
Physician and Surgeon Listings in Beckham Bank Area
Advertisement shows a physician and a surgeon with office at Beckham National Bank and residence on Old Bigham Place. Phone numbers listed as 32 with 8 rings and 16 with 4 rings.
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Beckham National Bank
Bigham Place
Court of inquiry urged to settle Washington cherry tree matter
The article suggests appointing a court of inquiry to resolve the Washington cherry tree issue, noting no rush to claim honors in the Cuban bombardment where an American killed a mule.
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Washington
War in Philippines reports new clash as two Americans die
Announcement that the Philippine war continues after a fresh battle with Aguinaldo's successor leaves two American soldiers dead. A transport carrying 500 American teachers to Manila reaches Honolulu. In New York an 84 square inch land offering at 1000 dollars marks a new high. Evokes market prices for full lots at 2 to 3 dollars per square inch. Also recommends BALLARD'S SNOW LINIMENT for insect bites and wounds.
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Philippines
Aguinaldo
Manila
Honolulu
New York
Santa Fe Advises Kansas Stockmen to Hold Stock Back
A circular from the Santa Fe traffic department urges Kansas stockmen not to ship stock to market now. It cites a likely large late corn crop and ample wheat for food, noting higher winter costs but promising a profitable outcome for stock owners in the end.
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Santa Fe Traffic Department
Kanas
Texas Leads Hopeful Exhibitions In Fair Season
The fair season begins with an outlook for strong state and county exhibitions. The note praises Texas for likely strong showdowns, reflecting regional pride and high expectations.
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Texas
Woods Aims for Big Prizes in Lawton Drawing
Mr. Woods attempted to win all major prizes in the Lawton drawing and now contestants seek to force him to concede. The unusual chase features rival participants and local interest in the outcome.
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Mr. Woods
Lawton
Special Excursion Rates This Summer
During June July and August excursion rates apply via the Great Rock Island Route to San Francisco Chicago Detroit Buffalo and summer resorts in Colorado Wisconsin Michigan and the Eastern States. For rates and routes write to Cons. B. Sl oat G P A Fort Worth.
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Great Rock Island
San Francisco
Epworth League
Chicago
Y. P.U
Detroit
Buffalo
Exposition
Coloraado
Wisconsin
Michigan
B. Sloat
Fort Worth
News summary notice for thrice weekly World and Graham Leader
The New York World Thrice-A-Week Edition advertises prompt impartial news with frequent publication and wide circulation. Subscriptions run $1.00 yearly, with a combined offer for one year at $1.65 for The World and The Graham Leader, compared to a regular two-paper price of $2.00.
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New York World
First News
Graham Leader
Texas
Young County
RK. C. McPhaill
Chas. Heartt
Justice’s Court
Young
Graham
R. C. McPhaill
Chas
R. F. Arnold
R. C. McPbadll
A. P
J. & Starrett
Justice of the Peace
Young Co
Tex
A. DB
Staxnerr
Young Cox
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St. Louis
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Aly
Sieepere
Arizona
New Mexico
California
J. P. Turata
Esere
Dallas
TREAB
Praciric
L A. Loggins, M. D
Charles B. Gant
Graham Cave Co
Graham, Texas
Mrs. Legrand
Physicians and Surgeons
Square
P. A. Makvin
Court House
W Johnson
Westside Square
A Morris
M. H. Chism
Pohlman
W. L. Lawler
Barber
West Side Public Square
B. Garrett
Contractor & Builder
J. J. Wood
Ballard
Gale
Graham Drug Co
Kansas City
Rights
Ite
Munn
Scientific American
All Newsdeaiers
UNN & Co
D.C
Philadelphia
Mineral Wells
South
Weatherford
State OF
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F.’. Russell
Denison
Gro. McLanen
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