Explorations and peril in Central Africa and Paris sewers
A New York Observer report traces Central Africa’s potential as a vast hunting and exploration frontier with mentions of Livingstone and Stanley, wildlife like elephants and rhinos, river routes to the Congo, and upcoming rail and steamboat access. It also recounts a Paris sewer and catacombs excursion described with sparkling electric lights, boats, and a carnival atmosphere amid urban tunnels and landmarks.
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New York Observer
Central Africa
Central South Africa
Wrra
Livingstone
Stanley
Congo
Wolf
Sankuru
South Africa
Hans Christian Anderson
Africa
Paris
Chicago
Chatelet
Vanne
Oureq
Pont Neuf
Rue de Louvre
Rue de Richelieu
Place Des Pyramides
Joan of Arc
Rue de Rivoli
Place de la Concorde
Rue Royale
Madeleine
Scientific American
John Wanamaker’s philanthropy aids working women housing
Philadelphia merchant John Wanamaker funds a program offering rooms, meals, and amenities for $3.25 a week to provide cheap housing for working women. The initiative includes board lodging a washing allowance and access to reception rooms dancing rooms and bowling alleys.
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John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Did you shake the stove down John at the meeting
A humorous Elmira Gazette excerpt centers on a quarrel between a wife and husband about whether the stove was properly shaken and whether it was reassembled. The piece ends with a wry question about whether a bride would proceed to marriage if not led to the altar.
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John
Elmira Gazette
Mexico Theory Links Rails to Storms in Rail Construction
The Adrian Press notes a singular theory from Mexican engineers claiming rain follows advancing steel rails on flat cars. They say dry weather precedes and follows construction, with torrential rain circling the rail center. The piece also mentions Michigan workmen migrating to California boom towns for higher pay and harsher conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Adrian
California
Michigan
Adrian Press
Ornate Quips and Light Gossip From Various Papers
A collage of short witty snippets and humorous lines from multiple newspapers. Topics include social duties at the Custom House, walking trends in society, a sculpture joke about a water pipe bust, and memory feats. humorous exchanges about anniversaries and reminders.
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Lowell Courier
Joston Bulletin
Chicago
Texas
Oscar Wilde
Milwaukee Sentinel
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Damaraland
Darwin
Livingston
Providence
Wm. D. Kelley
Massachusetts
Daniel Webster
Webster
Pettifogger
Lemuel Shaw
Dr. Bartol
Odds and
Washington
Custom House
Rochester Post-Express
Cart Emporium
J. Max. Clark
A. J. Eaton
Eaton, Colorado
Lag
Aspinwall Mfg.co
Three Rivers
Michigar
Walnut Street
Madison Avenue
Greeley
H. A. French
E.M. Southard & CO
Main Street
Greeley, Colo
Brooks
Greenlee & C9
Denver, Colorado
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