The Degenerate Dervish in Persian Society
In Persia the dervish is described as a ragged, beggar class from many lands led by indolence and greed. They beg at street corners, accept alms, and profess a mix of pious acts and nosed drug use. The Ahle Azad are wanderers as well, some believed unbelievers or Baabites, with executions following Baabite conspiracies against the Shah.
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Persia
India
Africa
Ahle Azad
el Baab
Wolf von Schierbrand
New York
Brave native girls slay a shark off Sandwich Islands
A swimmer recounts diving beyond a reef when two native girls swam out with knives, harpooned a shark charging him, and killed the creature. The men dragged the shark ashore, noting it was a large specimen, and the narrator credits the girls with saving his life.
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Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
The Corner Fruit Seller Sells Stamps at Odd Hours
A Globe Democrat interview describes a fruit seller who keeps a jar of postage stamps on his stand and sells them to hotel guests late at night. He prices stamps to match cost with a small profit, sometimes earning extra from buyers who purchase gum or other items.
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Globe-Democrat
Effect of Stage Fright on a Indiana Student
An Indiana girl studying music in Chicago collapsed during a competitive performance due to extreme stage fright. She could not speak and later experienced nose and ear hemorrhaging from the mental strain. The piece notes that stage fright affects many seasoned speakers and may stem from crowd influence rather than fear.
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Indiana
Chicago
John B. Gough
Pittsburg
Conditions of Factory Labor Pressure on Family Life
The article surveys urban wage workers in mills and shops, highlighting low wages especially for women, crowded boarding houses, and remote living away from home. It notes high turnover from strikes and business changes, harming permanent family formation, while praising communities where employers improve conditions.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Fifteenth Century Poison Makers and Their Methods
The article surveys early poison makers around Lago di Garda and Padua including Quell dal venen and Vilandrino. It notes two poison types slow Venenia tempo and rapid poisons, with delivery via poisoned meat or drink, touch and smell methods, and failed trials such as Vilandrino's poisoned water tested on Mustafa.
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Quell-dal Venen
Lago di Garda
Peter Paul
Padua
John
Nichele
Vicenza
Nostro Fidel Vilandrino
Garden of Simples
France
Caterina‘Sforza
Forli
Cesare Borgia
Alexander VI
Vilandrino
Mustafa
Edinburgh Review
Meanerism as a Cure for Tapers
A Sois sons report claims a young man was mesmerized by a friend a fortnight ago in front of witnesses. After experiments the magnetizer ordered him not to drink wine for two weeks and his arm supposedly refuses wine but accepts other liquids, even when offered in beer or water. St James Gazette.
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Soissons
St. James’ Gazette
Gath’s Gathers and the Constant Embellishment
Julian Ralph records how George Alfred Townsend gathers material for his letters with ease by knowing many people and extracting value from each encounter. Townsend says he does nothing else but work, explaining his prolific output and the scrapbook habit of memoranda.
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George Alfred Townsend
Julian Ralph
Canada Faces Growing Debts and Public Apathy
The Toronto Mail notes Canada bears about 3.8 billion dollars in debt, roughly 60 per person, a larger burden than the United States. It laments public indifference as the debt rises while American federal debt declines. It adds a weather aside about veal consumption in hot weather.
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Canada
Toronto
Longmont Farmers Mill Accepts Wheat at 1.25 Per Hundred
Farmers mill at Longmont takes wheat at one dollar twenty five cents per hundred pounds. The Missouri Pacific line runs to Chivington one hundred twenty five miles east of Pueblo and should reach Pueblo before December first. Foreign nations sent the United States twenty six million six hundred fifteen thousand nine hundred ninety one dollars in gold and silver in the year ending July thirty first, surpassing exports of those metals from the U.S. remains of Lieutenant Folsom buried in Des Moines with honors. Governor's Guard and citizens attended.
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Missouri Pacific
Chivington
Pueblo
United States
Folsom
Des Moines
Iowa
Loyal Legion movement grows in Denver
The Denver Loyal Legion chapter shows rapid expansion of the Union veterans society, bringing officers and their sons and notable patriots together. It aims to preserve Civil War memories and foster unwavering loyalty to the U S Government, shaping future patriotic sentiment.
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Denver
Loyal Legion
Cincinnati
United States
McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier Endorsed
An advertisement extolls Dr J H McLean’s Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as a tonic for all ages and both sexes. It claims to impart tone, flush to the skin, strength, vigor and pure blood.
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J. H. McLean
Turner Appointed Receiver for Montezuma Water Works
Turner of New York is named Receiver of the Montezuma Water Supply Company with power to raise 100000 dollars to cover debts and finish the works. Also notes a malaria cure claim for Dr. J H McLean's Chills and Fever Cure, sold by W B Mason at 50 cents a bottle.
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Turner
New York
Montezuma Water Supply Company
Flag of Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers Returned
The flag captured at Plymouth North Carolina in 1868 by a Second Alabama Regiment member has been returned to the Connecticut troops by Southerners. Dr J H McLean's Chills and Fever Cure is gentle in action and warranted cure. Price fifty cents per bottle.
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Sixteenth
Connecticut Volunteers
Plymouth
North Carolina
Connecticut
J. H. McLean
Cholera spread in Chili reported amid travel disruption
Cholera is said to be spreading rapidly in Chili. The piece notes sudden temperature and humidity shifts can cause kidney and bladder disorders and recommends Dr. J. H. McLean remedies. It mentions travel interruption on the Mexican Central road possibly lasting a week and cites malaria and digestive disorders as issues treatable with McLean products.
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J. H. McLean
Riot After Mitchellstown Meeting Leaves Two Dead in Ireland
A confrontation at Mitchellstown Ireland erupted after a meeting and police shot and killed two men amid a stubborn crowd clash. Authorities report ongoing unrest and investigations into the incident.
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Mitchellstown
Ireland
Local druggists praise Dr King’s New Discovery
Rome Georgia merchants W D Hoyt & Co extol Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after four years of sales. They report several pronounced cures of consumption in the city and guarantee the remedies. Sold by J F Fezer.
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W. D. Hoyt &Co
Rome
Dr. King
Bucklen
J. F. Fezer
Bis mark Says He Won’t Mediate Without Powers Request
A French journal reports that Bis mark will not consent to act as mediator on the Bulgarian question unless he is formally asked to do so by the great powers. The piece emphasizes the need for an explicit invitation from the international powers before any mediation.
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Bismark
Dr. King's New Discovery Endorsed by Mobile Resident
Mr N H Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama praises Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption after severe bronchitis and catarrh relief and cure He also endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills stating trials at J F Fezers drug store are free under a positive guarantee
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N. H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
Gladstone Clarifies Irish MPs Exclusion Not About Home Rule
Mr Gladstone states that excluding Irish members from the Imperial Parliament does not involve the question of Home Rule for Ireland. He distinguishes the issue from broader constitutional debates and emphasizes separate considerations.
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Gladstone
Ireland
Soothes and Heals California Cat-r-cure Promoted
Santa Abie soothes and heals throat and lung membranes damaged by disease. It prevents night sweats and chest tightness and aims to cure coughs croup asthma colds bronchitis pneumonia whooping cough and other throat and lung troubles. California Cat-r-cure is claimed to be unmatched for nasal catarrh with growing demand and is sold by W. B. Mason at $1 per package or three for $2.50.
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Santa Abie
California
W. B. Mason
Inmate Dies by Self-Inflicted Wounds at Clay Center Jail
Fred Ronzo, jailed in Clay Center Nebraska for attempted murder of his wife, obtained a razor from the Sheriff under the pretense of shaving and slit his wrists, dying from blood loss.
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Fred Ronzo
Clay Center
Nebraska
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Advertisement
Bucklen's Arnica Salve touted as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or money refunded and sells for 25 cents a box through J. F. Fezer.
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J. F. Fezer
Samoa Seizure Acknowledged by House of Commons
The House of Commons formally announced that Germany had seized the Samoan Islands despite protests from American and English consuls.
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House of Commons
Samoan
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William O’brien
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Charles Young
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O’brien
Ennis
County Clare
Prince Ferdinand
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Lord Ashbourne
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Washington
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Pulmans
Malta
Canada Pacific Railway
Irish Privy Council
the Loyal Legion
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Castoria
J. Jay Joslin
Lawrence St. Deuver
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Santa Alie
Alifornia
Abietine Medical Company
Oroville
Cal
Santa Arie
Greeley, Colo
J. J. Riethmann & Co., Wholesale Agts
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Winslow
Occidental Lodge No
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A. M
J. E. Gannieves
W. M
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Sec’y
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Garden City
Order of the Eastern Star
W. K. Mason W
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Knights of Pythias
Evenes
H. B,. Heath
C. E, F. Davey
Forest City Lodge No
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A. P. Rirrenhouse
U. S
Grant
A M. Nixox
Fuller
U.S. Grant Woman’s Relief Corps No. 14
Saran A. Hogarty
Ei A. Paine
Poudre Valley Lodge No
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Couzens N
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Taylor
Carver
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Chosen Friends
J. Jones
C. C
C. H. Forp, Sec’y
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F. P. Frost, Sec’y
Poudre Valley Hook and Ladder Co. No. 1
Boomer
Foreman
J. Canversea
Greeley Steamer Co. No
S. G. Fitt, Sec’y
Greeley Public Library
McNamara
D. F. Camp
E. M. Nussaum
Greeley
Gates
Joseph Joyce, E
Maple Street
Greeley, Cole
Grand Outfit
Tavs & Co
Augusta
Maine
H. Hauer & Co
Portland
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