The Degenerated Dervish: A Personal Appearance in Moslem Lands
Wolf Von Schierbrand surveys the dervish orders in Persia, detailing beggar wanderers from India and Africa, their ragged yet elegant dress, poverty, and reliance on charity. He notes the begging behavior, a festival influx at New Year, and distinguishes Ahle Azad as wandering poets and exponents amid a broader, disreputable fringe.
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Tersia
India
Africa
Persia
Ahle Azad
el Baab
Wolf von Schierbrand
New York Commercial Advertiser
Senator Fair's Rescue by Shark in Sandwich Islands
A San Francisco Call report recalls a swimmer saved by native girls in the Sandwich Islands. During a half hour swim, a shark charged the narrator. the girls responded with long knives, striking the shark dead. The brave action saved the narrator, who praised their courage.
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Sandwich Islands
San Francisco
Corner Fruit Seller Turns Stamps Into Small Profits
A Globe-Democrat interview describes a street vendor who sells postage stamps from a conspicuous jar on his stand to hotel guests and late buyers. He marks up small lots, often earning a few cents per stamp and occasionally larger profits from add on items like chewing gum.
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Globe-Democrat
Stage Fright Demonstrated By Indiana Girl
A girl from Indiana studying music in Chicago experienced severe stage fright during a competitive performance. She could not speak and upon returning home suffered nose and ear bleeding from a burst blood vessel due to mental strain. The article notes stage fright persists among great speakers and may reflect crowd influence rather than fear.
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Indiana
Chicago
John B. Gough
Pittsburg
Glare from Palace Lights Harms Ornamental Plants
The electric lighting in the czar's winter palace has been found to be very injurious to ornamental plants, prompting concerns over plant health and decor management within the palace interiors.
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Winter Palace
The Plight of Wageworker Families in Industrial Towns
The article discusses urban wageworkers, especially young women, living in boarding houses with low pay in Massachusetts and Rhode Island mills. It notes the lack of home life, high board costs, and moral risks, plus frequent moves due to strikes and business failures. Some communities reduce these evils through employer effort. the author argues such progress is possible everywhere.
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Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Fifteenth Century Poison Makers and Treacherous Poisons
The Edinburgh Review recounts medieval poison makers on Lago di Garda and Padua, detailing slow and fast poisons, methods of delivery such as poisoned meat and drink, and notable cases including touch and smell poisons. It notes failures like Vilandrino's poisoned water tested on Mustafa and deemed useless.
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Quelki 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
Mesmerism Cure Reported By Gazette
A fortnight ago a young man was mesmerized by a friend in front of others. The magnetizer warned him not to drink wine for two weeks. After awakening, the patient cannot raise wine to his lips though water or beer move normally to his mouth. his arm stiffens when wine is involved.
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Soissons
St. James’ Gazette
Gath Gathers in Town for Letters and Scraps
George Alfred Townsend is described as a prolific letter writer who gathers information from many contacts. He maintains a vast collection of memoranda and scrapbooks, stating he produces so much because he does nothing else but work.
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George Alfred Townsend
Imust
Julian Ralph
Canada’s Debt Burden Sparks Public Apathy
The Toronto Mail criticizes Canadian public opinion for ignoring a looming debt crisis. It notes Canada owes about $3.8 billion, or $60 per person, a heavier burden than the United States, where federal debt is shrinking while Canada’s grows.
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Canada
Toronto Mail
Healthier Veal in Heat Cuts People From Tasks
In hot weather fewer people engage with veal, but those who do produce healthier outcomes. The sentence notes a correlation between high temperatures and reduced activity around veal, implying better health with less exertion.
Longmont Mill Accepts Wheat at 1.25 Per Hundred
Reports from Denver note the Missouri Pacific line extending to Chivington and reaching Pueblo before December 1. Labor and political unrest are cited in various reports across the country, with strikes in Staffordshire and mobs attacking officials in Ennis and Rotterdam.
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Longmont
Missouri Pacific
Chivington
Pueblo
United States
Folsom
Des Moines
Iowa
Governor's Guard
Loyal Legion grows in Denver with new commandery
The Loyal Legion chapter formed in Denver shows rapid growth and enduring patriotism among Union veterans and their descendants. The society, dedicated to preserving Civil War memories and fostering loyalty to the U S government, aims to influence future generations.
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Denver
Loyal Legion
Cincinnati
United States
Dr McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier
An advertisement touts Dr J H McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier as essential for health beauty and vigor. It claims the tonic supplies tone flush to the skin and pure blood for all ages and both sexes.
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J. H. McLean
Turner Appointed Receiver of Montezuma Water Works
Turner of New York named Receiver for the Montezuma Water Supply Company with authority to raise 100000 dollars to meet debts and finish works. An ad notes Dr J H McLeans Chills and Fever Cure as a mild, certain remedy for malaria, 50 cents a bottle, available from W B Mason.
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Turner
New York
Montezuma Water Supply Company
Connecticut Flag Returns to Troops After 1868 Capture
The Sixteenth Connecticut Volunteers flag captured at Plymouth North Carolina in 1868 by a member of the Second Alabama Regiment has been returned to 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 spreading in Chili and travel delays reported
The notice reports rapid cholera spread in Chili and an interruption to travel on the Mexican Central road possibly lasting a week. It also mentions kidney and stomach disorders tied to weather, with patent remedies by Dr J H McLean. A riot with two police fatalities occurs in Mitchellstown Ireland after a stubborn confrontation.
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Mitchellstown
Ireland
Dr King’s New Discovery and bitters praised by Rome druggist
W D Hoyt & Co a Rome Georgia wholesale druggist reports four years of selling Dr King’s New Discovery Electric Bitters and Sucklen’s Arnica Salve with universal satisfaction. They claim several pronounced consumption cases were cured with a few bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery plus Electric Bitters and guarantee the medicines. Sold by J F Fezer.
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W. D. Hoyt &Co
Rome
Dr. King
J. F. Fezer
Bis mark Refuses Bulgarian Mediation Without Powers’ Request
A French journal states Bis mark will not consent to act as mediator on the Bulgarian question unless formally asked to do so by the great powers. The report emphasizes the condition as a prerequisite for any mediation role.
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Bismark
Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Advised
Mr N H Frohlichstein of Mobile Alabama recommends Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. He says it gave instant relief and cured a severe bronchitis and catarrh. He notes trying other remedies failed and endorses Electric Bitters and Dr King's New Life Pills. Free trial bottles advertised at J F Fezer's drug store.
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N. H. Frohlichstein
Mobile
Ala
Dr. King
Gladstone Clarifies Irish Seats Question in Imperial Parliament
Mr. Gladstone states the exclusion of Irish members from the Imperial Parliament is not involved in the issue of Home Rule for Ireland. He separates the two debates, focusing on parliamentary representation rather than constitutional reform.
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Gladstone
Ireland
Soothes and heals California Cat-r-cure claims
Soothes and heals throat and lung membranes used for numerous diseases and promises no other medicine matches its nasal relief. California Cat-r-cure is sold with a guarantee by W. B. Mason at $1 per package and three for $2.50. In Nebraska, Fred Ronzo, jailed for attempted murder, obtained a razor from the Sheriff to shave and bled to death.
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Santa Abie
California
W. B. Mason
Fred Ronzo
Clay Center
Nebraska
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised for many ailments
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and sold by J. F. Fezer.
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J. F. Fezer
Germans seize Samoan Islands announced in Commons
In the House of Commons it was formally announced that Germany had seized the Samoan Islands despite protests from the American and English consuls.
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House of Commons
Samoan
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Greeley Association of Stationary Engineers
C. L. Jones
Prest
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McNamara
D. F. Camp
E. M. Nussaum
Maple Street
Grand Outfit
Tur & Co
Augusta
Maine
H. Hauer & Co
Portland
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