Mormon Immigrants Expand Westward Across Mexico
The article describes Mormon settlers moving from Utah into Northwest Mexico and Sonora, establishing farms in arid valleys with irrigation. It notes population growth, agricultural focus, and limited legal restraints on polygamy under religious practice, while new colonies form near El Paso and Casas Grandes as railroad access grows.
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Feptlal
Palralley
Fiat Morava
Luther
Ural
Curtilvalis
Maxteg
Colom
Warns
Tenge
Mormon Colonies in Mexico Reported to Proliferate
The article describes eight Mormon colonies in Mexico with about 1,000 residents. It notes irrigation, fertile valleys, and brick residences in Colonia Moreh and nearby settlements. Education is emphasized with local schools and academies. Colonia Union is highlighted as a commercial center with a flour mill and other industries.
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United States
Canula
Europe
Mexico
Colonia Junior
Ental
Cul
Diag
Dubles
Onanea
Pacheo
Gitela
Estabi Tuloey
Moreh
Colouin Wares
Heal Ueleb
Mexica
Amasuut
Goodney
Utah
Rusoyt
Land values and railway price bursts in a restless age
The piece surveys astonishing land price growth from London plots near King William’s statue to Far West developments, noting £30 108 per acre and £181,000,000 per acre equivalents, plus a railway land grab near Bedmondgey. It contrasts Mormon communal taxation and cooperative labor with Egyptian awe at the railway, and hints at literary gossip on authors’ marriages.
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Willian
London
Prilee
England
Southeastern
Mary
Juarez
Aditiden
Dobinw
Dors
Fragmented historical statistical text on life expectancy
A garbled historical passage discusses a method to estimate life expectancy by subtracting current age from an initial age and halving the remainder. It cites odd example figures like 60 and 84, arguing such calculations yield seemingly convincing results yet appear dubious and inconsistent.
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Aeth
Elegant New York Mansion Sees Burglary Attempt
A lawyer dwelling in an old fashioned estate on the city’s edge confronts a rough burglar trying to force a back door at midnight. His sister, living with him, had warned of burglars and the scene shows the intruder struggling as the lawyer calls out in calm doubt.
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God and Methratical
New York
Larper
Rowad
Etlm
Death Loves a Moling Shark San Francisco Ware
A scrambled San Francisco Ware note reports a misread press attempt titled Death Loves a Shining Mark. The item lampoons a stock owner and painter, suggesting sharp dealings and a troubling local reaction to the headline.
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Colorado Springs
Imag
Muiai
San Francisco
Fragmentary World News Puzzle Fragments and Whist Reference
A garbled OCR dump shows scattered lines about Gabriel and a trick in a whist game, plus stray snippets from a New York World piece and a cheeky quote about kissing the cook. Fragmentary names, places, and numbers fill the unreadable text.
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Garriel
Gabriel
St. Peter
Anges
New York World
Pursuit of Horse Thieves and Government Reward
A lengthy interview recounts a six day operation against horse thieves, detailing capture of six leaders and twelve days in the field. The narrative notes fourteen killed, discussions of $12,000 bill, and a debate over how survivors should be paid, ending with a government telegraphing the auditor about the dangers faced and outcomes achieved. Senator Ingalls referenced in a following passage.
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Deouiny
Walt
Lune
Bert
Golar
United States
Borie
Fox
Notable Americans and presidents weighed by office burden
Fragmentary reminiscence recounts Randall's estate, incumbency, and leadership roles for the House. It notes presidents' burdens, losses, and legacies, mentioning Grant Lincoln and others, with a nod to the dangers and strains of public life and the fates of some leaders.
Jean de Reszke Aids and Foes in Romantic Fame
An historical report details Jean de Reszke, famed tenor of the era, born in Warsaw and debuting as a baritone at 22 then rising to tenor, whose career has captivated audiences, noted as the highest priced singer commanding about 2,500 dollars per night with significant share of receipts in New York and other cities.
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Eulis
Wales
Tean de Reszke
Fran DE
New York
Amerlee
Indiana Fence Jurisdiction and Barnum Scam Tale
A Lewiston Journal recounts a justice of the peace misadventure at a state line fence between Indiana and Ohio, shouting about jurisdiction as he toppled into Ohio. The piece also relates Barnum fooling a crowd during Jenny Lind’s first American tour in New Orleans, where Barnum clears the wharf then slips away, leaving Lind unaware of the ruse until later.
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Lewiston Journal
Indiana
Lin
Obly
Ant
Ohio
Barnum
Jenny Lind
America
Tavana
Songstress
New Orleans
Cuba
Cowie
Boroom
Ramilia
Togci
Narnam
Catiare
Mies Lind
Quarter originated in historic ransom agreement for war
The term quarter in warfare traces to an ancient pact between Dutch and Spaniards on ransoming soldiers. It led to prisoners being sent to the rear, housed and fed, exchanged or released as hostilities allowed. The passage also notes domestic meddling when a man marries, causing friction with his wife’s family.
Bridge Tower Life and the Chicago River Bridge Evolution
The article discusses the dramatic evolution of Chicago River bridges from early rope ferries and pontoon decks to modern steel and iron structures. It notes the importance of vigilance, precision, and calculated engineering as bridges grew to manage river traffic, protect vessels, and support city drainage.
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Garetble
Chicago
Iro
Fort Dearborn
Asmesys
Drying the Apricots in California Upland Valley
Vivid scene of apricot harvest in an upland California valley where crews of Mexicans Swedes and Chinese descend for a few weeks of work. Men women and children with numbered tags process trays loaded with fruit under a scorching indigo sky as tents, trailers, and mountain roads host a transient labor camp.
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Autifel Remmello
Califernia
California
Poople
Flores
Usteon
Perilous Bridge Design Drawn From Aboard T With Unclear Origin
The text describes a swinging capstan device and a center hinged bridge design enabling ships to pass abutments. It notes a dual half structure driven by a powerful mechanism to create a perpendicular channel. The narrative shifts to a social note about Ruth Conds Long pursuing gospel singing, detailing her background and early works.
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Norrie
Sonora
Chilean
Xouxon
el Paso
Texas
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Rene
Repubic
Moran
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Lablan
Bron
sNhige
Doula Baie
Jasper
Anties
Acta
Sore Quea
Watkins
Kitchener
Sudan
Tallway
sidwin + ter
Uist Monser
Norking
Maul
Garda
Richard Harding
Joag & Mn
Hewitt
Jen
Beazer Petrace
Wrveg Cverra
Oflcer
Farurauie
Agrerament
Ingalls
Linegin
Aatha Jastica
Ars
Stturiay
Meary Wilton
Shormaker
Natick
Wee Weeden
Wilson
Tenowe
Garied Gad
Sheridan
Ne Hin Canals
Andrew Johnson
McKinney and
Bryan
Amaler
Phous
Ieee
Randall
Tivie
Lave
Grant
Lincoln
Gurflett
Fortuniati
Vaytor
Mit
Harpison
Jean DE Reszke
Engares
Bie
Bridge Tower Life
Tate
W. Marwaite
Wally
Pia Slace
Lt Front
Boman
Chie Haman
New York Commercial Advertee
Ece
Loug Mes
Boston
Ruth Conds Long
Nice
Xars
John D- Long
Jay Chowen
Worcester
Mass
San Diego
M Touz
Christian Endeavor Society
Atlee Long
Itoston
Miss Long
Schevona Beford Pree Dent
Annie ‘Dasitine Carey
Eieinis
Reverey
Dix-Goods
Cary
Wcie
Bridgetenders Ovensee
Chicago River
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