Animals That Count In 19th Century Tales From Cincinnati Mules and Apes
The passage recounts a Cincinnati mule used by a railway to haul a car up a hill, reportedly completing fifty trips before resting. It also notes anecdotes of primates, including a chimpanzee and an ape, capable of counting small numbers when prompted by humans, with references to Weir and Lippincott's Magazine.
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Cincinnati
Wn Atred Railway Company
Romanes
Wolff
Darwin
Forbes
Hartman
James Weir
Lippincott’s Magazine
Dewey as a disciplinarian and other notes
A Philadelphia Press excerpt recalls Commodore Dewey disciplining rebellious sailors with calm threats and a revolver, illustrating his decisive leadership. The piece also surveys The Lucky Duffs in The English Illustrated Magazine, recounting early fortunes and a Dutch royal engagement. It ends with a humorous Chicago Record quip about a vanished message from an embezzling acquaintance.
Life in a Wardroom on a Man of War
A description of wardroom life aboard a large warship where 10 to 20 officers share a communal space. The commanding officer lives separately to reflect his power, while others mingle across ranks. Daily routines include early rising, meals, drills, and policing of order, with social life shaped by rank and duty.
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Dewey
Colorado
John L. Sullivan
Irens
Plo
Shirea
Nyos
Jackie
Philadelphia Press
Ihimsel
Naval Cadet
Pels
Emiliing
China
Feck
Arene Gma
Rimali Armas
Arlsha
Wong
Buckie
Mvss
Ibis
Seromark
York Post
Illinois Central Railroad Stockholders Meeting Notice 1893
Stockholders are told tickets may be issued granting free travel to Chicago for the annual meeting to be held at the companys general office in Chicago on September 21 1893 at noon. Details on ticket procedures and issuance are posted at each station. The note also recalls the companys long history of semiannual cash dividends since 1862.
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Ilinois Central Railroad ‘Company
Ir Pezon
Board of Directors
Central Railroad Companys
Illinois Central Railroad
Chicago
Gener
Ormapany
De Witt's Little Early Risers Promote Quick Relief
Advertising copy claims Lilia pillia De Witt's Little Early Risers cure sick headache constip ation and liver troubles. The brochure asserts they are pleasant to take and never gripe and is signed by J U Andersen.
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de Witt
J. U. Andersen
Central R. R. pamphlet informs northern farmers about Kentucky and adjacent areas
A fragmented pamphlet from northern farmers describes accessible and prosperous farmland portions across Kentucky, Tennessee, Mississippi, Louisiana, and nearby towns. It promises free copies and detailed guidance, aiming to attract homeseekers and farm workers to relocate.
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Dingis
Kentucky
Tennessee
Miselenippi Boulsiana
FPF
Merry
A.lfa Tins Venizal R.A. Manebestes, In
Cheap Farm Lands in Wisconsin and Minnesota Offer Great Prices
Immigration pressure pushes families west as thousands rent lands at high rates. Minnesota Wisconsin lands near Minneapolis St Paul offer rich soil, timber, water, and markets with prices from penny to 400 per acre. Easy terms available with low rates for purchase and sale guidance from Cassiday.
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Union
Wovenain
Minneapolia
St Paul
Puuks
Ste. Marie
Raatwit
Minneanalig
St. Paul
Wisconsin
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F. R. Tulluck
Kentland
Patrick
Uringi
William
Wilhelmina
Netherlands
Bertia
Saxe-Weimar
T L Hereditary Vrinen
Weimar
Paris
Berlin
Elob
Chi- Record
Quaters
Petsche
Weap
Taneyte
Linois Central R. RB
the Town Site Company
Hull
Own
E. W. Hazard
Town Site Company
Institute
Hull, Iowa
E.A. Reimann
Robert Scholneman
JO. B. Mayer, Agur
Iowa
BANK
Southern Homeseekers' Guide
Iowa State Register
The
Sheldon& Claerbouf
Sosted
Case Threshers
Jones- Lyer and
Milwaukee Binders
Ellwood
Knowlton
Plymouth
Town and All the World
Cassiday
Atlaneapolis
Mimi
Schoeneman
W. D. Schoeneman & Sons
Lumser
Eta
Warde Allivui Oydem
Sioum Center
Teren
Georges
Knéwel & Cas ‘Cassidy Millinery
Travelers’ Bulletin
Milwaukee
Pats
Freipnt
noIka West
Liqua City & Korthaen
Fenrring
Gorhs South
A.m
Altern
J. A. W. Perkins
Ene
Whysinghan
Owens
Pioneer Drug Store
Wurn
Altrays Willing
Orenin Vweiling
Siow City & Northern
Northwestern Iowa
Montider
Pear
Sloak City
Ful Slagle &C
Dralers IK
Lata
LSD & Foll LN OF
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