American consul in Luxor amid Arabian language barrier
A returning traveler recalls hunting the American consul at Luxor on the Nile in Heyat. The Arab consul, likely Nubian, spoke only Arabian and knew little of the United States, complicating business despite much humorous talk. Cotton acreage in 1889 reached about 29,175,270 acres with bales raised noted as TATLGLL.
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Sam
Luxor
Nile
Heyat
Egypt
United States
Hog
Northwestern line train schedules Sioux City to St Louis
The aga Express leaves Sioux City daily at 3 p.m. for Sioux City and St Louis, a Northwestern line train via Sioux City & Pacific Railways. Ensure tickets read via this route. Timetables and information available from H. Caeyverx, General Agent, Security Bank Building, Sioux City, Iowa.
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Aga Express
Sas City
St. Lews
Isiode Cite
Northwestern Line
Sioux City
Wool production ledger from 1889 records mass fleece yield
Historical data show 32,121,808 fleeces taken from sheep in 1889, producing 105,449,239 pounds of wool. The figures reflect a large scale industry and may indicate regional farm output patterns of the era.
Poke Bonnet Fashion Returns to Young and Old
A newspaper note on spring millinery details poke bonnets returning as the season’s odd fashion. The brim frames the face with ruches or flowers, suited for young and gray-haired alike. Variations include flat or tall crowns, front brims wide or narrow, and strings tied under the chin with broad bows.
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Salvation Armr
Duffy
Fall of the Fetish and Destruction of Ashantia Shrine
Fragmentary report describes the destruction of a sacred grove in Ashantia and the collapse of Prempel’s kingdom amid ongoing conflicts involving English forces and African factions. The article hints at mass sacrifices at the grave of Waliidis and the desecration beyond an exagutatk, referencing a prolonged war and devastation.
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Ashantia
Iny
Prempel
Crown of Prempeh and British Exploits Across India
Amid vivid historic passages the article describes the destruction of a sacred grove by English use of gun cotton and electric charges. It notes Prempeh’s crown now in England destined for Windsor Castle and mocks British imperial progress in India with figures on exports and duties. It also recounts a centennial toast at the Hasty Pudding Club with satirical references to notable public figures.
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Uae
Prempeh
England
Windsor Castle
India
Pearson
Hurshandman
Mar Yard
Garrison
Mr. Garrison
Senator Lodge
Lincoln
Lane
James C. Carter
Tir McBurner
Mack
Cork
George Walton Green
Wiliam Russell
Muscatine Woman Finds Relief From Sciatic Rheumatism
A Muscatine woman credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing a severe sciatic rheumatism attack after eighteen months of decline. After trying other remedies, she bought two boxes and regained full use of her legs, endorsing the treatment and recommending it to others. The pills are advertised as a blood and nerve tonic available from druggists or by mail from Schenectady New York.
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Muscatine
Iowa
West Front Street
Constable
M. ©. Briggs
Briggs
Williams
John Yoder
Eldon
Dr. Williams
F Nesper & Co
Ind
Dr. Williams’ Med. Co
Schenectady
N.Y
4A Picture of Weyler How the Butcher Looks to a Cor
Elbert Rapplege, a well known newspaper correspondent, describes Weyler as a man who makes a strong first impression. The account details Weyler’s appearance with a black attire and stern features, noting his dark complexion and sharp, nasal speech as part of his commanding presence.
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Jedat
Rapploge Preesede
Calin Ag
Darks Nees Seyirbere
Cuba
Ehanber
Perkonagges
Sliace
Weiler
Dowdt
Thoughtful Wife Organizes Class To Share Meals
A young physician is fired after evening calls. His wife, newlywed, explains she started a cooking class for women to exchange recipes and send dishes to neighbors, especially a lodging house, as a show of support for his practice.
An Accurate Diagnosis and Odd Teatime Observations
A fragment discusses children and perception at a tea table with a joke about gelatine while noting the World’s Columbian Exposition’s value for illustrating mechanical arts improvements. It claims medicinal progress and Syrup of Pigs as a superior laxative. It adds marching rates of soldiers.
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Julia
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold At 76 Cents Each
Local notice mentions Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally priced at 76 cents. Census data from Stevens Point Wisconsin notes a husband and wife with a 5 year old grandchild. Also mentions Mrs Winslow's Soothe and Teething syrup for children priced at 35 cents.
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Hall
Stevens Point
Wis
A Trinity of Evils and Remedies Promoted
An 19th century advertisement extols Hestetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for biliousness headaches irregular bowels and related ailments. It also claims to treat dyspepsia rheumatism nervousness and constipation. The ad markets various patent remedies including Piso's Cure for Consumption Glenn's Sulphur Soap and Roblinst Floating Horax with dubious claims and pricing notes. It references notes from the Bank of England and a Fiber of papers or products and cites Dr Rhine's nervous restorer and free trial offers.
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Hestetter
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