Bloomers Debate Across Cities and Pilgrimage to Glastonbury
An American merchant notes San Francisco’s toleration of bloomers versus New York’s critique while British pilgrims travel by train from Bristol to Glastonbury. The report contrasts fashion norms and moral tone, linking wind, modesty, and comfort to clothing choices amid a broader cultural moment.
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Great Britain
Glastonbury
Abbey
England
Bristol
Burland
Tax Reform Studies and Public Debate
An editorial note defends publishing varied tax discussion while warning that any piece must be well written and on topic. It argues landowners gain from improvements raising land value and cautions against anti foreign influence disturbing local development and property.
Taxation and reform debates in late 19th century editorials
The World argues that New York City and Brooklyn tax assessments favor wealthy landlords like the Astors, urging vacant lot revaluations to true value to reduce inequality. It critiques state bank taxation and calls for broader revenue reform and scrutiny of public policy. A Guernsey note outlines a law taxing foreigners, requiring registration and fees with repatriation penalties for noncompliance.
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New York City
Tammany
Astors
New York
Brooklyn
Younk
Hata
Fenement Hillee
Ware
Spritgield
Masa
J. Mgarra
The
New York World
Binner
Lama Brickinger
York
J. G.Q
Wort
Tax enforcement shocks New Jersey factory workers
Local authorities in Huizopa New Jersey seize overdue personal taxes from Singer factory workers. Deputies call workers to the office, arrest them until they pay or produce guaranteed orders, aiming to collect thousands owed and extend visits to other factories. The move sparks debate on the fairness and effectiveness of the tax.
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Guernerey
Guernsey
Royal Court of
Jersey
Huizapera
N. J
Singer Factory
Buu Delinquenats
New York Press
Elizabeth
Tack or Tax in City Bicycle Corps Talk
The Single Tax society discusses forming a bicycle corps amid debate over whether a new tax or a new tack drives the plan. The item notes local interest and questions the cost implications for residents.
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Philadelphia
Deserted Valley Forge Recounts a Ghostly Past and Quiet Change
The article portrays Valley Forge as a crumbling historic spot in Pennsylvania once central to the Revolutionary War. It notes ruined mills and cottages now dwindled to a few families, with former trenches and fort sites faded by time. Ghostly visions and memories of soldiers linger among mossy ruins and moonlit hillsides, while the valley shifts from industry to farming.
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United States
Valley Forge
Revolutionary Army
Vall
Washington
Connecticut
Pennsylvania
Starnay
Greeg
Poppies and California Tours in a Patchwork Ad
A fragmentary collage reports remedies for bee stings using white poppies and milky juice, travel ads touting a Harlington escorted California tour, and assorted product notices. It includes medical claims, ticket details, and census data alongside miscellaneous promotional lines from various sources.
European heirs to thrones fear poor health across royal lines
A fragment list notes Crown Prince of Austria and other heirs in critical or declining health. Czarovitch in Copenhagen, Archduke Ferdinand, Prince of Wales, and others face serious illness or frailty, with no strong healthy claimant seen across Europe. A separate note recounts a barefoot boy found sleeping near the White Elephant saloon door with unsold papers, seeking warmth and avoidant of home due to poverty.
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Hurype
Czarovitch
Copenhagen
Archduke Francia Ferdinand
Austria
Ngs
Ngs, Go Nich
Tyrol
Ttaiy
Aise
Badeo
Prince Alpert
Flanders
Bahiwin
Germany
Prince Bitel
Prince of Wales
Hig ¢On
Duke of York
Europe
Foor
White Elephant
Shotwell
Buffalo Courier
Californian Excursions
H. C. Gheyney, general agent for Sioux Mbh, Ta, announces excursion details and contact points for California travel offerings.
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H. C. Gheyney
Sioux Mbp
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Wheel
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Ghia
Kling
Hood
Kennedy
Donald Kennedy
Roxbury
Mass
Boston
Gadlerdante
W. Pf. Jagiee
Whitehail
Chronicle
Giganheral Company
Spruce Street
Bolton
Buffalo
Giexoga, X.Y
York City
Belleville Township
Keg Adpan
Tos. H. Porta
Veward
Boston Globe
J.T. Swans
Provinestown
Small
U.S. Gov't
California
Harlington
Botte
Los Angeles
J. Francis
Omaha
Neb
Eni Teye l
Genn
Melbourne
Australia
Fiso
Alwys Curoine
E.U. Moorrox
Needlam
Mac
Berlin
Tire
Winslow's
Vince Pain
Cores Wind
Zirente
Bickly
Sen
Ee Bros
Sorat
Missouri
John A. Fohay
Bissouri Land and Live Stock Company
Neosho, Newton Co
Ag & 8
Ligin New Process Butter Co
Hankeyson & Co
Sioux City
Iowa
St.jacobs Gil
Pise
Ee la Meadow
Darvggists
Santa Claus
Te N. KK
Fairbank Company
Chicare
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