Robbers chase through snow to Walla Walla tale
A dramatic reminiscence from Lewiston Idaho details a perilous journey with a loaded horse and gold valued near ten thousand dollars. The narrator describes escaping bloodthirsty robbers Canada Joe and Dave English near the Shoaho Mes river, crossing icy blocks, and finally reaching Walla Walla after a harrowing arctic drift.
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Lewiston
Walla Walla
Walle Walla
Shoaho- Mes River
Ana
Breas
Thera
Dave English
Boone Aelm
Cherokes Bob
Muubourg
Canada
Joe
Indiana
Selfibe
Pstusus
Ed Beck
Deva English
Elm
Gona Bya
Hessal
Canada Jos
Csnsda Jos
Bol
Aleg
Epara
Pey
Jewelry fashions and earrings of the era spark fashion critiques
A Chicago Post excerpt critiques evolving jewelry trends with gold palettes, sapphire and diamond settings, and clever ear ornaments. It notes women’s shifting taste toward minimal ear wear, social commentary on vanity, and references to Cleopatra and Bernhardt. The piece reflects fashion, class, and public opinion on adornment.
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Academy Iinke
Ltak
Ballard Opera Clonke
Iedissin
Grost Valde
Bernhardt
Vega
Draoch
Rebscca
Chicago
Autograph values from a historic catalog mixed figures
A quirky price list notes Byron and Burns autographs valued at 840 and 160 dollars respectively. It cites Alexander Pope at 40, Titian letter 600, Shelles 100, Baptess letter 300, Louis XIV and Henry IV autographs at 6 dollars each, Daan Saif at least 36, Columbus signature sold to Ex Tha, and Gambetta autograph at 80.
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Byron
Aiszander Pope
Titian
Shelles
Christopher Columbus
Gambetta
Unclear excerpt hints at social changes and oddities
Fragmentary text notes changing gender roles and public attitudes with scattered observations about professions death rates policemen Phoenixville and Bisfor, a theater outing, and a fashioning of women dining and attending events, all conveyed in a jumbled, humorous tone.
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Phoenixville
Conn
South Yermouth
Bisfor
Dublin concert ends amid rowdy disturbance at encore
Sara Bernhardt caused jealousy as applause rose for Sigeor Foti an Irish singer whose encore was refused. The gallery jeered with whistling and stamping forcing women to leave as Mms. Msssport withdrew and another Irish vocalist was driven off stage ending the performance.
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Sara
Bernhardt
Dublin
Sigeor Foti
Girth
Interpol
Mms
Msssport
Tosa
Remember Your Eyelids Guard Against Bad Things
A proverb speaks of eyelids as walls for eyes stressing self control. It says God gave eyelids to avoid seeing bad things and eyes to seek good, urging restraint and mindful sight in daily life.
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Lfe
Lsck
Los
Disney
Ambitious offer on artificial gas illumination
If at any time Artificial Gas is desired for luminating purposes this company will, upon application, attach ure ter and pub on burners free of cost.
Curious Tales of Spirits and Historical Figures
The fragmentary text recounts various anecdotes about spirits and prophetic visions tied to famous figures. It mentions Pepe, Esron, Goethe, Dr Johnson, Baron Emmanuel Swaisaborg, Oliver Cromwell, Ben Jonson, Napoleon, Nicolai, and Rotart Louis Sieveneun, with impressions of supernatural appearances and clairvoyant claims fading into a jumble of names and dialogue.
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Pepe
Esron
Goethe
Jwhnson
Baron Emmanuel Swaisaborg
Oliver Cromwell
Engand
Ben Jonson
Napoleon
Nicolai
Intervaig
Bemsa
Micolai
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Willie
Aby Carrisgze
Sulifal
Hood
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Infay
Hestanrat
Washington-st
Stata Housa
Sionens
Wash,st
Vrs
Ida Seibert
Haksa
Tndiena Avenue
Endianapolis
Ema
Thos. P. Kean
Washington St
Hoffman
Wshares
Ndianapolis
L, D, Pray, Seo’y
East Washington
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Bing Sk Syposite
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Rig Yieopehg
Yenmenshin Sud Engush
Csbogrk
Washington
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Ae CU .O
L& 16 &, Delawarests
Rolnmes & Brundage
Maet-nt
Wake Tenna
C. F. Sehnudi Brew P
Lieber Brewing Coa
Varrious
Cerebistod Wiener
Perund Dilsener Deers
Franklin Budding
Cizela
Market Streets
Indiansvolts
Ing A! Brew
Lage
Teava
Keave
Columbus
Columbua
Bas Pat
Richmond
Ighinerd
Hleave
Aea
Louisvilla
Arriva
Towisville
Cai
Columbes
Clumbas
Lasos
Vinuenuss
Catra
Ark
Vingsnaas
Ayn
Banaay
Vtrrerlad Wisse
REESE
Lou and
Tre Whel
Teativa Ang Save Pbdianapolia
Gromersie
Terra Haute
Frere
Gow
Greencastis
Payviex
Tekst Agen
W. PF. Bruuusr
Paysenger
Indianapolis
Jlsveland
Popert
Ware
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Cincinnati Limited
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Detroit
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Undertaker
Exey
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Wearby
New York
Comis
Wark Smith
Ada Glascarf
Graam
Ad Gusket
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Gress
LEA Seraft Grand Opera House
James
Neil
Cirele
Baleuny
Virginia
Ts Ecip
Paney Press
Carni
Ars Ito
Loese
Miineis Et
Wee
Desieney
Zeta
Brek Kimmey Medical and Surgical Institute
Hust
A.J. Stoner
H.ld. Decatur
ILC
Braugsists
Gano
Ark Druggiats
St. Malydol Mfg. CO
Lancester
Ward Bros
E.bosad & Go
Washington &Noble &Ts
Ind
Wes
Abbett
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Virginie-age
Peru
Chili
Vercoats
M. A. Dick
West
Washington Street
Dillon
Founta'n Squarh
Tanneo BE
Spiegel, Thons & CO
W. Washington
Albert Gall
Vienna
Parrott-Taggart
U. S. Baking CO
Was
Flanner & Buighanan
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