Cyclone wrecks freak show and spares few
A North Carolina area cyclone obliterates a traveling tent exhibit featuring a fat woman, a living skeleton, a Circassian girl, and a mermaid. Survivors are found bruised or dead, the showman laments losses, and authorities search for missing curiosities while the crowd contemplates the calamity.
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North Carolina
Gurasticutus
North America
Jim
Circassia
Guyasticutus
Cunderango
Gore
Gen. Jackson
New Orleans
New York World
Woman's Reading Sparks Idle Fashion and Domestic Tales
A witty column notes square-toed shoes out of fashion and a peep into Miss Mary Anderson who left the stage for a quiet life near Tunbridge Wells with husband Navarro. It mentions a Shelton baby with many relatives and a humorous anecdote about Mrs Carlyle and a lost dog shop, ending with a misheard question about dog theft.
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Buffalo News
Mary Anderson
Tunbridge Wells
Navarro
Edward Morse
Shelton
Carlyle
Odd Fragments of News and Anecdotes From Far and Near
A jumble of items mentions obituaries with mock florals, a New York note on Gerald, a camel’s endurance claim, molasses used as fuel in the south, two Idaho doctors trapping a giant bear with pork laced with chloroform and sugar, plans for three daily Central London railway workmen trains at two cents for six miles, legends from the Faroe islands about seals shedding skins on nine nights, and seals unable to resume form if skins are lost.
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New York
South
Idaho
Central London Railway
England
Faroe Islands
Fashion Notes On Weddding Habits And Sleeves
A late fashion note discusses a Grecian origin gold thumb ring and a fashionable morning wedding where bridesmaids wear large white hats and carry white chiffon parasols. It highlights the washerwoman sleeve style, full at shoulder and elbow with lace ruffles, aimed at broad shoulders and a well defined waist for style.
Lamp in Philadelphia sparks breakfast debate
A lively breakfast discussion centers on a dish of hominy. She notes in Philadelphia they call it lamp in a teasing exchange, while he dismisses the idea. The pair exchange quips and she raises her eyebrows before he apologizes.
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Philadelphia
Detroit Free Press
Light-headed men and heavy swells in old quotes
A collage of quotations notes that light headed men are the heaviest swells and a thorough youth clings to himself, while some prefer hard work to easy tasks. Daniel Webster is cited praising his first public speech for common schools, reflecting reformist sentiment.
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Phil. Star
Binghamton
Daniel Webster
One Armed Sport Sparks Quiet Banter on Tennis
A Nashville Star snippet presents a playful exchange about perception and skill. A man jokes that lawn tennis is a one-armed sport, while a woman remarks driving could be seen similarly, highlighting witty banter and gendered humor in everyday conversation.
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Nashville Star
Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women Health
A vintage advertisement touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed remedy for delicate female weaknesses and disorders. It claims to regulate function, improve digestion, enrich blood, relieve aches and nervousness, promote sleep, and restore health, with a money back guarantee if it fails.
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Pierce
Professional Dentist: to Marion Deen details
A short, unclear OCR fragment references a professional dentist and a person named Marion Deen. No further readable facts or context are present to establish a full news item or outcome.
Mystery man in Shelby prompts missing person alert
Ben Morse of Shelby Michigan is missing amid a turbulent news digest listing lynchings, hangings, drownings, mine disasters, marriages, and public scandals across the United States. The brief item appears among widely reported crimes and political notes from several states.
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Ben Morse
Shelby
Mich
People’s Party
Oklahoma
Weaver
Henry James
Little Rock
Ark
Anaconda Mines
Butte
Mont
Peter McKeever
Chicago
Kentucky
John Anderson
Cleveland
Tim Davis
Henry Dickerson
Nashville
Tenn
Moniteau River
California
Father Engerer
Penrose
Leadville
Mabette
Texas
G. Cleveland
Chas. Jones
Julia MacFarland
Sparta
Ill
Jas. Taylor
Taylorville
Col
Boston
Hazelton
Dave Hill
New York
W. J. Gilmore
Central Theater
Philadelphia
David Holler
Newark
Carnegie
Henry Frick
Flossie Perkins
Lebanon
Teed
C. Miller
City Markets May 16 Prices on Provisions and Produce
Readable notes from a city market page listing prices for smoked meats bacon lard and sausages, canned vegetables and fruits, fresh pork and hams, dairy and cheeses, coffee and sugars, dried beans, berries and citrus. Includes beef, fish, and poultry prices, plus oats, hay, and other farm staple commodities with varied per unit measures.
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California
Morgan & Gray
Link
Indiana
Central Packing Company
Spara
Yarmouth
Johnson
Lion
Cordoba
Banner
Gates
Java
Michigan
New York
Beauty Hebron
Burbanks
Florida
Mobile
Limburg
Alaska
Timothy
der Oz
Chinebouid
T&e
Safedad
Dason
Eastern city streets improve near Irvington Electric addition
Streets to be graded and sidewalks built in the eastern part of the city near the Irvington Electric business area. Lots available with six to purchaser. Washington street avenue houses cost under $3,000. Elevated position on main thoroughfare, vapor lighted, favorable for future buyers. Agent on the ground. call for full information.
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Irvington Electrice
Resizicrox
Washington Street
iIts
Moor Street
Court House
Gas Mains Connection Ban Enforced With Fines
A statute declares it unlawful to connect or reconnect gas mains or service pipes without written permission from the supplier. It bars turning valves or altering equipment and enlarging mixer orifice. Violators face fines from five to one hundred dollars per offense. The act emphasizes compliance with all gas handling procedures.
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Miss Smith
Treacy
Kansas City Journal
Europe
Lake Ladoga
Early Bears
Howard County
Hood
Marion
Deatias
the News
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Hh Ga Doe
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Angera
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West Washington Street
Faria
Eee
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Sherr
Y. HL. Ryder
W. Washington St
Rogers Bros
Goldsbery
East
Wasreington— Street
Leo Landg
Ieseness Universits
WGN
Gprirer
Heeb & Osborn
CE. Kregelo & Whitsett
North
Delaware Street
Avsatance
Leleukoneble
Flanner & Buchanan
Illinois-st
Messenger
H. C. Schergens
Jeweler
Bertisch's
Bargan
Virginia Avenue
Nortn-st
John Clark
Canal and W
General Assembly
State of
Washington
Meridian Streets
A Dusaie
Frank H. Smith
An, P. Wmnsylvania St. All Kings
Yeantile Printing
Jersey
Os Lee
Cucia
DAS
BELGE
Sonal
Gio
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Charles Mayer & CO
West
W. G. Wasson & Co
Ind. Ave
Tlerancourt Brewery Company
Liberty
Meek Street
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W.W. W. Bennett
E. BE
Capitol Steam Dye Works
Mississippi Street
Schmidt
Indianapolis Brewing CO
Abbett
Indianapolis
Chichoater
Laoiss Ask Drugelet
Caichester
Dior
Stany Pier
Ninis
Ates
Terseny
Rane
Eiclies Sre
Long
Jfak
Iosphine
Medy
Tater Yeers
Mervie Seles
Poe
Euteetocare
Herrith Druggist
Ilinois Street
Waitten
Aotia Clement Cor
Clevelas
Antes
Jane
Browbia & Sox
Rw EK Bien& CO
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