Odd Gifts and Royal Tributes Across Continents
A collage of gift tales from royal and tribal realms recounts odd dignitary presents. French president Fallieres receives a papier mache replica of his birthplace home in Mezin, while Lonbet’s life album, wild beasts for Indian rajahs, and a Sandringham tiger anecdote illustrate cross cultural honors and curiosities. Confederate congressmen list marks living veterans.
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Frandée
Megin
Mezin
M. Lonbet
Italy
England
India
Edward
Prince of Wales
Sandringham
Germany
Prince Bismarck
Hinwelf
Hanson
British Columbis
Notable reminiscence cited in Houston Post quotes
A brief exchange recalls past romance with aging and changing dynamics. The speakers note that he stayed close as her shadow due to youth, while she was younger then, implying shifting influence over time.
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Houston Post
Progressing Finely Lovett and Marryat Debate Money Before Marriage
Lovett questions savings before marriage and Marryat insists on an installment plan. The exchange reveals a pragmatic view of finances after a year of marriage with the engagement rig paid for. A czar character notes being too busy to worry about the future while dodging the present.
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Lovett
Czar
A Word of Approval on Congressman's Workload
A fragment discusses approval of a congressman's yearly workload and costs. It mentions a figure around 95 090 and a reference to costs near 59 000, with unclear attributions. The readable portion preserves concern about efficiency and expenses in a civic context.
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Saain
Traveling Salesman Funeral Floral Mystery
A Pittsburgh salesman died suddenly and his friends ordered a wreath. The telegraph message read Rest in peace on both sides and If there should be room We shall meet in heaven. An out of town undertaker left, a new assistant handled the arrangement, resulting in a startling floral piece with a misspelled inscription.
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Pittsburg
Faceless Dyes and Exercise in a Folk News Snippet
A garbled, era-tinged clipping mixes ads with scattered facts about James Bryce the British ambassador, six to fourteen day timelines, and Senator Spooner denying congressional junkets and the senate barber shop. It blends consumer notes with political curiosities about open-air recreation and official expenditures.
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James Bryce
English Alpine Club
Spooner
Wisconsin
Congress
Senate
Uncle Sam
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Pritty
Fallieres
Beaveet
Weddsien
Salter Seed Co. Box
W. la Crosse, Wi
John Goode
Roger A. Pryor
Virginia
Colgar
J. D. C. Atkins
Joseph B. Heiskel
John V. Wright
Tennessee
Hiram P. Bell
Georgia
Henry ©. Jones
Florida
James L. Pugh
Alabama
B. Callahan
Indian Territory
J. A. P. Campbell
Mississippi
H. Ford
Kentucky
W. H. Tibbs
North Carolina
Casaay
Hist Bie Orn
Kimpan & Mannix
Hall
Cyr
Hceies
Aps Eee
Tac Simile Signature of
New York
Bears
Western Canada
Chicago
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
J. S. Crawford
W. Ninth Street
Kansas City
Missouri
Defiance
America
O Defiance
J. Mulhall
Sioux City
Iowa
Putnam
Jons Demijoha
Rutin
Tou
Lewis’ Binder Irsig Cigar
Lewin
Ene Peoria
Ill
Dodds
Julie Florence Wall
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mias J. F. Walsh
36Th St
New York City
Lydia BE
Pinkham
Lydia B. Pinkham
Orca
State Street
Cardus
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