Worse Than Death Valley Mosquito Valley Desert Feature
A Chicago Telegraph report describes Mosquito Valley as harsher than Death Valley with poison surface waters, suffocating winds, and white sand clouds that blind horses and riders. It notes eruptions of salt crusts, concealed saltwater streams, and a phenomenon called raising earth where mineral clay crust lifts, trapping any creature stepping on it.
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Death Valley
Mosquito Valley
Chicago
Mystery Romance In Berlin Ends With Surprise Name
A Swede student in Berlin receives a letter from his uncle about a visit by his daughter. A charming liaison unfolds during three days of gallantry. At departure the revelation arrives the young man was Otto von Bismarck, ending the ruse as the mail coach departs.
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Conatn
University of Berlin
Cousi
Berlin
Ems
Lay
Tik Eosin
Otto von Biamarck
Soldiers of Fortune and European Society Letters
A European visitor in New York writes of meeting former cotillon partners and elevator boys, noting the mobility of manners and wealth from America to Europe. The letter recalls officers in uniform and social circles across hotels and restaurants, predicting new fashion and wealth as travelers return to Europe.
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Soldiers of Fortune
Cotilion
New York
Walappinexs
America
Europe
New York Mail and Express
Goldsmith and Epitaphs Mentioned in 1774 Reminiscence
The fragment discusses Goldsmith and his mock epitaphs including lines by Carrick and Wikovoote koen angst. It notes Goldsmith died on April 4 1774 and remembers him as a great man despite costly frailties. The text cites John's summary of Goldsmith in a life of Gotdamiti.
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Carrick
Gold- Am
John
Tite
Relic of Daniel Webster Presented to Suffolk Society
Daniel W Joseph M Lerry of Pecovic New York presented a valuable relic to the Suffolk County Historical Society. An ivory paper cutter used by Daniel Webster for two years at Marshfield Library was donated. Webster gave it to Charles Paylor then a boy, whose father was manager. The heir returned it years later when the house was raised.
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Daniel W. Joseph M. ‘Lerry
Pecovic
Ling
Daniel Webster
Suffolk County Historical Society
Webster
Marshfield
Mass
Charles ‘Paylor
Websters Cru
Taylor
Terry
New York
Fragmented Lines Describe Aged Man In Prayer Or Farewell
The text presents garbled phrases about a man, a woman, and distant memories. It mentions a fatherly plea and uncertain scenes with mothers and children, but many words are unreadable. The piece resembles a clipped, damaged page fragment with stray names.
Henry George's V1 and the Seth Low lecture fund binding
Henry George the single tax reformer arrived from California and lectured in New York where a Beileal club visit led to a fundraising push. Seth Low chaired a committee that dispatched tickets, prompting $20 and a $250 check, netting about $300 to launch George’s eastern career. Twenty years later Low ran for city office with George’s urging voters to back Low if unable to vote for him.
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Henry George
California
Beileal Club
New York
Seth Louw
Low
Leon
Mr. George
Low Wan
Citizens
George
Seth Low
Saturday Evening Post
Doctor's Prank Frights Grocer's Boy in Trickster Tale
A New York physician famed for politics and popularity with the locals plays a joke on a grocer's helper. He hides an articulated skeleton in a cabinet as the boy delivers fruit, causing terror until the doctor reappears and offers the apples, only to be rebuffed by the frightened messenger who refuses the prank.
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New York
Urain
Hink
Trilune
Absentminded Pro Turns Dinner Plate Into Gaffe
A Boston Transcript note recalls a former New England college mathematics professor who, due to absentmindedness, served guests food from the bottom of a plate. His wife warned him, prompting his resignation from teaching. He remains forgetful but has not repeated the error.
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New England
Boston Transcript
Curious Fragments of Old Comic Skits and Exchange
A miscellany of brief, fragmented excerpts from 19th century periodicals. The notes include a train scene with a frightened passenger and Calino’s grim quip about a guillotine, a theater audience exchange, a mention of social commentary, and a line about equal money distribution ending with a figure for Jack Hermon.
Anderson County suit seeks possession of city lots in Garnett
In Anderson County District Court Julia Hi Mage et al sue Woodburn Tens sndh Company and others. Plaintiffs claim ownership and request relief barring defendants’ title or interest in city lots 6 7 8 9 10 of block 78 in Garnett. Respondents must answer by March 1900 or petition will be taken as true and judgment rendered.
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Woodwar Temiyaard Company
James J. Mill
John J. Moor
Plains Pit
Planet
Andersia
Kaneos
Sousid Vor
Garnett
Anderson County
Katiena
Amty
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Bure Drugs
Prescriptionstone
Bill Holcomb & CO
Wee Ade
Wey
Benton
Davis & Davis
Kansas
Ambrighit Moel
Ati
Fran
Gaue
Fyiepae
Bentnem
Nba
Sterhecar
SEARS
Raebuck Aco
Sience
Piers White
St. Jares Hited
Eos
Rain Coat
Poe
Bears
Wien
Baldwin & Hunley
Cadet Hank of
Commerce
Notor J, Evans & CO
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al Sens
Fife
TLE
Pater
Wong Iercanee
Casino
Brenchman
Nainy
Calino
Ale
Andaime
Tam
West Station
Buddy
Philadelphia
Jack Hermon
MIT
Chell& Lewis CO
Wis
Mitchell
J. J. Anderson
Ida M. Scott
A. B
Southwestern Optical College
J. R. Scott
Tibbetts & Mustards
Gaunert, Kas
Beast
Nga
Rtrd
Newot
Resin
Roebuck & Co.inc
Eileen
Ope
Ivan Patent
Fortuilporfretty
Augealnesters
Tour Onder
Euel
Burdick Orin
Aosy Matey
Alunite
Desir Ieee Saat
Sears, Roebuck & CO
Linc
Ill
Ivemntehiy Tel
al Free Pattern ME
Callsg Magazine
Ape
Eure Pagan
Weavip
Ates
Mecali, Company
Agli
CoprnichTs &c
Maenrinih
Anton Abla
Conunion
Spite Consol Ralanahook
Etaidast
Atest
Au Taxon
Munt & Co
Prclal Noties
Scientific American
Nda
Farwest
Munn & Co
Jaw York Ranch
Pitt
State OF Kansas
District Court
Keane
Julai Hi
Mage
Platt
Garnett Sieam Laundry
Pailin
Te Lesan
ONT
Keir
Herman
Talkat Mercantile
Montgomery Ward &O
Michigan
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Champe
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