English MPs Visit Russia Spar Over Prisoner Treatment
London Chronicle reports two English MPs Mr Kearley and Mr Lough toured Russia with Gen Annenkov. They observed lavish travel arrangements and met governors, noting Russia's penal system as more humane than Britain’s, with nihilists and prisoners shown under guarded yet relatively free conditions.
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Kearley
Lough
Russia
Annenkov
Council of War
London Chronicle
Lengh
Cate
Tres
India
Annenkoff
Palc
Genery
Transeas
Bokhara
Why Prices Have Fallen Off the Case of Vehicles
An 1880s American wagon maker argues that cheaper production and lower costs drive price declines. He cites steel, iron, and freight price drops from historical highs to present, recounting past sales to Chicago and Kansas City, and noting Texas sentiment on silver standards and local business sense.
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P.be
Studebaker
America
Chicago
St. Joseph
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Kansas City
Galveston
Tex
Lubbock
New Orleans
Col
Trumbull
Brenham
New York Exchange
Texas
Modest Donor Pays Postage at Boston Office
A man, unnamed, visited the Boston post office on Christmas Eve and paid postage from his own funds to prevent delays or non delivery of letters and packages due to insufficient stamps. The act is described as original and thoughtful charity.
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Boston
Champneen lifts oyster feat in New York tavern
A New York man repeated his record by consuming 103 oysters and a pint of beer in one sitting. The feat underscores local appetite for unusual eating challenges and the rivalries claimed by the entertainment cast.
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Champeen
New York
No Stammering Among Savages
A fragment notes stammering is nearly unknown among savage tribes, indicating linguistic ease or lack of stammering in those communities.
Senator Wade Reunites Wig Upon Capitol Lobby Request
In a Washington lobby scene, Senator Ken Wade of Ohio, famed for his six brains and bald head under a glossy wig, grants a curious young woman her plea after a strong Congressional speech. He offers the wig, claiming she may have it all.
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Ken Wade
Ohi
Congress
Capitol
Rewane
Ohio
Washington
Philadelphia Times
No-To-Bac and Bitters Promoted In Echo Of Ads
A jumble of vintage ad text touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a safe laxative and No-To-Bac as a cure for desire and health claims. The excerpt mocks seen conversations about play reviews and education with brief exchanges and promotional lines.
Salzer Seed Co. Dominates Texas Demand
Demand for Salzer seeds in Texas surges as John A Pane Seed Co of La Crosse Wis ships a carload of goods on January 11 to southern customers. The textured excerpt notes heavy trade and a curious homely line about a celery? farmer.
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Salzer
Texas
John A. Pane Seed Co
La_Crome
Wis
Hts
Through Trains to Principal Western Points by Union Pacific
Advertises two through trains daily to the Pacific Coast via Union Pacific with sleepers and fastest six to fifteen hour routes to den, Salt Lake, Butte, Helena, Portia, San Francisco, Sacramento and more. Includes contact at 641 17th St corner Curtis for information. Also features quips and testimonials on cures and products including Mire Winslow’s Syrup, Dr. Kl apothecary ads, and Cascarets for cures.
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Pacific Coast
Union Pacific
Den
Salt Lake
Butte, Helens
Portia San Francisco
Sacramento
17Th St
Corner Curtis
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Hes
Moscow
Medhurst
Foreign Office
Siberia
Volga
England
Hamiet
Thinkerton
Salzer Seed Co
Queen Victoria
Tompkins
Dickie
Winslow
Madge
Philadelphia
Anthony Hope
Growler
Belixz
8Th Ave
Penver
Ayer
Denver
MUELL
Larimer Street
BEE and Dairy
Watkins Mdse. Co
Waxee St
N.&s
Art Grocers
Nash-Smithter & Coffee CO
Wazee Street
E. E. Burlingame
Adreas
Lawrence St
Colo
Public Sampling Works
Denver, Colo
Gunns
R. Sunn
Bosanko Med. Co. Phila. Pa
Jacos
Dandy Cathartig
Itipati
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