Fragmented text shows a collage of ads and notes from Porto Rico era
The readable fragments describe repairs in Major Hil onder Gen iors area, road work, and a mention of 15,000 tee? and a variety of unrelated items. The passage includes ad like lines for Allen's Foot Ease, Starch, and soothing syrups, plus references to trains, passes, and a letter from Elizabeth Parker, creating a scattered snapshot of a period newspaper page with miscellaneous notices and product pitches.
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Porto Rico
Davis
Break Up of China sparks debate across two shores
Lord Charles Beresford promotes his book The Break Up of China arguing China’s decadence warrants international division and Britain’s share. He warns war if no settlement is reached, cites open door versus sphere of influence and notes American support for protectionist policy while recounting his U S tour and readings from the mass of data and statistics in the work.
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Lord Charles Beresford
China
England
Lord Charles
Associated Chambers of Commerce
Far East
Lord Beresford
Great Britain
Asia
Eas
America
Condor
New York
American Asiatic Association
British China Association
The
China Association
Whitelaw Reid
United States
Philippine Islands
Chamber of Commerce
Philadelphia
Boston
Milwaukee
Louisville
Kansas City
Cincinnati
Baltimore
Massachusetts
The Very Worst Ever Slippers Case
A worried man begs for the return of his slippers, claiming their value and sentiment. A detective-sergeant vows to recover them from Diamond-Toothed Mag, who admits stealing but refuses to reveal location, hinting the slippers may be lost forever.
The Grasping Landlord in a Penn Verse
An anxious speaker laments a landlord described as most unreasonable. He notes the demand to move if rent cannot be paid and muses that with funds to move he might pay something on account, revealing hardship and stubborn tenancy.
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Penn
Brushe Howso
Torn Carpets Spark Cautious Dance Floor Revival
A local venue reports worn carpets prompting safety checks and new flooring plans. Managers cite ongoing repairs and promised upgrades to restore ambiance while ensuring visitor safety. The retrofit aims to prevent slips as crowds resume night events and performances.
Cure for pauperism: massachusetts and new york costs
Official statistics show Massachusetts supported 16,825 paupers fully and 73,072 partially, with 232,046 reported as vagrants. New York’s county almshouses housed 146,473 paupers last year, with 63,600 wholly supported in Greater New York. A Chicago Record correspondent notes Booth-Tucker's Salvation Army colony in Colorado illustrates possible farming-based relief, suggesting reallocating state relief could aid 25,000–100,000 paupers at lower cost.
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Massachusetts
New York
Greater New York
Brooklyn
Chicago Record
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
Colorado
ISTS
Gunnery Reform Leads British Navy to Efficient Sailors
London Saturday Review praises Vice Admiral Sir Harry Rawson for transforming the channel squadron's gunnery. His hands on leadership, design of special targets, and personal supervision of target practice boosted accuracy. The piece notes widespread focus on gunnery across squadrons.
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Channel Squadron
Harry Rawson
London Saturday Review
Oldest Wooden Church of Borgund Norway
The world’s oldest wooden church stands at Borgund Norway built over seven centuries ago with no heating or glass windows. It hosts services only in warm months due to cold weather and lack of protection. The single altar and pulpit are plain and there is a bench for the burgomaster and alderman while others stand or kneel.
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Borgund
Norway
Burgowaster
New York
Class Teaches Women to Please Husbands in Home Making
A plan outlines a class to educate women on decorating and managing the home to attract and keep their husbands. The dialogue hints at expectations that the program will teach methods to keep husbands at home and content. The exchange reflects early 20th century gender roles and domestic ideology.
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Alice
The Spring Exhibit Portrait Without a Title
A young woman painter submitted a picture unnamed awaiting public interpretation. She said she would not title it until after hearing viewer thoughts on its meaning.
Vinys founder lecture on prenatal influence at Odd Fellows hall
Dr Hartland Law, one of the Vinys founders, lectures to ladies on prenatal influence and higher physical life of woman at Odd Fellows hall Denver 1548 Champa street Monday and Wednesday July 3rd and 5th 2 30 p m Admission free Reduced railway rates Cut this out An Economical Occupation and a humorous jab at Joe Scrimper conclude the piece The event frames a period tone with public notices and light editorial snippets
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Hartland Law
The
Vinys
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Champa Street
Denver
Are You Using Allen's Foot-Ease Cure for Swollen Feet
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as the only remedy for swollen burning feet with shoes, selling a 25 cent powder at druggists and shoe stores. A free sample offer lists Allen S. Olmsted of LeRoy New York. A humorous exchange about a new hat jokingly likens it to a flower bed.
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Allen
New
S. Olmated
LeRoy
Allen S. Olmsted
LeRoy, N
Isabel
Edgar
National Christian Endeavor Meeting Announcement
Detroit hosts a National Christian Endeavor meeting July 10 1899 with Colorado choosing the Santa Fe Route to Chicago and Detroit. Train departs Denver 700 pm Colorado Springs 940 pm Pueblo 1100 pm July 3 fare to Detroit and back 38 dollars tickets sold via J P Hall Santa Fe Denver. Also a Las Vegas reunion June 24 26 features Rough Riders idol from New York. Santa Fe offers 11 dollar round trip tickets available June 22 23 1893.
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Detroit
Michigan
Colorado
Santa Fe
Chicago
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
J. P. Hall
Cole
Rough Riders
Idol
New
George's Weekly Denver Review Publishes Direct Legislation Hobby
The Absolute Truth notes George's Weekly Denver Review is the best edited weekly in the West. Published by Herbert George, it markets a year subscription and promotes Direct Legislation as its hobby. The fragment mentions Car pets and open air sports advice from a doctor and a note about carpets on the line.
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DEBE
West
Ellen
William
California Fig Syrup Co laxative remedy advert
An Excellent Combination describes Syrur or Fies as a pleasant liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It promotes cleansing of the system, relieves colds headaches and fevers, and aids habitual constipation. It’s made with figs but active ingredients come from senna and aromatic plants.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Californnta Fie Sylur Co
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
New York
N. Y
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Vigor
Steen
Lowell, Mass
Charles Beresford
Uncle Sam
Arkee
Jen
Elia Wheeler Wilcox
Joe Scrimper
National Christian Endeavor Meeting
Candy Cathartil
Sala
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