Steinberg's clothing house swells as after Christmas trade soars
Crowds packed Steinberg's in Seinbrg the day before Christmas as shoppers bought premium goods. Manager Mr Steinberg reported steady trade since 1865 and announced plans to remodel add a second floor to create one of the state's largest clothing houses. He said a grand opening sale would soon feature bargain offers to clear stock and accommodate growth.
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Seinbrg
Sny
Steinberg’s
Stinbere
Steinbete
Steinberg
Las
Stein
Resi
Huh
Staira
Dawn Alsha
Onen
Galveston Gossip and Odd Remedies From 19th Century Notices
A Galveston snippet recalls a New York hoax offering nose straightening by sledge hammer, a warned warning tale about gullible victims, and a social scene where locals mock the scheme. The Oil City Derrick and the Galveston News contribute quips about baby lullabies and neighborhood chatter.
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Galveston
Catherine
Marmms
Goby
Howe
Unclear local crime report prompt from fragmented OCR
A garbled OCR text describes theft and animal mistreatment, mentioning Montgomery County and a Consul, with references to a savage act and numerous dogs. The legible content is too incomplete to determine exact events, dates, or involved parties.
Civil Service Reform Battle Focuses on Political Assessments
The Senate debates a civil service bill amid clashes over prohibiting political assessments by officials and employees. Hawley and Beck clash over scope, with amendments on party balance, intoxication rules, and outside appointment eligibility. The bill passes after extensive reshaping. House adjourns after a quiet session.
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Washington
Stone H
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Beck
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Hawley
Veet
United States
Harrison
Logan
Lapham
Shermar
Jones
Florida
George
Maxey
Paugh
Edmonds
Brown
Call
McPherson
Washington Items From December Excerpt
From Washington summary of congressional actions, star route testimony, and patent hearings plus notes on land entries in Virginia. The piece includes remarks on committees shaping tariffs and appropriations, a perjury dispute in federal court, and a Munich stage incident. It also recalls two historical anecdotes about Lincoln and a Manchester guided surveyor Metcalf.
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Mississippi River Committee
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Mississippi
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Virginia
Military Land District
Ohio
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Scioto Rivers
Lincoln
Munich
John Meteslf
Manchester
Allon
Romis
Metcalf
Derbyshire
Great London Road
Tea and iron leave readers with curious ink and skin ideas
A fragment discusses tannin reactions with iron and tea, noting leatherlike skin from tea-soaked human skin and ink from iron filings. It muses on tea drinkers darkening skin and includes an aside about Ruskin and the word wife, ending with a cryptic line about women's value or fortune.
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Rusmin
America
Eye fountain remedy praised in Russian practice
A brief note describes a 80 degree eye douche that shoots a fine spray into the eyelids for ninety seconds twice daily, claimed to revive tired eyes and counteract tonic aftereffects. The practice is said to have long been used in Russia and admired by literary readers seeking refreshment.
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Russia
New Electric Street Lamp Exhibit Shines in Boston
An experimental electric street lamp lit successfully in Boston as a new lamp lighter was shown to the public. The device uses cironite technology and wires ignite automatically, indicating strong performance and potential for urban lighting efficiency.
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Boston
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