London as a village city of shifting districts
A special correspondent portrays London as a vast, evolving network of villages, a city of concatenated quarters and suburbs stretching into Willesden and Hampstead. The piece emphasizes London's disjointed yet cohesive urban fabric, its surprises, and the moral sense gained from contemplating the capital’s expansive landscape.
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Bitain
Spen
Lonian
Jondon
New York
Paria Belia
Vienna
Chicago
Arivow
Cao
London
Ae Hetule
Iirick
Strand
Plect Street
Piccadilly
Regent Street
Oxford Street
Kensington
Marylebone Road
Willesden
Kilburt
Hampstead
Kilburn
Well Meant Sympathy in a Scottish Village Church
A probationary preacher in an inland Scottish village delivered his trial sermon and, after finishing, prayed silently from the pulpit. An elder gently slapped him on the shoulder and urged him not to take it too hard, saying he would do better next time in Pearsons Weekly.
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Scothind
Yell
Chance for Philanthropists and a Young German Painter
A young German painter resident in New York seeks recognition and support for his unfolding talent under German conditions. The narrative notes his promise, the potential for adoption by patrons, and the reward awaiting dedication to his craft amid artistic spectacle.
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New York
Eit
Americans in Rome memorial notes and early visitors
Special correspondence surveys American memory in Rome noting honorary inscriptions to Samuel Morse at his house since 1888 and listing other Americans linked to Rome. It recalls Prescott Read Story and Buellkan Read, along with artists and writers who lived in Rome and influenced the city’s Anglo American presence across the 19th century.
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Rome
Florence
Via Delle Mercede
Walter Beott
Yverospl
Theodall
Shelley
Keats
Piagia di Spagna
Leopardi
Morse
Washington
Eternal City
Santa Maria Maggiore
Spain
South America
Alexander VI
Ferdinand
Isabella
United States
William Hickling Prescott
Mexico
Peru
Ferdinand and Isabella
Paris
John Pickman Gray
la Grange
Gen
Lafayette
George Ticknor
Via Balwing
Platea di Spazia
Nome
Rodolfo Lanciani
Story
William Henry Rheinhart
Baltimore
America
Louisa Alcott
Basilio
Lyons
Mont Cenis
Turin
Genoa
Milan
Venice
Bologna
Treknor
Ife
Prescott
George Stillman Hillard
Boston
Italy
William Wetmore Story
Advanced Journalism: A Montauban Tr uff Traditions Notice
The notice cites a long standing custom in Montauban to take holidays from a day onward and to return with vigor to publish for the public interest. It references editorial and composing staff and their expected resumption after a period of rest.
Great Sufferer from Rheumatism Healed by St Jacobs Oil
An anonymous testimonial from G Moore of 7 Phillips Street Kingsland claims long term rheumatism relief after using St Jacobs Oil. He praises the remedy for rapid relief and asserts its fifty year record of success justifies its household use.
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St. Jacobs Oil
G. Moore
Phillips Street
Kingsland
St Jacobs
Mr. Moore
St. Jacobs
Pal
Big Order for Plows to Break South Africa Soil
An order for 28400 elehthoria plows to break virgin soil in South Africa has been received by Farquiar Agricultural Works of York Pennsylvania, per the Phil. Helphin Reward. It appears to be the largest crop compelling implement order yet shipped.
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South Africa
Farquiar Agricultural Works
York
Phil. Helphin
To Cure a Cold in One Day Lasative Broc Quinine Tablets
An old advertisement promises a rapid cure for colds using Lasative Broc Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if the remedy fails. Dated copy reflects period drug claims and refund offer.
A Mourner Confounds Grief With Loss Of Child
A sorrowful matron at a funeral procession is asked which child has died. She points to the hearse and replies, The one in the hearse. The blunt answer reveals the raw pain and dark humor amid mourning.
Allen's Foot Ease Powder Ad
Advertisement for Allen's Foot Ease powder claiming it relieves tight shoes and foot conditions like corns bunions swelling and sweating. Mentions availability at druggists and shoe stores with sample offer and address in Olmsted LeRoy New York.
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Allen
Frei
Allen's. Olmsted
LeRoy
N.Y
Power of Microscopes Magnification Boost by Oil Immersion
A microscope with a standard magnification of 11 000 times was raised to 16 000 times by immersing its lens in vaseline oil. The adjustment demonstrates how immersion oils can enhance optical performance.
Salt Lake TribuneCash prizes for election vote estimates
The Salt Lake Tribune offers 35000 in gold to readers who estimate the Congressional vote totals in Utah Idaho and Wyoming in the November 4 election. Prizes range from 2 to 4000 dollars per correct estimate. Subscribers and non subscribers can submit guesses at 60 cents each with details via the Tribune Distribution Bureau Salt Lake City.
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The
Salt Lake Tribune
Utah
Idaho
Wyoming
Weekly Tribune
Intermountain
Hanchman
Tribune
Parmer and Hanchman
Tribune Distribution Bureau
P. O
Salt Lake City
Sugar Trust Mobilizes Vast Sugar Fleet to Philadelphia Ports
The sugar trust operates at least forty four modern ocean freighters sailing from Java to Philadelphia and New York and other ports loaded with raw sugar for refining for the American market. About 50 000 tons of sugar will be handled by their fleet. Also mentions Dr Powter's Extract as a remedy for looseness of the bowels.
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Sugar Trust
Java
Philadelphia
New York
Dense Population Compare Japan and China Density
A brief note states Japan has about 250 people per square mile while China, often labeled the most densely populated in the east, is reported at 256 per square mile. The figures highlight regional population density contrasts.
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Japan
China
Untitled historic patent remedy note fragment
Fragmentary excerpt appears to describe a medicinal patent remedy for children with troubling teething symptoms. It mentions Mrs Winslow and soothing syrup style wording, with garbled terms suggesting dosage or preparation details and a reference to a curing effect.
Hanging thwarted murder question echoes in quotes
A friend of Deputy Attorney General Joh. E. Hedges asks if hanging prevents murder, citing a New York Times quote. The ad promotes Burdock Blood Bitters, claiming it purifies blood and energizes the system.
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Murday
Joh. E. Hedges
Bir. Hedges
New York Times
Costly magic lanterns and eye drops advertised
The notice lists high grade magic lanterns capable of nine foot diameter prices from $790 and lenses at $100 each. It promotes Dr AL TL Green of Atlanta Georgia offering free treatment for dropsy as part of an advertisement in another volume of this paper.
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AL TL Green
Atlanta
Valuable Bird Plumes From Mirase Feathers Worth High Price
The feathers of mirases, a native Argentinian bird, fetch 220 per pound five times the price of the finest ostrich plumes, highlighting a lucrative market for rare bird down and trade value for exotic plume collections.
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Noday
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