Russia and Persia stir world in eastern intrigue
The article warns of Russia and Persia plotting moves to gain influence in Persia and Herat while Britain fears encroachment. It cites strategic gates through Afghanistan, rail and toll concessions, and tense moves near the Persian Gulf as Britain and Russia vie for dominance in a volatile region.
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Kisnix
Persia
Britain
Hime
Nietander
England
Peresin
Mehanistan
Hibsaia
Hera Farah
Girishke Kandahar
Huset
Herat
Ras
Tabahad
Datan Tank
Koon
Edward Tule Fan Plavisibie
Roxcia
Russia
Beltane
A & Vassal
Kinsey
Hein
Deela
Persian” Gulf
Great Britain
India
Rosentrol
Hussia
United States
Peon
Caspian Sea
Takeran
Deimarend
Beading a jeweled shade for elegant decor
A detailed 19th century craft guide explains beading a jeweled shade using rubies, beads, and net. It covers selecting bright beads, preparing buckram and net, stitching techniques, attaching beads and ribbons, and finishing with ruching and silk trimming to create a jeweled lamp shade.
Tangled Tales and Old Washington Letters From an Era
A collage of anecdotes and quips recounts political feuds and social foibles. The piece mentions Boutelle and Blaine in a Western tour, quotes Washington correspondence, Harvard chatter, a Puget Sound flood anecdote, a Harvard graduate’s grand tour, appetite shifts among Chinese Americans, and a Paris business letter illustrating concise telegraphing.
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Bowie
Boutelle
Lim
Henk
Knight
Boutell
Blaine
Iss
New York
Routelle
Charley
the Tribune
Whitelaw Reid
Charles
Washington Cor. Louis the Courier-Journal
Trouble Talk and Odd Tales from a Chaotic Page
A collage of garbled dialogue and clipped excerpts features a jumble of voices and snippets from newspapers. The piece juxtaposes mock conversations, quotes, and stray lines about Dentists, readers, and city life, lacing together misheard phrases and stray commentary.
Princess of Monaco Described as Highly Accomplished Lady
London reports the Princess of Monaco is a highly accomplished figure who dominates European society with ease. Critics claim the Casino at Monaco cannot be properly regulated by a decent authority while the Casino Company holds a long term contract that ends after 1913.
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Monaco
Ehace
London
Pri Hladly
al Monaco
Spaner
Wenig
Niger
Cottox
Leeds
Gerald Stanley Lew
Atlantic
Odd royal table custom from George II era revived at Queen Victoria’s
A historic habit from the George II era continues at Queen Victoria’s table. Each dish bears the cook’s name announced when served, linking meals to the chef who prepared them.
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George II
French fashion notes on cates hair and silks stats
A fragmentary fashion column describes attire including jackets with scalloped backs and front dress effects. It notes minimal outer wraps aside from a fur scarf, and praises soft flannel and fine charmlessinings for warmth, quoting L'rt de la Mode.
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Revere
L'rt de la Mode
How It Wa Jack-1 bear son lost money on Wall Street
Fragmentary notes describe a chaotic scene at 60 Wall Street involving financial loss, drunkenness, and vague references to storks and rash decisions. The piece reads like a garbled diary entry or disjointed transcription from a Boston Journal page.
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Wall Street
Boston Journal
Fragmented Tales Blend Notes From Many Regions
A garbled compilation from multiple sources includes anecdotes about a famed clerk in New Orleans, a Chicago Times Herald lawyer scene, a desert prospector tale from Yuma, and a talk on Lane City acoustics. It also references Miss De Vere and Miss Cayenne in a playful dialogue and notes the Erie Canal length and cost.
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Atlanta Journal
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