Burial Rites and Cremation Debate Reflected in 19th Century Discourse
A fragmented excerpt discusses burial customs, religious differences, and the debate over cremation versus traditional interment. It cites Chicago authorities in 1869, notes concerns about disease and sanitation, and mentions embalming, formaldehyde use, and public opinion. The piece references Mes and Pharaonic practices and comments on societal sensitivities.
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Packer
Lo Yan
Chicago
Kych
Jess
Arranged Marriages and Fortune Trades In Rural Ireland
In a vivid colonial era tone, a village in Ledland and surrounding parishes show marriages by mutual auction of fortunes. Parents barter a bride's hand with cows, homes, and a farm while the couple often marry sight unseen. The ritual travels through kin and parish, with dowries, dancing, goose feast, and few unions ending unhappily.
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London Mail
Ledland
Murphy
Attas
Bryan Flaherty
Bryan
Mary
Ryan
Brian
Philberty
Pat Murphy
Bat
Romney
Euther
Shea
Nis Rosaleen
Arcady
Mecca Medina Life and Bedouin Customs Detailed in Asia Magazine
The article surveys life in Mecca and Medina, noting Bedouin wealth and polygamy limits, desert fashion and beauty norms, gender roles, and social practices. It describes women tending fire and blood feuds, modesty norms, and portable wealth as personal property in divorce contexts.
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Asia Magazine
Mecca
Medina
Hussein
Prince
Faisal
Desert
Arabia
Nevada
Cummins Boosted by Leslie M. Shaw
Tessie M. Shaw, former Iowa governor, says Iowa must reelect Senator A B Gummin to Washington. She warns Republicans that Col Smith W Brookhart's surge is formidable and labor backs Brookhart. She cites weather as Cummins' main rival and urges turnout despite poor roads.
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Cedar Rapids
Tessie M. Shaw
Iowa
A. B. Gumming
Washington
Col Smith W. Brookhart
Brookhart
Cummins
Polis
Afr
Brookhard
Senate
Revised soldiers bonus bill sparks tax framing debate
United News staff reports the proposed soldiers bonus is being printed for congressional scrutiny to gain cross party support. The piece outlines revenue ideas and tobacco taxes, weighing the impact on servicemen and suppliers, with discussion of per thousand tax amounts and cigarette pricing.
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Hudson Hawley
United News
Washington, DC
Congress
Orn S
Pei- Ceaman
Pete
Prand
Tax Profits or Sales Under a University Proposal
A fragmentary discussion from a university setting debates taxation with emphasis on a sales or excise tax. It argues that a consumption tax should apply to those with high spending on necessities and luxuries, comparing rates and income concepts while noting figures and examples from the period.
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University of Nebraska
High Waters Menace Omaha Homes
Floods surge through Omaha as Missouri River crest and heavy rains threaten numerous residences. Residents brace for water levels to rise, evacuations possible amid rapid river and urban flooding risks.
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Omaha
Legislature Session Delayed Amid Turmoil
State lawmakers push back scheduled sessions as leadership disputes trigger a delay in votes and committee work. Delays affect anticipated bills on budgets and reforms, with several senators citing procedural friction and calendar conflicts.
Pennsylvanians name delegates to decide the nomination
Pennsylvania will name 76 delegates who largely follow Senator Penrose's bid for the Republican nomination. Sproul is likely to be the first choice on the first ballot, with a unit vote from most Pennsylvanians for Penrose's final pick.
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Robert J. Bender
United Newstaff
Washington
Pennsylvania
Senator Penrose
Goveror Sproul
Pennsylvania Delegates Elenies
Sproul
Tonrose
Penrose
Chicago
Senate
Lnrone
Wood
Knox
London
Michigan
Herbert Hoover
Hoover
Wilson
Democracy
Vermont
Oregon
West Warvinta
Greson Hoover
Lowden
Painchester
West Virginia
Sutherhind
Portland
Ore
Hiram Jengson
Thi Iday
Johnson
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Wardrobe Makeovers
An old advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as foolproof for wool to cotton fabrics with simple directions. It also lists a catarrhal deafness treatment from Hall’s Hospital and includes stray humorous quotes about wit and weather.
Freckles treatment promises clear skin with Athine Doupla
An advertisement touts Athine Doupla strength to remove freckles, claiming one ounce nearly always suffices and money back guarantee if ineffective. It advises applying four times daily at night and morning and notes most users achieve a blemish free complexion. Also mentions Cuticura products for sore hands and general toilet use.
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Sdv
Incoherent OCR fragment leads to unnamed entrants
A fragmented OCR note mentions new arrivals and opposing house across from a person or place. It includes stray phrases about Patton Ayers, Baston Transcript, and unclear numbers or names without coherent context.
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Patton-Ayers
Baston-Transcript
Prayed for Cure Finds It After 10 Years
A Beritn Alabama man describes 10 years of stomach trouble ending after taking Eatonic. He credits relief to one box, noting initial pain subsided after a third dose and complete cure after finishing the supply, allowing normal eating and drinking.
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Herbert AL. Gessner
Beritn
N. EL
Eatonic
Nic
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