James Hill Jr and Sons Rise in Great Northern Ranks
The two sons of J J Hill, Jim and Lou, have advanced in the Great Northern railroad system after Yale. Jim used a college thesis on transportation and city growth to prove railroad safety and development's role in Northwest growth, earning his father pride and a yacht token of esteem.
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Twer
J. J. Hill
Jim
Lou
Yale
Great Northern
Yong
Jim” Hill
Sheffield
Aga
Young
University
Great Northwest
Kulur
Jobe
J. J. Hi
Jian
Oven Haven
Hoss
New York
Hill
J.du
New York Mail and Exphers
Quiet Salon Exchange Sparks Irony in Philadelphia
An irritable elderly man enters a barber shop as seats fill. A brash operator invites him to sit, a paper in hand, while the barber chatters about race horses and Saratoga. The customer declines small talk with a curt no exchange, asking for a silent haircut.
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Hairent
Archer’s
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Deceived Ethel Leads Algy into Misdirected Trust
A young woman deceives Algy by leading him to believe she favors him, then rejects him with indifference. The lay is rebuked for deceit and the moral warning notes that a broken spirit harms the doer more than the betrayed.
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Ethel
Algy
Detroiter’s Montana Trip as Typewritten Letter to Free Press
A Detroit man returning from Montana recounts a humorous, typewritten interview-like piece for Instant Delivery. He claims to have gained pounds, met Indians and cowboys, rode a bucking broncho, and observed Montana’s vast mountains, while noting locals’ church roles and a few risky encounters.
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Montana
Detroit Free Press
Montanva
Mon‘ada
Michigan
Wasraiber
Oronjana
Detroit
Free Presa
Madame Elena Escapes to Country After Troubling Telegram
After a grand concert, Madame Elena Fielden receives a terse telegram about a sick boy. She plans a country break with her young son, while memories of Lincolnshire and past pressures haunt her as she prepares to depart with him.
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Fanechon
Madame
Denise
Elena
Michael
Lincolnshire
Fen
A. B.C
Patti Patti: Earnings and career of opera star
The article traces Adelina Patti's earnings from performances, estimating annual gross receipts around $500,000 and an hourly rate near $10,000 during her tours. It covers her birth in 1843, early English debut in Covent Garden, European tours, U S tours, notable payments, and marriages including to the Marquis de Caux, Nicolini, and Baron Cederström.
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Binghes
Cro Cully
Patti
Adelina
Spain
Covent Garden
Europe
America
South America
Chicago
Marquis de Caux
Signor Nicolini
Baron Cederstrom
Plant disease immunity and novel science experiments discussed
Prof J B Green reports on plant disease immunity inspired by animal methods and Besuveri experiments with begonia cuttings grown in fungus enriched soil showing resistance to Botrytis cinerea. The article also mentions various science demonstrations including an annular glow discharge in a metallic ring globe, phonograph use for language recording, and comet tail reproduction experiments at Cornell and Vienna influenced by light pressure studies.
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J. B. Green
Botanical
The
British Association
Belfast
Gimlar
Besuveri
Marshall. Ward
A. L. Botch
Blue Hill Observatory
Sivang
Ruel Lininks
Strom
Uber
Academy of Sciences of
Vienna
Academy
Elk Nichols
G. F. Hull
Cornell University
Arrhenius
Time Lost to Work finds purpose in delay
In a reflective tale a French critic notes how figures like d Aguesseau and Mme de Genlis used waiting time to create or copy works. Parallel scenes show Denise reassessing marriage and motherhood as she cares for a sick child and reclaims her relationship with Michael, choosing to seek a reconnected life together.
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Denise
de Gentis
d’Aguesseau
Mma
de Genlis
Palais Royal
Mme. de Charitres
Solo
Mason Good
Lucretius
London
Suv Heldens
Hannah
Sbe
Apvre
Michael
Peyer
Jessure
Michaels
Jessi
Mury
Woman's five principles and choosing a suitable husband
A column discusses that a woman’s key asset is a fitting and satisfying husband. It argues legislators cannot greatly aid marriage choice beyond protection from bad marriages, urging women to hold privileges while trading some rights for personal happiness and stability. It closes with a remark on tobacco use by men.
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Harpers Weekly
Jawa
Daily Judgment Reflects Spiritual Separation
A reflective note cites the saying that each day tests faith as Christ differentiates between chaff and wheat in daily life, urging steadfastness and discernment amid routine.
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Christ
A Natural Conclusion Interview Highlights Hidden Faith
A dialogue reveals Tommy Brown discovering that Squallop has secretly belonged to a church for twenty-five years, a fact his friends never suspected. The classroom exchange shows teachers probing knowledge and inference about who knows what.
Eye of Faith says ancestral chateau in shambles
A dialogue fragment shows a wealthy father-in-law challenging a suitor about his daughter’s living condition. The exchange features characters Yount Boylon de Bakkovisnek and another speaker insisting on repairing the “jebstein fox” before the daughter can reside there.
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Jebstein
Isle of Pines Disposition Sparks Annexation Debate
Secretary of War Root calls the Isle of Pines under Cuban guardianship though many island residents favor US annexation. Tensions rise as Cuba seeks taxes and 300 American residents threaten to resist, preferring American sovereignty and the right to pay taxes only to the United States. The island, about Rhode Island size, has pirate history, mixed population roots, and rich woods and marble quarries.
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Isles of Pines
Cuba
United States
Spain
Isle of Pines
Havana
Alcalide
Toole Sam
Colombus
Atlantic
Carolinas
Rio Janeiro
Rhode Island
Builded Better Than He Knew A Wedron Legacy Grows Gifts
A sixteenth century Wedron England resident left 1000 to provide annual gowns and bats for the poor of St Thomas parish. The funds were invested in minerals and have grown to 30000, allowing 200 gowns and 60 coats to be issued to the needy rather than the original three gowns and three coats.
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England
St. Thomas
Christmas Church Decorations The Ring Confusion
The article recounts a church Christmas decoration episode with a rush to finish. A man forgot details until departure and sent a telegram to his wife. She replied with a literal message quoting scripture and measurements "Unto us a son is born, nine feet long by three feet high."
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New York Tribune
New Centrifugal Process to Aid California Olive Growers
A new centrifugal extraction method inspired by sugar refineries promises huge savings for California olive growers by improving olive oil extraction efficiency and reducing processing costs across the industry.
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Odilves
California
Copwell Reflects On Personal Drive And Best Effort
An unnamed speaker credits success to strict self discipline and steady focus on taking direct paths. The quote emphasizes doing one's level best and avoiding detours, underscoring dedication and clear purpose.
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Copwell
Kaisers in mufti and uniforms across Europe
The Kaiser seldom appears in plain clothes, preferring uniform at home and mufti abroad. In Berlin and Potsdam he orders clothes locally, while in England mufti is common. The piece also weaves in brief, unrelated clippings about fashion, cornet design, and weather quips from various papers.
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Kaiser
Muh
Mufti Im
Berlin
England
Mufti
Potsdam
London
Daly “Express
Showtale of a Night’s Banter and Small Talk
The dialogue captures a quick exchange between two men about the show last night. One notes a few attendees missing while the other reflects on the overall mood, hinting at a modest turnout and mixed reception.
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