Trading with Indians Says Denver Man in His Ten Year Study
A Denver observer with a decade of experience describes tactics for dealing with Indigenous traders. He asserts that traders must appear indifferent and carry the goods they seek, noting success comes from long experience and building trust. He recalls negotiating over skins and weapons, emphasizing respectful, businesslike conduct and mutual confidence.
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Denver
Tellber
Rocky Mountains News
Reputation of a Poor Shop Rebuttal in Court
A young lawyer cross examines a stage driver about a place’s reputation. The driver cannot name anyone who called the shop poor, prompting the lawyer to be confounded as the driver retorts that the lawyer himself has the reputation of being a poor lawyer.
His Innocent Client in Backwoods County Court
A renowned North Carolina lawyer defends a highway robber with no counsel. After a six day trial the jury acquits. The lawyer asks to detain the prisoner overnight to avoid a lone journey home where the robber might know he carries money.
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Lawer
Cold Feet and Circulation Exercises
Cold feet indicate disordered circulation. Use proper dress and frequent foot ankle exercises to stimulate blood flow. Point toes down to strain, swing feet, and devitalize them. repeat eight to ten times. This relieves cold feet in bed or during long rides.
Johnnie’s Question About Father’s Riches
A six year old boy observes his worn coat and asks his mother if his father is rich. She replies he is worth 2.5 million dollars with values for mother, himself, and the baby. The boy suggests selling the baby to buy clothes.
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Johnnie
Alsatian Egg Trick Fleeces Market Shoppers
An Alsatian market omen uses a small basket with six to eight allegedly fresh eggs to fool buyers. The vendor then withdraws six or more eggs from a larger covered basket, leaving the impression of freshness.
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Oman
Guardians Urge Irish Language for South Dublin Children
Some guardians in South Dublin express concern that the children under their care should be taught Irish. They advocate instruction that strengthens cultural heritage and community ties.
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South Dublin
The Buying Season Brightens City Christmas Trade
The city retailers prepare for Christmas with holiday decorations and a swelling shopping season. Despite possible coal shortages and higher prices, demand remains strong as shoppers browse a wide array of gifts. Shopping parties fill daily and evening hours, and merchants expect brisk trade up to Christmas.
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Gladden
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Boon to Men
A promotional blurb declares the average man should try Rocky Mountain Tea as a priceless boon. It advertises the product costing 35 cents and attributes it to S. H. Scallin.
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S. H.zScallin
Closing School Program Inspires Holiday Recital
Thursday afternoon city schools closed for the holidays and a two week vacation followed. The Tyre society hosted a high school program at 2 pm with music by Anna Lewis Florence Winsor and others. Performances included essays recitations parodies readings and a Recent Inventions feature.
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Tyre Society
Anna Lewis
Florence Winsor
Mertiez Witzel
Susie Avery
Genevieve Doyle
Blanche_Doyle
Percy Frink
Emil Gosche
Lilah Older
Frank Gibson
Cora Scott
Sara Noble
Floyd Gillis
Nora Keen
Emil Hardesty
Walter Adams
Frank Winsor
Raymond Scott
Lauricez Vickers
Wayne George
Isabell Hetland
Jones
James Gregory
Lucy Babcock
BessiefErion
Lewis Stuck
Elliott Eddy
Claude Betts
Kate Tillotson
Bessie
Murphy
Clifford Dickson
Maude Barrows
Daniel Storer
Bessie Maguire
Itching Hemorrhoids Cured by Dean's Ointment
A testimonial from C. F. Cornwell of Saugerties New York claims rapid permanent relief after doctors failed. The notice also promotes a Raymond Hotel consultation by NY Chicago and Des Moines specialists on January 5 with free consultations. A line about Rocky Mountain Tea and other products is included.
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Dean
C. F. Cornwell
Valley Street
Saugerties
N. Y
New York
Chicago
Des Moines
Raymond Hotel
Mitchell
Fall term close marked by University piano recital
University chapel hosts the fall term closing piano recital directed by Miss Myrtle Lee. Despite bad sidewalks, a fair audience enjoyed a varied program featuring Lila Ewart Hazel Lathrop Mary Laughlin Gertie Cornwall Irma Walker Marjorie Ruth and others in ensembles and solos. The article praises Miss Lee’s leadership and the department's rising standards.
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Universitychapel
Myrtle Lee
Polka Brilliant
Bohm
Lila Ewart
Hazel Lathhrop
Mary Laughlin
Gertie
Cornwall
G.meyerbeer
Hazel Lathrop
Vina “Baker
Sinding
Irma Walker
Gace Connor
Jessie Walrath
Majorie Ruth
Polonez
Paderewski
Miss Irma Walker
Vale and Forest
Englemann
Evelyn Dilley
Ella Vickers
Gertie Cornwall
Carrie ‘Thompson
Bessie Hodge
Chaminade
Marjorie Ruth
Miss Lee
Sunder
University closes fall term with strong enrollment outlook
The University ends its fall term with high attendance and a promise of 275 to 400 students next term. The winter term begins January 7 and a remodeled gymnasium will feature new apparatus under Marvin H Markle, a Chicago trained director. A new fifty five room fireproof building is under construction for fall 1903. Several students prepare for an oratorical contest, aiming to defend the university’s track record in state competitions.
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Graham
Marvin
H. Markle
Chicago
Fire destroys Grand Opera House in Huron
A disastrous fire Wednesday evening heavily damaged the Grand Opera house in Huron. Snow on surrounding roofs limited spread to adjacent buildings while the Northwestern railroad and city fire crews battled the flames. The opera house valued at 20 000 dollars carried little insurance due to property sale. Mitchell extends sympathy to Huron in the loss.
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Huron
Grand Opera House
Northwestern Railroad
Opera House
Mitchell
Vast Extent of Siberia Across Longitude and Land
The Siberian region spans 120 degrees of longitude and covers about one ninth of the earth's land surface, highlighting its vast geographic scope and influence.
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Siberia
Globe
Dyspepsia remedy touts Kodol by DeWitt Co
The advertisement cites Eugen Field's Dyspepsia and urges Kodol as rest for a weak stomach, claiming it digests food to restore normal tone. Prepared by E C DeWitt & Co Chicago markets a 1 dollar bottle with 2.5 times the 50 cent size. Mark Twain anecdote and a Lille France canal filled with treacle round out the clippings.
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Eugene Field
Field
Eng
E. C. DeWitt & Co
Chicago
Plague Linked to Bats by Italian Expert
An Italian expert attributes plague transmission in some cases to bats and their parasites, highlighting the role of these animals in spreading the disease.
Closing of the ave France prompts industry concern
The fragment discusses threats to local industry as a closing of an avenue in France is noted. It mentions workers and students as affected, with garbled references to schools and neighborhoods, indicating uncertainty and the potential decline of the area.
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France
Greenies
Zola Streets Move Gathers in France
In France many municipalities plan street names honoring Zola with Paris involvement, though success is uncertain. Public subscription toward a monument to Zola reaches about 37 000 francs as support grows.
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Zola
Paris
France
Lyong
Noise Detrimental to Health, City Life Warns
A fragment warns that noise is a major foe to health in city life, emphasizing the detrimental effects and need for restraint and awareness in urban environments.
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Mark Twain
Lille
MM. Schotsman
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Black
Black Serges
TOYS
C. E. Vermilyea
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