Corsica Landscape and Forests in Historic Sketch
The article surveys Corsica as a rugged island of mountains, forests and ports. It notes chestnut abundance as staple food, valuable timber for navies, extensive olive holdings, and an interior macchie wilderness. Ajaccio is described with vertical, uniform 16th century Genoese architecture and a claim of Ajax founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corsica
Mediterranean
Switzerland
Norway
Monte Rotundo
Monte Cinto
Italy
Europe
West Indies
Great Britain
Ajaccio
New York
Philadelphia
Ajax
Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
Effects of Massage on the Nervous System Described
An anonymous medical journal writer notes massage yields a blissful tranquil state during treatment and for hours after. It induces rest or work readiness, calms ordinary cares, and dispels apprehensions, with high authorities recommending its use.
We Are the Saints and New England Settlers Resolutions
A fragmentary passage discusses humility and self perception in biblical reflection. It references New England settlers and their two resolutions as context for moral guidance and civic virtue. The text focuses on self importance, interpretation of universal purpose, and urged restraint in opinion.
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New England
Calf Theft Verdict Sparked By Odd Alabama Trial
In a quirky San Francisco Argonaut quotation, an Alabama defendant proclaims loyalty to a calf. The jury finds Steve stole the calf but favors clearing him and making the owner pay costs, citing the owner's character as a factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Steve
San Francisco
Argonaut
Learned Shoemaker John Mackintosh A Storied Scottish Writer
John Mackintosh author of The History of Civilization in Scotland is noted as a remarkable man who will pen Scotland for the Story of the Nations Series. He began work at ten on a Banff farm, trained as a shoemaker, then wrote three volumes at a Aberdeen shop counter amid daily interruptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mackintosh
Scotland
Banff
Aberdeen
Mackintosh
Pall Mall Gazette
Nat Goodwins mistaken stage interruption at Hooleys gala
Chicago audience enjoyed a gala night as Nat Goodwin recited on stage at Hooley's while the Dromios dashed past Cool White and entered the stage causing laughter. The incident ended with Goodwin momentarily at a loss for words before the Dromios returned to the Grand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Nat Goodwin
Hooley’s
Anson
Robson
Crane
Grand
Dromios
White
Nat
Chicago Herald
Barbarity and Common Sense from a Malay perspective
A Popular Science Monthly note argues that some nations prefer finger meals for cleanliness. It contrasts a Malay gentleman who sees forks as dirty to the belief that his own fingers remain clean and properly maintained, avoiding concerns about others’ utensils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Odd Find On Otter Creek Road Reveals Silver Horse Shoes
A road crew at Otter Creek Mount Desert Island Maine found a hake washed ashore in a storm. Peter Connell threw the fish against a cart wheel and two silver horse shoes tied together with a gold nail were uncovered from its mouth. The finder keeps the items.
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Otter Creek
Mount Desert Island
Peter Connell
Lewiston Journal
Siamese Slave Hunting and Odd News From Across the World
The Siam Mercantile Gazette notes debt slavery and sport like the black ivory trade in Siam. A cat triggered a loaded cannon at Cape Colony, was hurled 200 feet yet survived two hours. A fumigation tip uses a hot iron shovel and vinegar steam. A Norwich minister offered $1.50 to young men moving from gallery to downstairs seats.
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The
Siam Mercantile Gazette
Cape Colony
Norwich
Conn
A Horse Problem in The Chicago Journal
A sells B a horse for 80 dollars then buys it back for 70 and sells it again to C for 100. A’s profit comes only from the two sales, totaling 20 dollars. The horse’s original cost is irrelevant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Chicago Journal
Neglected slab marks William Penn's grave site
A report notes the grave of William Penn is in poor condition with only a flimsy stone slab marking the site, prompting concern over preservation and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Penn
Remarkable blind Texas boy Oscar Moore astonishes guests
In Parlor L of the firr house a crowd watched Oscar Moore, eight or so, perform memory feats and answer questions. He spoke thousands of words, recited poetry and arithmetic, sang about himself, and delivered a tariff speech, drawing comparisons to Blind Tom.
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Firr
Texas
Tom
Oscar Moore
Professor Moore
South
N. Hammel
Austin
Tex
Gisear
Mgr
Hammel
Oscar
Waco
Yex
Moscow
Russia
United States
Mount St. Elias
Rocky Mountains
Mar. Hammel
Mr. Hammel
Congress
Mills Bi
New York World
Tacoma Detective's Chain Gang Tale From Opium Smuggling Days
Cornelius Price of Tacoma recounts a past arrest when undercover as a tramp near a Puget Sound landing. He says a confrontation with his wife led to vagrancy charges and eight days in the chain gang for insulting a lady, while later he notes officials involved in opium smuggling were linked to the case.
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Cornelius Price
Tacoma
Puget Sound
Market Street
San Francisco
Chain Gang
Handley
Ull
Sound
Calaboose
Justice of the Peace
Territorial Prison
San Francisco Examiner
Future of the Engine and Electric's Promise
E N Dickerson argues steam engines can reach 0.75 hp per pound of coal with large size, cutting fuel cost to under a third. He says electricity is just beginning to help labor, urging study of natural laws and warning against rebelling against them. The piece then offers light humor about Mexican delicacy and a jail anecdote from Youth's Companion.
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James Watt
E. N. Dickerson
New York Electric Club
Gelatine Capsules Deliver Liquor at Theaters
A Boston chemist patents gelatine liquor capsules shaped like grapes to let men drink in private during performances. The capsules dissolve in the mouth without taste, are sold in boxes of twelve, and avoid spoiling dresses or hats, a boon to theatergoers and a target for critics.
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Boston
New York Graphic
Man Swallows Live Fish In Daring Party Prank
At a residence in Idaho a five inch sucker fish was drawn from a well and placed in drinking water during a lively dance. A young yeoman boasted he could swallow the fish for $1 and attempted the stunt, finishing with boast of swallowing a live dog for $5. The feat ended with laughter and the party continued until daybreak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gallagher
Idaho
Foreclosure suit targets Pythagoras hall mortgage
East River Savings ins titution sues to foreclose a 53000 mortgage on Pythagoras hall, headquarters of District Assembly 40 Knights of Labor. Fire at Tiffin nail plant in Ohio causes 50000 loss. Buffalo agent death. pension bill advances. various local incidents noted.
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East River
N. Y
Pythagoras Jal
District Assembly 40
Knights of Labor
M. Jewett
Redfield
Thomas J. Condon
East Tipperary
Mr. Condon
Tiffin
Ohio
Buffalo
Walter J. Gibson
Kimball & Gibson
Wagner
Washington Street
CG. M.*tallcott
Hartford
Conn
Morriss
Charter Oak National Bank
Max
Talbott
House Committee On
Warren
Market quotations for Feb 7 grain and cattle quotes
St Paul grain and provisions list shows Wheat No 1 hard at 1.16 bid and No 1 Northern 1.06 bid with various bids and asks for other wheats corn oats and rye. Barley and flax seeds priced. Dressed hops and timothy seed listed. Chicago and Park Row futures cited. live stock receipts include cattle 11 0 head sheep 7 000 head with price ranges for muttons westerns lambs and packing.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Why I am Going to New Orleans
A fragmentary promotional note for a visit to New Orleans cites Corron Pate ACE in Lafayette Square and the February opening of a southern goods show. It highlights Mardi Gras pageantry, firemen parades, and Southern products, with plans to travel via Illinois Central connections and request pamphlets from J P Merry in Manchester.
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New Orleans
Lafayette Square
Louisiana
South
Low Excursion Rates to New Orleans by Western States Army
The Western States Passenger Association offers low round trip fares to New Orleans for the Cotton Palace Jubilee Mardi Gras Carnival and related events. Tickets valid Feb 25 through Mar 8, returnable by Mar 23, via Illinois or TRAL routes from St. Louis or Chicago. Contact J P Merny in Manchester Iowa for circulars and route details.
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Brcausk
Illinois Central Railroad
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
New Orleans
Breausy
Chicago
St. Louis
Illinois
J. P. Merry
General Western
Manchester
Mire
South
Iowa
J.P. Merny
Geni
Foreclosure Notice for Warfield Mortgage in Dakota Territory
The notice announces the foreclosure of Harmon M. Warfield and Mamie E. Warfield on a mortgage secured by Eliza Warfield junior, due to default as of June 1, and the lender elects to declare the whole principal and interest due. It lists the mortgage recording, legal actions, and specifies the property, amounts, costs, and sheriff sale scheduled in Division county, Dakota Territory, with public sale details.
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Harmon M. Warfield
Mamie E. Warfield
Eliza Warfield
Tnumsey
Jakes
OW. W. McDonnal
Casimo
Register of
Dais
Divison
Wakoia
Eitid
Mortyages
Puyesti
Sid Morteiee
Toy
Morta
Pforesiadid
Morteare
Sailinorte
Divis i
Isatubocloek
Cour Treuse
M Tetcl
Cerritory
Dakota
Tollowsis
Mortgage Sale Notice in Davison County Dakota Territory
Public notice states that a mortgage on the property in Davison County will be foreclosed to satisfy 402 dollars and accrued interest plus costs. The sale, conducted by the Colonial and United States Mortgage Company, will occur March 18, 1889 at 10 a.m. at the Mitchell courthouse front door.
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Willan
Yoson County
Dakota ‘Territory
Royerie
Davison
Issil
Grey
Mort
Swidland
Morty Bac
Court House
Mitchell
Geunty
Summons in Territory of Dakota Second Judicial District
The Territory of Dakota issues a summons to defendants including Davison County Montague J. Champion and others. The defendants are required to answer the complaint within thirty days after service, or the plaintiffs will move the court for relief. The summons was served and filed in the city of Minneapolis.
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Territory OF Dakota
Gourtin
Davison
Suuty
Montague J. Chapaian
Plaiutial
Letcher
George . Letener
Ista
Specs
F O
Minneapois Turd Compies
Madison Mimmeurine Company
James Whelan
Chives
Wokton
Oo- Gamble
Phus Ullomes Us
Amite Th. Bletcher
Minneapolis
Madizen Maguifactur
Bate Geert
Mitelid
Weiscoun
Dokat Tesriery
Gacbee
Illoy
Tuber
Notice of Application for Probate at Veil
Fragmented OCR note indicates a probate matter with dates and parties, mentioning a judge, Wall, and likely a hearing timeline. No clear names or locations fully readable. core action is a notice of probate application.
Foreclosure Notice on Davison County Mortgage
Notice of sale to collect eleven hundred thirty five dollars and forty five cents on a mortgage assigned to Jane E. Wright. Property in Mitchell, Davison County, Dakota Territory described as lot eleven in block eight in original town of Mitchell. Sale set for March 16 at 10 o clock at the courthouse front door. Jane E. Wareair assignee. Dillon & Preston attorneys for the assignee.
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George WK
Leveher
Davisonal
Benjamin M. Weill
Wisconsin
Davison County
Territory
Dakota
Jane EB. Wright
Davison
Morteaves
Mitchell
Maren
Sehitta
Preni
Perri Gey
Sre
Mock
Mitchel
D. T
Januvary
A.D. Issa
Jane E. Wareair
Dillon & Prestvon
Mortgage Sale Notices in Davison County 1889
Notice of foreclosure by public auction in Davison County South Dakota. Mortgagees Joseph Samson and John C. Proneh claim default on February 1886 loan secured by real estate in Mitchell. Sale set for March 7, 1889 at 7 p.m. at courthouse front door, Sioux Falls region. Principal and interest totaling 127.44 dollars due. sale proceeds to satisfy loan.
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Josph Sheuson
Swnes
Iloseph Sampson
John C. Proneh
Fee
Jess
Geeds
Davison
Mortaike
Mireha
Mitchell
Oumien
Talbot
Tands
Prem
Morgigee
Sioux Kils
Dak
Sale Notice in Davison County District Court
In the district court of Davison County two defendants Seiberling Miller & Co. and others are ordered to pay a judgment of 909 dollars and 66 cents plus interest and costs. Sheriff Sperry Wright will sell at public auction the southeast quarter of section 13 township 102 north range 62 west in Davison County Dakota to satisfy the judgment.
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Dakota
Gord Hutoral
Pss
Davison County
Doe
A. DD
Sperry
Curtis Vibou
Coluens
Mitchie D. i
Blanchard & Hanneet
Plaintiff's Attorneys
Dwar
Awison County
Notice of final proof for Mitchell land claim
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota announces that the named settler intends to file final proof on February 16 1889 before the Mitchell register and receiver. Witnesses listed include Milo of Dakota and others. Protest or challenge to the proof may be presented at the same time as required by law and interior department regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell, Dak
Mitchell
Dakota
Liv
Milo
Dak
Interior Department
Ehifinant
M.H. Howe Strogw
Sarin
Strom
Farwell
Ie Booth
Doreph Swith
Mitchell . Register
Land Claim Notice for Mitchell Dakota 1889
Unnamed settler records intent to make final proof for land claim at Mitchell Dakota Territory. It lists the required dates February 1880 and February 43, 1880, with witnesses Morse Hanson County and Vripele Davison. The notice invites protests under Interior Department rules and cites Registrar M. I. Rowley.
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St. Louis Republic
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Iliopolis
Ils
LB. Nichols
East Jordan
Mich
G. B. Martin
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Nichols
Alexander
Osc
Park Jari Welch
Flood
Hood
Geonee A. Pace
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Mass
Bain
E.G West
Cain
Astors
Mitchell DT
West
John Cwe “ Co
Pal
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Awote
Defiss
CLIDO
TER
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Arctic
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Mitchuele
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Alan Inige
Redding & CO
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Broadway
Mortgace Sale
Pabota
Dawifon
A. D
Georne
Wirusry A
Theo
B.S Jouanston
Probate
T. BE. Blanchard
Migrtgage Sale
Suerife
Ea Hotice
Alileiana A
Morse
Hanson Co
Ero
L. Douglas
Centrewen
Gentine Han
Darkingma
Onbottom
W.L
Douglas
Brockton
Champeny Bros
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