Skeletons Found in Long-Abandoned Sunset Ledge Mine
In Bore county a 100 foot shaft and a 100 foot tunnel were sunk to reach a quartz ledge abandoned after a cave and deaths. New prospectors reopened the mine, uncovering two grinning skeletons amid rock near the face, proof of the old contractors entombed for 15 years. The site is unlikely to reopen.
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Bore
Sim
Shem
Ahips
Sanett
Reed Met
Heey
San Francisco Chronicle
Parisian wedding gown in yellow liberty silk described
The article details a Paris wedding gown in yellow liberty silk featuring a plain skirt with floral plaits, violet borders, guipure covered corset, velvet collar and belt with a jeweled buckle, and voluminous sleeves with dolena clusters. It discusses corsets as ordinary wear and quotes several women on corset use and comfort.
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Oman
Jane Hading
America
Milla Rethhenberg
Mme
Julie
Mula
Dorland
Mila
Ata
Out of season and formal wear critique at church
An article criticizes inappropriate dress such as kitchen dresses at afternoon calls and low cut bodies at evening events, urging proper church attire. It notes fashionable colors for dinner gowns, describes a watermarked bengaline evening dress with daisies and a puffed bodice, and ends with a court martial scene introducing Genin.
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Mark and
Tolieta
Monmeline de Sole
Unique Rural Architecture Design and Variety
A fragmented excerpt discusses design diversity in rural architecture, noting that no single style fits all climates soils and situations. It references a copyright notice by Pater Parker & Co Architects and hints at a broader discussion on adapting architecture to local conditions.
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Pater
Parker & Co
East 4
Balcony Second Story Cottage Design Impresses
A fragment describes a low priced elegant cottage with well kept grounds and tasteful furnishings likely to draw attention. It notes a cost of about 200 dollars and offers tips on interior doors and room flow for a neat appearance.
Gravity and motion myths from an old science fragment
An 19th century style digest explores gravity as a force emanating from the earth center, discusses mass, center convergence, and molecular activity sustaining gravity, then shifts to notes on wearing artificial eyes and a valet anecdote, finishing with a Dutch toast recipe using bread scraps.
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Rugaioa
King & Ling
Beloy
R . W. Musser
Cincinnati Enquirer
Snuff Taxing in New York on Foreigners and Fashion
In New York the snuff trade survives among a diverse clientele led by foreigners and the elderly. A Sixth Avenue dealer notes that imports shape elegant boxes of tortoise shell and silver, with brands like Mackabay and Lundyfoot popular among Irish, German, French, and Italian customers. The dealer cites long histories of customers, including centenarians, and observes cultural attitudes toward snuff use.
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New York
United States Internal Revenue
Sixth Avenue
Sandy
Dublin
Gambetta
New York Tribups
The Internal Best of the Earth Supposed to Be Found
Protectr Robert H Thurston describes a thermodynamic transformation that stored aggregation energy as heat in forming and cooling celestial bodies. He asserts sun and starlight originated from this process and envisions the universe as a grand energy conversion culminating in star and solar system formation through countless collisions and gravitational convergence.
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Robert H. Thurston
Attieenn
Why They Refused and the Briggs Controversy
A Martinaville resident recalls a city encounter with a Presbyterian divine amid debate on the old Briggs controversy. Hamilton defends Briggs and says the old school Presbyterians were narrow minded. a NY Sun piece notes a padrone worker praised for relentless energy and loyalty to his employer.
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Charles Hamilton
Martinaville
Bates
Hamilton
Briggs
Algher
First Presbyterian Church of
New York
Schianapolis
Steerage Scenes and Auction Tales in New York
A composite of social notes from New York and London recounts a wife’s auction-room obsession with a bookcase sales, the steerage voyage under sanitary conditions, a jockey’s daughter facing fashionable footwear, and humorous vignettes on honesty and motherhood aboard trains and ships. The column blends era chatter with urban curiosities, touching on fashion, travel, and wit.
Wars Sparked by Trifles Across History
A compilation of historic incidents where minor events triggered wars. From water disputes over a woman in France to a forbidden hairstyle sparking Normandy conflicts, the text links trifling provocations to lasting wars and massive casualties across eras and rulers.
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Cido
France
Hieder
Succes CO
Mra Masham
Marcuis de Torey
Bologna
Henry
Sardinis
la Modenese
Cathedral
Modena
Honts Vilat
Henry I
Barlard
Rouen
Loris
Eleanor
Normandy
Louis Passul
Louis
Loudan
Great Papal Statesman Cardinal Antone lli Portrait
Rudolph Lehmann recalls his 1857 Rome meeting with Cardinal Antonelli. The interview depicts the famed statesman as feared and energetic, discussing papal politics and the Antonelli brothers’ vast holdings. Lehmann tours Antonelli’s luxury apartment and four poster bedroom reflecting princely excess.
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Rudolph Lehmann
Rome
Cardinal Antonelli
Papacy
Antonelli
Banca Romani
Cate Gregorio
Pontine
Syndace of
Baxton Herald
Malay Water Slide in Perak Attracts Crowds
In Perak Malays slide on a granite slope beside a mountain river, riding a shallow two inch stream with bands steering. Up to 300 people gather to ride the smooth rock and plunge into a pool, many sitting on plantain fronds as they tumble and scream in the sunny morning activity.
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Perak
Elss
Foms
Landon
Tie Folks
Beecers Gun Recoil Mechanism Advances
Describes recoil force use in guns with beltval steel springs to return the gun instantly to firing position. Notes Breech operation aided by fittwick gear and future simple adjustments to ensure quiet, continuous training and elevating to lead in the field.
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Fittwick
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Genin
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Great
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Jae
Baltony
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FMS
Snuff Taxing
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Hoe
New York’Sun
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Eeven
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Orler
Fry
Afra Ungerman
Ned
Estay
Foresters
Amtrfolly
Sare
Dovalla
Caba
Tho Sagales
New York Son
William Forwood
Sanitary Institute
Liverpool
Abip
Xow Smart
Devetor
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Herald
Bosinses Man
Cardinal Antorelli
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