How We Get Our Furs from All the World
Floored by the season’s fashion pelts from North America to Russia. The text details sources for sable, beaver, fox, seal, chinchilla and more, tracing trade centers in Novgorod, Astrakhan and London. It describes seal harvesting near Pribylov islands, methods to select males aged two to four, and the skin processing from salting through dyeing and patching to create the finished fur.
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American Press Association
Myrons
North Amencia
Russa
Siberian
South America
Irena
India
Asia
Abzhtes Novgorod
Nisney
Novgorod
Preat
London
Letpikc
Alaska
Pribylov Islands
Theas Islands
Bt Paul's Island
Gran
Mai
United States
Leedon
Aizio
Dordis Apes Tra A Wa Lord
A garbled OCR fragment mentions Dordis and a lordly context with likely names and places missing. The readable bits imply a nautical or ceremonial scene but lack clear actions, dates, or affiliations to form a complete item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dordis Apes
Lord
Washington on wheels and the capital’s carriages
The piece sketches Washington’s streets filled with carriages and cabs, noting the cheap, plentiful transport, horse prices, and famous riders like Senator Stewart and Senator Hearst. It contrasts old and new fleets, describes treasury money wagons, street cars, and the omnipresent bicycle culture among residents and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunaton
New York
Philadelphia
Clucazo
Washington
Ajeba
Atu
Virginia
Congress
Stewart
Nevada
Bia
Hearst
California
Waah- Fogton
Czurch Legation
Stanford
Edmunds
Blaine
Representative Hitt
Ilinois
Hayes
Tie
Uncle Ban
Senate and House
Treasury Department
Hay
Creepy
Gethsemane Lesson and Passion Narrative Verse Notes
An annotated extract from a religious study on the Gethsemane events, containing commentary by Mey and Gisarme. It recounts Jesus praying in the garden, the agony of the cup, the desertion of the disciples, Judas’ betrayal, and Peter’s assertion and rebuke, with references to Mark and John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bem
Mey
Lym M. Gisarme
Per Rete
Oftses
John Xis
Syingathy
Peter
Dias
Mark
Janes
John
Andy Thes
Satan
Jesus
Mary
Jidas
Baten
John xiii
Abd
John xviii
Christ
Jenos
Judas
Jian
Belin
Malchus
Simon Peter
Petar
Matt. Xam
Hermione
How News 19 Gathered News Across New York
A historical look at the vast newsroom operation in New York City as reporters and editors handle city, court, railroad and financial coverage. It details staffing, special beats, and the workflow from desk to press, noting how each department supports daily editions and Sunday specials.
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Necial Corerapoadenca
New Yor
New York
Nfl
Dun Vssaution
Tiyes Piaus
Cally
Etty
Mathearie Court
Pauline Wright Davis and the Womanly Virtues of Marlboro
Pauline Wright Davis, a noted figure in turn of the century society, is described through fragmented reminiscences of her life. The excerpt paints her as an educated, poised woman, praised for intellect and social charm, yet framed by patriarchal judgments and aging beauty. The piece recalls Mr Thomas WL Dienani’s wealth and her influence, while noting her efforts to support the cause of women in education and literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costoen House
Wall Street Ia
Lillie
Thomas WL Dienani
Weil Peartion
Prasidenud
Suveral Suis
Una
Wyapet
Peru
Cnd
Moanier
Marvelous Endurance and Heart Cure Claims
A garbled 19th century health ad touts heart therapy and tonics. It lists symptoms like breathlessness and chest pressure, claiming rapid blood flow and strong endurance. Advertised remedies include “Now Heart Cure” and “Brown’s Iron Bitters” with broad claims of curing malaria, indigestion, and liver complaints.
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Arnather
Apolia
Wollen Sakles
Franklin Milew
Jet B. Garret
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Beauty
Apple
Harnest
Danowitz
Gres
George Simmons
Winchelow
Mie
Hee
Ashington
Gity
Mrvel Vara Heyard
Mea
Otlr
Gans
Fleet
Capitolea
Sega
Chamberlin's
Volemn
Jeho
Pentaylvania Avenue
Mr. Flower
Morton
Nolandad
Bo Brougham
London Juady
Alan
Bocormet
Heepfus
Big Pradecessor
America
Dupontere
Japiese Legation
Yankees
Lord Ebenborough
Quevs
Victoria
Artuy
Pauline Wright Davis
Joe's
Hooton
Wren
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