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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1893
Page
4
Transcript fragment reports destruction in Zante following a powerful earthquake. It notes deaths, injuries, and extensive damage to property, with many wounded evacuated, refugees seeking shelter, and widespread hardship for residents. Mentions a banking cashier’s death and Emancipation celebrations in Washington.
The text describes making a decorative jewelry box cover using woven silk, ribbon, and light padding. It outlines measuring about 14 inches wide, attaching paste for glass, and securing coverings with corners or overhand stitches. It notes adding a sachet pad and satin to display jewels neatly.
The passage blends a chaotic scene of an explosion with scattered calls for women’s empowerment and political notices. It references fear, heroism, and societal roles, then shifts to a municipal election context and a ceremonial appointment, all in a fragmented 20th century narrative voice.
A fragmented OCR item lists club life events and meetings with dates and names. It references MUTAL CLUB Life, a Sunday schedule, and figures like LORD Reed WreeE HU and HAMLIN. Mentions tariff-like price mentions and a general notice about transportation or seating details.
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