Doubles of society women captivate New York circles
In a society piece from New York, Mrs Chauncey Depew and Mrs W K Vanderbilt discuss women who imitate prominent figures. Photographs and letters reveal dozens of “doubles” seeking to resemble Mrs Depew and others like Mrs Astor and Queen Victoria, with debates on vanity and social signaling.
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Bhumider
Seaver
Jarvis G. Blaion
Chaun
Oy M. Depew
Depew
Dowbin
William Astor
Mra Astor
Abe
W. K. Vanderbit
Vanderbilt
Europe
Henry Ward Beecher
Sam
Great Britain
Tal Bel
Deoka
Mary Anerson
Henry
Tim Maine
Gulf of Mexico
New Yor
Gan Prageisen
Miss. Anderson
Dante Kochase
Divers Aim to Recover Sunken Treasure Off Tokorame
Capt F Ivan of the Jom Govt plans a multi day expedition to Tokorame to raise 2 000 000 in gold bullion sunk in 265 feet of harbor water. Capt Ryan claims a half share if successful, with prior advances and daily fees for crew and pumps. Japanese govt seeks San Francisco consul help. past Japanese divers perished and a British ship lost time in attempts.
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F. Ivan
Tokorame
Ryan
Raleing
Hao Francisco
San Francisso
Yokohama
Hime F
Himerif
Mattar
Ryan Sais
Armin Feao
New York
Quabec
Wort
James Dilson
Curson
The Humourist In Congress And Other Oddities
A collage of humorous snippets from Washington and elsewhere. Quips about wit harming political prospects, a Republican convention remark, a playful romance scene, a clever cat named Tobey, and a coin-collecting joke. Contains names and locales like Cox and Texas readings, plus oddities from period papers.
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Washington
Dave
Webster Flanagan
Texas
Binnet Cox
Cox
Pruuier
Duluth
Indians Feat Dying Out and Sword Evolution Explored
The Portland Oregonian reports Chief Lot of the Lower Spokane Indians warns of declining health from lifestyle and lack of schools. He advocates education and farming, noting healthier farmers and declining population. The piece also surveys the sword’s history from brutal combat to noble fencing and modern military use, with references to European and Russian blades and notable makers.
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Lot
Portland Oregonian
Indiana
Tie Wurde
Columbia
Seblag
Spokane
Toledo
Spain
Colle
Ruenla
Urals
Kate Field
Washington
Mustard Plaster Debates In Contagion Rooms
The Philadelphia Record discusses basic illness room guidance with oddities as it describes mustard plasters thin and a mustard plate prepared with egg white. It warns against raw beef temptations and prescribes keeping woolen goods out of contagion zones.
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Bo Vielters
Philadelphia
Fragmented Bits From Unsorted Dispatches
A garbled summary of various global notes mentions cattle disease in Ohio and a farmer near Lawrence Kansas profiting from breeding parrows for restaurants. It cites a multilingual teacher jailed in Wyoming for beating his wife, a letter from Atlanta Kansas to Brussels, a claim about a fast horse, a Norwegian fortune ending in death, fuel news aboard the steamer Dunedin, and a coal shortage forcing wood and sugar to be burned for fuel.
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Lawrenen
Kan
Hngulet
Lat
Tle
Asbing
Latier
Ateutaon
Brussels
Belgium
Tils
Norwegies
Minnesota
Norway
Aeter
Dunedin
New York
Grip Bacillus Rumor Sparks Controversy Across Papers
The snippet cites scattered phrases about a bacillus and killing or defeating a menace. It references Milwaukee, Louleville Post, Dr Koch's son in law, and a detective-like chase. The text appears fragmentary with urban rumor and sensational language from several papers.
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Milwaukee
Koch
Louleville Post
TJ Weald
Unclear Suburban Travel Advice Fragment
A fragmented passage warns readers about transit delays and safety. It emphasizes not expecting rapid transit to appear promptly, urges family meals once weekly to strengthen bonds, and cautions against staring at strangers on crowded trains.
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Mises
Unclear OCR narratives of early 20th century notices
Fragmentary report outlines various items including a remark on per annum sickness figures, a Chicago map claim about whitening a person, a 30-foot whale in shallow water near George, an odd medical neck device by Dr Hubert Flaga, and a new society named The White Equare promoting fraternity in Potiae deiptia.
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Germany
Chicago
George
Nel
Hubert Flaga
Hardeeville
Maas
Arcrét
Potiae Deiptia
Oddball Sayings Sparked Across Local Pages
Fragmented lines from the Somerville Journal and Atomson Globe mix clipped quotes and headlines. The items touch on moral lenses and rumor about wealth, with brief mentions of Senate bills and a Western lecturer’s sharp critique labeled “A Bad Egg.”
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Somerville Journal
Avery
Atomson Globe
Lhousand
Billie
Siretr Deen
United States Senate
Tole
Passing Hints and Oddities in Local Life
Fragmentary passage discusses gender norms and social behavior with sarcastic snippets about marriage, gossip, and public perception. It references fools, misfires in a cooking class, an accident, and a note on electric arc lighting with weather effects.
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Junta
Abe
Beaton Transcript
Main Street
Mr. Jones
Planned asp New Tee in Newark Timeframe
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Newark and time references with unclear names. The readable content is too fragmentary to identify a full event, person, or organization for a coherent summary.
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New York
Pattery
Newark
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Byepking
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Lowe
Harper's
Benen
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Victoria
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Lark
Jack Glanscock
New York Baseball Club
Maryland
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W. Va
Jack
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Roy
Cape
Max'ms
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Plaisfield Water Supply CO
W. H. Rogers
Central Avenue
Cotett
Trainfield, New Jersey
Coal & Mood
EK. WH. Holmes
Lehigh Coal
North Avenue
Wa B. Yoni
Maison Avenue
Bec
Troelwr
John Johnston
South Avenue
Dimesavings Institution
Plainfield, N. J
Denal
Hytercat
Joan W. Murray
William White
Nathan Harter
Elias BR. Pope
Treasurwr
M. J. Coyne
Mulford
Park
New
Plainfield
Jainfield
Jersey
Uly Cigar Store
Ainy Eine Wuld
Porbben
I. Mosherlen
Henry Eggerding
Hewor
US Park Avenue
Jous EL Burlower
City Hotel
Corner
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Plainfield, N.J. LA
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Mason's
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J. Eat
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Sana
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Warren Trek
P. Balu Wen
The
North Avenue Pharmacy
A. D. Mallinson
North Ave
Stelle & CO
Sixth Street
Collier
Optician
Ark Avenue
Woolston and Buckle
B. D. Newell's
Ooulst
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