Champion of Free Coinage and P Bland of Missouri
The article profiles William MP Bland of Missouri, noted as the father of Abe biased dollar, tracing Bland’s life from Kentucky birth on August 19 to Missouri and California periods, his law practice in Lebanon, and his long Congressional tenure from the Forty-third to the Fifty-second Congress as a Democrat. It highlights his advocacy for free silver and his role in shaping currency history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of
Congress
P. Bland
Missouri
Mohard F. Bland
Wobard Parke Bland
Lebanon
Wea
Hartford
Tam
Csifornia
Utah
Bow Neveds
Virginia City
TR Paarterh
California
Nevada
Wee Soma
Carson County
Utah Territory
Rolla
C. Menge
Aquinst
John W. Erwin
Republian
Bland
Statue of The Republic at Chicago World’s Fair
Readable text describes a 100 foot statue titled The Republic to be erected at the World's Fair in Chicago. Designed by Daniel Chester French, the piece faces west toward Lake Michigan and sits on a pedestal in the lagoon, amid the Manufactures and Agriculture buildings. Critics note its extreme symmetry, yet praise the posing and drapery. the project will expedite completion under orders from Chicago officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republic
Daniel Chester French
Harper's Weekly
Ingoon
Cmicaoo
the Republic
Preach
French
Lake Michigan
Estes
Prench
St Pura
Fragmented Anecdotes and Poems from a Wartime Page
An OCR fragment bundle includes garbled verse about pearls and inner heart, a tale of Flora the shepherd dog finding lost sheep with her puppies, and a boy’s pocket filled with odd items. It also contains a political reminiscence from Ex-Collector Murphy of New York recalling Seward, Foote, and a lemon in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Dio Lewis
Flore
Bent
Flora
Amer
Tcan Stockman
Murphy
New York Port
Tom" Murphy
Washington
Seward
New ‘York
Gewerdl
Senate
Senator Foote
Mimissippi
Senator Senard
Benator
Foote
Benator Foote
New York
Makers
Long Journey Ends in Great Belle’s Pathetic Plea
A fragmentary tale centers on an elderly former beauty, her frail health, and a twelve year old great granddaughter who senses the old woman’s wish to have her hair styled. The text references Mr. Rockefeller and a Reading Real, hinting at a larger, unclear plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besaty
Notable Days List of Historic Dates and Events
A garbled catalog of anniversaries and events from April to December detailing battles, discoveries, and milestones. It references the Battle of Lexington, Memorial Day, Gettysburg, the Declaration of Independence, Columbus discovery, Surrender of Oswalils, first Minneapolis public school, and Whittier’s birthday among other items with approximate dates and typos.
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Lexingtos
Orem Ue
United
Bunker Efil
Mattie
Gettysburg
Anthony
Hennepin
Hatseena Bate
America
Columbus
Osrawelils
Minneapolis
Whittler
Pilgrims
Rules of Conduct for Women from a Past Era
A fragmented slice of etiquette advises women on boundaries with men. It covers walking home, logographs, arm etiquette, chaperones, gift exchanges, and curfews, portraying strict social expectations and the author’s personal preferences for courtship behavior.
When We Women Are Comfortable in Life
Marie argues in Music and Drama that comfort equals happiness. She lists cushions of health debt avoidance and interior harmony. The reflection ties physical ease to emotional peace and asks if removing discomfort would reduce misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itrala
Marie
Characteristics of Royalty in Historical Observations
The piece cites New York Herald descriptions of emperors and royals during formal events. It notes reactions such as eye winks, chin support, and hair-tugging by Archduchess Maria Theresa as signs of emotion and attention, detailing quirks of figures like Emperor of Austria, Emperor of Germany, and King Humbert of Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Khediva
Empero
Germany
Pervous
Prince George
Humbert
Italy
Maria Therese of
Alletrie
N. Y
Fragmented moral musings and odd phrases from a newspaper page
The text presents a garbled collection of aphorisms and digitized fragments about peace on the moon, restraint, and human nature. It references money, spendthrift, cattle, and personal sense with many misspellings and unreadable sections.
Pencilings Tease of Theaters and Life in Odd Note
A fragmentary diary style line hints at a man severing ties with his employer. It references theater visits and a life described as the life of a newspaper journal. The tone remains confounding and personal, with implied reflection on severed work and identity.
American Girl and Duke Announcement Sparks Curious Debate
Fragmentary OCR yields a puzzled note mentioning American Girl and the Duke of Dead Gear, followed by disjointed phrases about Mané and a haying Minsteniea. The garbled text hints at a social or literary reference but lacks coherent context or clear entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duke of Dead Gear
Mané
Matrimony and mockery in late 19th century humor
A collage of humorous snippets from various papers recounts marriage expectations, witty exchanges, and social satire. It nods to matrimony as a mighty service, flirtations and misunderstandings, and light domestic irony featuring brief vignettes and quips from newspaper humor columns.
Wartime Place Names and Districts Listed in Local Notices
A scrambled OCR of local items lists places and person names across towns like Past ville Shainin Mantle and Williams Seard Foets Liopiston Hise Bab and Tardaniun Pottsrilte. It mentions streets, districts, and a schedule with times around 7.00 and 6.28, plus references to Basie Allen Mauch and Easton Allentows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wifanae
Port
Wiliams Seard
Liopiston
Wadi Pe
Pottsrilte
Be” Bart la & Wr
Basie
Allentren
Mauch
Amt
Allengeen
Ceunie Wilkess
Easton
Allentows
Mloch Chunk
Tacs
Snamckin
Williame
Ockay Guors
Pete
Jae Bondayy
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Rackefellers
Rockefelier
Iles
Chereh
Hort
Pathian Woods
Duke
Plimk
Mighty Serice
Ting
Herald
Brother Recksing
Peter
Wi George
Ethel
Banat
Bradder Abner
Bound Brook
A. M. Griffen
East Front ST
Telephone
Neth Jr
Randolph
L. W. Randolph
Tier'’S Ice Cream Parlor
Park Avenue
Plainfield, N. J
Plainfield
Io Cigarettes
William J. Stephenson
North Avenue
Anette
O. M. Dunham’s
West Front Street
Deroy
Boice, Runyon & Co
Mason's Materials, &c
American Steam Laundry
East Front Street
H. W. Marshall
A. M. Seguine
Laing
de Prout
J. Frank Mundy
Genera
Equitable Lift Assurance Society
Broadway
Soelety
Bastreat Street
Vail
Dea
Dunham
East Paost Grocer
Ld Line Companion
Sgrauy
Weeeres
GemigoIng
Eimetes
Front Street
Liberty ST
Lehigh Coal
Mason's
L. A. Brheaume
Ag’t
Ilijaam A. Coodingtur
Ste Law
Connery
Acuna
Coddingtur
Reese
Coumellon
First ‘National Bank
Duwear
Venus
Freane
Iewrtor
G. Rurele
Potala
E. Ae Holmes
Lehigh
W. 2 & Ean Tonto
John Johnston
South Avenue
M. J. Coyne
East Fourth
I. Dickinson
Park Tyense
Dime— Savings Institution
Anoum
Joan W. Murray
William White
Nathan Tiarper
Elias RB. Pope
Oethar
Mulford Estil
New Jersey
Jon E. Beerbower
City Hotel
Second St
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