Horseflesh Eaten in Paris and Continent Sparks Medical Debate
Report notes horseflesh sale in Paris where it costs less than beef and spreads to Berlin among poorer classes. Medical authorities warn of trichinosis risk though cooking may not always kill germs. Humane advocates decry the practice as barbarous while Europe debates its acceptability. England and Australia still largely avoid it.
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Paris
Berlin
Europe
England
Australia
New Zealand
Summer Visit Sparks Playful Banter at Detroit Forge
A Detroit worker recalls a trip this summer to June and July, joking about a foreign shore after returning from a rowboat voyage from Detroit at 7 2 P M June 30 to Canada, then back by 12 05 A M July 1, as a casual chat unfolds over lemonade.
The British Empire A Global Political Creation
The article describes the British Empire as a vast, diverse political entity surpassing many nations in extent and population. It spans from Hudson Bay to India and Honduras, with varied peoples and cultures, yet maintains order under a largely stable government.
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China
Hudson Bay
India
Honduras
Cape
Toronto
Sydney
Heinrich Geffcken
The Chins and the Tea Table Scene
A tense scene shows a nervous man in a dim room fidgeting and worrying about upsetting a delicate tea table. His queen descends from her suite to question his unease as he frets over possible mishaps and restlessness.
The Smart Boy cartoon caption
A Washington Star caption features Freddie the boy drawing on a slate. The uncle questions the scene asking why no cars are drawn. Freddie replies the locomotive draws the cars, illustrating a playful misunderstanding in a humorous exchange.
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Freddie
Washington Star
Polyandry explained as marrying a man’s whole family
Mrs. Smythe and Professor Walker discuss polyandry noting in some countries a woman who marries a man effectively marries his entire family. They contrast this with American customs and highlight the social differences.
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Smythe
Walker
America
Bargains and Odd Items Listed in Local Sale Page
A fragment from a local listing shows discounted items including a duet and Emily Sercers read 4, Meharrayy hacking, a mall, large raspberries in lightning jars, and various generic goods like soup. The text is incomplete and cobbled, with several unreadable entries and unclear prices.
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Mall
Fragmentary Notice Hints At Local Market Listing
OCR fragment mentions children and misses clothing and a brief note on goods at a market. Details are unclear but suggests a sale or display of garments including dollar gloves. No clear dates or names available.
Pennsylvania Railroad timetable fragment lists multiple routes and times
Fragmentary timetable for the Pennsylvania Railroad shows trains from Philadelphia to Pittsburgh New York and Atlantic City with through sleeping and dining cars. It lists departure times to various cities and destinations including Baltimore Washington Newark New York and Trenton with Sunday and weekday variations.
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Standard Railway of America
Tretus Om
Eliabeth
Philadelph
Tteburg
Northern Tornewly
Western Express
Pita Biengo
T “Ocheter
Buffalo
Niagara
Southwestern
Cincinnati
Indianapolla
StJiTouls
Jehmeans
Vempitie
Altoona
Baltimore
Washington
Newark
New York
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Parvor Carys
Mt An
New Brunswick
Woodbridge
Tae
S. Om
Wes
Perth Amboy
East Mil'stoene
Dave
Trenton
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Ak Yari
Tisog Avenas
Kiestric
Boice
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Coox
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Coal Lumber
Masod
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Boice, Runyon & Co
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M. J. Coyne
Fourte St
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Plainfield, NJ
Addis & Son
Roberts
North Ave
Raber Stanps
John Neagle
W. Fifth St
William
Thigeston Real and Insurance, Co
Avenus
South Ave
Fisest Ives
Dobbin
Sarbeug
City of
Plainfield
Council
Joan Johnson
Plainfeld, N. J
Jersey/Park
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Smalley “Brothers
North Avenue
Packing House
West Front St
Lée
Naad Ulrich & Blatz
N. J
Lange
Eand
College Place
George Belcher
Plaindeld. & J
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Childrem
Flanne
Phaces
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Chikiet
Oster Hoa
Louis Callijan
West Front Ptg
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Madison
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Sao
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Apgar
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L. H
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Ar Gag
Erie Medical CO
Buffalo, N.Y
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Liem
Lare
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G Teches
Baden
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Awcett
Clipwyn
Paw
Chen
George Rilling
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Pine
Ambing
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Plaisfield Ave
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Rockview
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J. Prank Hubbard
Elias BR Pope
A. M. Runyon & Son
GS Madison
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