Chihuahua chiquitas charm and frontier joke
A Mexican Letter from Philadelphia Times recalls tiny Chihuahua chiquitas weighing about a pound, with two coat varieties. The author describes a humorous first encounter at a Presidio del Norte corral, guarded by a sign “Beware of the Dog” and a prankster owner, ending with a comical bite of the dog’s antics.
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Philadelphia
Chestnut Street
Barnum
Presidio del Norte
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Rio Grande
Russell
corral
Philadelphia Times
Unnecessary Work and the Case for Women’s Labor
A fragment from Youth's Companion recounts an opinion that at least a quarter of women's work is useless and could be omitted. It compares embroidery to an otto man cover and notes a woman’s time reading versus sewing. The anecdote questions efficiency, leisure, and value of domestic labor through humorous observations.
Apothegms of i from Renan’s new book
Fragmented excerpt presents a garbled view of Renan’s The Priest and its themes. It hints at religion as a whole, enemies of enemies, disdain for the citizen, and a critique of clerical power. The text is incomplete and obscured, limiting clear interpretation.
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Renan
Fragmented Tales and Sly Political Digressions
The text presents a patchwork of dialogue and caricature: a flirtatious exchange between Edith and Charlie ends with a marriage proposal mischief. It shifts to references of a congressman Palitzer, satirical comment on St Louis and New York roles, and a sham patent remedy notice promising cures for youthful indiscretions.
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Edith
ajeok
Charlie
bint
South America
Lee
New York
Church notices for Episcopal and Congregational services
Episcopal Church rector Rev. Wm. Lucas holds Sunday morning service at 11 o'clock Sunday school at 1 P M and evening service at 7 Reliance Congregational Church pastor Rev G M Spencer preaches Sunday morning at 11 o'clock Sabbath school after morning service and evening service at 7
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Wm. Lucas
CONGREGATIONAL ChuRCH
G. M. Spencer
Cheap Iron Fencing by J T Loogabay
Advertisement notes affordable iron fencing offered by J T Loogabay for homes yards and enclosures. Claims low cost durable wrought iron style yet mentions wooden fences as comparison and touts minimal upkeep with no repairs needed.
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J.T. Loogabay
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Fragmented ad text from Reno Nevada publication
The snippet references Danham and Kelsey and a shop in Reno Nevada. It includes mentions of a ground floor stair area and a purported remedy for a hacking cough called Shilohs Cure. The text is garbled and lacking coherent events or clear dates.
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Danham & Kelsey
Reno
Nevada
Leading Features for 1885 86 in The Saint Nicholas Magazine
The November issue previews new serials and stories for 1885 86 from editors and writers including Francis Hedgen Barnes and Joe Sprague. It highlights long stories by M A Fsees Prenseae and dealing with Shakespearean themes, with illustrations by Tainen Ron and contributions from Coolidge Rex Kish and others.
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W. Rollns
Charlie G. Leverd
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Hurst
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