Drainage of the Valley of Mexico Ends a 300 Year Quest
Vast hydraulic project near completion will divert sewage and flood waters from Mexico City, draining Lake Texcoco and reconfiguring the valley. The works, begun in 1885 under Porfirio Diaz, cost about 40 million and promise lower death rates, higher land values, and increased tourism and revenue for the city.
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Mexican Valley
Valley of Mexico
Netgabualeyyot I
Moentezuma
Texacnco
Chalon
Xochimilco
San Christobal
Xaltocan
Zumpango
Simon Mendez
Captain Smith
Corps of American Engineers
General Scott
Acatlan
Toquijuiac
Senor
Francisco de Garay
City of
Mexico
Etrugele
Don Luis Mspinova
Tequixquale
City Council of
Porfirio Diag
Ita
City of Mexico
San Lazaro
Texcoco
Nochitonga
United States
Banquet plans and bold jokes by Eugene Feld crowd Denver
In Denver, the late Eugene Feld hosted lively dinners for young millionaires ready for adventures. He gathered guests and arranged meals for attendees including a notable lawyer, Beg Wace, and others, with Feld always present to steer the festivities.
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Eugene Feld
Denver
Field
City
Aerience
Beg Wace
Ngooraaee
Eield
War banquet tales reveal Gen Sickles Lincoln anecdotes
Washington Post recounts a Shoreham banquet where Gen. Sickles and Gen. Mulhollard share Civil War humor. A red headed boy volunteer, Harney’s death reflection, and Lincoln's patience frame a lively evening of memory and story telling.
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St. Clair Mulhollard
Second Corps
Shoreham
McCook
Alm
Sharp
McCords
Bald Ile
Umy
Joe
Barney
Harney
Tom
Gen
Sickles
Gen. McClellan
Admiral
Duay
Secretary of War
Auiens
Lincoln
Gen. Sickles
McClellan
National Eisteddfod Bu llt h Choir Wins Prize Surprise
The National Eisteddfod of Wales saw Fuilt h’s Bulth choir win the prize amid strong contests. Adjudicators praised tone and artistry, with Holyhead Merthyr Rhymney and others among favorites. A second prize went to Swansea in the male voice section, and a national tribute was presented to composer Dr. Joseph Parry.
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Fuilth
Breconshire
South Wales
Eppynt
Wales
Bullth
Glamorganshire
Linnelly
Ted
John Thomas
Merthyr
Dan Davies
Rhymney
Handley
Messrs
FL HA. Cowen
Joseph Bennett
JH .Roberts
D. Jenks
Holyhead
Mia
Clara Novello Davis
Vwinie
Liew Bualit
William PB. Hartley
Liverpool
Swansea
Mor- Meton
Lhanfairfechan
Rhonddan
Bangor
Ffestiniog
Cumberland
England
Abercarn
Maelwyn
Rhondda Boys
Cynonfardd
Joseph Parry
Chair Prize Won by Rev Ben Davies at Ys talyfera Event
Connell of this city contributed 500 dollars toward the purse. The Chair Prize was won by the Rev Ben Davies of Ys talyfera near Swansea. Most major musical prizes went to South Wallans.
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Connell
Ben Davies
Ystalyfera
Swansea
South Wallans
Moonshiner's Tale and a Fatal Spy in a Ravine
In Detroit Prep Press style a grim moonshiner recalls how revenue men hunt illicit whiskey operations. A cave and ravine hide the still, a spy is traced, and a fatal shot leaves a stranger dead at a marked rock. The tale ends with a girl selling a single hair for $109 to aid impoverished parents.
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Atate
Montha
Joy Rutley’s
Joe Rutley
Thar
Wonderful Strasburg Clock and Geneva Clock Curiosities
The original Strasburg clock, built in 170, featured a celestial globe and a perpetual almanac with hour markers by figures. Angels announced each hour and a golden cock crowed twice. A late century Geneva clock displayed a dog and a negro figure performing on a flute with interactive scenes.
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Strasburg
Strick
Geneva
Pga
Nic
Bpain
Hair Seller in Paris Tests Gentleman’s Patience
In Paris a romance unfolds as a hairdreamer shopgirl negotiates with an American who seeks a single strand of hair. She offers her full head of hair for three napoleons, but he refuses to pay more than one, prompting tears and a tense moment in the shop.
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Paris
Card Party Revelry Turns Into Poker Lesson
A small card party among friends ends with a humorous clash at the poker table. The skeptical husband challenges his wife’s bold play as she defies expectations, raises bets, and nose-dives into a winning spree, prompting laughter at the rowdy table.
Candle Flames in Exceedingly Cold Polar Night
In an 1876 Polar expedition account Dr Moeg notes a wax candle struggling to melt at 86 degrees below zero. The flame barely warms the candle, leaving a skeletal wick and a lace like hollow crown of wax with a shaft of yellow flame illuminating the icy darkness.
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Popular Science News
Laplander
Espulman
Moeg
Correcting the use of such in English phrases
Alfred Ayres argues that phrases like such a handsome or such a long are incorrect. He shows how shifting words yields proper forms such as so handsome and so long and explains the rule for so high an authority on so very important matters.
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George Washington Moon
Alfred Ayres
English club chatter turns to defeat and poverty
A humorous exchange unfolds as Algie admits giving up and remaining poor after embracing English fashions and activities. Chappie and Chapple react, asking how to lead without old symbols like Navarre, while Algie laments losing resources and status.
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Chappie
Alfie
Algie
Cambridge
Chapple
Vanderblits
Tom Hal
Import Plates Arrive Late Offer Taken At Low Price
An import order delayed from last winter arrived this month. The seller invited buyers to take the 9 inch dinner plates at 10 cents each, noting they are fine china with gilt edges and floral decoration. A few tea sets, the five dollar kind, remain available.
Lemonade Sets for Entertaining Gift Idea
A charming entertaining remedy offers a beautiful pitcher six gilt decorated tumblers and a silverine tray priced at two dollars and twenty five cents. The set promises a refined look for guests and saves on repolishing old glassware.
Cream Pitcher Bowl and Plate Set For Breakfast Service
A short ad urges readers to buy a three piece cream pitcher bowl and plate set for each family member. It suggests the items make breakfast easier and appetizing and argues the cost is reasonable for daily use.
Fairy Lamps Decorated Dresden and Delft
Hand decorated fairy lamps with colors fired in suitable for bedrooms halls or small spaces. Previously sold for $1.25 now offered at a new price shown in this space.
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Dresden
Delft
New Scranton Store Promises Busy Prices and Friendly Service
An advertiser invites readers to a relocated Rexford's store, stressing high traffic and strong prices. The message touts new quarters, constant business, and a motto to attract customers through profit and enterprise, inviting patrons to visit and become acquainted.
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Rexford’s
Scranton
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Builth Choir
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