Mrs Petersons Story and 1890s notes on bicycle fad
A reader recounts relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for long term womb trouble, describing severe symptoms and claiming a cure. The piece shifts to a New Yorker column noting twelve bicycle manufacturers plan chainless wheels next spring, arguing cycling may supplant horse culture as a fad. It includes a long Charleston News and Courier note about the secret removal of Mr Calhoun's remains from St Philip's cemetery, detailing midnight rites and subsequent reburial, with multiple names and dates.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
New
St. Louis
Morris Islands
St. Philip's
R. M Gourdin
Ife
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Stonemason
Meeting Street
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Palley
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Goudin
Mr. Calhoun
St. Philin’s
Calhoun
Les Miserables Defended by Librarian Over Immorality Claims
The Washington Star quotes Assistant Librarian of Congress Spofferd defending Victor Hugo’s Les Miserables against bans in several cities. He says Hugo’s writings hold a high moral purpose, praising the novelist’s imagination and reformist views while noting critics misinterpret his social and political ideas. He contrasts Hugo with Dumas, calling Hugo a leading figure of the modern school and highlighting the novel’s ethical aims.
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Washington Star
Victor Hugo
Congress
Star Reporter
Toto Caleo
Styce
Onwly
Hugo
Alexander Dumas
Tere
Dumas
Mistmated talk in New York weekly column
Airs Mrs Wilton says she has not heard from her daughter since the marriage to a foreign count. Mrs Bilton notes the unhappy match, while Mrs W and Mrs B discuss language barriers and miscommunication as the wife reverts to English when upset.
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New-York
Wilton
Bilton
Spain's Answer to Secretary Sherman Sparks Anticipated Clash
Madrid reports Spain will strengthen forces in Cuban waters and reassert the right of search on vessels of any flag at sea. The cabinet seeks to curb filibustering expeditions and warns the United States against interference while pledging reforms and energetic military action to end the war in Cuba. The note to General Woodford outlines Spain's position and hopes for restraint from US, with potential for armed conflict if provoked.
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Spain
Cuban
High Sea
United States
Cuba
Woodford
Senor de Lone
Kram
el Liberal
Eni
Saturda
Veterans Pensions Granted Across States and Amendments
Pensions for veterans and heirs announced Saturday include original and supplementary awards for Nebraska Kennedy D Tobias D Piercy and George Jam esom who receive restoration and increase. others listed for Iowa Water loo and Pennsylvania Pitt burg. Widows and minors receive original and increased pensions including entries for Henry L Crutten and Clamenza Wright.
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Remery- Deeeddi
Washington
Pensi
Nebraska
D. Piercy
Kennedy
Joseph D.tobias
Callin
Terence
Ead) Alliance
Wma Hlee
Cliff
Robert McCrossan
Seward
Henry L. Crutten
Allen
Iowa
Louis Mueller
Waterloo
British Aristocrat Starts Poultry and Livestock Venture
London readers learn of a titled Irish nobleman converting into a poultry and small livestock business. An advertisement in a church paper offers chickens at 3s 9d post free, ducks at 4s 1d, rabbits 2s 9d per pair, turkeys from 4s, and geese from 4s 6d for home use.
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London
Irish Fectility
Funeral services were short and simple for George M. Pullman
George M. Pullman was honored at his family residence in Chicago with brief remarks by Revs. N. D. Hills and C. K. Eaton of New York. The Imperial quartet sang as the casket was closed. Interment followed at Graceland cemetery. Morning trains carried intimate friends and business associates of the sleeping car magnate. Prominent Chicagoans joined the large gathering.
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Chicago
Creation of editor and advertiser in Steuben tale
A Steuben Ind Republican item humorously recalls the divine act of creation beginning with heaven and earth and then the editor and a liberal advertiser. It notes a blizzard the next day and a skeptical man who did not believe in advertising, ending with a playful nod to the devil.
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fLoot
Inoculation to Combat Drunkenness Tested in San Francisco
San Francisco report describes Dr d Evelyn and Frank Kane using an experimental inoculation called equis ine on boys aged 6 to 14 from Youth's Directory and other institutions. The aim is to eradicate desire for stimulants, with claims that drunkenness is hereditary and that treatment may steer children toward sobriety or vice.
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San
Kane
Woman Attacks Banker With Sawhorse Whip In Siloam Incident
In Siloam Springs Arkansas on October 27 Mrs. P Benjamin Sapp, wife of Shoemaker wp, attacked Cashier R. S. Morris of the Bark of Siloam with a concealed rawhide, after inviting him to the shoe shop adjoining the bank. Morris, married and wealthy, was struck while bystanders were hit. Mrs. Sapp later signed a statement exonerating Morris of any misconduct beyond harsh words.
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Siloam Springs
Act
P Benjamin Sapp
Morris
German press assails Darmstadt audience snub
Berlin reports criticize the refusal of the court to receive the Grand Duke and Grand Duchess of Baden in Darmstadt after a request to visit the czar and Russian majesties. The grand duchess Baden cited pre arranged commitments. government bans telegraph comments on the issue.
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Germany
Berlin
Oet
Cour
Ezarine
Haden
Darmstadt
Baden
Willigz
Market data wrap from multiple grain and livestock markets
A historical market roundup lists Hogs Cattle Sheep and grain quotes from Sioux City South Omaha Chicago Kansas City and Minneapolis. Entries include hogs at mixed bids light shipments and steady market. cattle receipts and shipments. sheep steady. cash quotations on flour wheat oats barley and other provisions. notable prices for calves cows and yearlings and lambs with varied regional figures.
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Sioux City
Henvy
Gattle
South Omaha
Chicago
Kansas City
Kansas
Clix
Texas
Granti and Provisions
Seagate
Isge
Sioux City & Northern Railway Trip Change Notice
If you are going on a trip or intend changing your location apply to our nearest agent or write to the Sioux City and Northern Railway for information and assistance regarding travel plans and relocations.
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C. W. Jacons
Bridget and Mistress Discuss Kitchen Vinder Wonder
A dialogue shows Bridget offering attention to a kitchen vinder set and Mistress remarking on its rising in the morning. The exchange highlights domestic tasks and the pair's tone within a period kitchen scene.
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Bridget
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