True story of Lily and the passing train
A railroad conductor recalls a near tragedy on the Des Moines line when a young girl named Lily, wearing a red ribbon and brown hood, wandered onto the tracks. He describes the rescue, the peril on the bridge, and Lily’s survival as the crew watched and prayed. The tale ends with Lily’s recovery and ongoing habit of waving at trains.
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Rock Island Railway
Des Moiney
Bill
Thabora
Oery Minutus
Lily
Hera
Fire Roars In Cumbroad Shop As Tramp Snatches Cigar
A publicized fire scene unfolds on a Connecticut street where a derelict bursts into a shop, grabs a cigar, and provokes a manager to eject him. The incident ends with the tramp fleeing, leaving the proprietor and clerk to handle the aftermath.
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Chathaw Street
Connecticut
Moses
Tribune
Tobacco and Daintwotant in Uptown Medicine
An uptown physician discusses tobacco as a supposed disinfectant, noting its odor might mitigate unpleasant vapors but warning against tainted air or poisonous substances. He recounts trying a cigar holder, which reduced odors yet ruined his clothes and caused discomfort at home.
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Bageio
Grant era presidential stables and famed war horses
A fragmented reminiscence recounts General Grant's White House stalls, detailing horses Cincinnati and Jeff Day, their temperaments, and the stable hands' routines. Albert, a trusted tackman, aided Grant in tending the horses and even accompanied him to meet sculptors for a statue. The piece highlights the General's close bond with his horses and the care given to the stable.
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United
Nene St. Louie
Albert’ Hawkson
Bresident
Cleveland
Albert Nays Gonnedl Grant
Horne
Albert
St Lovie
von of
Washington
Cincinnati
Egypt
Jeff Day
Waa
Ayn la
Nolka
Cinnati
Neval
White House
General Grant
Lome
Grant
Bie
Jef
Julbyrg
Caricaturist Details Politicians Subjects and Etiquette
An Englint describes how famed caricaturist staffer Mr Murry Furnina sketches politicians from Gladstone to Salisbury noting subjects like Lord Hartington Parnell and Bradlaugh. He recounts parliamentary decorum, avoiding certain targets, and anecdotes of Cardiff like rooms where whisky and banter replace politics.
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Murry Furnina
Charles Dilke
William Harcourt
Drummond Wolf
Lord Salisbury
Lord Randolph Churchill
Chamberlain
Glidstone
Lord Beaconatlold
Lord Falmerston
Robert Peel
Lord Brougham
John Russell
Lord Hartington
Hartington
Parnell
Bradlaugh
Gladstone
Cannes
Punch
Lord Churchill
Tenniel
Stafford Northcote
Pantie Joon
Asu
Adamead Barnett
Broadhurst
Tion
Wax
Carloutiud
Finch
Limwell
Ambiguous OCR Note on Names and Places
Fragmentary text lists altered names and places with unclear context across languages and regions, mentioning Esterhoay and Mise Carrol and scattered terms like Altria malt and Langlois ail toe, leaving the event uncertain and unreadable. No verifiable facts or clear reporting emerge from the garbled section.
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Esterhoay
Mise Carrol
Wastington
Ponsumee
Sdog
Altria Malt
Dudorelund
Langlois
Altortio
Gorin
Hongaring
Feenol
Encounter at the bishop’s home among Mormons ends with warning
The narrator describes an arrival at a bishop’s house where a large, aggressive host interrogates him and insists on surveillance. He witnesses a rifle over the fireplace, dinner with the bishop’s wives and daughters, and a warning to remain respectful. The account covers coercion, fear, and discussions of Mormon practices, including multiple wives. The tone is cautionary about the dangers and pressure from the household.
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Mo Sam
Tod
Dawid
Te Won
Pex
Monkey in court causes chaotic scene at Jefferson market
In Clinton place a lively monkey in a band organ caused a disturbance at Jefferson market police court as Italian owner Cheavee and associates faced arrest. The malfunctioning organ and erratic testimony led to chaos before the judge. the monkey and two others were jailed, then released amid courtroom confusion.
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Jefferson Market
Manquale Cheavee
Polleon Crime Wion
Clinton Place
Waldo
Chemie
Justico
Inder
Chemla
Logan
Morgan
Borg Italia
Ton Ime
Vera Oode
Lukes
Solimar
Cone
Chomla
Herald
Hating and Working
The text describes extreme work days and negative effects on digestion from writing immediately after meals. It advises starting writing right away after food, warning against delaying due to digestion, and contains references to a physiological law and a misaligned messenger tone about work and health.
Semi-Weekly Globe-Republic to Replace Weekly in Ohio
Springfield Publishing Co announces switch from weekly to semi weekly Globe Republic starting October 1. Eight column four page paper will reach four county post offices with telegraphic news market reports farm department and local correspondence. Early subscribers paying 1.10 by November 1 receive one year, later price 1.50.
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Globe-Republic
Clark
Miami
Montgomery
Greene
Globe Republic
Ohio
Springfield Publishing CO
Springfield
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Springfield Manufacturing CO
Parnoclipe Cemetery
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Ilies State University
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