Alma Record of an Old Man in Detroit and a Patchwork News Sketch
An aging Detroit resident with a troubled life is described through a collage of anecdotes. The piece links his past in the old country, a disastrous bank failure, a widow’s death, and fear for his house. It also notes Harper’s Magazine adapting his lifetime into fiction and cites university funding figures and Arbor Day efforts in Iowa and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Little Sisters of the
Moor
Howe
America
Dertroit
Old Country
New York
Tnt
Grout
Poare
Harper's Magazine
Paris Exposition and the Eiffel Tower Rise to Fame
The Boston Transcript notes the Paris Exposition Centenaire, detailing its scale from the Eiffel Tower under construction to vast pavilions and machinery halls. It describes crowd reactions, international participation, giant iron structures, and the display of Egypt, Italy, Austria Hungary, and others, highlighting the global scope and public awe at the fair.
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Eiffel Tower
Machienery Hall
Boulang Sm
Ellet
Albert Wolff
Dingale
the Selie
England
Germany
Italy
Rue Podlin
Gol
M. Floquet
Esar
Melfere Promeh
Pologne
Russia
Champ de Mars
Tor Hore
Anurchy
Republic
Bilfol ix
Washington
Seine
Egypt
Soler
Turkey
Marty
Freebie
Caceo
Raoto
Palis den Morn
Nes
Regandel
R D. Cowen
Boston Transcript
Catamount Attack Fought by Three Boys on Black Mountain
Three youths Charley and Tom Flinn aged fourteen and sixteen and Ned Philips seventeen faced two large catamounts on Black Mountain near Wah Catamounts. Armed with a hoe and rake, they fought the beasts for five minutes, wounding both cats and escaping with serious but survivable injuries. The cats, weighing forty four and forty one pounds, were killed by the boys.
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Kedruy
Pocahontas County
W. VI
Dispatch
Black Mowntala
Charley
Tom Flinn
Ned Philips
Black Mountain
Phillips
Animala
Tom
Filan
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Wonders on Sauvie Island crowds and curious customs
Report from visitors on Sauvie's Island describes large crowds with estimates of four thousand on Morgans bale and ten thousand on Bis Sturgeon, some claiming twenty thousand. Observers note food and drink rituals, peculiar preparations, and unusual tasting of vapors as part of a local curiosity in a Portland area scene.
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Sportemnen
Sauvie's Island
Mister Swan
Bauer
Fragmentary Shoe Counter Exchange Over Fitting Complaint
At the Shoe Counter a shopper and salesman exchange remarks about a perfect fit and comfort, with garbled lines suggesting failed attempts to justify fit and possible dissatisfaction with the shoes and a subsequent comment about trying them on or returning them.
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Silesman
Another Question Settled in Somerville Quote
The author argues the theory of government by the people is flawed and that in reality power rests with the people's wives, signaling a critique of public influence by social circles. The remark attributes a hidden influence to wives in political life.
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Somerville
Opium and Antipyrin Slavery to Harmful Habits Exposed
A Park Row pharmacist chats with a St Louis Globe Democrat correspondent about opium and bromide addictions among women. He describes symptoms from opium use, laudanum, bromide intoxication, and antipyrin’s fever reducing power, noting health decline and the danger of deception by doctors and druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Row
New York
St Louis Globe Democrat
Dover
Dr. Porty
Payeloiais
Perry
Glenee
Duewney
Carlosty
Renolata
Phrenology and the Brain Its Claims Examined
A discussion on phrenology and related brain science argues the theory is dubious. It asserts learning, ambition, and talent arise from general intellect, not fixed brain regions, and rejects head measurements as a predictor of success in law or other professions.
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Ealing
Wieemild
Fragmented OCR style notice with scattered phrases
A garbled OCR passage describes a performative scene about a wedding and public life, noting doubt and political banners, with metaphorical images of a damaged, modern institution. The text reads like a critical meditation on media and history, ending with a fragmented closing remark.
An Anecdote of the War From the Detroit Free Press
A Civil War tale recalls a prisoner’s wife in New Jersey awaiting exchange. A poor minister learns of a general swap and relays hopeful news to ease her anxiety. She vows to resist further exchanges if it costs more lives, saying she cannot bear another bushwhack.
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New Jersey
John
Detroit
Gladstone Tribute to John Bright in eloquent praise
A long excerpt from a House of Commons tribute lauds the life of John Bright. It praises Bright’s intellect, courage, and consistency, noting his independence on the Crimean War and his steadfast service to causes in Ireland and America. The speaker emphasizes Bright as a model of public virtue and moral leadership.
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John Heist
William St. Giude Nua
Jory Knright
House of Commons
Stright
Wright
Bright
Hin
Midian
Efurts
Erin
Balaooe
Mr. Bright
Seo
Irelnd
America
Brighh
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
An old notice from Lewas County announces a sworn statement by J Chang claiming partnership with FJ, theney & Co. for a cure for catarrh with Hall's Catarrh Cure, promising one hundred dollars for a cure, sworn before a notary. Drugs are sold by F. J. Creary & Co. in Toledo, with testimonials and a free sample offer.
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Ouse
Cory Or
Tonmo
Lewas County
Puan J. Chang
Twinn
Fj, Theney & Co
Toleto
Amitute Aferaseid
Firio
Hall
F. J. Creary & Co
O. Carr
Ron
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ALMA
Ubirber
Virginia
Teron
Sinee
South Carolina
Georgia
Lousiana
Texas
Department of Public Instruction of
Towa
Arbor Day
Wanlingony
Pitsburg
Republic of Chi
Possernvert
Feoight
Jqvures
Nebraska
Paris
Bition
Urihee
Vindale
China
Wal
London
Gladstone
Ug Ward
Eoun
Liv Rountey
Prenisas
Cory
Japanoey
Adente
University
Imperial Court
Win
Roberta
M.D
Daring
Harbor Springs
Joseph Jefefson
Fasen
Orewey
Lecumbar
A. Ds
A.W. Graason
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