Bear Fire Bearer at Cherry Tree Run Oil Camp and River
In a tale from Venango county during the oil rush, a hunter recalls camping by Cherry Tree run. A bear approached the fire, was struck by a burning brand, and leapt into the creek where oil slicks ignited, setting the water ablaze and doom arising as the animal perished.
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New York
Bear
Terra Firma
Venango County
Oil Creek
Nine
Will
Lepeang
Made Fat in Five Minutes Pantograph Pantomime Act Satirizes Appetite
An excerpt describes a stage trick in which a ravenous actor eats numerous dishes as a servant serves then grows instantly fat. The thin performer inflates into a giant eight or nine feet tall while clothes stretch like rubber. The gag elicits roaring laughter from the audience.
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Audiesor
Bond
Andiente
Stent
New York
Audres
Antiquarian gold treasure found in Japanese clan godown
The Tokyo era report notes Marquis Kuroda's family holds a cache of ancient gold coins valued around $150,000. Stored for three centuries, most pieces will be sold with exceptions for pieces linked to founders and historic events. The find is described as a major family treasure.
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Japan
Choya Shimbun
Kuroda
Fuluoka
Joshua
Cas
Toyota mi
A Widow's Trowmena and Her Second Marriage Trousseau
A New York chatter focuses on a widow preparing for a second wedding. Her trousseau favors whites grays and lime shades with violet accents, lilac underclothing embroidered with violet wreaths, and silk gowns. Subtle scent hints at Freundorris root, likened to violet perfume.
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New York
Storing Water In Montana For Mining And Irrigation
A Montana report notes a national effort to secure water storage for mining and irrigation. A corps of engineers surveys facilities for reservoirs and estimates available water supply as rainfall this season remains low and mining has suffered.
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Montana
Corps of Engineers
Nightingale Lore From England and Walton's Prose Poem
Legends claim some places never hear the nightingale while others recall Edward the Confessor praying for its song to end in that spot. Yorkshire folk say the bird has not visited the wilds, and Walton’s prose praises its celestial music as a miracle of earthly song and heavenly wonder.
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Old England
Bower
Edward the Confessor
Yorkshire
St. Lowhard’s
Izaak Walton
Mint
Found Her Oat and Rival Mention in Romance noted
A brief New York Weekly item notes a young woman’s interest in a man and a rival praising him. The dialogue implies affectionate suspicion and playful rivalry over a potential courtship. The piece foregrounds social perception and flirtation.
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New York Weekly
Religious jealousy in India sparks sectarian violence
Reports that jealousy between Hindoos and Mohammedans could trigger nationwide war if British authority ends. Recently a procession of four Mussulman men celebrating a convert was attacked with deadly fury, resulting in several fatalities.
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India
Long Wait Delays Dinner in New York Kitchen
Mr Haysead laments a long wait for briled Philadelphia spring chicken in a New York restaurant while Mrs Haysead sighs that the train is off the track. This item from the New York Weekly captures a domestic comic moment amid a city dining scene.
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Haysead
New York
Philadelphia
Too Far Mystery on Bian Street Baffles Police
The body of a book agent was found on Bian Street this morning with signs of murder. Mrs Weary and Mr Weary express doubt about the tale while readers react to the sensational report in Now Yaris Weekly. Smiley and De Scribtiier comment on the strange story as Omaha World weighs in with critical analysis.
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ATAUL
Weary
Remling
Bian Street
Moe
Mr. Weary
Yaris Weekly
Smiley
Omaha
Letter from Mrs Garfield on bread and work in life
An interesting letter from Mrs Garfield to General Garfield discusses labor and happiness. She recalls a summer lesson about making bread, realizing work can be noble and fulfilling. The writing notes how labor shapes spirit and leads to brighter days, even as she admires his career.
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Toll
Hibbard's Liver Pills Promote Safe Pain Relief
Hibbard's Liver Pills are claimed to be scientifically compounded and uniform in action. The ad asserts they cause no pain and guarantee safer cure for headaches, constipation, biliousness, and related ailments, claiming superiority over rival preparations.
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Axel
Miss Fisher Receives Her Windfall in Detroit
Miss Amanda Fisher of Detroit receives a sizable sum from the Louisiana State Lottery payout. She confirms she placed funds with a local bank and expresses relief at not needing to work long. Friends congratulate her as she enjoys newfound fortune from the July winnings.
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Fisher
Detroit
Bandiy Sun
Amanda Fister
Shy
Toynton de Pas
Muse Fiahar
Ann
Aes
Werthehet
Dinestay P
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Miss Fisher
Commercial National Bank
Wodhirmtar
Wild West Tours and Health Claims Across States
The notice promotes western tours via the Santa Fe and Wabash lines with harvest excursions to Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado. It also touts health claims for mineral waters at Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and advertises Kemp's Balsam for coughs and lung ailments. Includes assorted anecdotes and promotional items from various vendors and locales.
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Grand Harvest
Pointe
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Dakota
Colorado
West
Pearvet
Wabash
Eley Hale Promoter of Clubs and Education Leader
Indefatigable worker Edward Everett Hale is highlighted for leading youth clubs, supporting Chautauqua programs, editing multiple periodicals, and guiding education and industrial school efforts. He lectures on history and travels, and plans a two year biography of James Green Clarke.
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Eley
Edward Everett Hale
Ehuretem
Hale
Chautay Yt
James Greenn Clarke
Boston Beacon
Burlington Route to Texas Points Sleeper Service Begins
Beginning August 12, a new sleeping car service connects Chicago with Texas points including Galveston and Houston via the Burlington Route Missouri K Can Ter railroad lines. The 3:45 pm Chicago departure links with the Peoria train, delivering faster through travel to Sedalia Pt Scott Parsons Denison Waco Austin and other cities. Tickets available through Harlington Route agents and affiliated lines.
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Texas
C. I. AQ
Missouri, Kinnay & Terie Hy Iron Han Wibss
Chivaey
Galveston
Chieweo
Chicago
Conmet
Peoria
Harlington
FS Kuells
Greu's
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Detroit Business University
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