The Mondaga News Mounts Ahead of Election Talk
The Mason jury reached a seven to five acquittal stance after a 44 hour deliberation in the Elis trial. Editorial focus traces Republican views in Alma and nearby about John I. Rich’s governor renomination, quoting Ex Gov. Winans and Populist candidate Wing. The piece also cites Lexow Committee findings on New York politics and discusses safeguards on free trade and past Democratic promises, contrasting with Republican farmer aid under J. Rusk and President Cleveland’s Hawaii troop controversy.
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Elis
Mason
Lexow
New York City
Gravesen Fani
Brooklyn
A Mountain Ride and a Love Song in One Page Tale
A quivery lyric and a travel note appear side by side. The poem declares love with celestial images to a beloved, while the Brooklyn Eagle describes the Flying Mountain near Peterhof, a wooden ride in a grand palace garden with three ascents, parallel grooves, a rapid car that streaks down then up, and seating for nobles and thousands of spectators.
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Palace of Peterhaf
St. Petersburg
Brooklyn Eagle
Unique Guest Brings Veteran Actress and A First Stage Memory
The Philadelphia Record recounts Mrs. John Drew meeting Joseph Jefferson in a southern town after being invited by their host. Drew refused to name the old admirer who remembered Jefferson’s first performance, but Jefferson revealed he was that guest, and both recalled their early stage moments.
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Philadelphia Record
John Drew
Ifer
Hostesa
Mrs. Drew
Joseph Jefferson
Tam
Hostoes
Jefferson
A Chinaman Funeral Customs Described
The Chicago Herald recalls funeral rites for Chinese immigrants. It notes a coffin as a symbol of status, the need for ready money before burial, and ceremonies including burning paper horses idols umbrellas and clothes to aid the deceased in heaven.
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Hous
Chicago Herald
Pensions Paid to Americans Abroad by Washington
About 4,000 Americans abroad receive quarterly checks from Washington totaling sizable annual sums. Canada accounts for 2,000 recipients at $445,000 yearly, Germany 600 at $304,000, Great Britain 750 at $126,900, and smaller payments reach Fiji and other regions. The data appears from a New York Tribune clipping.
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Washington Quarterly
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
Fiji Islands
Bathing Advice Cautions Against Water to the Ear
A fragment discusses bathing risks, noting the ear’s intolerance to cold water and the irritant effect of sea water. It warns against ducking the head and mentions possible inflammation, quoting a historic American stance.
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America
The Prettiest Girl In Town serial notes stir readers
A well known women's paper recently announced a serial story titled The Prettiest Girl In Town. Over a hundred young ladies wrote notes to the editor asking that their real names not be used. Scene mentions a sailor, a museum manager praise, and playful commentary on gloves and wheat.
Electricity versus horses plan to substitute power for transport
A Chicago letter argues for radical road reforms to replace animal power with electric traction. The author envisions extending streetcar tracks 50 miles to connect rural areas, allowing horse drawn wagons to share rails, claims lower costs per ton mile with electric cars, and predicts greater land value from cheaper transport for farm produce. The piece urges public policy to expand electric rail use to freight and passenger service.
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Martin Dodge
Chicago
Pausa
Canada
Theostad
Sinendam
Myrcwlum
Turb ides and fashion notes from a New York Sun feature
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century style column discusses fashion trends and fabrics such as strawberry red, white, yellow, and powder tones. It mentions parasols, openwork embroidery, delicate color varieties, and styling guidance for summer wear, including accessories and suggested color palettes.
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Wanda
New York Sun
Misories of the Creat and Worldly Places Recalled
A fragmented reminiscence lists historical figures and writers with ailments and vices, recalling Carlyle, Henry VI, Hoch, and other personalities. It notes deteriorating sight, dyspepsia, indulgence in alcohol, and literary references, interwoven with stray observations on parodic maxims and curiosities. The text moves through varied portraits and aphorisms, ending with oddities about elm trees, coins, and distant lands.
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Mary
Dhidip
Spain
Vicor
Milton
Ute
Charles 8II
Sweeny
Wii
Henry VI
Hoch
Carlyle
Quem Anne
Acker
Royal Flush Rumor Tops European Intrigue
A garbled report mentions a Turkish sultan sailing into European affairs and references European and royal figures including Queen Victoria and various nobles. The fragmentary prose names Adrian, Irene Joseph, and others in a disjointed timeline of claims and titles without corroborating detail.
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Turkey
Europe
Larpland
Anan
Cuiecque
Queen Victoria
Adrian
Esses
Wagon Roads and Raltrondas The Need for Good Roads
The article argues that agricultural regions require better wagon roads linked to drainage. It laments neglect of road improvements while rail lines expanded, stating good roads benefit local areas and railroads alike and urging coordinated action for railroads to cooperate.
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United States
Chicago Tribune
Good Roads Gospel Promotes Macadamized Ohio Road
A terse note from the American Cultivators urges nationwide gospel of good roads after a Ohio project raises farm property values by four dollars per acre while costs remain modest.
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Ohio
Farmers Rally to Protect Roads and Loads
Local farming group urges practical rights as roads near the mill update. They argue better road maintenance will help draw down heavy loads and ease transport for their teams and merchandise.
Fragmented OCR history note on war era funds and forger case
Fragmented text mentions postal funds field wartime losses and a 1546 customs case. References to German party site, Tadley distance, and a forger suing customs authorities for a penny are unclear. Many words are garbled, but core items point to historical financial losses and a 16th century legal action.
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Canada
Atrio
Wiest Wagut
Prepce
Scptel
Quinine Pills and Moral Puzzlements in 19th Century Prose
A fragmentary Globe commentary riffs on virtue and punishment, contrasting quips about human failings with observations about behavior. It riffs on gaslighting culture and moral logic, linking ideas of illness, anger, and reconciliation to social norms.
Electric Sparks and 19th Century Electrical Predictions
In 1852 London housed a clock run by electricity and writers foresee a future where forge hinges and sewage purification are electric. An inventor showcases a rocking chair actuated by electricity while an unnamed device uses pedal action for propulsion. Lewis E. Warner of Northampton holds a patent on an overhead trolley propulsion concept. Authorities assess a 6 dollar claim as practical.
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London
Tilleen
Anyll
Electrical Review
Lewis E. Warner
Northampton
Waves of Water and the Fading Inland Lakes Story
A fragmentary OCR depicts a tale of rising waters and drying lakes near Chuatuetiorn and Lake Angedhan. It references large-scale pumping to drain the aquifer, the peril to rivers, and a dramatic shift in regional hydrology.
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Henry
Chuatuetiorn
Calla Sill Pend
Mary Thumilion and the Kingttah Marriage Tale
Fragmentary OCR reveals a late medieval or early modern marriage narrative involving Mary Thumilion and a figure titled Kingttah. Text is garbled with stray phrases about mornings, doors, and whispers, lacking clear dates, places, or outcomes.
Sale Of Real Estate In Mehigan County Court
Notice of sale of real estate for the estate of Katie L Shverdon deceased. Under probate in County of Chrellot, the property to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder at the premises in the village. Advertisement lists three tracts with conditions and dates, with W. Whitear, administrator, overseeing. The sale lien remains until July 8 and the administrator's authority is noted.
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Mehigan
Grathot
Katie L Shverdon
Chats
Chrellot
Puldie Tendue
Hlalert
Preminos
Graham & Morton PHISAG VIA ST JOSEPH Service Schedule
Obscure transit notice notes a dailyvia service between St Joseph and Chicago with unclear dates. It mentions departures from St Joseph after June and daily trips including Sundays at 8 6 p m, from a Wabash avenue area stop in Chicago.
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Phisag
ST. Joseph Ean
St. Joseph
Chicaco
St Joerph
Daiy
Sian
Eavert Joseph
Chicago
Wabnet Ave
Patria
Dlino
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Grand Ledge
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Meyerbeer
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Harriet Clay
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City Mall Park
New York
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Toseol
Havine
Shelby
G. BR
1 Railroad
Good Roads Gospel
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Mary Thumilion
Howe
Tadley
Moray
Graham & Morton
Ram Mouth
Milwaukee
Keld
St Dome
Milwauker
Joseph Munday
Keiday
Milwa
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Ibureday
Batantay
Pety
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FELO
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Limie
Reneral
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Wheeler
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Ocette
M. Uy
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Enys
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