The Power of Song and Southern Echoes in London
An anecdote from London recalls Southern kindness and music as a Virginia observer gathers Southerners in a Grand Hotel cafe. A guitar, shared songs, and a farewell dinner unite Virginians and others, ending with a heartfelt performance of My Old Kentucky Home. The tale also notes Governor Altgeld’s early journey from Mansfield to Savannah with little money, sending home a hopeful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southland
Grand Hotel
London
Hallboy
Virginia
Kentucky
Georgia
Louisiana
New World
Awan
Belinda May
Belingis
Bylinda
Ida
Harvey
Belinda
Gioia
Atlanta
Europe
Paris
Germany
America
Cinenati Enquirer
Altgeld
Chicago
Mansfield
Savannah
Mississippi River
Victoria and Racing Telegram Tone at Epsom Downs
London correspondents report the first telegram after Persimmon’s victory was sent to Balmoral to inform the Prince of Wales and Queen Victoria immediately wired cordial congratulations. The exchange suggests Victoria did not view racing with the horror some subjects claimed. A late night restaurant quip follows about salaries and spending.
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Victoria
Epsom Downs
Persimmon
Balmoral
Prince of Wales
London
Guanajuato Cemetery Secrets Revealed In Old Mexico
Mysterious burial customs described at a 450 year old Guanajuato site in Mexico. Crypts built into a mountain wall hold remains for five years for $40, then $109 for permanent interment. neglect leads to bone piles 20 feet deep. A 300 foot passage ends at vast excavations where bones are stacked, with shockingly preserved remains.
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P.H. Mack
Java County
Patrick Roddy
Guanajuan
Moesico
Paso
Guanajuato
Littl
Mexico
Mack
Munichity
Wanted General Agent in every county for patented Dish Washer
A historical classified notice seeks general agents to collect establish and appoint agents for a new patented dish washer advertised as washing drying and polishing dishes without water. The ad promises no traveling or canvassing required and offers a salary plus expenses with a permanent position based in St Louis Missouri Estechnikn Mry Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estechnikn Mry. Co
St. Louis
Plant care notes and fire department pride in old chronicle
The text blends horticultural advice from Vicks Magazine on growing and maintaining a fragrant pink budded plant with a moist atmosphere, alongside a New York City fire department profile praising its equipment, efficiency, and rigor in recruitment and training, reflecting early 20th century urban pride.
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United States
New York City
Charles
Religious Notes Presbyterian Pastors Subjects and Events
The Presbyterian section lists morning sermons on Awakening to Righteousness and Obligation a Privilege, evening themes on David a Man After God s Own Heart and The Reason of Faith, with a Lansing Michigan conference note. Sunday School Rally Day with refreshments, Epworth League Tuesday, and a prayer meeting Thursday night.
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Athletic Association
Will Young
F. Perry
L. Niemyer
Benton Harbor
Niemeyer
Michigan
Beckner
Ionia High School
Albion College
Lansing
Jones
Presbyterian Church
David
Boy
P.A
Epworth League
Village Council Minutes Acknowledge Tax and Road Repairs
The village council met with trustees Glass Kelly Tasoab Tinker and Pres. Garcett present. Ely and Baker absent. Actions approved include water works, street and highway orders, tax collection, embankment repair along Johnston Creek, and extension of time for tax collection.
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Howell
Kelly Tasoab
Vreatdegt Ely
Trustes Baker
Gina
F Thompson
Onder Pec
Ontanea
George O
Johnston Creek
Wright
Lerke
Fragmented Card of Romans Textes and Names
A damaged OCR style fragment references Card of Romans and names such as Jeremy Taylor and Bemtfel Leajer. It mentions making of children in a tower and a Saviour context, with unclear dates or places. The readable portions hint at a historical religious text or sermon fragment without a clear event or location.
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Shakerpenn
Onlix
Jeremy Taylor
Nicotte Bemtfel
Leajer
Last Holiday Excursion Schedule Preview
Fragmented notice describes an excursion from Ann Arbor on a Sunday in September with details on train travel, fares, and child pricing. It mentions departure from a depot and route specifics, but the fragmentary OCR obscures full dates and times. The readable bits indicate a community outing with early fare of 8 12 and child pricing under one year.
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Bele Mwek
Henry Erate Mentanas
Validivehinn
Nate
Vanier Kirk
Sal
Ul Woods
Gratiat
Ato
Tdirtgusei
Truke
Mortengen
Auiourt
Menges
Seudlon
Hinen
Lictawrant
Jr Obra
Cruneraty
HeRibaty
Witvert
Svannie
Popular Family Cures Mentioned in Local Letter
A letter to the Spectator’s manager praises Chamberlain remedies and Dr. Caliwell’s Syrup Pepsin for colds and stomach issues. It notes long use in Iowa and urges residents to consider these medicines sold locally by G. B. Mallian, highlighting trust and effectiveness.
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Caliwell
Webb
W. F. Benjamin
The
Spectator
Rushford
Chamberlain
Mite
Deeeter
Lowi
Hert
Mie
Chamberlan
Kennedy
Weding of Dr Hathaway at UnicoW on Deartorn St
A fragment reports a wedding between a physician and a person at the United hosts. Dr Hathaway of 2 Deartorn Street Unicow is named as a participant. The text is garbled but indicates a nuptial event with local addresses and a physician involved.
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Nmronie
Livate
Stirwedite
Dr. Hathaway
Deartorn Street
Unicow
Wihiy
Travel for responsible established house in Michigan
Fragmentary help wanted notice from The National in Chicago seeking a permanent position with pay of 15 a day plus expenses. The text mentions travel to Michigan and references an established house, but details and names are unclear due to OCR errors.
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den Np
Michigan
Lakeryee
National
Star Building
Chicago
Sey Ee AL Paithpul Ie
Wolken
Beaver
Rekporsible
Hefer Nelise
Star
Etien
Poyelle
Peferetien
Rani Byrne
Big Offer Sparks Confusing Auction Notes
A misread OCR item shows an offer and bidding confusion around wines and terms. The fragment mentions N Lin im Mer Tien and a high bidder list, with references to prices, a nurse Famine, and several unclear names. The readable bits imply a historic sale or auction setup with wine lots and a peculiar pricing note.
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N. Lin
Thien
Peraimieu Posthi
N. J
Potato Applica tion Ghiver Hut Or Butt
Brief note reports on seth ra Cmte Corsi oar and Gorn abetting. Potatwon Applica tion Ghiver Hut or butt appears in readable fragments with unclear specifics. No clear names or dates can be confirmed from the legible text.
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Seth Ra
Potatwon
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Fossied
Mme
Adoldar
Guanajuato Cemetery
Thor
Wurying Enon
Giiniaigha
Ciisanijaite
San Francisco
Mise Gelston
Brooke
Lewis W. Dudley
Alma
Alm Sanitarium
Slaymaker
Dade
Chicago School of Medicine
Mercy Hospital of Chicago
John Hopkins University
Dudler
Aany Alina
Jace Exbensen
Chicago Lumber Go
Old Country
Chamberlain's
Mule EK
Nba
Mina
Vick's
York's Fire Department
Methodist
Card of
Ant
Daluy Mole
Slaughter Sale
WM. Gomubb
DR. W. Kelly
REET
Hobata
Michiwan
Gratiot
Joseph Sartur
Tohmen
Ihara
Jon M. Brempey
Baw
Hiteaam
Saveane
Jos M Byesinn
Michiein
Grating
Sid Uty
Ag Srdero
Decenee
Correa Iimited
Daouary
Fawin N
Merce
Nancy Ploreeble
Wiliam Th. Waltby
Sinver
Lerty
Bereta
Ln Equity
Hrsot
Kaw
Cod Witikea A. Walton
Atvnrney
Dumpi
Luernde
Dell
Het Widder
Denar
Marian
G. W. Goss
General Avenue
Sauinaw
BE. A
Machigas
A. W. Snyder
Belial Addiwas AW
Snyder, Alcon
Gratiot County Collection
Seagencys
Detroit
Ashley
Usha
Abely
Darby
Ian Hiverdale
caLisee
D. Davis
Hot Butt
Chet
Page
Alverson & Banghart
Ford
Papa
Realva
Gus Meyer
Elwell
Howley, Haviland & Co
East 20Th Street
New York
Reverence
Music House
U. S
Canada
Graham & Morton Transportation Co
PATSY
W.M. Ry
Neywatogy
Artadine
Pier Hoorn
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