Artificial Ponds and Artesian Wells In Huron County
The Troquois Herald reports debate over artesian wells in the Jim River valley. Proposals urge each township to drill two or more wells to fill artificial ponds and lakes, to raise humidity in dry weather and prevent future drought failures. Conference calls for conventions to discuss methods and plans, urging Kingsbury and neighboring counties to act now.
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Troquois Herald
Jim River
Kingsbury County
Pettigrew and Moody Vie For U S Senate Seats
Raymond Gazette notes Frank Pettigrew of Sioux Falls as a strong, self made Dakotan candidate for the United States Senate this fall. Pettigrew is praised for perseverance and business success. Judge Moody, also a Senate candidate, is described as a well known South Dakota statesman.
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Moody and Pettigrew
Raymond Gazette
Frank Pettigrew
Sioux Falls
United States
Pettigrew
Dakota
Judge Moody
South Dakota
How of It Advice from Estelline Bell
Homely truths warn against petty jealousy and overbearing policy. Stay friendly with officials and keep sidewalks clean. Support good candidates and avoid ruinous quarrels. Promote honest information and local benefit. beware sensational accusations and quick fees.
Dakota gossip on Dakota appointments in Washington
Washington report says Gov Mellette and Delegate Mathews pressed for early Dakota appointments before leaving for Deer Park. President Harrison reportedly approved moving papers to Dakota offices, with Mathews seeking aid for his congressional bid.
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Washington
Pioneer Press
Mellette
Mathews
Harrison
Noble
Dakota
Deer Park
Congress
Sey
Untidy note hints at government salary draw and delays
Fragmentary text references a man with good recommendations from cure the prize and a treasurer today about salary issuance. It implies government delays and unsettled payments but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Ellatte
Excursion Tickets From Minnesota to National Race Tracks
The St Paul Minneapolis and Manitoba railway offers excursion tickets from Minnesota and Manitoba routes to racing venues with round trip rates. F J Whitney is listed as contact, along with dining and sleeping car services on the Manitoba line. The note references Derby excursions and race-track access via Manitoba trains.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Wisconsin Fort Crawford and its frontier role
Fragmentary notes describe Fort Crawford at Prairie du Chien and Green Bay as two oldest Wisconsin frontier posts. The text mentions 1812 capture by American forces and long Fort Crawford holdings, with hints of springs, water supply, and potential health use.
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Wisconsin
Crawford
Green Bay
Prairie du Chien
United States
Rités
St Pal
Minneapolis St Paul Rail Excursions By Minn Tonka Lake
The St Paul Minnealis Man itoba railway offers excursions to Minneapolis and St Paul along Minnetonka shores on July 22 26 29 at 10 58 and July 23 24 25 27 28 30 at 13 40 with return options. Tickets valid through August 2 1889. A stray note mocks an A B office and reports a great grandson sunstruck at Blooming Thursday. Beatrice a new love story by Dew will publish in January.
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Ib & St. Paul
St. Paul, Minnealis & Manitoba Railway Company
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Eth Minnetonka
Paul
Minneapolcs
Jewelry Salesmen in New York City Parade
Eyewitness recounts a sale attempt at a jewelry shop in New York City where a tall stylish man demanded a five dollar diamond pin at a two pm deadline. The clerk suspects the man will resell the item for profit and notes fourteen similar transactions from twenty five to one hundred fifty dollars.
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York
Celark
cY'bilasaria
Commercial travelers as vast distribution network noted
The piece estimates the number of commercial travelers at 250000 who visit every town and hamlet. It notes they move about 300000000 tons of goods out of 400000000 tons by rail and generate over 1780000 daily sales, roughly 389000000 yearly for a nine month travel period.
Naples in 1860 and 1889 a view of decay and disease
The fragment discusses Naples during 1860 and 1889, noting filth and loitering, a divided population, and urban neglect. It mentions widespread butchers shops illustrating consumption of animal food, rising typhoid fever, and municipal failures prior to improvements like pumping and sanitation efforts.
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Pagaoe
Gladstor
Peculiar Duel Described In The Courts
Fragmentary report details a peculiar duel where a man armed with a club faced a woman tied to a wand like implement. The contest involved a defined space and evolving rules as the participants attempted to attack and defend.
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Cousts
Sien Man
Nutmeg Fruit Description From East Indies Tells Its Growth
The nutmeg is the internet of the fruit of a small tree about thirty feet high. It is a product of the East Indies but also cultivated in other tropical lands. The plant bears yellow flowers and produces a peach like fruit with a smooth surface that turns yellow when ripe. The outer husk dries and cracks, revealing the nut inside. The fruit dries in the sun for one day and in the shade afterward.
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East Indies
Maing teamster divie a pair of oxen with The
A fragmentary item reports a teamster dividing a pair of oxen and mentions writ credit amid unclear context. The readable nouns suggest a legal or agricultural dispute but specifics are absent. entities are unnamed.
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Maing
Fragmented musings on poets and a dinner with Dickens
The reminiscence recalls a literary gathering in London with Dickens and other guests. It mentions Browning, his son, and discussions on reality versus appearances, plus a note on a transfer and a sudden arrival at Mr Forster's house during dinner.
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Tandos
Mr. Forster
London
Dickens
Florence
Browning
Offic er Pique and Stewed Kidneys at Mess in Garrison Tale
In a small garrison town an officer and his fellow officers mingle at the mess. A new recruit sits Paris like, suffers ridicule for stewed kidneys and poor riding while a colleague recalls a contentious sight on parade.
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Setetra Jast
Pichei
New York News
Beef diet debate highlights tempering hot blood
A reflective note cites Harper's Bazaar on dietary balance arguing that red meats like beef raise hot blood and aggressive behavior. It contrasts this with white meats, vegetables, oils, and fruits praised by ancient usage as safer, healthier options.
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Harper's Bazar
Rat Causes Water Line Mischief at Milwaukee Plant
In Milwaukee a factory faced an odd disruption when rats gnawed through water supply lines. The rodent drank from the exposed pipe, then caused a leak that emptied into the waste system, highlighting sanitation concerns at the plant.
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Milwaukee
Chicago Herald
Fisherman Reels Pickerel Through Ice in January Freeze
A fisherman from Wint reports snagging a pickerel through the ice during the January cold snap. The sporting item notes a successful catch and winter angling activity on local waters.
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Wint
Russian Navy Officer Invents Coast by Night Method
A Russian navy officer has invented a method of coast navigation by night that notes the ship’s position using a mortar firing four buoyant shells that ignite to mark an area. The report describes the system as a new coastal signaling technique.
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