Wild miscellany and curiosities from a late issue
A long column of quirky items spans odd anecdotes and tall tales. It notes peculiar claims about historical figures, invented wonders, and dramatic vignettes from cities including Pineville and Fresno. The piece blends humor with serialized trivia and brief public curiosities.
Superior Watches Offer with 20 Year Warranties
These watches are far superior to a light gold case and carry a full twenty year wear warranty. They are usually sold in cities for twenty five to thirty five dollars. Call and see them if you plan to buy a watch.
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Mamarino Mouawskie
Domeine Monuwit
Mambring
Mochen Im
Mambring Pathan i
Ud. Hamlin
Faru
Mambrine Mohawe Toy A Laabelns Pati Nem
Lady Vira
Munmbrime
Gest Lam
Virginias
Sir Archie
Cy Winrve
Miller's
Iuvo
Mimieuyo Alomawe
Elrel
Bambino Patoven
Saxten Wih
Rapg Jou
Fos
Gay Wilkes
Astral
Moa Wilkes
Cera
Raneajen
Nates
Dutlet
Sik
Cuirley
Bilas
Lauale
Uriitia
Lulu Watchen
Lauro
Lohan
Toronty Abdallah
Lir Gardiver
H Nicolls
Bay
Mastlo
Lonj
Abdation
Uy Bop
Messenger
Tnd
Imp. Mesenger
Toronto
Jederson
George Wilkes
Briao Fit
Amk Mugger
Jobn
Turk
Abuallah
Abdallah
Dia
Maud S
Jay Kye See
St Julustta
Maxe Cobb
Engineer A
Toronty Abdalish
Suduik
Ilo
S. D Gardiner
Ower of Gardiner
Ae & Road
Ae & Road Horse When Mr. Gardiner
Colue
Leon
Belly
Louisy
Grin
James Pott Poe
Bo la
Hotey
Wes
Dayton, Bea
Port
Lever
Witt Astrideof
Cale
Toonto Addallahh
Ay Reshicare
Koutstown
Docemine
Feldays
Sateriass
Mogastore
Toronto Andaller
Mananine
S.N. Andrews
Autsamn
Srowlare
American trader sees vast market for Chinese farming tools
An American traveler in China notes the limited quality of local tools and suggests a huge potential market for American farming implements. He cites simple blades, rollers, and grain-handling gear, arguing poverty and conservatism hinder adoption but that a capable entrepreneur could earn a fortune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Sud
New York Tribune
Buffalo Bill travelers and Indian stories recalled
A friend recounts traveling with Buffalo Bill and his troupe as a child, noting curious brass heel shoves on lady cowgirls and dreams of stories for kisses in exchange. Other snippets include Miss Ellen Terry's visit to Philadelphia and impressions of Indian children at Lincoln Institute, plus a Norwegain canoe carved with red-dot stones found in south central Norway.
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Apopolan
St. Louis
Kangas
Hannah Battersby
George Sheldon
Indiana
Lawrenceville
Pelhkom
Amarone Florist
Allegheny
Springfeld
Mass
Aleary
Pittsburg
Triehmat
Belya Lockwood
Belya
Francis E. Spinner
Gev
Logan
Buffalo Bill
Utt
Aed
Pilsburg
Ellen Terry
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Terry
Academy of Music
Philadelphiae Lvcord
Norway
Washington's memory set against public liberty and virtue
A reflective piece contrasts George Washington's revered private life with public misrules, citing letters and the era's moral debate. It recalls the centennial celebrations and contrasts early American progress with ongoing political corruption, urging reverence for national ideals. The article also recounts early railroad milestones and figures associated with Albany and New York's transport history.
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Drainerd
New York
Amerina
Ulyupus
Wieliington
Epan Kia Company
Itis
William Livingston
New Jeremy
William
Mormues
Koox
Ian Wise
United States
Washiniton
Washigton
Devonia
Courter
Tidteciia
Alvany
Sebenectady
Lot
Stort Road
Charlestown
O. A
Cox
New York Central
Adel Road
Iva
Jobe Hams
I Nudes
Lewis Benenint
Jos. Alexander
Albany
Chat E Buchey
Dudley Observatory
Javely Hayes
High Coustabe
Ma. Meges
Junge Marvin
Curaloga
Julie Grull
Beheneciay
Edwin Croswell
Jolhu
Charlow Weed
Billie Winn
Albany Peony Prem
Joseph Co. Yates
Durie
Jows
Wau
Shiut
Uveir Hideny
Connecticut Historical Society
Hartford
Portage County
N. Y
Sclenvciady
America
DeWitt Clinton
Erie
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Notter
Pineville
George Washington
New York City
Gilded Youth
Fresno
Cal
Tally-Ho Club
Lonon
Pasadena
Billlionaire
Getchell
Muirhead
Mr. Getcholl
Densis A. Volozan
Lipase
Washington
State House
Dover
Del
Jacob Eisholtz
Tacoma
W. T
Belfast
0. C
Tremble
Windfall
Ind
Edward Beecher
Isabella B. Barrows
Boston
Carl Schurz
Elverton
Ramal Boy
Greece
Wait Brothers
Thi Jonas
Olver
Ama Gale Durante Rae
Tm Harrows
Thomas
Rae
Clarkes
Alliance
Cuyahoga Falla
Alo
Tiger
Hooster
Milburn
Alno
Calland and & Nicost
Ute
Pistoc
EB. Thompson
Philip Heitchman
W. S. Krake & Co. Dec, Ltd
Ohio
General Assembly
State of
Chin
A. Py
Brats of
Olio
Istitutioy Bbrely
Patie
Isis
Elbrut L. Lampson
Columbus
Daniel J. Ryan
Btala
Agor
Ayer
Etra
J. H. Pratt
J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Mass
Droggiata and Perfumers
A. B. Famecurip
Ody
Joe Proust
C. McLane
Beir Son
Menates
Fleming Bros
Pittsburgh
St Loula
Seth
Decker Bro
B.dreher
Clem
Kent
Morin Chestnnut
Ravenna
E Bey
Ziv
Re. Thompsoonr
Bach
Wolff
Druutiats
Wolff & & Randolph
Catarah Cold
Fifa
SV Ever
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren
New Yorke
van Nes
Cope
van Ness
Ainl
Garrettsville
Fhaymak&r. Clore
NASA
P. Brainerd
Cincinnati
J.eranvorp
Bucklen
W. T. Haar
Ray
U. S. Patent Office
Benes
Leas
Theo Ts
Snd
E. C. Belding
M. A. King
Theieb
Osice
Hocus 14
Riddle Block
Miss LC. Jackson
W. S. Gibbons
Gila
Delhoucy
F. J. Campbell
Wert
Iy Remidence
Caaspbellyner
Ohl
Cameretal
Ulster
Stone Store
H.waterman
Biex Bowsinger
Meridian Street
Colchester
Arctic
Best Stores
H, Chitd3 & CO
PALS
N.Y. Pak
MUSE
Railway Engloves
Widilie
S. Y
Royal Taylor
Royal Taylor Gpaveans Or To the Wuddersistiad. At Apt. i Marvin Eet
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