Rock Island Proposes Lowest Rates for Colorado Tours
The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific proposes inexpensive excursions for Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with dates from June to September. Round trip fares include one fare plus two dollars from Chicago and Missouri River points with proportional rates elsewhere. Eastbound trips from Colorado towns begin June 20 and run weekly through September 12 with return by October 31. Also notes Dr Kay's Renovator advertisement claims health benefits.
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Chicago, Rock Island &Pacific Railroad Company
Western and Southwestern Passenger Association
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Chicago
Missouri River
Glenwood Springs
Salt Lake
Eden
Colorado
United States
Rock Island & Pacific
Scattering Diamonds On Victoria Street
A diamond dealer in a trance discards an envelope containing sixteen hundred diamonds worth $600, spilling them along Victoria Street. News spreads quickly as bystanders, thieves, and a jeweler race to salvage stones, with gems dropping into a jeweler's cellar and others fishing for them from the gutter.
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Victoria Street
One Rail Electric Roads and New Zealand Canal Plans
The piece notes electric mono-railroads in Ireland France and Belgium with proposed English Manchester to Liverpool service. It explains safety, track design, and block signaling. It also reports Auckland New Zealand proposing a narrow isthmus canal to connect east and west sides, boosting trade and shortening routes to Sydney and beyond.
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Belgium
Ireland
France
England
Manchester
Liverpool
Listoweil
Ballybunalona
Great Britain
New York Press
New Zealand
Forth Island
Auckland
Anch
Sydney
San Francisco
Glass Pavements Tested in Europe for Urban Streets
Experiments on glass pavements and other materials in European cities suggest glass may prove economical and durable for busy avenues. If transparent enough to reveal contractor tricks, taxpayers could see bankers benefit from such roadways.
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Europe
Chicago Journal
Pasture Land Sale Notice by M. Kine Co.
A Fairbury firm invites buyers to inspect a fine pasture lot remaining after selling a large tract. Call to arrange viewing before purchases. Join M. Kine Co. for selection.
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M. Kine Co
Fairbury
Reading Manuscripts as Work in a Publisher's Office
An editor describes the manuscript submission process noting that readers evaluate dozens of MSS daily, many are returned or discarded after two weeks, and some authors try to bribe readers with small payments to gain favorable opinions.
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Pea
Trysting Oak of Ivanhoe to Be Replaced by New Planting
The old trysting oak in Sherwood near Harthill Walk has fallen after centuries. The Duchess of Leeds will preserve the remains and plant a new oak to stand beside the ruins. An inscription on the old trunk will recount the oak’s link to Sir Walter Scott’s romance and the tale of Robin Hood's band.
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Wilfred
Ivanhoe
Locksley
Front de Boeuf
Robin Hood
Friar Tuck
Britain
Duchess of Leeds
Scott
Greene's Inkless Printing Invention Reported
An English inventor F. Greene of London develops a device to print without ink using an electrical current. Chemicals in the pulp react on contact, leaving an indelible mark as the paper is pressed by a standard press. Tests show 100 impressions per minute with perfect results.
Laws Restricting Marriage in Two Western States
Legislative efforts in Minnesota and Wisconsin seek to limit marriage for individuals with specified ailments or conditions. Proposals aim to define eligibility and failure to meet standards may bar matrimonial unions. Public debate centers on health rights and social implications.
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Minnesota
Wisconsin
Peruvians’ Head Shrinkage Rituals Attract Looters
The passage describes ancient Peruvians removing skull bones, soaking and heating remains to shrink heads while preserving facial features. Specimens measure about 4.8 inches by 10.8 inches and hair lengths around 36 inches. Museums rarely own such heads. collectors pay high sums, and a new craft industry once arose before a government ban.
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Ecuador
Mississippi Population and Vote Totals Highlighted
Mississippi totals show a population exceeding 1.5 million while the statewide vote in the last November election barely reaches 60 thousand, underscoring a large gap between residents and turnout.
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Mississippi
Unclear Transit Times and Stops Listed
Fragmented OCR shows multiple station names and odd times across routes. The readable portions mention Kansas City, St Joseph, Endicott, and Steele City with various hours scattered, but no clear narrative or coherent schedule.
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Joseph Arigen
Steele City
Endicott
Siam
Dria
Hhara
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St. Joseph
Kansas City
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