Never Seen a Horse in Alaska Expedition Tale
A Washington Star extract recalls an Aber expedition in 1800 meeting a native tribe far from their homeland. A horse caused astonishment and a weapon fire startled the group as they crossed a lonely valley. The Matamakia are described as fierce, wary of white intruders, and comparable to plains tribes in diet and demeanor.
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Aber
Puise Werowehe
Elow
Tim Mont
Alaska
Makebe
Yukon
Washington Star
How Cow Bells Are Made In A Small American Town
In Col village a bell factory produces about 15 000 bells annually. Raw brass sheets are rolled and shaped into bells by stamping and bending, then brass coating and a high temp bath add tone and color. Bells from three to seven inches are arranged in groups and heat treated in crucibles, after which they are burnished in a rotating cylinder to final shine. Bell tongues are produced in foundries with wires attached for bending.
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Col
Earliest Aid Texts on Rabies Cures from 17th Century Trials
The Lancet recounts 17th century remedies for rabies from Thomas Senn dall and other authors. It notes cures including strong ale and crayfish remnants, advising various doses and mixtures for both humans and dogs. Historical beliefs link madness to black bile and fear of water, with treatments spanning antiquity to early modern texts.
Story of a Rich Woman and Hidden Truths Revealed
Fragmentary OCR tale hints at a wealthy woman and friends exploiting her while a man confronts secrets about ancestry. The narrative sketches social intrigue, wealth, and a pivotal moment of revelation amid a crowd.
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D. A. Fi
Gardening Fever Returns with Colorful Catalogues
A nostalgic note from the Lewiston Journal describes how annual garden catalogs rekindle the gardening fever. The piece highlights anticipation over fulfillment and the joy of planning for children, plants, and seasonal harvests. It recalls lush fruit and flower imagery that spurs amateur gardeners to renew their enthusiasm.
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Brooke
Lewiston Journal
No More Tis Counting a Fragmentary Political Quip
A damaged excerpt shows a garbled political query about government ownership of theaters and railways. It references figures like Bheralagtion Maries and phrases about executives and branches of government in a chaotic, unreadable passage.
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Bheralagtion Maries
Mystery of Capt Brand's Return Prompts Bold Scheme
In a charged London style scene, Artemus and Charlie discuss exposing Capt Brand’s rival to claim the rightful leadership. They plot using a former shipmate Ben Hazen and a dangerous witness while racing to reveal the truth before sensational reporters seize the tale. The plan hinges on identifying a survivor from the Heapasin wreck who can denounce the usurper.
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Charlie
Capt Brand
Charlie Stuart
Ben Hazen
Africa
Cape Town
New York
London
Arline
Papa
Stuart
Artetti
Theo
Pest
Artemus
Desert
Brand
Hhis Place
Yellow Journal
Dowie Outlines Aim to Build Zion City Into Jerusalem
John Alexander Dowie, addressing 4,000 at Shlich Tabernacle Zion City, says his life’s objective is to amass millions to buy Jerusalem and lead his followers there. He envisions multiple Zion cities, predicts imminent millennium, links eruptions to end times, and plans Zion City as a global hub in education religion and commerce with ships between continents. Offers of land already arrive for new Zion settlements.
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Dowie
John Alexander Dowie
Shlich Tabernacle
Zion
Jerusalem
Christ
Dowle
Zion City
Inalat
Theoeratic Party
America
Religium
Odes Mke Zion
Crown of Glory and Joy In Dignified Coronation Rites
A fragmentary account describes coronation ceremonies for the queen consort, noting anointing with holy chrism and the investiture with the crown. The rite elevates the consort as “Crown of glory, humor and joy” while stressing she is not set apart for domination.
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Aiden
Emigration to Canada Sparks Opposition from U S Railways
The article reports extensive emigration from American states to Western Canada driven by available wheat lands. It blames railway and real estate interests for opposing the flow to protect commissions, accusing them of selfish motives. It cites 87,000 Americans already in Canada and notes letters and propaganda aimed at shaping opinions, while promising information on rates and lands from a government agent.
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Existance
Dent
Wikh
Jim
Ventige
Heapasia
Africa
Ife
Canada
United States
St. Lowla
American Northwest
Ariana
Atta Railway
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Galen
Davard
Thomas Sendall
Alan
Bhose
Gan Garry
Dale Meinl
Little Min Milton
Jeanne Wow
Milas Capetan
Charlin
Wan
Barnaby
Capt
Bradd
Rialto
Macauley
Mharite
Artemis
Akers
Onah
Girca
Mer Charlie
Oman
Lemdum
Pulloh
Ani & Hire
Charité
Ques van
Tam
Onda
Simon
Sewney Te Company
Rome
Geauchamp
New South Wales
Scapehamp
Barraclough
South Mead
Oliver
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