Fragmented Readings and Shifting Vocabularies Across Columns
The page blends satirical verse on social hypocrisy with a long excerpt on alcohol in Russia and urban policy, noting mighty liquor sales in Moscow and a vast local reach. It also contains Western town welfare concerns about tramps and a Denver bank adding a private retiring room, plus scattered political commentary and misquoted prose.
Extra Session of Congress Called for 58th Congress
The president issued a proclamation convening the Fifty-eighth Congress for a 10 extraordinary session on November at 12 o'clock to consider the commercial convention with Cuba requiring congressional approval. The Jolly Della Pringle company to perform at the Opera House, Diamondville, October 26 and 27.
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United States
Cuba
Sosman & Landis
Chicago
Jolly Della Pringle Company
Diamondville
Russia's Argus Eye Watches Postal Matter Closely
The article describes a vast Russian postal surveillance system. Officials in Moscow sort letters by suspected recipients or handwriting and expose selected items for inspection. The process aims to curb free intercourse among subjects and fosters underground communication.
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Moscow
Special One Way Rates for Western Travel 1903
On sale daily from September 15 to November 30, 1903. From Granger and Salt Lake to Helena Garrison Anaconda and intermediate points. Spokane and intermediate points 22.5¢ Portland Tacoma Seattle and Astoria. Agent B00 A.B. Martsos.
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Astoria
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Green goods scamster’s Georgia watermelon tale reveals sharp wit
Curiosity fuels a tale from a Chicago Tribune column where a "Colonel" questions a charming stranger about his fortune. The man boasts selling green goods and confirms a Georgia watermelon farm, stressing that wealth comes from selling, not buying, such items.
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Scott
New York
Georgia
Chicago Tribune
The Sultan's Daughter Comedy at Diamondville Opera House
The Jolly Dell Pringle company performs The Sultan's Daughter a merry comedy billed as wholesome fun. The engagement begins October 30 at Diamondville Opera House with a single night showing.
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Metropolitan Theater
Jolly Delle Pringle
Diamondville Opin House
Firefighting Tip in Old Text About Chimney Fire Suppression
A fragment from a historical text describes using a large handful of sulphur to extinguish a chimney fire by throwing it into ore. The method appears to warn that the sulphur will promptly put out the fire when ignited, though the passage is unclear and likely archaic.
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