Marion Mirror fraternal contest prize chase attracts wide support
The Marion Mirror reports a large fraternal contest by Maccabees and other lodges with prizes and a major push to recruit subscribers. Mrs. Charles Wayland leads women’s entries, while Harvey T. Davis and other men gain votes. Readers urged to systematize canvassing, collect coupons, and ensure advance payments to secure papers amid growing participation.
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Mirror
Charles Wayland
the Maccabees
Mr.Waves
Marlon
Hln
Galleher
Lae Bwick
Canby Lodge
George Clark
Ottly Wels
George Hagemann
Clay White
John Atel
Batts Anout
the Mirror
Unclaimed Letters at Peet Office Mir
Unclaimed list includes many names such as Abile Anderson Ida Iaser Mise firace Oline Maggie Daud Della Harmeu Lena Kit Ella Metin Laura Mora Mary Mears Hayniet Chis Ortman Moya Philips Mya Olive Toe Morte Bourgon Elizabeth Smith Mary Turple and more. The district mentions Bucoda and Puget Sound region with discussion of town names and origin of Bucoda.
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Peet
Mir
Abile Anderson
Ida Iaser
Mise Firace Oline
Maggie Daud
Mies Della Harmeu
Lena Kit
Ella Metin
Spline
Laura Mora
Mary Mears
Hayniet
Mire
Chis
Ortman
C. CS Philips
Mya
Olive Toe Cell
Morte Bourgon
Mra
Eilzzabeth Smith
R. A. Redding
Joe Shadie
Wim, Vance
Firme—Preese & Co
Inouhe & Sherrington
Marion
Beggars on Horseback and Fault Finding
A satirical piece critiques beggars and fault finding, contrasting charity in various regions with a New Orleans Democrat reflection. It mocks those who grumble at hardship while highlighting the ineffectiveness of blame games and the emptiness of some reform rhetoric. The writeup questions virtue and calls for genuine aid over complaint.
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Roosia
Carayans
China
Tyrer
Toa
New Orleans
Prwies-Democrat
Peddler's Dark Joke Ends With Unsettling Bargain
A Canadian newspaper tale recounts a peddler who offers a shocking bargain by proposing to buy a child for $10 in wares, only to be thwarted when the mother exposes the cruel ruse and chases him away. The scene shifts to a satirical家item about forgetfulness and a mock election banner, underscoring domestic humor and domestic life.
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New England
Weil
Na‘ai” Gablhe
Vwagen Wal
Piteborg Press
War Panic: Two Episodes Frighten Soldiers in War
Across Franco Prussian and Peninsular campaigns soldiers faced sudden fear that derails trained units. Descriptions recount cuirassiers blinded by blood and wheel, ranks breaking in panic upon rumor or danger. The piece notes war panic unsettles even hardened troops, with varying reactions and elusive explanations.
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Dinge
Ehringe
Sveti Ain
Hatte
Worth
Tlm
Prunslan
Puteuro de Lavestre
Porbach
Wortha
Cromsngs
Sour Prosi
Pune
Taiy
Trrestattle
Fmeputse
Tieir
Holt
Yeele
von Goben
Angnat
Wililery
Wight
Imporvised Rage and Native Black Australia Habits
A fragment from the Abstentian Cor. in the Loudon Standard describes hardships among native Australians. It notes thirst and endurance, mentioning water, food, and tobacco as scarce resources. The passage contrasts improvidence with occasional practical behavior, including a rare act of washing clothes at night despite heat.
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Australia
Eidlng
Loudon Standard
Warthog grotesque animal of Africa described
A fragment describes the warthog of Africa with its grotesque features and wart-like lumps under the eyes. It notes its hairless body with a spiny mane, its habit of occupying abandoned burrows, and its distinctive tusks and high-set eyes.
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Nature
Afelcn
London Telegraph
Mean Turton-Mean Man in the Shops
A playful critique of a character named Mean Turton-Mean who visits a barber for a shave and haircut to keep others waiting, reflecting a quip about burdensome trots. The wry proverb tone underscores social behavior.
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Turton
Kevinson
How Long Do Dreams Last in Chroncle Study
A fragment recalls an experiment under anesthesia where a dreamer experiences a rapid sequence of sensations and thoughts. The account describes time distortions, the sense of centuries passing, and a final awakening after a ten second interval as the doctor notes.
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Maille
Lamdon Chronicle
Great Artist Alma Tadema Story Of Two Unsold Pictures
A Great Artist Alma Tadema recounts the fate of two failed student works. One shows a house on fire with victims, judged unsold at Benesels exhibition 1869. The other is a large square canvas cut from its frame, later read by an old woman on a table cover.
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Alme-Tadewa
Benesels
Alina- Tadema
Jtng
Leest
Alma-Tadanm
Alma-Tadema
Mitmenpotis Journal
The Supposed Life on Mars and Cosmic View
The article argues Mars hosts inhabitants and asserts their evolution mirrors life on Earth. It compares this to Copernican shifts, noting humanity’s limited view yet warrant to imagine extra mundane life on Mars as proposed by Professor Lowell.
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Mars
Mou
Marna
Lowell
A Record of Historic Snowfalls in Early Times
A fragmented historical account describes a severe 1615 snowfall in Kowtand lasting until March with heavy covering of earth and impeding travel. It notes a later 1620 Scottish winter with thirteen days of snow, some areas measuring twelve feet deep, a rare extreme for a single period.
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Scotland
He Kept Count A Circus Trainer Interview New York
A circus animal trainer explains that gentleness guides training and no sudden moves or harsh actions should occur. He recalls cautionary moments with a Scotch admirer in Scotland and notes how unexpected remarks can startle even seasoned professionals.
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New York
Howard
Scotland
Juan
Mac Conklin
Boston sign hints at kids clothes in humor
A fragmented OCR passage from a Boston store shows a sign reading Hahiiimenis Por Infants. Bystanders discuss its meaning with a Western friend. The text reflects local dialect and jokes about parental themes and social norms.
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Orn Vlatior
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