Finding One's Way in China Shows Language Limits
W J Garnett, third secretary at the British Legation in Peking, recalls a journey through Shandong and Zhejiang where villagers prove ignorant of nearby places. Conversations reveal repeated questions and evasions as locals struggle to identify routes. An elder finally retorts he cannot know the path, claiming he is not a learned man.
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China
W. J. Garnett
Pekin
Shaniong
Klangau
Teouheetn
Taouhsein
Louhsein
Chiningchow
Twouhsein
Hein
Tecubsel
Mr. Garnett
Ian
Thquirer
A Real Hons Race at the Old Time Country Fair
A vivid description from The Outing Magazine October issue portrays a rough pony race scene with a gray horse named two-fifty, strapped and strained in awkward gear. A farmer recalls John Martin and the difficult bid to get the animal moving, noting harsh harness, tight kneew straps, and tense moments before the race.
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John Martin
John
Outing Magazine
Washington on Negro civilization and future citizenship
Booker T. Washington argues the American Negro had a prior文明, African civilization with governing and religious structures. He notes abuses of slavery, asserts ongoing adaptation in U S life, and urges white support for Black advancement toward the highest citizenship, especially in the Southern states.
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Booker T. Washington
Thekeges Institute
America
Africa
Tia
Dickens In Edinburgh Welcomed By Northern Sea City
Dickens was warmly received in Edinburgh, praised by The Dickensian for the city’s literary and artistic vitality. The Edinburgh reception is noted as emblematic of his broad appeal among Scottish readers and cultural circles.
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Dickens
Edinburgh
Women blamed for men’s reaction to domestic role and women’s education
Mrs. Creighton in the Nineteenth Century argues that women bear responsibility for men favoring domestic ideals and opposing higher education for women. She suggests women neglect domestic matters and their own diet, influencing public attitudes.
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Mra. Creighton
Children In Apartments Policy Sparks Family Rights Debate
A Paris letter from L Eclair notes Rune Belliard residents will not tolerate dogs planes or children. The piece praises a local housing group that requires tenants to be fathers of families with at least three children, highlighting a controversial stance on family presence in apartments.
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Rune Belliard
Tte Tania
L'Eclair
Paris
Daily Market Report from East Buffalo and Midwest Yards
East Buffalo reports cattle receipts 50 with steady to strong demand, sheep at 10,000 with steady to firm prices, hogs 2,000 with steady to higher bids. Wisconsin and Cleveland yards show mixed cattle and hogs with firm to steady trends, cattle beves 6.50 to 7.00, hogs 5.75 to 6.20, sheep near 4.25 to 6.86, calves steady. Pittsburgh markets list varied beef and hog prices, New York butter and cheese steady, Chicago grain futures noted with wheat declines.
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East Buffalo
Stig
Ition Tock
Wis
Cleveland
Heavies
Bent
Pittsburg Pithyburg
Historic Grain and Metal Prices Lightly Recorded Margin
The report records daily price movements for May wheat and corn with opening and closing ranges, noting heavy selling and unenthusiastic buying. It mentions May gold and silver, and provisions with pork and other commodities, reflecting a volatile market with increased supplies and lower prices.
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Cormats
Aly
Fragmentary 19th Century Market Prices From Toledo C
Fragmented OCR shows assorted price figures for corn oats rye wheat Cloverseed and dairy products with entries like May September and March values. Possible market list includes oats cash May 62 7 8 and creamery prices 24 12 with poultry and eggs noted. readable items are scattered and unclear.
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Toledo
Eptember
Imisikke
Prine Tinothy
Local Grain Markets Corrected Daily by Marion Mung
Grain prices listed with wheat to 600 per bushel and rye and clover seed values. Includes corn and Timothy and Hungarian seed per bushel figures. source notes tilting corrections by Marion Mung and Grain Go.
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Marion Mung & Grain Go
Local Produce Market Prices From Daily Record
Corrected daily prices from Chas Turner & Co show butter at 25 cents a pound and eggs at 16 to 18 cents per dozen. Other items include lard 80 cents per pound, onions 60 cents a bushel, potatoes 60 to 70 cents a bushel, corn meal 20 cents per package, and dried peaches 18 to 25 cents per pound.
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Chas. Turner & Co
N. Y
Grain prices from Marion market report excerpt
A fragment lists multiple grain and feed prices including PLOUR B P of Marion at 1.60 and Clover Leaf 91.80 for 1-4 barrels, Legal Tender 1-4 bbl priced, Monarch Woar 14 bbl at 1.90, Knickertocker 1-4 bbl at 1.40, Gaiden Flake 1-4 bid at 1.40, Git Edge it bbl at 81.28, Gold Medal 1-4 bb, Alludin Patent 1-4 bl.
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B. P. of
Marion
Monarch Woar
Knickertocker
Gaiden Flake
Curious Old Bank Notes Unearthed at Rochester Bank
A Rochester bank cashier exposed rare currency notes including a $5 national bank note from 1865 with an engraving of a historical figure and a scene of Indigenous and European figures. Other curiosities include a $100 note with a red back, a three year interest note of July 17, 401 with varied denominations, and 1864 notes with 4 percent compound interest. One specimen shows a note accruing interest since 1879, valued now at $21. The notes are legends of obsolete money that escaped circulation.
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The
United
Rochester
Ind
National Bank Notth
Europe
Asia
Africa
Chicago
Indorernment
Emi
Washington Herald
Manners Change as Women Stay After Dining
The piece notes a shift from strict table conduct as women now linger after meals. Men drink, smoke, and tell anecdotes while the women remain, with some anecdotes shared. The text asks how the old standards would react to this era when women refuse to be banished from social civilizing roles.
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Mick Olgary
Cowper
Pernicians
Diabolo for Girls and other midweek notes
A concise appraisal asks if Diabolo is only for children while noting health and pastime benefits. The piece reflects on midday recreation, exercise, and social trends, including remarks on fashion influence and sports figures. It mentions a young couple resisting fashion and outlines a beginner’s turf question with a historical Derby reference.
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Daily Graphic
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Downie
Tom
Marion Theater
H. 8. Vail
Mgr
Benningson
Jean Moeremans
Fate of Sousa
Ida Wowwla
Maging Comandienne
E. P. Rowe
Powers Gambragraph
Moving Pictures
Russia
Fkes We Ruweln
Daily Market Report
Union Stock Yards
Hoga
York
New York
Eage
Pwestert Firete
Maren al
Extris
Gevonda
Hatter_Ekxtray creamery
Tave Poultry
Checkens
Plour
Henao
Ellefontaine Ave
Girard
Bellefontaine Ave
Leader St
Monroe St
Copeland Avenue
East Marion
West Marion
E. Bush
Center 81
Mirror
Avick
Ohio Pressed Steel Co
Tarconte
Ohio
Reneeil
Ralarien
Shle Hapgoods (Inc
Mite
Ceveland
Park Ride
Pillsber
Simon Frank
Mellyery
Land Department
Éaey Lerma
Apely Tod
W. Crennan
Mierim Lon
Benth Math Street
Pak
Olney Avenue
Qaborne
Gan
Orchard Street
Hill
Prospect Streets
Waterloo Street
Charles Anthony
Yialate
Howe Wi Seotieht Heights
Nice Nall
Laws
Mouke
Marton
Bee Chase Real Estate Co
John Street
Belleview Avenue
West
O. G. Driggs
North Main St
Wilson Avenue
Ald
Vas
T. Liam
Aeithatt
Waldo
Jucoby & Dovithen
Auctioneres
J. W. Clark
H. L. Protaman
Cimeinnat
Atock
Marol Wagoner
Court Street
Marion C
Gratan-Pitman
Berng
Sehwall Conmmuerer
Graham
Rio
Bprclal
Baddock
the Paddock Transfer Storage Co, Transfer Storage and
Recife
Sorghum
Bill
Peoples’ Transfer Storage Co
Prea
London
Dome
Aethlin
Dinos
Tuinipon
Man Guele C
Jessie Auto Helle
Ashtabula County
H. E. Carpenter & Te
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