Electric power and statues spark city’s future hopes
Discussions by inventor Hadrion praise electricity and predict rapid advances in New York City, including streetcars, lighting, telephones, and elevating railways. The pedestal cost for the Bartholdi statue soars beyond 240,000 dollars as New York seeks national subscriptions amid public debt declines and local opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hadrion
Idi
Son
New York
Bartholdi
New York City
Fragmented Prose Mixages and Miscellany Notes
A dense collage of quotes, anecdotes, local notices, and editorial fragments. It weaves literary musings from Heine and Goldsmith with scattered local items on law, bat sightings at a church, game protection laws, and reminiscences about fashion, health tips, and a political debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Holmes
Elmond
Menulow
Heinrich Heine
Goldsmith
Vounien
Humboldt
Hilko
Eureka
Lander
Century Vision of Railroads and Lone Star Policy
FragmentaryOCR discussion links General Pope and Geographical surveys to railroad plans across the continent. It quotes a speculative Democratic argument about land grants, Texas expansion, and rail corridors, contrasting grand visions with local political concessions and imagined outcomes.
Watches and silverware offered by Chicago firm in early ad
An old advertisement touts Pirst-Olage Goods in Waterjoy Jewelry and Silverware, Mesura Smyanuy Co, and Shurtey Co of Chicago offering solid silver, triply plated ware, and gold jewelry with endorsements from several nationwide companies. It promotes a September sale with examination privilege and references a wide array of concurrent trade notices and fashion commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterjoy
Mesura, Smyanuy ¢ Co
Chicago
Tme
Dot
Shurley & Co
Wnited
Staten Exy Company
Ameri Co
Southern Express Co
Visiuimer
Postmamter of
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Mee
Earnnpny
Carl Schurs
Schwab
Marah
Wan Wa
Howton
Taber Staley
James
Adin
al Hate
Motatan
Serer
Elas
Leora
John Walker
Mary Wawa Bogém
Serfather
Connecticut
Mary
Brooklyn Eagle
Wien
San Domingo
Trountain
Poologista Nay
Mahallow Lagoon
Fairfield
Matis Ber
Pry Aia Ieee
Hall's Journal of Health
IsoLeenen
New Yor Mays
MAN
Engiawete
Unk
Voane
Soosrenh
Sauilroad
Ssid
Kamm
Ne- Drasks
Wikion
Hudson Bay Company
Thomas Dr
Newtan
Wold
Undio
Bash
Holland
Congo
Texas
Charley Fulwell
Citta
Babcock
Taylor State House
Tne
Grara
England
London Stollery Record
Jonatha
D. A. Foster
Por Oatville
Povdane
Bon
Porspe
Hf. F. Guar
Ste. Geant Aio B.D. Turner
Covention
State OF
Nevada
St Viepinis City
Brertymn
State Convention
Democratic Party
Ady Les
Austin
Lanier County
Congrisy
Jurtion Kapiim Court
Prudential
State Central
S Tate
Iin County
Tincoln
Nye County
Qrusby
Grey County
Washoe County
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Sint Day
Bray
Matt Caravan
Comrina Westerfield
Ryepe
Pioneer
Bristol
Riepe
Normin
Aine
Warne
Plonsee
Imeate
Martbly
R. A. Riepe
Ladies’ & Childrens’ Shoes
Cabot
Calhorsuet
Canton
Sitford
A. Adelman
Buton DR
People's Market
Meadow Valley At
Procur
Main Street
Royal City
Bristol Mining District
Monta
Adelman
Panaca
Wolteltea
Phe Bert
Panada
Cuarlen Pry
FULKS
Main St
Meadow Valley
Bakes & wiWés
Attooneysat-Lew
Egreka
Mathews, M.v
Vata Rar
Pioe
Valle
Movalle
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