Indian Names Show Literal Translations Behind Native Labels
A Chicago Journal analysis explains that many famous Indian epithets like Sitting Bull and White Bear are not mere conveniences but literal translations of real names. The piece surveys U S ethnology notes, treaty archives, and numerous examples from Assinniboine, Blackfeet, and other tribes to illustrate how names encode prowess, traits, habits, and appearances.
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Sitting Bull
Weiter
Chicago Evening Journal
United States Bureau of Ethnology
Tie
United States Congress
Assinniboines
Nutmeg Growth and a Boston Enveloping Tale
Nutmegs grow from a fruit resembling a pear tree two to three years old and yield a seed the size of a hen egg. The fruit cracks open to reveal a shelling nut covered by a fruit coating. In Jamaica nutmeg trees produce up to 6,000 nuts per year. A Boston man, famed in the South End, died in Germany after a trip. his cremated remains weighed six ounces and were placed in an envelope and sent home.
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Jamaica
Boston
South End
Women Learn Graceful Gymnastics For The Fair Sex
An early guide outlines at home training for women to gain grace and tone without a gym. It covers breathing prep, neck and chest motions, arm circles, and leg and abdominal work using simple props. Rooted in period fashion, the regimen aims for practical strength and feminine carriage.
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America
Europe
German Conscription Sends German Conscripts to Depots
A London News observer from Cologne describes German conscripts marching to military depots as a pitiful spectacle. He says the squads resemble convicts and are surrounded by grieving relatives. The scene paints a somber picture of the new compulsory enlistment across Germany.
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Germany
London News
Bumlot
Indian Sign Circles Near Morven Baffle Locals
About five miles above Morven an Oke Macon Ga Telegraph report describes five complete circles in a hummock by the river, diameters ranging from small to large, with interiors barren of vegetation. Elders say the circles have existed since long ago and cannot explain their origin, leading to speculation they are Indian signs of vanished days.
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Morven
Macon
Ott
Uurtan Iares Lawe Orvice
Rureka
Nevada
OTICE
Poutofion
Indie
Lincaly
Discovery Monument
Giatm
Bet
Cantor Oe
Atone Gqalerne
Claum
Clatin
Suinate
Yules
Ui & Barvey
UB Survey
Burvey
Deirees
Yiuba Lod
Yuba
Te United
Staten Land Offce
Eureka
Yirth
Alin Hiatnte
J.P. Dunkle
Ken vanKecutive
Wowrpaper
Mvehe
Linen County
Kewada Movaut
Dus Kle
Regine
Noted Lawyer Ingersoll and His Wealth in Chicago Journal
A Chicago Journal profile describes Colonel Tt. G. Ingersoll, a leading lawyer on Wall Street, famed for wealth and courtroom brilliance. A curious anecdote shows his sharp understanding as he corrects a stranger on the meaning of a will and death.
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Tt. G. Ingersoll
Chicago Journal
Wall
Broad Street
Wall Street
New York
Mr. Ingersoll
Mr. Intersoll
Bubindss
Warned by Fiction Ruin of Girls in Early Reading
A correspondent argues against sensational novels warning that exposure to improper romance shapes a girl’s future. She cites women ruined by teen reading, describing long-term effects on morals, dress, and speech as a cautionary tale about harmful influence.
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Jerusal
Atlanta Constitution
New York City
Why peacocks feathers deemed unlucky explained
A London writer notes a reader inquiry on why peacocks’ feathers are considered unlucky. The discussion cites Notes and Queries referencing Mahometan tradition and legends about Paradise punishments, without a definitive consensus on the superstition’s origin.
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London
Palepeiavo
Arabia
Legentrom
Hatte
Barnley John Gurtin estate in Nevada probate case
The Barnley John Gurtin estate appears before the Nevada probate court. Details from the 16 and under listing indicate a dispute or filing in the matter. Court records note actions related to the decedent's succession proceedings and potential filings by interested parties.
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Auld Court
W. Turner
Louie P. Bats
D. O'Olock
Mplicaon
Feld
Tincoln
Kelly
Ant Court
Plu
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Pioche Weekly Record
Ehesperian
Druc Store
John Shier
T. J. Osborne
the Record
Andon
Official Directory
United States
Biaton
Dintrick
Mato Benator
Anson Klynen
Fhea Pima
the Local Department
WU Bool
Mining News
Job Printing Department
Callon
Masonic Building
Lacoul Street
Poche Township
Justice of the Ponce
Fenco
Trusters
Padi Itn Ook
ST. John's Lodge
F&a. M
D. Rowan
Pidche Lodge
Pioohs Lodge
T. B. Enwasps
M. Wy
Parcomania
Sawyer
Piocche
J. Sheridan
Boot
Durentrai
Nevade
Dore
Otich
Atte
Bonelli
Rion Ville
Lincoln County
Townahip
Murich
Thid
Tm Recorder
Rt. Thomas Mintys
Mining Recorty
Maid North
Moria
Unilind Land Office
Furvha
Eseatpsas
R. G. Schofield
ProNnErIoan
Meadow Valley avdEent
Pioche
Joseph Cooke
Propririor
Nd Morse
Willy Groout
Miank
Fia
Toran
Psyche Water Co
Cfiow
Vower Malyen
Lincoln
Xatate L
Metz
Michael Arrosar
Berelis
Pal Tangat Lake
Atato
Nev
A.W Geer
Hevada
Taube
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Jay
la Placho
Tanta
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