Ostrich feather trade booms amid skilled labor shortage
The era sees soaring demand for ostrich feathers and skilled work in mills, with South Africa as main breeder and London market handling high prices. Feathers are bleached and dyed in a lengthy process, then shaped by both men and women to create trims for gowns, jackets, and hats. International sources include Australia and San Diego, while New York hosts large factories employing hundreds.
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New York Sun
Broadway
Avenin
America
South Africa
Australia
San Diego County
Cal
New York
London
Vaia
Marble Canyon Narrative of the Colorado River Descent
The piece recounts a journey from Lee’s Ferry to Marble Canyon, describing the river as a white torrent wedged between marble cliffs. It notes the mile descent to the water, the chasm’s vast depth, and the dramatic landscape framed by distant ranges and prairie-like surroundings.
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Marble Canyon
Colorado
Lee's Ferry
John D. Lee
United States
Mountain Meadow
Indianapolis Sentinel
San Francisco Range
Man on South Side claims to slap Prince of Wales in youth
South Side resident and former Monongahela Water Co laboring boss recalls a British army past. He says Queen Victoria witnessed an incident when the young Prince of Wales was slapped for an insult to the red coat. He claims Victoria thanked him and recommended promotion that never arrived.
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Cacey
William Dickson
Maine boy professor teaches town schools white supremacist culture
A Portland era column outlines a Maine boy, now a university professor, who recalled a violent classroom incident from years past involving a female pupil and a threat of severe punishment. The narrative highlights the era’s harsh attitudes toward education and discipline and the social context of race.
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Lenew Mor Lesaoi
Maine
Ilithu
Tlmaoif
Lewiston Journal
Gisa
Judy
Julius CuHar
Hendersons Shoe House Promises Quality Goods
Shoe and department store advertises special inducements after recent purchases. It features men and youth footwear including calf, kangaroo, and Dongola leathers with machine sewn, standard screw, and fine seamwork. Ladies French kid and Pebble Goat Shop items highlighted along with children’s styles in great variety. Located in Milwaukee.
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Hull
York
O. M. Henderson
Local Liquor Stock Reduction Announcement
We will reduce our imported stock to make room for other goods. The store lists Kentucky Bourbon Whiskey Old Valley and Jamasona Old Irish Whiskey and other spirits, plus gin port wine brandy and liqueurs. A varied selection will be sold cheap for cash or good money order.
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Zhxirn Inc
Comanty
Application of James McFadun for administration
The court notices that James McFadun applies for administration and that the application will be heard on a specified date. Readers are advised to attend at the court in Lingost.
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