European trip notes on orchards and court life in Russia and Egypt
A traveler describes orchards in Kazan and Moscow and notes Russian and Polish apple varieties, then shifts to a detailed, impressionistic account of Egyptian court life under the princess and procession, dancer shows, and hospitality customs. The piece contrasts Eastern manners with Western sensibilities and reflects on colonial-era impressions.
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Kazan
Kesar
Uas Amodi
Moscow
Kagaa
Fragmented colonial notes on Honolua population and mission efforts
A garbled early text describes Honolua with a 10 000 population, half native and half merchants of English and Chinese origin. It notes natives’ resistance to civilization, missionary settlement, land grants, and education attempts, mentioning Puritan upbringing and outward enterprise among mixed communities.
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Vaebol Kiar
Ars Arpormcana
Moissinoanes
Indiana
Wey
Sous Ries
Acter Chthiren
Why He Didn't Explain in the Detroit Street Scrape
A farmer from Nankin roughs up a traveling swindler who pretends to be a fruit tree agent. They fight on a Washtenaw county road. the Nankin man recalls a past confrontation and jokes about mistaken identity. The tale ends with a quip about a rotten apple and a black eye healing.
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Bome
Detroit Free Press
Nankin
Detroit
Sthres
Washtenaw County
Nan- Kin
Ofice
Australia
Serer
Alan
Fragmented Humor And Social Snippets From An Eccentric Page
A garbled column strings together jests about tramps poets and printers, with quips on work, manners, and a beaming boass keeper. It includes stray lines on naturalization, a remark about a Chinese poem on rice, and odd bits about poker and conversation.
The Costs of Display at Summer Resorts
A historical column criticizes showy fashion among women at seaside resorts. It argues lavish display repels serious suitors, urging modest grace over wealth and spectacle. Plain, natural charm is rewarded with marriage or a contented single life.
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Paspagd Ieee
Wbo
Ship Building in Maine Shows Growth in Bath
Bath Maine hosts 21 active vessels toward 2000 tons or more with 2 ships launched since January 1 1882 totaling 27658 tons. 1882 forecast to reach about 427000 tons for the year while 1874 output reached 341000. Bath shipyards pay high wages with weekly payroll near 20000 to 25000 and crews of about 150 men per builder.
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Maine
Bath
Portland Press
Singular Man in 4 Griswold Street Café Mystery
A stranger with long hair white coat and odd talk visited a Griswold Street restaurant, insisting he was a singular man. He ordered six oysters on the left-half, had them fried in olive oil, and paid a $2 bill. He then bought a banana at a fruit shop without extra explanations.
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Princoess
Paris
Ami
Fra Onerall
Liz
Lin
Mnea
Banidsom
Avi Meyer
Nes
Dadie- Threse
Cis Costan
Lade
Laon
Attess
Aml
Tien
Egypt
Ismanl Khedive
Prnetty
Relipon
Whitehal
Griswold Street
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