Handshaking origins and social customs described
A historical reflection explains how handshakes began in early barbarous times as a peace gesture exposing a friend or stranger’s honest intent. The piece argues the handshake signals warding off treachery, notes gendered courtesy in greetings, and comments on glove etiquette and the social psychology of contact in polite society. It also touches on posture and attention during conversations in a salon context.
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Valle
Ely
NY. Mail and Express
Harry Enve
Elimbe
Divining Rod anecdotes span mines and waters worldwide
A 30 year practical account describes using the divining rod to locate water and mineral veins. It cites Spain's Sierra Madre, Norway, Ireland, Alabama iron, and Sudbury Canada, noting variability by user and favoring young men near iron deposits. Practical tips and cautions precede a brief restaurant note.
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Sierra Madre
Spain
Norway
Ireland
Iron Range
Alabama
Sudbury
Live ‘Lian Pacific
America
T. Brows Atperson
New York
Wncm
Rio
Mining boom in Chihuahua highlights new fields and sales
In Chihuahua Mexico mining prospects brighten as several properties open for market. The Morelos district mine nears sale to San Francisco capitalists. Jesus Maria camp yields paying mines and Refugio ships bullion monthly. A 10 stamp mill will boost Darrough ore. Guadalupe Placers gold mine sold for 25000. Mexican prospector discovers a rich vein northwest of Chihuahua city. Groups from Mexico City eye silver copper mines near Magistral and a coal prospect.
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Chihuahua
Mexico
Morelos
San Francisco
Jesus Maria
Darrough
Ois
Chicago
Guadalupe Placers
Magistral
el Paso Bulli Abe
Gold Production in Mexico The Gold Industry
Mexico's gold output is projected near three million dollars annually with two thirds from gold ores. Cerro Colorado in Chihuahua contributes 600 thousand to one million yearly, Pinos Altos and Jesus Maria add about 700 thousand, Sonora and Baja California regions show steady gold yields, Guerrero and Oaxaca promise future growth as rail links expand, Sinaloa reports some production, and most gold is exported rather than used domestically. The Mexican Financier. Beverai
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The
Republic
Cerro Colorado
Chihuahua
Pinos Altos
Jesus Maria
Sonora
Lower
California
Guerrero
Oaxaca
Beverai
Discovery of the 4umenza Bacillus
Vienna dispatches detail the discovery of an epidemic influenza bacillus described as sock shaped and dark blue. It differs from cholera parasites, suggesting influenza outbreaks may be preventable by inoculation. The Vienna report cites hope for future prevention based on the new organism.
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Vienna
Koch
New York
Entitled to the Best and More for Every Family
Entitled to the Best that money will buy, all should have two bottles of Syrup of Figs to cleanse the system when costive or bilious. For sale in 56 cent and $1.00 bottles by leading druggists. Baby carriages, toys, brushes, books, etc, at Monmonier's.
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Monmonier’s
Eaxe
Syrup of Figs Ad and Sales Pitch From 19th Century
An OCR filled with garbled text markets Syrup of Figs as a laxative and tonic. It touts cleansing the system, aiding kidneys and liver, with safety for ladies and general use, then shifts to sales pitches for agents and a New York contact. The fragmented ad promises earnings for salesmen and invites orders, revealing a period promotional style.
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California
Untitled fragment lists financial firms and cities
A fragmented OCR line mentions numerous cities and firms including Wells Fargo and CD Gage and Company. appears to reference a stage or listing with agencies and financial names, but lacks coherent context or actions.
Can Can restaurant advertises fresh daily fish varieties
A fragmented notice mentions the Can Can restaurant offering the finest varieties of fish fresh daily. Other garbled lines reference duties, customs, and prices but lack coherent context.
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Wack
Charveler
Jess
Slhiakmer Poe
Seentin
Wix
Osr
al Tartare
Monmonier's
Cope
Marshith
Maison Dore
Moumonier
John Most
Supreme Court
Most
Tombstone
LEONA
George Bexrott Geo, HL Carrelaw
Presiden
Busihess
J.¥. Vickers
Real Batata Mines
Negens Monde
Sire
Aveitnat
Lite
Pawen Ont
Ollections Mads
Bevesiaer
Allen Street
Shaughnessy & McDonoug
Ted
ST. Gauss
A. John & Bro
Vigaes
Tobadgos
Uiilery
Stationery and
Imokgrs
Amber
Tos
GiGah
Cochise Hotel
Boston
Bill
Waisgn
Doree
Sule
Gay
Allen
EEL
Nellie V. Walsh
Femmle
Collier
Warren New York
Manufactring Corporation
Crevelley
P.O. Box
Thomas Delaney
Allen St
Bet
Joseph Hoefler
General Merchandise
Fifth and
Fremont Streets
A. R. Meyer
Treas
N. Witrerell
R. 5S. Towne
Paso Smelting Works
Paso
Texas
Consolidated
Kansas City Smelting & Refining Co Capital
Gale
H. A. Trop
Geo, D. Potter
North American Review
Times
Oyr
England
W. E. Gladstone
James G. Blaine
Nash American Review
the North American Review
East Fourteenth St
H. Schmieding
Baltimore
Cleveland
Olymsus
Denver
Kansas
Ity Waterand
Teker
Glee
Wells
Fargo & PO. C.D. Gage
Juan A. Garcia
San Pedro, Sonora
Hector
Pipers
Heefler
Saintain
Montezuma
Leon Larrieu
Firstlass Hotel
Fairbank
Arizona
P. O
Omaha, Neb
Santos Aros
Eemee Sign & Ints
Third Asd Toughaut
Ag Lees A
Ouratalogue and
Price Tlas Engine Works
Noianapolis, Ind
Globe Dry
Phelan Building
Cal
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