JOLLY JOKELETS AND NOTABLE NAMES OF THE DAY
A collage of quips from The Jester and jests from other papers, including playful exchanges about secret keeping and a mock confession. The column mentions figures like Mrs G M Harris and Mrs Reprano Kirtxo, plus a brief note on a 72 year old writer preparing a book on Egypt and a Siberian leprosy mission fundraiser.
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Fionexcr Niourixonte
Grippe
Ross Exzantin Cueveraxa
Egypt
Muss Manpes
Siberia
G. M. Harris
Venice
Reprano Kirtxo
Fragmentary Antiquarian Odds and Ends from an Old Article
A collection of curious claims from an antiquated source. Romp near Augustus is described with a 20 mile wall and 39 gates, while 2.6 million residents are noted. Aromatic leaf culture and vast Chinese labor are claimed, along with goats in the Kalahari and elusive antelopes. The Mandan Indians are linked to Welsh sailors of the twelfth century, with Welsh-like words and similar complexion.
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Romp
Kalahari
Mackenzie
Mississippi
World Fair Preparations Reported In Various Nations
Imperial Russia plans special porcelain designs for the exposition. A new steamer of five hundred feet will carry passengers to the world’s fair. Vermont citizens pledge funds to build a ten thousand dollar building without state aid. The first entry of goa was seized at the New York custom house, with ten cases of antiques aboard the Clagibel from the North.
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Imperial Porcelain Factory
Russia
Tur
Transportation Department
Vermont
Goa
New Yorkk
Oaxaca Views on Diaz Era From an American Eye
An American observer describes Oaxaca birthplace of President Diaz, noting its isolation until rail reach, coffee wealth, and mineral bounty. It highlights Diaz and key figures born there, Juarez’s lineage, and Mexico’s voting limits under military influence, praising Diaz’s reformist progress amid entrenched customs.
Diaz favored by foreign powers and poised to win presidency
The article notes broad support for Diaz among foreign powers and asserts there is no doubt he will serve another term. It also mentions political factions in the capital opposing him and remarks on U S coverage of revolutions, plus a local health note about Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism and post office general delivery letters listing several names and a notice to announce advertised letters.
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Capitol
Dias
United States
Diaz
H. . Peto
Tombstone
Hayne
Patrick G McGuire
NM Linckin
Ida McCullough DE Page
NB Walker
Goldschmidt & Co
W. A. Hanwoop
P. M
Fireflies illuminate cheap light from Cuba and Australian fern exhibit
Secretary Langley studies Cuban fireflies whose faint glow may substitute for gas with minimal energy. The light requires no noticeable heat and can be produced by stacking insects side by side. Australian tree ferns from Sidney will feature in the fair with rare specimens promised. Also listings for local florals, cut flowers, and grains appear near Tombstone Arizona.
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Langley
Smithsonian Institution
Cuba
Washington Star
Sidney
New South Wales
Ld&Adon
Samuels
Arthur Renwick
Chicago
Republican Delegates Endorse Harrison at Minnesota Convention
Minnesota Republicans report a warm convention with uninstructed delegates. Resolutions back Harrison and favor free silver coinage, Blaine enthusiasm noted. Washington reports Sherman may accept if offered. Des Moines and Kansas City line flood damage cited near Des Moines.
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Sr. Paul
Harrison
James G. Blaine
Blaine
Albary
Frazn
Washington
John Sherman
The
Journal
Sherman
Church Services and Inspirational Notices Advised
Local notices list M. E. Church Rev. PL Wolowns preaching at 12:15 p m and morning and evening services with topics Moral Surgery What Woman has done and what she is going to do in the world Special discourse and more. Rev. C R Nugent also listed with services and subjects Living Lamps The Credulity of Incredulity. An invitation to attend. A letter from Oswego New York extols Ausick's Porous Plasters as a cure for weak spine. Two plasters recommended with claimed rapid relief.
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New York
Reneky
Somerville Journal
Mr. Garley
N. Y. Press
Boston Transcript
Whart
PL Wolowns
C. R. Nugent
A. W. Barrett
Oswego
N.Y
Auicock
Heavy 3 Spring Wagon for Sale by Geo E Kouter
A heavy three spring wagon with pole and shafts offered by Geo E Kouter. Bargain price mentioned as a prompt sale. Reader urged not to all come at once.
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Bargsin
Geo. E. Kouter
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