Fragmented Journal Snippet Covers Eye Strain and Mining Prospect Maps
An old medical note discusses rest breaks for fatigue from reading or typing and links eye relief to better blood flow. A railway map outlines districts and mining prospects for gold and copper draw interest from prospectors and investors. A fatal buggy accident near Ashland, Ohio, ends with Mrs. Reaper Shewry’s death after 24 hours of pain.
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Bonil
Mia
Thomas Reaser
Ashland
Ohio
Fiaveg
Mrs Reager
Exhibition of Antsh Machinery Dominates Jubilee Parade
Artists labored months to display refined machinery from Amelia makers such as Walter A. Wood Harvester Ham Wagon Champion Weber and others. The Jubilee fund receives gifts and the float plan includes 23000 fans 25000 memorandum books 1000 linen 1000 whistles 1000 Columbia buttons and 170000 advertising items to boost local firms and brands.
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Amelia
Walter A. Wood Harvester Company
Ham Wagon Company
Champion Machine Company
Weber Wagon Company
J 1
Cause 2. M Company
Columbia Butto
Ele
oLnnAyiyr Wanov & Macaine Co
Gio “ Onur
Glove Makers Claim Frog Skin Leather Tops The World
An advertisement extols gloves of frog skin as the finest leather, claiming toughness and high quality though demand is limited. It notes production averages about 600 pairs annually with many exported, and invites readers to invest or inquire through bank and company contacts.
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Philadelphia
Racard
Cocoanuts Enter America Coastwide How They Spread
Cocoa nuts were introduced along the coast of Florida and spread widely. By the east coast 250000 trees grow with 42000 on one plantation. First trees likely from Central America and the West Indies. Various varieties were imported in 1889 and 1890 from the Philippines and other islands. The nut's uses span food, drink, rope, beds, and medicinal preparations.
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Krovide
Florida
Kindatha
Central America
West Indies
Gulf Atream
Hay Weat
Mlonda
Lake Worth
Secretary of Agricultre
State Department
Philippines
Nua
al« Bay
Misamis
Ebella
Ceylon
Maduive Islands
Names Stir Controversy At Baptism Scene In Civil War Era
A 1862 baptism in a Southern congregation leads to a string of dramatic, politically charged names chosen for children. The minister Dr Savage, amid a large crowd and reactions from the parish, administers the ceremony after the Battle of Perrillo, with the names Simon Bolly Bucknor and Pierre Guetay Toutant Beauregard provoking snickers, and finally Mary Stonewall Jackson Lee eliciting loud laughter before the service ends.
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Thera
Perrillo
Savage
Simon Bolly Bucknor
Thia
Pierre Guetay Toutant Beauregard
Alvert Sydney Johnson
Mary Stonewall Jackson Lee
Jnhla Arma
Southern Confederacy
Tinder customs in Hollant to secure a marriage match
In Molland a young man seeking love lights a match at the beloved’s door to signal intent. Parents judge his character after repeated visits, and if approved the couple advances to engagement. A second cigar by the girl reportedly reinforces the engagement, never canceled once begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molland
Tfila Sult
Jolna
T la
Ring on the Thumb in Georgian Portraits
During the reign of George I and II the wedding ring, worn on the usual finger at the time of marriage, was sometimes worn on the thumb. This habit appears in portraits of titled ladies in those days, reflecting changing customs in marriage symbols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George I
State of affairs in Hlorrilla county funds scarce
The report notes severe money shortages in Hlorrilla county with Kangas indicating funds are too scarce to support pole games, rendering them no longer dangerous.
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Hlorrilla
Smith County
Kangas
Deafness Cure Promoted by Catarrh Remedy
An advertisement touts a constitutional remedy for deafness caused by inflamed mucous lining of the Eustachian tube. It claims nine of ten cases improve after treating catarrh and invites readers to try a cure that promises relief for deafness linked to catarrh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimuerete
Fish That Commit Death by Their Own Action
Fragmentary lines describe starfish and fish dying by self-inflicted defeat in nets. A creature is caught and torn into pieces, escaping through meshes as it becomes a perfected animal. The text mentions plunging into fresh water to cause instant death, though details are garbled.
Notre Dame University Announces Opening Sept 7 1897
Attention to Notre Dame university in this paper column. The fourth year of the institution enters upon the next session starting September 7 1897. Parents guardians considering sending their boys and young men away to school should write for particulars to Notre Dame University Indiana before arranging their education. No better facilities for cultivating mind and heart are offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame Unis Veratty
Parenta
Guardiana
University of Notra Dame Indiana
Notre Dame
Raising Baked Potatoes Turns Fire Toward Teheran Farm
George Everitt of Teheran Indiana planted potatoes in straw. The straw heated and caught fire causing damage to the crop as the potatoes baked in the sun and straw ignition interrupted growth.
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George Everitt
Teheran
Ind
Contests Advertise Tea Scheme and Prize Winners
An advertisement outlines a method used by a top prize winner to obtain yellow tickets. It describes three options: using the tea herself, asking friends who use the tea for their tickets, or persuading friends to try the tea and hand over tickets. A boarding house operator supplied many tickets. The note invites readers with influential connections in public institutions to participate, and references rules of a large monthly ad contest.
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University of Notre Dame
Indiana
Claasson
Wiener Lave Cave
Thantiab al Biectibes
Dalwaide Hall
F& Hove
A. Murriiacy
Baualdeut
Hyerneath
Sell Lake
Uy Leah
Fred A
Sears, McCornich
Elk Ball Pare City
Thom Wiker
Rotuya
Tha Pissenge
Rho Grande Tailway
Mlulee
Olla
Castoria
Mark J
Samuel Pitcher
Myannis
Massachwusetts
Mothers of
Aimerica
Cacept
Centawr Company
Chas
Fletcher
Eve Fie
Waesee
Mgmray Street
New York
Cion « Savings Bank and Trust Company
Main Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
Bs Werrony Woombrr
Gronci M Cansey
Detroit Journal
Tevéderesee
Bae
Hewlett Bro
Sco
America
Rica
Biow
Shores
Michigan
Phyatcal
Poetal
NATO
Lewile Oekona
Kalamarve
Ito Baer
Muathove
Renia
Elias Morris and Sons Company,s Monuments and Beadstones
Reece
Seis
Rumpise
Scott
Ying-Pruvlicnh
Geo. M. Scott & Co
Mportera and
Pealers In
Buffalo Scale Company
Atlilogine Woks
Cyinder
Towed
Noond Co
Dills & Tool Steel
Agonts Ton
Netiost Stove Co
Tohn van & Home Steel Tange Coles
Worthington
Levee Stubber Co
Wain ST
Souih
Sal Lake Gt, Ota
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