Railways Transform Western Lands With Quick Settlement
Railways rush to fill open lands in the West as towns rise along the route. The Pacific Coast extension of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway spurs homestead settlements from Marmarth to Montana, with Mobridge poised as a key town. Bridges and mills expand, coal is abundant, and government surveys near completion.
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Mehridze
Missouri River
Unks
St. Paul Road
New Coast
Mobridges
Missouri
Thonasnds
Wonesteads
United States
Marmarth
N. 1
Little Missouri
Musselshell River
Montana
Chicago, Milwaukee and
Chicago
Butte
Mont
Beattle
Tacoma
Wash
Yellowstone
Uncle Sam
Happiness from Troubles Reflections on worry and mood
George Harvey argues that humans endure troubles and often derive comfort from contemplating them. He notes most people are inclined to smile in clear skies and grieve in clouds, and that worry is mainly apprehension that can be managed with simple mental treatment.
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George Harvey
North American Review
Two Cities and Polar Towns Described
The article notes Hamerfest as the northernmost town near Norway with about 4,000 residents and perpetual daylight for two months, while Punta Arenas near the Strait of Magellan houses about 10,000 people. A fragment from a humorous warning about a nursemaid and a policeman appears, echoing a Loudon Tatler style.
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Hamerfest
Norway
Punta Arenas
Strait of Magellan
A Chance to Get Rich in a Secret Pocket Coat
A Detroit Free Press item describes a tailor’s secret coat pocket that hides cigars from friends who might help themselves, offering a chance at wealth through this clever invention.
University of Paris Doctor of Letters Degree Process
The University of Paris prescribes that candidates for doctor degrees in letters must hold the lower degree, submit two theses on different questions, answer questions, pay 140 francs, and present 100 printed copies. One thesis must be in Latin and the other in French. if in science the thesis must be original research, if in theology both examinations are oral and written.
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University of Paris
Scotch Laborer Confuses Name While On Shipyard Job
A Scottish worker at Cramp's yard in Philadelphia was hired as a laborer. His first task was carrying heavy planks. After two shifts, he asked the foreman if he had told his real name when starting work. The foreman confirmed Tamson, prompting the Scot to joke that he thought he said Samson.
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Samson
Primary Election Law Sparks Iowa Nomination Changes
Iowa adopts new primary law governing nominating candidates for county state and federal offices. June 2 primary date set with schedules for county and state conventions, candidate filings due forty days prior, and party affiliation declarations recorded on poll books. Australian ballot system to be used. voting restricted to the party ballot of registered affiliation. strict canvassing and certification procedures outlined along with penalties for misconduct.
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Iowa
Board of Supervisors
United States
Secretary of State
Supreme
District and Superior Courts
Congress of the United States
General Assembly
Primary Election Board
Gastos
Lys
Secretary of
Rameé
India Office
Bald
Bec
Tis
Goa
Rhe
Fece
Otticera
Lue Beygral
Sifag
Nuy
Amd
Ana
Sid Canyass
Hit
Executive Council
Board of Cangvassers
County Central Committee
Gentra Point Teé
Koy
Gueh
Supreme Court
Btate
Eh Party
Jwe
Jali
Election Expense Reporting Provisions and Penalties
The act requires all candidates to file sworn statements of receipts and expenditures within ten days after elections. Statements must itemize money and value received and disbursed, and identify sources, purposes, and recipients. Public access is guaranteed, and penalties apply for noncompliance or improper dealings.
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Arelesen
Secretary of State
Auc
Rhall
Liatrict Central Committees
Umbrella Mischief in Bruges Hotel Tale
A narrative fragment recalls an English tourist leaving a cherry wool umbrella in a Bruges hotel corner. After luggage mixups on departure, the umbrella is retrieved by a porter and the traveler vows it was worth protection from rain, reflecting on travel mishaps and quirky dialogue from a period piece.
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Bruges
England
National Colors and Odd Observations in Old Dispatches
The Philadelphia Press notes a humorous exchange about popularity and sight with a character named Ty noted as unable to see though positioned under a hose. It also observes red as the dominant color in 19 of 25 leading national days and mentions artifacts from excavations in Egypt including wooden soldiers.
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Bure
Philadelphia Press
Med
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Minnesota
Nebraska
Dakotas
Mobridge
Kayit
Loudon Tatler
Werth
Germany
Ruglau
District ‘Court
Party
Linder
Jupiter
Patsy
Begorra
Jal
Mike
Egypt
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