Strange Sights in Mexico Four and Primitive Customs
In the San Francisco Examiner account, KE Ward arrives from Mexico to describe oddities. He notes mule drawn street cars with three classes, a drainage system draining into a lake, a single elevator in Mexico City, and minimal hotel amenities. A story of Mexican courtship through pantomime shows couples avoiding spoken words in favor of silent signals.
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Mexico
KE Ward
Tn Angeles
Obio
Cearly
City of
Mexico City
San Francisco Examiner
Nobility in Germany Described By Bertin Letter
A New York Sun excerpt by Blakely Hall portrays German high society with humor and sharp observation. Princes, dukes, and princesses fill hotels while soldiers guard doors. Officers display vanity in public dining, and spectators study every gesture as the world continues on its axis.
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Germany
Saxe-Meiningen
Sulm- Horsmar
Blakely Hall
Bertin
New York Sun
Persia's divorce laws and their safeguards against divorce
Persian divorce laws enable a husband to banish his wife, but the marriage contract requires a large dowry credited to the wife as a debt. The groom must pay this sum if divorce occurs, a penalty designed to deter divorce and protect the wife's property. The system results in far fewer divorces in Persia than in the United States.
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Persia
Turkey
United States
Thomas Stevens
New York Sun
Tombs of the Kings and the rolling stone entry
Describes Mount Calvary tombs known as the Tombs of the Kings with a large rolling stone guarding the doorway. The stone sits on an inclined groove and is wedged open for access. when removed it rolls back to close the entrance. Descriptive excerpt cited by Edsward L. Wilson in The Century.
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Mount Calvary
I. Edsward L. Wilson
The Old Brother's Prayer Misheard in Sermon
A college student filled a rural church pulpit on a Sunday and, after a thoughtful talk on Lazarus and the rich man, a veteran parishioner offered a prayer that misquoted the parable. The line humorously referenced Lazarus as a beggar listening in.
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Lazarus Sod
Harch
Lazarus
Boston Journal
Children Parties in England and Modern Festivities
A London Queen column notes shifts in children's parties from boisterous old games to structured gatherings. Parties now feature Christmas trees or bran pies, with Punch and Judy, magic shows, or plays before tea. Early to bed is recommended and simple refreshments like lemonade and cakes preferred to elaborate suppers.
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Roger de Coverley
Teach children manners by example, not precept
From the Atlanta Constitution advice column, the piece argues that parents must model courtesy and respect to shape polite, refined children. It stresses consistent acting over words, teaching kids to respect others’ property, and the emotional cost of punishment, urging shared trust and affection to maintain influence.
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Atlanta Constitution
The Hunting Hawka of Persis
Hawkers of falcons roam Iran offering a single trained hawk for sale at mosque entrances or near royal palaces. About 1000 itinerant hawkers exist in the country, earning a precarious livelihood by hawking birds that can sustain a family for a year with 50 to 100 toman. Some birds fetch up to 20 toman, and sales often take weeks before moving on to another town.
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Persis
Wolf von Schierbrand
Cosmopolitan
Obituary Poetry by Numbers Circulation Questioned
A San Francisco Chronicle critique notes firms market memorial cards printed with stock verses. Buyers choose by number, the deceased's name and verse are printed, and specimen copies are sent to families. The practice is described as profitable and a targeted business.
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Numirers
San Francisco Chronicle
Room at the Top
A fragmented report recalls a crowd scene as a man climbs on shoulders to glimpse a cresting view while others call out and cheer. The readable text hints at a rising moment and public excitement in a crowded setting.
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Nim
Thar
Maali
Ecu
Daly’s Theatre Company to Tour Europe Ever After
Augustin Daly and his company, thriving after years of prosperity, prepare a long tour abroad with London Paris Vienna and other capitals in view. Ada Rehan will join the company in costumes for performances noted for wit and clever stage manners.
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Augustin Daly
Actins
London
Paris
Perlin
Vienna
Europe
Daly
Ada Rehan
Mr. Daly
The Phantom Train and Strange Light in Crawford County
A Crawford County resident recalls Lincoln’s assassination period and reports a yearly dream vision of a funeral train with the slain president, dated between April 15 and 25, seen every year. the piece also notes funeral imagery and a superstition angle.
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Crawford County
Washington, D. C
Lincoln
Springfield
Lil
Evening Republican
Money 10 Loan Offer From Warren Building Society
The Helping Hand Building and Loan Association of Warren advertises a large cash surplus available for borrowing at 4 percent premium with easy payment terms. For particulars contact P. Guernland, President, or Cons. Dinsmoor, Solicitor. 32 51.
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Helping Hand Building and Loan Association
Warren
P. Guernland
Cons
Dinsmoor
Auction Sale Notice in New York Goods Spread
A dealer reports attending major New York City auctions and securing dress goods and silks at bargains. The text promises to divide profits with friends and claims the losses to manufacturers and importers would make anyone rich.
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New York City
Wool Dress Goods Sale Promises Deep Discounts
Catalog notes extensive yardages of all wool dress goods in 36 inch and 42 inch widths with values from 45 to 65 cents. Additional items include 24 inch plush and silk stripe velvets offered at deep cut prices. Limited pieces available as the sale promises extreme low pricing.
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Brest
Wight
Bargains on White Goods and Linens Offered in Lot
Twelve pieces of white goods and linens, 700 yards total, wide checks and stripes, priced at 26e per yard. One of the best bargains in the lot, offered for sale by us at a standstill price.
Linen Towels Bargains Sweep the Standings at 9c to 90c
Great big bargains in linen towels advertised at 9 cents to 90 cents each. Savings emphasized with bold prices and a wide range of sizes and designs available for shoppers seeking low-cost linen.
Kid Gloves Bargains In Whites And Tints Sale
A sale touts the greatest bargains with one lot whites and tints priced at 29, down from 75. The ad promises substantial savings and urges shoppers to act quickly for low prices on gloves.
Turoe Papave Ping Sale Advertises Low Price
A sale note offers twelve pieces of Gros Grain Silke in best grade colored varieties at 1.25 dollars, while dealers quote 1.25 dollars for regular stock, with a sale price of 1.12 dollars for a limited time.
Clothing fabrics offered at bargain prices in 27 inch widths
A historic ad lists cloths for wen and bay wear and ladies and misses outfits. It promotes a 27 inch wide lot at 14 cents, a 300 yard selection at 25 cents, and a special 27 inch wide lot at 32 cents. Also included are Morris goods with 27 inch wide at 87 cents and 64 inch wide at 1.75 dollars, each item described as cheaper than their usual values.
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Wen
Bay
Morris
Advertised Fabrics and Buttons In Odd Yardage Deals
A list itemizes 200 yards striped fabric at 18c per yard with 2 to 1Q yard portions sold at extreme low price. 260 yards lawn tennis goods offered 20c per yard in pieces 3 to 8 yards. Pearl buttons priced 5c per dozen and vegetable buttons similarly priced per dozen.
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Children's Parties
England
America
Rica
Daly's Theatre
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Mr. Day
Warren Pa
the People's Column
Kinzua
North Warren
Christopier Lessler
Glade
Sheffick
G. RB. Wood
Sheffield
Kent
Att Reed Bros
Bucklen
A. W. Morek
Hoxsia
E. F. Boerenrrann
Syracuse
Bairstow
Finch
Doubia
Buffalo
Jamestown
Hunter & Jarvis
Water Street
Warren, Penn’a
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