A Dowry Procession At Surat For Meer Gootam Baba Bride
A bride's dowry procession in Surat witnessed a grand caravan led by elephants and horses. Servants in white carry covered trays, rose water salvers accompany youths, and 500 coolies transport bedsteads, curtains, furniture, and modern house items. Five women with sweetmeats and ten teams with cooking utensils finish the display.
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Meer Gootam Baba
Newab
Surat
Unexpected Criticism and a Clergyman in Harpee’s Magazine
A popular Austin clergyman visiting his church steps is asked by a partially blind old lady who cannot recognize him to help her up. After learning the preacher’s name she pleads to be helped back down and declines entering the church, preferring not to attend unless paid.
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Harpee’s
Austin
Texas
Parson Smith
Valuable Water Power Mills For Sale Near Winston
Mills located two miles south of Winston on Middle Fork Creek with forty three acres of land. Water power claimed best in the region and able to run mills plus machinery for any factory. For details contact Lexington North Carolina.
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Danville
Mocksville & Southwestern Railroad Company
Fallenger
Smith's River
Teakenm
Blu Creek
Smith’s River de Pot
Dan Pigg
Winston
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Announcement of next door to Merchant's Hotel
An 1883 notice invites patrons to a new venture next to the Merchant's Hotel. It promises good barter, fair prices, and a clean establishment with attention to customer service. Dated May 1, 1883, the notice appeals to local patrons for support and patronage.
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Alex. Gates
Vias
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