Vanderbilt in Chicago and Western Rail plans discussed
A Chicago report details Vanderbilt, son of the Commodore, visiting the Western Matropolis en route to interview him about continental rail expansion. The piece reviews his wealth and influence, his ties to rail and finance, and the era’s push for transcontinental lines, noting public reaction and ongoing political and business debates.
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Chico
Vanderbilt
Tie
Misek
Cela
Mablott
Wwe
Nash
Ovat
Isle
Justine
Hele
Hla Livaivudar
Charits Regulgin
Fia Blyehters
Liveranca
Les
Leanne
Mather
Mead
Hiram Silvey
Bering
Lotenile
Weetern Union For
Foarte Fearn
Permernt
Rentieman & Bot Exgar
Olla
Collen
New York
Chinaga
A Country Editor’s Crown Jewels in a Humble Page
A fragment from a periodical column reflects on the toil and humor of rural journalism. It notes the editor’s struggle to fit important telegrams and debates into space, while preserving sharp, local tone and the moral weight of a community press.
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Katn Field
William Puna
Thas
Jeffersonville
Trik
Rao
Ana
Ilitaet
Oirish Republic
Oewsat
Remarkable 18th Century Figures And Antiquities Unearthed
A garbled antique tale recounts long life milestones and curiosities from early America. Notables include Richard Coughlin, pioneer conductor on the Hudson line, and two elderly Kepler twins born 1792 in Philadelphia area. Also noted are ancient clocks, a 150 year old clockwork, and a 238 BC fig tree believed linked to Buddhist lore. The piece covers age records, historic coins, and genealogies, with scattered references to Revolutionary War figures and early colonial figures, plus a long digressive catalog of antiquities and curiosities.
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Windsor
Gus
Baltimere
New York
Lavia
Milwaukee
Henry Storena
Baat
Iran
Rabingam
Pat Bi Famer
Leonard Withington
D. C
Newber
New England
Georgia
Richard Coughlin
Patterson
Thereon
Hudson River
Britis Medical Journal
Val
Tively
Grandpa Frescott
Curning Gazette
Stevens
China
Seivert
Reading
Bainvel Lebwan
Strasburg
Thomas Case, Jr
Bilnboro
We Lange Née
Philadelphia
Roillers
Marri
Congresa Jiet
St. John's Parish
Colony of Georgia
South Carolina
Georgla
Eest
Bernard Kepler
Joan N. Kepler
Phimstead Township
Hucks County
Hernan
John
United States
Salisbury
Bernard
James Kinnepin Tenet
Ceylon
Gotama Buddha
Urumelaya
Wm. Tascott
Camden
N. J
Delaware
Peart Smyrna
Bayard
Wilson
Dover
Tvere
Rasett
Lisbome
Cal Morris
Jackson
New Orleans
South
Washington
Drinkhouse
Pitttown
Thia
Squire
Palliladelphia
Miss Drinkhouse
Barah Miimo
Alill
Mie Drinkhouse
Pottstown
Jon Mintzer
Abe
Peter
Sod
Sidewalk Slang and the Lingo of Criminal and Show Trades
A long extract on slang from thieves and show business workers describes terms for thieves, gamblers, pickpockets, and circus and theater people. It explains phrases like copper, gopher, collared, and welchers, and links cant to origins from Gypsy speech. The piece notes slang usage among audiences and performers and cites anecdotes of slang usage among country fairs and vaudeville circuits.
Old Time Fragments and Curious Courtship Tales
A collage of old newspaper snippets recounts a Deadwood style tale of a coat theft and a hymn book pistol fight, a Guthrie station flirtation among travelers, sentimental verses, a homemaking and courting vignette, and a curious Pennsylvania marriage anecdote along with various social observations from a bygone era.
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Sermin
Setioo
Axk Mogher
Stockings On The Stage In 19th Century Fashion Notes
A florid, unnamed account discusses actresses and stockings on stage, naming Emma Thursby Emma Abbott Minnie Palmer and Mary Anderson among others. It highlights stockings colors, embroidery, garters, and stage style, noting how costuming complements performance and public perception.
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eMoayo
Minnie Palmer
Margaret Mather
Angies
Mary
Leon
Leonors Bradley
Aimee
Flo
Kisses Ow Interset Mother’s Advice On Doting Fathers
A rousing warning to fathers about neglectful behavior toward daughters. The speaker urges tenderness and responsibility, recalling a mother’s care during a child’s early years and warning that ignoring a daughter’s needs can lead to lifelong regret and sorrow. The piece emphasizes daily acts of love as essential to a daughter’s happiness and well being.
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Fartier
Mel
Carview
Fia Wesea
Abe Kiend
Java
Train Ride Through a Beautiful California Valley
The author describes a scenic railroad journey along the San Joaquin Valley from Los Angeles to the Mojave and beyond. He notes fertile grape and fruit lands near Freemont, the growth of towns like Freemont, and passes through valleys with orchards, vineyards, and orange groves. The narrative recalls Cedar roads, cattle ranges, and distant deserts as the train climbs from coastal ranges toward the desert, ending with reflections on the comfort of the sleeping car and the vast landscape.
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Los Angeles
Lam Angeles
Angeles
Mam Gabriel
Dimain
Pany
Pi Low
Avery Snases
Hajar
Colorado
Fort Yuma
Africa
Mili
Bam
Happe
Meade
Tucson
Tasminanan Oh
Roed
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Matropolis
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Lopheets
Hatulev
Hyde Park
Mits
Nule
Thar Me Thalle
Lamilady
Ghanny
Mr. Brown
Brown
Eathon Wilkow
Ysany
USA
Joan
Entveed
Market Street
Armen
Onion Creek
Coquette
Plang
Peesib
Min
Priaeig
Jim
Weiler
England
Arene Mee
Knights of the Arena
Vrses
Jay
Rube
Seana
Schneider
Lnto
Tex Almont
Busters
Conan
Glenn
Mothur
Bowing Green
Hopkinville
Guthrie
Mammoth Cave
Galnnboro
Maya Sheyaivliy
James Whitront
Orohart
Hastrunnt
Elamos
Tia
Iig Yun
Feron
Levy
Rome
Lucy
Anish
Lhey
Ber Emring
Chad
Henjamin Che
Bae Ringer
Korkyhire
Hanjamin
America
Beaux
Belles
Pennsylvania
Intrase
Wberry
Detroit
Liuse
Jouni
Tanda
Pepeemat
Nicholas
London
St, Nicholas
Tony Feths
Hartielold
Nishalen
Walen
Engiana
J. Ts ‘Trowbeige
Jack Hinnard
Frank Tl Blockton
Amietane
Retin
Maurice Thompson
Arebery
E. 8
E. 8. Brooks
Tainsteth Thoep
Villiers
Ty Archibald Forbes
Remon
Tad” Lae
Noah Brooks
Southern Pacific
The
San Joaquin
Fremo
Bacita
Coast Range
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