Ancient curios and oddities from distant ages and auctions
A collage of rare artifacts and curiosities includes a Queen Isabella gown piece dating to medieval England, an engrossed vellum Declaration of Independence copy in New York City library, a hand crafted German clock, a gold god statue once worshipped in Delhi, a fatal ring tale from Alfonso XI’s line, and vintage prints of Washington portraits auctioned in Boston.
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Vermont
New York City
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Lavaterre
N. Y
Germany
London
Delhi
Alphonso XI
Spain
Mercedes
Piva
Mul
Almudera
Madrid
Puxrim Society
Pismond
Mass
Boston
George
Marthe Washington
Tey
Washingtons
Graver
America
J. Norman
Murton Washington
Curious Oceanic Oil-Lubricant Claim Sparks Research
An American report outlines a process where a water wind lubricant theory is tested. The study describes using chlorine treated ore and ether extraction to produce a waxy substance. It notes speculative ties to industrial and educational interests, with mention of New Jersey swamps and upcoming public school reforms.
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Ohio
Chaime
Gil China
Milan
Diverse historical anecdotes on money lending and language
The passage cites Erastus Wiman’s import of nickels and quarters, the Mont de Piété’s early pawn lending origins, and notes on the Philadelphia Ledger’s calendar quirks. It covers biscuit ware porcelain, medieval letter punctuation, Quaker schisms under Elias Hicks, Mexican Christmas rites, and redunda
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England
Erastus Wiman
Pawxencnrsg
Mont de Piete
Paris
Philadelphia Ledger
Society of Friends
Elias Hicks
Mexico
Secret treaty claims spark tension between nations
The page notes chatter of a claimed secret pact among Japan and Hussia against England. It catalogues a jumble of items from memorials in Brooklyn to census projections, border disputes, and rail and trade matters, reflecting a miscellany of late 19th century sensational topics and curiosities.
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Tria
Japan
England
Henry Ward Beecher
Plymouth Church
Brooklyn
Wasitixaros
Tennessee
Great Western trains promise cheap rates and comforts
The notice extols a vast network from Wichita to St Louis offering first class service with Pullman sleeping cars and reclining chairs. It highlights lower fares, winter routes, and a wide reach across Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Missouri, emphasizing passenger safety and ample onboard amenities.
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California
Missouri Pacific Railway
Tua Fort Worth
Paso
Pueblo
Denver
Salt Lake City
Missouri Pacific
Kerestt
Missouri
Kansas
Arkanves
Paraudlats
Lewisisen
Texas
New Mexico
Arizona
Orpis
Plenenty
Sulu Stret
Depot
Comer
Seconel
Burercay
Claus
Leulkbler Amd
Beavieat Borel
Ina Hentiem
Betes
Ovat Flack
Boston Store Slash Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Hosiery and Blankets
A Boston Store advertisement touts drastic price cuts across fabrics, blankets, muffs, and accessories. Mohair suiting, damask, and white blankets drop from higher prices to 25 to 2 dollars, while dozens of hose and caps sell at a fraction of former costs, urging shoppers to act quickly.
Reduced prices sweep sale across blankets and bed comforts
A fragmented sales notice lists steep markdowns on blankets, bed comforts, and apparel. Items include blankets at 1.62, bed comforts from 1.25 to 0.88, and ladies and misses garments cut from 50 to 10 or 20 cents. Stock clearances claim up to 65 Newmarkets and other discounts, with references to old and new prices.
Fragmented OCR News Snippet About Unclear Event
An unreadable passage mentions items like ammo and moons, references Surver and Seis counters, and a vague line about throwing at eight casts a plant or place named Yant. Details are obscured, names unclear, no verifiable action or outcome.
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Evry
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