The Role of Sanford Dole in Hawaiian Politics
A detailed portrait of Sanford B. Dole as towering in stature and intellect, his Puritan lineage, and his judicial temperament. The piece contrasts his physical presence with his cautious, nonexecutive leadership style and notes his six year term ending December 31, 1900, under the American-backed regime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dole
Ife
Ile
Liluokalani
Tlololulu
Mr. Dole
Ilis
Thurston
Islands
Famine Strikes Ireland With Crop Failures and Blight
Report from Ireland describes widespread crop failures heavy rains and ruined hay and rye crops. Potatoes diseased causing acute illness and at least one death. Western coastal areas face extreme destitution amid rent arrears tied to Lord Ardilauns estate trustees. Map highlights counties with crop and fuel shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Glengariff
Lord Ardilaun
Earl of Bantry
Chinks in a Mass China and its mild remedies
Fragmented copy discusses China and hunger and pain from cold. It extols St Jacobs Oil as a sovereign remedy for pain and cold relief. The text mentions a funeral timing rule for an Egyptian death with same day or next day scheduling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
St. Jacobs OU
Bt. Jacobs OI
Trade Devisions at Custom House Highlight Need of Bitters
The article notes recent devisions by general appraisers pending Treasury review and urges Hostetter's Bitters as a tonic and remedy for malaria rheumatism dyspepsia constipation and biliousness. It also mentions the London General Post Office housing the world’s largest telegraph office with over 8 000 operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Post Ofice
London
Various Advertisements and Inventions in a Victorian Paper
A collage of product pitches and notices includes Allen's Poot-Ease for foot comfort, Castoria trademark claims by Samuel Pitcher, hotel and mineral wool mentions, Dar Kline nerve restorer, Piso's Cure for consumption, city water pump costs, an oscillating crutch, safety lamp improvements, mineral wool substitutes, an electric dental mallet, and 1774 Philadelphia population estimates.
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Allen
PLAEE
Ailen 8
Olimsted
le Roy
N.Y
Enid man wins bride with egg message from farm
Ross Williams of Enid Oklahoma wrote a lonely egg note seeking a wife from the Cherokee Strip. A reply arrived from Bessie Carroll proposing a prairie life, exchanging photos and planning marriage. The couple wed days later, per the New York Star.
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Ross Williams
Enid
O. T
Cherokee Strip
Bessie Carroll
New York
Prodigal Son Quote Notion Turns On Holidays Home
The Atlanta Constitution cites a humorous prodigal son line about returning home for holidays for money. It adds a rule that success in love often correlates with less success in business, reflecting a witty newspaper aside.
Uncle Sam's Dome Dominates Trans Mississippi Exposition
The U S Government building for the Transmississippi and International Exposition at Omaha rises on the grounds facing the lake. Its three-section design features a central dome with cornice lined wings, grand entrance, and pavilions with decorated domes. A Liberty Enlightening the World statue caps the dome, with the torch illuminated at night towering 178 feet above ground.
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United States
Omaha
Exposition
Turkey’s foot trinkets replace rabbit charms in fashion
The piece notes women favor turkey foot charms mounted in gold or silver as chatelaine ornaments or pins, surpassing rabbit’s feet. Jewelers sell the items despite uncertain belief in their power, while social commentary ridicules the trend and jokes about its wearers and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Portable kitchen table with tilting shelf cupboard
A compact table carries a row of shelves beneath its top which are joined to a tilting frame. When raised they form a vertical cupboard, providing accessible storage for kitchen items.
Oldest Bank Note Premiers in China 1368
The article notes the world's oldest bank note printed in China in 1368, predating Gutenberg by 12 years and Europe’s use by 800 years. It claims leather remains unmatched for shoes and other uses, and mentions a Georgia legislature bill proposing $5 to buy a Bible copy for the state library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Cguttenburg
Europe
Georgia
Various Household Goods and Patent Remedies Advertisements
An assortment of items including Eastern syrup from wine and cane, garden gripe remover made from sugar cane, and products sold by Pactrre Co. plus patent medicine claims for Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. Mentions Toledo suppliers and Lake Erie as the "wild cat" lake in Iroquois lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pactrre Coasp Surkere Co. Allien
Ten Garden Devoe
Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Lake Erie
Woman to Woman Explains Mrs Pinkham Advice Network
Women seek relief from female ailments with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free guidance. The article notes many women now rely on the service, with a staff of lady secretaries handling daily correspondence.
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Lydia
Pinkham
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Teristics
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Reblic
Herenles
Sanford
Cantiela
Canfiela
Cole
Sanford I, Dole
E Islands
Williams College
Isetis
Ranber
Walker
Bedford Way
Medford
Revelias
Lis
Elist
Adeynies
Dodnan
Lancelot
Mrs. Dole
Schilling
Nilsson
Castoria
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Pitcher
Chas. H. Fletcher
Mothers of America
Chas. H, Fletcher
Centaur Company
Chas. I
Fletcher
Samuel Pitcher, M.D
New York City
Dar. Kline
Bate
DR. KR
Anna M. Ross
Williamsport
Chestnut Hill Reservoir
Boston
Mason Chemical CO
P.O. Cox
Philadelphia
Oklahoma
Mr. Williams
Tam
Uncle Sam
England
Catarre
Baker’s
la Belle Chocolatiere
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester, Mass
Meshes Dobbed Abbey
Interior
U S. Army
Alaska
Kudolpil Kraet
P.O
Porthund
McVicker's Theatre
Chicago
Lil
Moore
Stewart & Holmes Drug Co
Seattle
Cp. Fowler
Box Southington
Conn
N. PN. U
Sanden Electric Belt CO
West Washington St
Portland, Or
Jerry
Ferry
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit, Mich
California Fig Syrup CO
A John A
Bismarck
Queen Victoria
Salzer Seed CO
LA Crossa
CPU USA
Chicago Board of Trade
Downing, Hopkins& Co
Chicago Board of Trade Brokers
Portland
Oregon
Wash
UN Grown
Buell Lumberson
Front ST
Portland, Oregon
Elena Eka
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