American fiction humor praised in new Boss of Little Arcady
The Lothrop Tee and Shepard company received from Harry Wilson the manuscript of his next book The Boss of Little Arcady. Actors praise its humor sentiment and general appeal stating it surpasses recent American fiction like The Spenders. Reverend Bunce of Brooklyn Presbyterian remarks on gifts and friendship.
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Harry A Wilson
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Little Arcady
Spenders
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J. D. Bunce
Brooklyn
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Narrow Escape From Death In Fire Rescue
Kansas City mayor at the time Warner took a new Babcock extinguisher to a blaze on Missouri avenue and Delaware street. He strapped the device on his back climbed a ladder to the roof and was knocked down into a cistern after a blast of smoke. He survived unhurt though the extinguisher was ruined.
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Kansas City Times
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Delaware Street
Hoch Case Sparks Wave of Matrimonial Imitators
The Hoch case triggers police reports estimating at least 1000 deserted wives in and around Chicago facing similar scams. Letters from distressed women nationwide describe marriages that end with swift desertion after exploiting funds. The item then mentions various unrelated notices and brief biographical lines.
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Hoch
Chicago
Allen's Foot-Ease Free Sample Offer in Le Roy NY
An ad offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease from Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy New York. It claims to cure sweating swelling and aching feet and helps with tight shoes. Also notes a cure for corns ingrowing nails and bunions and that druggists sell it for 25 cents.
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le Roy
N. Y
Allen
Irish M P J F X O Brien remembered for Fenian revolt
The death of J F X O Brien former Cork M P recalls his daring 1860 Fenian rising role. He led a headless force, helped prisoners from a barracks, and was later imprisoned for treason before amnesty and return to politics. His stance shifted with Parnell and the Land League, later opposing the Parnell faction.
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County Cork
Ireland
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O'Brien
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Land League
Pikes and Mosby in Early American Wars
A historical overview recalls Zebulon Pike’s 1805 expedition from St. Louis to trace the Mississippi source, his later Rockies discovery and capture, and his death at York. It also profiles John Singleton Mosby, his Virginia ties, Manassas aid to Johnston, and his wary stance toward Grant era politics.
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Mississippi
St. Louis
Louisiana Territory
Rockies
Pike's Peak
Rio Grande River
Mosby
University of Virginia
State of
Virginia
Joseph Johnston
Manassas
Shenandoah
Grant
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised with 100 dollar reward
The notice promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure with a 100 dollar reward for incurable catarrh. It includes endorsements from Wast & Truax and Walding Kinnan Marvin as Toledo wholesalers. The product is described as internally taken and affecting blood and mucous surfaces, price 75 cents per bottle, with free testimonials and family pills offered.
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Hall
Of Course Said City Man on Snakebite Antidotes
A witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press features a city man and a mountaineer debating snakebite first aid with a humorous back and forth. The mountaineer questions common antidotes and the city man asserts knowledge, highlighting regional perspectives in a brief exchange.
Watch Given by Papa Becomes Rivalry Symbol
Two society figures discuss a cherished watch from a father at the debut. One calls it old, while the rival notes its wear as proof of status and time passing in high society circles.
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Vphiladelphia Press
S.S. S
The House of Cards Authorship Denied by Weir Mitchell
Dr Weir Mitchell rejects authorship of The House of Cards a Philadelphia life story claimed by multiple papers. The work has also been attributed to Owen Wister a noted Philadelphian in early press coverage.
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Philadelphia
Owen Wister
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