Training of horses for circus feats and care standards
An article describes rigorous horse training for circus tricks, detailing the trainer's required kindness and perseverance, the careful selection of handsome, even-tempered horses, and step by step conditioning from enclosure to the ring. It also notes rural England harvest labor practices and outlines plans for the Rockefeller Institute for Medical Research in New York, outlining facilities, aims, staff, and the projected $10 million cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honore Moat
Etreus
Hla
Ruth
Naomi
England
Hertfordhire
Bedfordshire
Hielda
Detroit Prep Press
Rockefeller Institute For Medical
John D. Rockefeller
Rockefeller
New York City
Rockefeller Institute
Simon Flexner
University of Pennsylvania
Louisville
University of Louisville
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Flexner
College of Physicians of Fhiladelphia
Association of American Physicians
Medico-Chirurgical Society of Bologna
Philppines
Europe
Rocke
Feller
Tillman Sees Blood In Detroit Speech
Senator Tillman faced an angry Detroit audience on Wednesday night as he warned that black dominance in the south would bring bloodshed greater than the Civil War. He accused Sherman era troops of vilified acts, provoking loud jeers and fears of trouble among some listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Tilman
Detroit
South
Lee
Tillman
Sherman
Animal Worship in Old Testament Times
The Old Testament records show animal worship among the Israelites before formal prohibitions. Jehovah was worshiped under the bull symbol, with the twelve oxen supporting Solomon’s temple lavers and horns on the altar reflecting bull worship. Lenormant notes cherubim depicted as animals during the era of kings and prophets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon's Temple
M. Lenormant
Curious contrast of symbols in world lore
The New York Tribune notes acurious fact about national birds and emblems. It observes that the eagle, though the United States symbol, is often ruthlessly killed when possible, and contrasts this with English practice of killing the lion, a symbol of Britain's power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bion
Eagie
United States
New York Tribune
A Fighting Bishop on Waikato River Voyage
A Maori worker and Bishop Selwyn share a river trip on Waikato. When the canoe lags due to the Maori’s laziness, the bishop orders ashore and strips to reveal his roles. He mocks threats, but the Maori resumes paddling without further incident. London Tit-Bit reports this anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selwyn
Waikato
London
Period of Danger in Medical Suit Trial
A witness testified during a medical bill suit that the physician’s care continued after the patient was no longer in danger. The defense asked if the doctor did not wake several inquiries after the patient’s danger had passed, but the witness replied that he remained concerned as long as the doctor’s visits continued.
Why New York sheriffs cannot be re elected
The New York sheriff cannot be elected to successive terms because the sheriff's duty to carry out court processes against officials during trial and after conviction would pit him against himself if he sought a second term after defeat. The law makes him ineligible to avoid this paradox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Whiting Perils and Odd Home Remedies in Briefs
An old item notes chalky whiting preparations and a recipe to make a thin paste, plus a curious anecdote from Philadelphia about using a cold key to stop nosebleeds. It also mentions a butter dealer advising paper wrapping on scales, and a remark on using paper profit from piping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Piper
London Standard
Best Time of the Year
The excerpt contrasts aging observers with bustling Chicago contemporaries and muses on the fading of seasonal labor rewards. It notes summer fading into fall, harvest returns, and relief from natural calamities, ending with a reflection that life is worth living when toil pays off.
Graspit Circulates Rent Help Petition in Chicago
In a Chicago News item, Graspit was seen circulating a petition to raise funds to help a poor widow pay her rent. Diggs notes Graspit owns the house and is considered philanthropic by the gesture, contrasting the initial impression of disinterest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Graspit
Diggs
Chicago News
Welcome Month of May in Northern Lands
Poem-styled contemplation on May as a fierce yet hopeful month. It contrasts harsh winds with returning light and spring’s promise. The speaker notes evolving weather from storms to sunny showers and the beauty that promises a brighter year ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuan
Heaven
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Rockefeller Institute OF Medical Research
Bimon Fleener
Dentel & Johnson
Pelz
iErudden Lumber
Tom Frudden
Mar
Germantown
Miladelphia
Ben
Chicago
William Cullen Bryant
Roosevelt Brothers
Knickerbocker
Rue
Graham
Dedlet For
Vietor Brothers
City Meat Market
F. M. Wilson
Victor Brothers
Ackley
Henrietta
Mr. Meekton
Adam
Earth
Washington Star
Lon Cottey
States
Lion Coffee
The
Union
Swoirs Cares
Humphrey
Humphr
Riad
Klidocy Discaue
Humphreya
Humphreys
New Yorks
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