Dyspeptic Talk Turns into Odd Diet Tale from New York Sun
A burly unnamed man and a chronic invalid share a rambling reminiscence on dyspepsia. The speaker traces failed diets from army camp meals to New York regimens, ending with a chaotic feast then a restaurant repast that supposedly resolves his condition. Emma C. Sickels, "The White Queen," leads Indian land and education efforts in Pine Ridge.
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New York
Daniel
Notre Dame
New York Sun
Emma C. Sickels
National Indian Land Adjustment League
New York City
Pine Ridge
Ment
Miss Sickels
Astor Buys Cliveden Estate in Buckinghamshire
Wealthy American William Waldorf Astor paid 1 250 000 dollars for Cliveden the famous Duke of Westminster mansion on the Thames 25 miles from London. The grounds and gardens are noted for their upkeep and perfection.
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Dorf Astor
Cliveden
Duke of Westminster
Buckinghamshire
Thames
London
John R. Young’s Career From Tribune to China's Minister
John Russell Young, recently reappointed fifth auditor of the Reading railroad, rose from managing editor of the New York Tribune under Horace Greeley to Edit The Standard, then led The New York Herald as a world traveler and Grant ally. A close friend of President Arthur, he earned the post as minister to China, where he left a solid record.
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Reading Railroad
The
New York Tribune
Horace Greeley
Charles A. Dana
Whitelaw Reid
Standard
New York Herald
General Grant
Arthur
China
Where Shakespeare Learned to Read in Stratford
Charles B. Flowers, a wealthy English gentleman, funds restoration of Stratford sites tied to Shakespeare. The latest project revives the old school building where the boy's primary education occurred. Tutor was Sir or Rev. Simon Hunt, whose residence remains standing.
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Shakespeare
Charles B. Flowers
Stratford-upon-Avon
Shakespeare’s School
Simon Hunt
James H. Eckels Named Comptroller of the Currency
The article profiles James H. Eckels a 35 year old lawyer and New York native who has lived in Ottawa Illinois and edited the Ottawa Free Trader. It notes his writings on tariff reform and currency questions and mentions a separate scientific analogy about crab eyestalk evolution in varying depths.
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James H. Eckels
New York
Ottawa
Ill
How to Cure Heat Strokes and Precautions
A medical overview explains heat stroke forms heat syncope heat apoplexy and feverish heat stroke. It discusses causes including poor hygiene tight clothing and crowded humid conditions plus treatment options such as cold douches ice rubs immersion and antisepsis measures.
How to Prevent Nails From Rusting
Outdoor nails rust after driving. methods described include heating red hot and steeping in a linseed oil and black lead mixture. Steps involve draining, drying, and bag-drying to prepare a large quantity of nails.
Origin of the phrase To Sleep Like a Top and Black Mourning
The text traces the phrase To Sleep Like a Top to the Italian proverb Ni dormo comm un topo meaning dormouse. It also notes how Black became associated with mourning after Anne of Brittany or Annes queen of Charles VIII in 1498 wore black to honor her husband, contrasting widows white. No explicit reasoning for the choice is given.
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Anne
Charles VIII
France
How to Test Gold and Silver
Dampen the metal and rub with lunar caustic to test purity. A faint mark indicates pure metal while a black mark suggests inferior quality.
How to Remove Creases From Paper
Instructions for flattening creased papers for binding by dampening with water, whisking evenly, and pressing under heavy weights until dry. For pictures a crease is dampened then covered with a cloth and ironed to restore flatness.
Pieces from a Twisted News Page
A fragmented clump of notes recounts literary figures and art circles. Mentions Norval H. Busey in Paris, Charlotte Yonge aiding missions, and Cormon’s pupil group, along with a portrait of Mrs. Gertrude Atherton born in San Francisco.
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Basil Morton
Poe Wro
Norval H. Busey
Baltimore
Paris
Redclyffe
Charlotte Yonge
Cormon
France
Gertrude Franklin Atherton
Exon
San Francisco
Park's Sure Cure and Lipid Tales in Rural Canada
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles and nausea while Park's Sure Cure guarantees to cure rheumatism kidney and liver complaints or no pay. Michigan notes 220 women farmers owning 660439 acres valued at 45500000 with earnings 4354500. Also Ada about Hood's Sarsaparilla and Hood's Pills marketed for travel and family medicine. Jean Ingelow aged 63 in England continues literary work.
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Michigan
Wayne County
Park
L. M. Bosworth
Postmistress barred from stamp sale over mail guarantee
A Kentucky country postmistress refused to sell stamps to a local schoolmistress unless letters would be mailed where bought, and a government inspector halted the plan. The report notes other products and political moves, including patent salves and tonics.
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Kentucky
The Wild Beast Hoax Origins From Mr Connery
Mr Connery, former New York Herald editor, admits he originated the rhinoceros hoax to warn the public but miscalculated its impact. The six column tale described deadly beasts rampaging through the city and prompted panic before the presses halted.
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Central Park
J. L C. Clarke
New York
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Lester Wallack
Mayor Hall
John Morrissey
Connery
Herald Office
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