D'Orsay Dandies and Tailors in Regency Rumor
A London Chronicle note on D'Orsay the last of the dandies praised for advertising fashion and tips about pocket lining. Mrs Pitt Byrne recalls a tale of tailor Stultz and a pocketed payment in a witty incident. Then a claim list from Story county Board of Supervisors January 1902 session.
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D’orsay
London
Pitt Byrne
Comte d'Orsay
Board of Supervisors
Story County
Queen Scotia and the Thistle Badge Tale
The tale recounts Queen Scotia leading troops in battle and enduring a thorny thistle that pricked her. The incident inspires the thistle as Scotland's emblem, set in her memory as she roots it and places it in her cask, forging a dynasty symbol.
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Scotland
Scotia
The Little Girl Paid and the Wolf Story
A Berlin Letter in the Chicago Record-Herald recounts Jacob Grimm’s tale ending with whoever refuses to believe this story owes me a thaler. A winter morning a Jewish girl rang a servant, asking to deliver the coin to Grimm when he returns, saying she owes him for not believing the wolf story.
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Jacob Grimm
Berlin
Chicago Record-Herald
A Translator's Story of Swedish Dialect Folklore
A note on H L Braekstad translating a volume of Swedish fairy tales. A Swedish friend sent a book believing Braekstad would enjoy it though not Swedish but Swedish dialect. Reading aloud in dialect helped him grasp it, as the phonetic form resembled a Danish regional speech.
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H. L. Braekstad
Mr. Braekstad
A Curious Will Light For London Streets
A seventeenth century will reveals John Cooke left ten pounds to fund a lantern and candle at the corner of St Michael’s Lane and Thames Street. The light, eight in the pound, would burn nightly from Michaelmas to Lady Day between 9 and 10 p.m. until 4 or 5 a.m. to aid passersby in Thames Street.
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London
John Cooke
St. Michael's Lane
Thames Street
St. Michael’s Lane
No Objection to Marriage With Educated Daughter
A dialogue from the New York Times shows Mr Goldrock granting permission for a marriage proposal. He notes he has educated his daughter and taught her to read newspapers, suggesting she should decide wisely. The suitor is described as having a title but no cash, and Goldrock urges prudent judgment.
Breakfast Hour Debate Offers Early Wake Trial
Dialogue shows a judge and workers debating breakfast time with options at seven, half past seven, or eight, and a proposal to set a wake's trial. The exchange emphasizes scheduling and approval dynamics in a kitchen context.
Minnick and the heated defense of a friend
In the Philadelphia Press excerpt Minnick defends a friend and proclaims he would not stand by while someone is abused. The dialogue contrasts Minnick with others who might hesitate to intervene.
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Minnick
Philadelphia Press
Planting Seeds for a Spring of Character
A Lively quote from Ladies' Home Journal emphasizes timely cultivation of character. It links personal growth to early effort in awakening seasons. The message urges proactive virtue and effort before opportunities pass.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin Endorsed By Patient
A Decatur Ill man, Geo F Benedict, attributes recovery from Bright's disease rumors to Dr Caldwell's Syrup Persin after one bottle. He says food stayed in him and he craved meals, restoring health and prompting him to recommend the product to others. Sold by L M Bosworth.
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Bright
Geo. F. Benedict
West King St
Decatur, Ill
L. M. Bosworth
Wanted agents for established Chicago business house
Advertises for trustworthy men in each state to represent and advertise a wealthy firm. Pay is 18 dollars weekly plus expenses, cash weekly. Includes horse and carriage if needed. Provide references and SASE to Manager, 316 Caxton Building, Chicago. 26-26t
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Caxton Building
Chicago
Real Estate Loans Offer Flexible Pay Options
Story County Bank promotes real estate loans with flexible payment on any interest pay day or any amount on any day. No commission is charged on this loan.
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Story County Bankk
Travel ad promotes sleeping car service to California
Text urges travelers to apply to agents in Chicago and North Western Bay about the through tourist sleeping car to Los Angeles and San Francisco. Round trip tourist tickets are advertised as on sale daily.
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California
Chicago
Story County Treasurer Report January 1902
Story County Iowa board verifies Geo A Klove treasurer’s semi annual financial exhibit for June 1 1901 to January 1 1902. They confirm funds and vouchers balance on hand and sign the report dated January 15 1902.
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Story County
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
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Preparing Costly Furs in the Fur Trade
A master furrier cuts skins into narrow pieces to extend value and create longer garments. Mink and sable skins are slashed into strings, with potentially thousands of fragments sewn together to preserve markings while elongating the skin for a fuller cloak.
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Tere
Peasant Survives Bear Ride After Forest Escape
In Kastamuni a peasant sought refuge from a bear in a tree which broke. He rode the bear briefly using his ears as bridle before the beast charged toward a village. A local hunter shot the bear in the head, allowing the man to dismount unharmed.
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