Notable Figures Attend Health, Education, and Arts Events
Retired Henry Drummond seeks legal means to improve health while Wilken Potter, ex minister to Kitty, is elected president of Jefferson Medical College and Hospital in Philadelphia. A University of Pennsylvania reception honors Prof Wilhelm Dorpfekl. Harvard seniors elect Carl Schurz as orator. Joseph Choate’s son named class poet. D G Barrows, Boston theologian, elected to Congress. Greeks in Boston discuss language and politics. Swedish traveler Sven Dedin mocks Europe’s fears of China. Japan’s secretary Kato named commissioner general for the 1900 exposition. US funding 50,000 pounds. Newport mayor selects Miss Margaret La Farge to name the launching boat Newport. she is related to Commodore Perry and John La Farge.
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Henry Drummond
Wilken Potter
United States
Kitty
Jefferson Medical College End Hospital
Philadelphia
Willhelm Dorpfekl
University of Pennsylvania
Redding
University Library
Harvard
Hiss
Carl Schurz
Joseph II Choate
D. G. Barrows
Chistian Register
Boston
Haseen
Congress
Spoiks
Agibut
Ongue
Sven Dedin
Wen
China
Europe
America
Jorn
Kato
Paris
Japan
Tis
Margaret la Farge
Mayor Boyle
Newport
Bath
Miss la Farge
Oliver Iinzari Terry
Lake Erie
Christopher Perry
Commodore Perry
Anccient Newport Artillery
John la Farge
All Over The House Tips And Global Notes
A jumble of household hints on cooking and cleaning plus a series of brief notices about theater, photography, and historical figures. Topics include flour to prevent icing run, soaking tinware in soda, gum to protect fabrics, a baby bath additive, and cleaning with coffee. Also mentions a stage show in Paris, a London court photo claim, and short biographical notes on Morroco and other rulers.
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Ismoke
Notes of the Times from Damburg and Nearby Regions
Fragmentary dispatches describe local taxes on dogs by size in Damburg, harvest concerns among New Namphire farmers, and discussions of a municipal scheme in Glangow. Reports mention fears over fruit prices, a Philadelphia comment on police height, and varied provincial notes about public services and civic issues.
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Damburg
China
Glangow
Nuzic Pe
Biberto Philadelphia
Fiey
Amu
Lydia E Pinkham’s Compound Praised by Cincinnati Woman
A Cincinnati woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with easing severe female troubles. After five bottles her chest pain and abdominal discomfort lessen, her appetite improves, and she reports steadier steps and better overall health. She urges others to try the remedy per directions.
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America
Cincinnati
Ima
Lydia E. Pinkham
Grace Colard
Eastern Ave
Tincinanti
Ohio
Cigar as a Social Force Sparks Father Son Smoke Lesson
A Chico paper notes a Yak Park youth argues tobacco is a social factor and urges his father to smoke. The father, long avoiding tobacco, tries cigars and a pipe after three tries admits defeat. The cigars vanish and the pipe goes to the laughing son.
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Byun
Yak Park
Buchetor Apartments
Toons
Tieson
Bicycle Craze and Oddities Across the World
Notes describe aversion to wheelers in Australia and easy steering with pedal pressure. French riders traverse to Algiers for recycling in Africa, while Germany’s Van Ruppie gymnasium requires bicycle training. A Waterbury election showed bicycle voters defeating a candidate. Age ranges include people in their seventies to a 103 year old in Belvidere, New Jersey.
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Australia
Mediterranean
Algiers
Africa
Germany
van Ruppie Gymnasium
Horseshoers* Protective Association
Waterbury
Conn
George Tracey
Selectman
Belvidere
N. J
Curious Facts From a Distant Past
A collection of varied trivia notes on curari poison use by South American tribes, the lord mayor of London’s diamond badge, dead reckoning for ships, the Jutland Cimbri’s fate, a French doctor on aging, and the origin of the word canon linked to canyon geographies in western North America including the Colorado region.
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London
Jutland
Italy
North America
Colorado
Modish Gowns Feature Moire Silk and Beaded Trims
Fashion notes describe moire silk dresses popular for afternoon receptions. Gowns showcase V necklines, rose and white lace, jet beads, and fringe sequins. Skirts are short with waist detailing, while mohair braid and arabesque embroideries decorate bolero and shirt elements.
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Oreen
Fairy Tale Dream Delights Washington Star Reader
A breakfast tale from the Washington Star portrays a boy who dreams of a fairy queen offering three wishes. He learns to be cautious not to waste chances as he navigates childlike wonder and greed in a playful, moral vignette.
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Washington Star
SUK Covers for Quilts in Early Leisure Life
Fragmentary OCR describes women embracing quilt covers as a leisure pursuit, noting plain blue ground work and decorative lam motifs. The passage mentions various patterns, threads, and possible origin hints, but the text remains garbled and ends mid-sentence with names obscured.
Fragmentary Script Notes From Obscure Playful Line
A fragmented OCR line hints at playful wordplay and a discussion of wit and spice of life. Names, places, or concrete events are not present to anchor a fuller report. The readable bits suggest a creative or satirical sketch rather than a clear news item.
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Athens
Joana
United States
Boma
D. H. Moore
Sec
The Joy and Ironies in Campaign Stage and Love
A collage of voices satirizes political rhetoric and ambition in a sheriff race, with a boastful speaker lamenting lost power while others cheer for Jinkins. Interwoven is a verse by Frank I. Stanton and a poem by Lawrence K. Mussel about wit, love, and the simplicity of a girl who values charm over politics and knowledge.
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Vale
N. VY
Herman
Tess Delight
Puck
Maggie
Margaret
Marguerite
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cigar
Eraachive
Finn
Amd
Evan
Arrave
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Maple Grove
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Jinkins
Frank I. Stanton
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Times Herald
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Sunshine Giaming
Ching
Diars
Nght Youderifle
Bho
Andrabe
Kay
Lawrence K. Mussel
Rsae
Beattie
Lta
Oer
Horne & GO
Pias
SLO
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Stlanta
Croup
Gorgh
Seth Hart
Seth
McCkee
Wilpset Dock
Macadsersetsy
Berermeres
Main St
Madea
Maz
Pia
Wien
Bern
Vitaly
Circulartros
Ai Royal Medmiee CO
Wadesh Ave
Chicago
W. IL. McKee
Ohio University
Iid Haley
Theresa
Sewett
Qhia University
Chie
Ast
Palmer House
Cporwaaly
Washington St
Patnonage
Boliftad
John W.pickett
Attorneya AT Law
Office—Law Building
Fieizfay
Pittsburg, PA
Harper's Magazine
Bitton
JO Neepe
Pho Lee
SRD Waly
Pangetna Harding Gavi
Caten
McNuorg
Hesch
Cents
Andrew Wilson
Giuples
Maris de Diesen
Woodrow Wilson
Toba
MieMister
G. A. Forsyth
Sotwedl
Teli
Kfrfoppad
Lis Rastern
Coronation
Hreharene Davie
Basketedt
ReCats Wommle
Queen Vicwris
Miut
Hare Pon Brothers
Hahpey's Magazine
Uniteu
Pities
Mexico
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P.O
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Harper's Weekly
Warper's
Merial Storer
New England
Mies Mare K. Wilkins
Turks
E. F. Benson
Styx
Iain Kendrick Bangs
Peter Newell
W. D. Howells
E. 5
Martin
Asmoteur Spore
Hskind
Wream
Stell
Harper & Brothers
Canada
Adiltest
Harper's Bazar
Olin
Miharine de Fore
New York
Acd
Ted Diagras
Sandgy
Kaude
Chapiis
INF
Neizhborhoml
Maria Louise Bool
Father Guinnallion
Getare
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