He Reached His Goal
Florence Norton recounts the tale of John Oldfield, a multifaceted businessman who prioritizes wealth accumulation and cultural leisure over family life. After years of intense work and a later attempt to live on 1200 a year, he abandons his business, relocates his family, and pursues art, music, and libraries, only to find leisure hollow. The porter Collins thrives with family time and simple joys, contrasting Oldfield’s rigid plan and eventual decline. Oldfield dies three years later, with doctors noting he might have survived had he continued in business.
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John Oldfield
Oldfield
Grindatore
Collins
Tle Porter
Collius
Collings
Porter
Fils
Florence Norton
Train and Track Census Reveals Rising Rail Passenger Toll
The last census reports 51 672 locomotives in the country and projects New York City rail passenger travel could reach 1 700 000 000 in 1918 if growth continues. Great Northern Railway will pay Minnesota nearly 1 000 600 in taxes this year, with earnings taxed 4 percent returning 978 000 to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Great Northern Railway Company
Minnesota
Tis
Hints For Business Men Inspire Customer Loyalty
A brief note from Success Magazine asserts that speculation differs from investment and urges businessmen to cultivate customers. It emphasizes that a pleased customer is the best advertisement, competition spurs resources and initiative, and maintaining superior quality outlasting price memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Success Magazine
No Use For It Uncle Zebulon Visit Ends With Dinner Joke
In a city restaurant Uncle Zebulon visits his nephew and after placing an order, the nephew asks about cerebrospinal meningitis. The reply shows the uncle’s wish to avoid it, preferring fried liver and bacon instead.
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Zebulon
Uncle Zebulog
Origin of the Postal Card In Austria 1809
The Scrap Book recalls Professor Emanuel Herrmann of Vienna proposing a cheaper method of correspondence. On January 26 he presented the idea of an open, stamped card to the Austrian post director. The proposal was quickly adopted and within a month authorities printed and sold 1,000,000 postal cards, establishing a vital means of communication.
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Emanuel Herrmann
Vienna
the Gaulle
Unconscious Toast Sparks Regal Quip in India
In a London Chronicle account a lord asks a chaplain for a toast in India. After reflection the chaplain quips about “Alan and a lackiq day” and the noble replies with a toast calling a bumper to the parson’s toast. The stated sum equates to about 100,000 rupees or 25,600 dollars as a possible income.
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Lord Clyde
India
Alan
London Chronicle
Wellington Questions Young Officer’s Scientific Acumen
The Duke of Wellington wrote to Th Hutton asking about a young officer’s scientific acquirements. The doctor planned a verbal answer and an appointment. On meeting, Wellington quickly thanked him and dismissed the inquiry to save time, stating his own time was equally valuable.
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Duke of Wellington
Th. Hutton
Wellington
Dr. Hutton
Jean
Wellngton
Towne Steep and Stubbs Quote Survive Stormy Night
A playful exchange features Towne Steep and Stubbs with a mock alarm clock plan to weather a storm. The quip imagines a late night routine where an alarm rings after bed and prompts a simple, sleepy response.
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Stubbs
Scott
Helping Him Out Borrows in a Chicago News Excerpt
A brief dialogue describes Busyman asking an older man to assist, noting he cannot spare time to help himself and instructing the porter John to open the door and aid the gentleman. The exchange reflects urban everyday friction and service norms in the period.
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John
Chicago News
Too Previous Alice in a Winter Morning
A fragmented diary style scene follows Alice noting the road ablaze with spring light and the warmth of new thoughts. She muses on venturing out despite a cold while recalling bright sunbeams, merry chatter, and plans for adventures as she braces for a day of hopeful exploration.
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Alice
Alicea
Agni
Court rules against attaches in attorney general’s office
Albany March 20 appellate division criticizes appointing attaches or counsel to receivers of corporations. It reverses a Brooklyn bank case, disapproves compensation of a receiver’s counsel, and notes New York district attorney will not disclose grand jury inquiries into Attorney General Jackson amid a Hamilton Bank case.
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Albany
N.Y
Thin Department
Cination Cochrane
Brooklyn “Bank
Charles H. Higgins
Brayn Hasbrouck
Charles A. Dolson
New York
Jerome
Grand
Aoe
General Jackson
Cosets
Frank White
Hamilton Bank
Grand Jury Jr
White
Jackson
Het
Chow
Sud Ne
Ihon
Genera Jackson
Woman's World Use for Veils and Nets
A compact guide to crafting a satin and cotton wadding case for veils or hairs nets. Details include dimensions twenty two by ten inches, lining in china silk, sachet filling, and options for binding with silk ribbon. Also covers storage tips to preserve nets and wigs with scented rolls for longevity.
Telephone profits in annual tests amid vast system
New York report on the American Telephone Company notes 23,479,000 in profits, up from 17,857,000 last year. The vast system links millions of subscribers across 1,604,000 miles of wire with a national exchange network. The text lauds independent, thorough rate control and fair returns as per the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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New York
Well
Eretem
Charmeter
Elrewit
Partic Control
Interstate, Commerce Commission
Eskimo Dog Training and Life of the Malamute
An article from St Nicholas by Lida Tee McCabe describes early puppy training for sledge dogs in Eskimo villages. It details gradual leash and endurance work, the dog’s lifespan, punishments, social roles, and the stark discipline in malamute teams. A second fragment recalls a Chevalais man's illness and cryptic lines about illness and travel.
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Ufe
Jose
Lida Tee McCabe
St Nicholas
Home Comforts Explain Real Family Living
The passage outlines simple, practical home ideas. It favors a warm fireplace well lit for reading, accessible shelves, and comfortable chairs. It stresses functional furniture, moderate decor, and a carpet for family use, plus harmony in habits and mutual accommodation over strict control.
To Stimulate Eyelashes with Vaseline Remedy
A letter suggests women use pure white Vaseline rubbed on lashes each night with a careful eye closed. It claims the practice aids lash growth and could improve eye brilliance, noting better appearance from longer lashes.
Novel four cushion design with trimmed edges
A quaint craft notes a novel cushion style using four small cushions, about three and a half inches square, made of silk with hairlike texture or white wool. Each is folded to form a triangle and joined at the upper points, then linked with a decorative rosette for a pretty, recently fashionable look.
Curling Hair With Damp Paper Roller Method
A historic guide explains curling hair quickly by cleaning the hair, wrapping it around a damp paper roller to form a cylinder shape, then rolling and drying to achieve a smooth curl. The method stresses even moisture and multiple drying sessions for best results.
Diamonds and the origin of crystals in Kimberley mines
The article discusses Sir William Crookes and a theory on how diamonds form. It notes that many diamonds surface as fragments rather than perfect crystals, implying extraction from deep pressure rather than in situ formation. It suggests multiple crystallization sites with varying pressures explain differences among gems from various mines.
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William Crookes
Kimberley
Veet
Irving and Booth Hospitality Story in McClure's March
In McClure's March issue Terry recounts Booth's morose dejection amid a faltering season at the Princess and his kindness from Henry Irving who invited him to perform Othello thrice weekly at the Lyceum. Terry notes Booth’s pride, the generous hospitality, and hints at the human costs of celebrity.
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Booth
Sarah Bernhardt
Henry Irving
Princess
Lyceum
Othello
Jenry Irving
Amelia
Rooth
Miss Terry
Notable Distress in Mrs Raddy's Circle Cited in McClure's
The March McClure's recounts Mrs Raddy and Christian Science figures affected by intense beliefs in mesmerism and persecution. Mrs Hol dy’s discovery of harmony is framed amid accusations of unseen malignant forces. Witnesses describe a restless drive to flee to Cincinnati or Pittsburgh and to publish a work on Science and Health.
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Mra Raddy
Christian Seiente
Ronning Uhr McClure
Holdy
McClare
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Boston
Weirs
Stetcon
Mira
New York
Kiddy
The Serious Side of a Wine Agent in Amvricht Magni Fete
An odd feature in the March Amvricht Magni Fete notes a steel firm controlled by Danish financiers amid speculation. The piece argues the founders were better as refiners than as makers and hints at large profits and eventual decline amid the father department of activity.
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Dslinee
Vtec
Healing Power of Pine Claim in Quack Remedy Card
A dubious health advertisement touts Virgin Oil of Pine Tree extract as a home remedy for colds, coughs, and bronchial complaints. It promises rapid relief within hours and claims to neutralize illness with a patent two hour effect, urging purchase via wooden cap bottles bearing the brand name.
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Reid
Waye
Goma
Barrer Onty
Leach Ghemival
The Wine Agent and the Banker in a Merger Plot
A banker hosts a flamboyant wine seller who boasted of stock control schemes. The promoter aims to seize the Iron Company through a merger, using director appointments and stock consolidation to dominate land, workers, and industrial power in a tale set amid stagey bravado and alcohol fueled bravado.
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Franco
California
Tate
Broadway
Mirminghham
Ion
My Wild Bird Pets Revealed In Blue Jay Behavior
In Suburban Life H. Stratton notes blue jays imitate hawk calls to scare predators, mimic saw sounds from woodsawyers, and even imitate lambs and other birds to deceive other animals. The vivid observations show jays using learned sounds to influence their environment.
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Robin
Finch
H. Stratton
Wonder House of Electricity in Paris Villa Borie Tour
Henry M. Hyde writes in Technical World about a Paris scene where visitors press an electric gate bell to tour the Villa Borie. A guided, almost magical walk through a tree lined park introduces curious electrical wonders and a courteous host who seems to anticipate every visitor need.
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Paris
Henry M. Hyde
Technical World
Troyes
Borie
Arho Ali Bappane
M. Knap
Jassiny
Hota
Rey
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Tion
Assembly
May
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