English Flower Garden as Reflection of National Taste Gains
The Spectator links England's flower gardening to national character, tracing shifts from Elizabethan stone-cutter era to Renaissance terraces of Charles I and II, noting Italian influence yet distinguishing the garden from a true Italian garden. Modern trends merge carpet bedding with formal and wilderness styles while imports of wrought iron gates statues and vases rise.
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England
Spectator
Elizabeth
James I
Gerarde
William
Charles I
Charles II
St. Peter’s
Alcazar
France
Italy
Old detective defends crime reporting in newspapers
An experienced detective argues newspapers combat crime by publicizing incidents and suspects. He cites bank robberies and schemes as being curbed by widespread coverage, noting con games declined as readers stay informed, and even a former green goods operator would back crime reporting.
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New Orleans Times-Democrat
Bunko
New Jersey
Gold in the Philippines Reveals Hidden Mountain Riches
The article notes that every island in the Philippines has gold bearing sands though no thorough mountain exploration has been done. Spaniards failed to conquer interior tribes who view digging as sacrilege and forbid others, fearing divine wrath.
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Philippines
Luzon
Philippine
Stubb and Penn Exchange Jocular Health Quip in Chicago
The Chicago News notes a humorous exchange where Stubb asks if residents are healthy and Penn jokes that half the town is in bed, replying that they sleep rather than are sick. The light dialogue captures a playful local tone.
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Chicago News
Stubb
Penn
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
New York
One in a Thousand: Reaching the Century Mark
The article notes that out of a thousand people only one attains age 100, highlighting the rarity of reaching a century and likely detailing factors influencing longevity and notable centenarians.
Patents Issued Last Week to Northwestern Inventors
List of patents granted includes Tollert Herberg of Hendrum Minnesota for a horseshoes rack design by Charles W. and a deadwood South Dakota inventor for a Whelicreeds attachment. John Ljung of Nelson Minnesota receives a nailing machine. Gilbert Strom of White Rock Minnesota for a machine welding and shaping plowshares. Horatio R Swartzwood of Tracey Minnesota for a sash holder. Henry C Lobeck of Lake City Minnesota for a tub and washboard clamp design. Charles I Wilson of Chester Minnesota for a wire stretcher. Merwin Lothrop and Johnson Patent Attorneys, Pioneer Press Building St Paul.
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Tollert Herberg
Hendrum
Minn
Charles .W.’auitman
Deadwood
Ls. D
John Ljung
Nelson
Gilberts
Strom
White Rock
Horatio
R. Swartzwood
Tracey
Henry C. Lobeck
Lake City
Charles I
Wilson
Chester
Merwin
Family chat reveals rumor about Aunt’s past
In a Chicago Herald blurb a girl named Bobbie questions his wealthy thirty six year old maiden aunt about her ties to Dewey and her mother’s remark that she never ran away from any man.
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Bobbie
Dewey
Flo
Chicago
Vimes-Herald
Lydia E Pinkham Vege table Compound Receives Praise
A Women’s health advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a remedy for womb trouble leucorrhoea and menstrual pain. Readers from Datxenmar Morea Philadelphia and Chicago share testimonials praising relief and renewed health after using the product.
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Pinkham
America
Lynn
Mass
Gero
Morea
Lydia E. Pinkham
Susie J. Weaver
Callowhill St
Philadelphia
Great Resemblance Between Poetry and Science
Indianapolis Journal notes a humorous comparison between poetry and science, claiming both rely on piling up phrases that many cannot understand. The remark suggests kinship between the two disciplines despite ambiguity.
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Indianapolis Journal
Reading Advertisements Delights and Bargains Await
The notice encourages readers to enjoy the publication by perusing advertisements. It promises amusing study and excellent bargains from reliable advertisers who supply what they advertise.
No War With Great Britain The Quiet Consensus
Dom Paul states there is no need for conflict and suggests remaining peaceful while trusting Great Britain to initiate action. The Washington Star quotes him as preferring quiet resistance over stirring up a war.
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Great Britain
Dom Paul
Washington Star
Tre Grip Cure That Does Cure
An early patent remedy touts relief for La Grippe using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Each box bears E. W. Grove's signature and is priced at 25 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Man vows bachelorhood until a speaking thoughts partner is found
A humorous remark notes a man who will not marry until he finds a woman who thinks before she speaks, implying he may remain single for life.
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