Whistler Speaks at Hogarth Club Dinner in London
In London the Hogarth club restricts membership to artists and literary figures. Whistler attends a dinner honoring Baron Grant, a controversial treble millionaire, and delivers a speech on titles noting some are inherited conferred or earned while others are barren grants.
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London
Hogarth Club
Bohemian Club
Whistler
Baron Grant
Grant
Hogarths
San Francisco
Letter Frighthens James Over Missing Funds
An old man with rheumatism laments a Glasgea lawyer's letter announcing Jock's death and two hundred pounds left him, but postage stamps shortage leaves him unable to pay the extra postage and receive the news. The minister questions his spirits as the tale unfolds in Lewiston Journal style.
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James
Dames
Glasea
Lewiston Journal
Unknown Delicacies and Family Counsel Preview
The excerpt contrasts a daughter's plea for consent with a father's wary view of sly behavior. It notes how English fruits and vegetables were unfamiliar to early forebears, with raspberries strawberries and cherries arriving after Henry VIII and carrots and cauliflowers later still, reflecting on culinary history.
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England
Henry VIII
Engiland
George Gets His Birthday Wheel
A boy named George waited long for a bicycle. He prayed during the week before his birthday and woke to find a new wheel at his bedside. His mother entered to find him joyful and exclaiming that the Lord wouldn’t refuse this time.
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George
Mitch
New York World
Inauthentic Refusal Sparks Silent Duel of Wits
A narrator recalls a yearly refusal by a woman to admit a suitor has aged well. The exchange, framed by a sharp line of wit, contrasts ambition and pride. The note cites varied bits on British finance and literary anecdotes.
Administrator's Notice of Sale of Real Estate and Personal Property
Administrator Benjamin Urner announces sale of the estate of George Madison Deceased by order of the District Court Sweet Grass County Montana. Sale includes Lots and parcels in Sweet Grass with buildings and personal property such as tools furniture and a Merlin rifle. Cash terms ten percent on day of sale with balance upon court confirmation. November 21 18-?
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Sweet Arnss
Montana
George Madtson
United States
Tveenitacr
Atedouk
Velville Mor Ca
Addi
George Madison
Sweetgrass
Persaniel
Veensehold Utanstis
Prchaser
Benjamin Urner
Animals Underground Burrowing Habits Across Species
The article surveys how mammals and other creatures bore into the earth for shelter and safety. It notes rabbits and rats sharing bolt holes, foxes and badgers often avoiding such passes, and prairie dogs digging for amusement and defense of property. It also mentions nursery burrows by dogs foxes and other birds and fish, and cites rare long burials like hogs in 1795 earthquakes.
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Sandmartin
London
Perfect Baking Powder Promise From Ross Dier Mercantile
The Ross Dier Mercantile Co declares the purchase of genuine Pure Baking Powder named Perfect and promises it will satisfy baking needs with chemistry backed quality. The notice extols uniform texture and purity as a guarantee for all recipes.
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Ross-Dier Mercantile Co
Winter Range for Sheep Near Grey Cliff Montana
Open water and winter range with hay and good sheds to shelter 2500 head of sheep. Anyone with sheep to winter should write John Knox, Grey Cliff, Montana.
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John Knox
Grey Cliff
Montana
Amendment on Constitution Court Referendum Described
The text outlines how the amendment is counted and proclaimed if favored, making it part of the Constitution from proclamation. It specifies ballot wording for the November election on the Supreme Court amendment and notes approval by Marvels 3, 1897 with Secretary of State T Nogan certifying accuracy.
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Congress
Supreme Court
Burlingtons Ste Baul Chicago Limited Train In Service
The Burlington introduces the Ste Baul Chicago Limited described as the most costly and luxurious train west of Chicago. It features electric lighting, steam heating, various sleeping cars and a diner, with no extra fares. Departs St Paul Union Depot daily after Montauk and Pacific Coast trains arrive. Agents H Beauit Helena Montana and H B Segur Billings act as general agents for the connecting lines.
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Burlington
Ste Baul-Chicago Limited
Chicago
Mrr
Pullman
St. Paul Union Depot
Montaus
Pacific Coast
Pass'r
Helena
Mont
Notice of desert-land claim proof hearing
Bert D. Butrick of McLeod Montana filed notice of retention to make proof on desert-land claim No. NWSW NW and NWA NEG Ser Tp 28 8 06 E M P M before U S Commissioner Charles N Skillman at Big Timber Montana on Friday October Isis. Witnesses George Muncaster Ernest G Ingle William A Elwes all of McLeod Montana and Thomas Ross of Big Timber. AJL Love Register First Publication Sept 8 1848.
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Bozeman
Mont
O. VM
Tanphear
Commissty Ser
Big Timber
Louis
Tintinger
Els
Buzounn
Bert D. Buthrick
McLeod
Notics
N'oa Nwsw
U. S
Charles N. Skillman
Bie Timber
Montana
Isis
Inna
George Muncaster
Ernest G. Ingle
William A. Elwes
McLeod, Mont
Thomas Ross
AJL Love. Register
County Treasurer Notice of Warrant Redemption
Notice from the Treasurer's Office Big Timber Vent Montana warns that all outstanding county warrants will be paid on presentation at the tax office. Interest to cease after this date. County Treasurer Clarence, Sweet Grass County, Montana.
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Big ‘Timber
Tay Offle
Gaese Ou
BF. C. Clarine
Sweet Grass County
Montanga
Buckien's Arnica Salve Ad Claims Quality Guarantee
An 19th century advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Salve as superior for cuts bruises sores fever sores chapped hands chilbains corns and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by Moore and Rudd at 25 per box.
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Moore & Rudd
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