Wealth and character in a string of old maxims
A collection of aphorisms on wealth influence virtue ignorance and work ethic. It notes money power and status shape lives while praising honesty and wit contrasted with harsh economic realities including wages strikes and vaccination quirks.
Forgery Conviction Tied to Namesake Victim in Chicago
A Chicago man was convicted of forgery, with the alleged victim sharing his own name, highlighting a curious link between identities in the case. The verdict underscores how a name match can complicate suspect and victim dynamics in legal charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Learning as a dangerous yet essential pursuit
The passage argues that limited learning hinders progress, while greater knowledge expands awareness. It likens science to an American forest where cutting more trees reveals a wider expanse of wood, suggesting deeper inquiry enlarges understanding rather than narrowing it.
Dad and Mam of Bixby Bring Rail Line Home to Heart
A Chicago Tribune reminiscence recalls Dad and Mam Fer ris at Bixby a desolate rail junction. A mail clerk's visit reveals a warm, bustling station family who foster loyalty, meals, jokes, and companionship among railroad workers. Their Omaha exposition adventure becomes a touchstone for the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bixby
Dad
Mom
Omaha
Denver
Theo Auditor
Macduff
Chicago
Auditor
Peoria
Theo
Will Williams
Mam
Sudh
Reynolds
Tim Reynolds
Dawson
Wnelson
Hawthorne
Chicago Tribune
Beet Sugar Supplants Cane as Global Crop Leader
Across a half century beet sugar output soared from 182,000 tons in 1854-5 to 5,510,000 tons in 1899-1900 while cane sugar rose from 1,599,000 to 2,904,000 tons. Beet sugar share of world production jumped from 13 to 66 percent, prices fell to about 2.37–2.39 cents per pound, and temperate regions eclipsed the tropics in sugar farming through scientific plant improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tropics
Connecticut Judge Delivers Unsolemn Marriage Verdict
Mortality column recalls a sharp Connecticut judge famed for wit and blunt judgement. A neighbor aims to wed off his daughter without a clergyman nearby and orders the judge to perform the ceremony. The judge tests the couple and declares their marriage with a quip that leaves both surprised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
How to Dress Tastefully for Girls and Women
A fashion note argues for taste over wild trends. It stresses matching hair eye color and complexion, cautions against violent color clashes, and praises black as versatile. It emphasizes neck styling, collar choices, and personal adaptability to create distinctive looks.
Also Mentioned on This Page
CG Olmatend
Pablinher
Montana
Galileo
South Africa
Nately