Notable anecdotes from various public figures and events
A collage of brief notes highlights Senator Martin of Virginia with six years in the Senate never delivering a formal speech Lord Roberts style facial hair popularity in London observatory gift to Millsaps College by Peter James of Yazoo City Miss and a $2000 telescope Spanish queen regent opposition to bullfighting age stats in the British Commons Mile Crettier Amsterdam first winter ascent of Breithorn 13000 feet Lewiston Mo memories of Sam Houston and letters Governor Dietrich Nebraska bachelorhood marriage proposals playwright Henry Guy Carleton stammer National land ownership Duke of Northumberland England Barrera retired French navy knighted by Queen Victoria Chandler stenography in Senate and Douglas Lincoln debates Slitt Illinois early stenographers in political memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
London
Peter James
Yazoo City
Miss
Millsaps College
Jackson
Spain
House of Commons
Spencer Cparrington
Sir T. Mappin
Crettier
Amsterdam
Breithorn
Daniel Moulton
Lewiston
Sam Houston
Santa Anna
Houston
Dietrich
Nebraska
Henry Guy Carleton
Nat Goodwin
Nat
England
Duke of Northumberland
Scotland
Ireland
Barrera
Hirrest
Queen Victoria
Drummond Castle
Chandler
Butler
Senate
Representative Slitt
Ilinois
Ife
Lincoln
Douglas
The Trotting Record Highlights Green Mare Stars
Green California mare Mormon Girl gains fame as George Spear will steer Alice Barnes 2 11. Thorndine pacer 2 1114 owned by Clinton Briggs Omaha stands 17 1 hands 1400 pounds. Dr F M Davidson jogs pacer fred Darling 2 144 on Neopa wa Manitoba. A green sister of Broomal 2 15 and Bursar 2 1714 by Stranger trotted 2 19 on half mile last summer. Pat Shank reinsman works fast green 4 year old by E C Bayard out of Temper 2 12. Ely Apparent by Chimes out of Grace Hanlin sister of Sick at Law paced 2 19 4 last half 1 06. Co A Winship Los Angeles has silly 2 year old by Rombro 8 2 13 out of Gazelle 2 1114 dam of Zo lock 2 10 4 trotted quarter in 34 seconds. Green 4 year old pacer by McRoberts stopped half in December Sioux Falls 1 04. Seen as coming star broken last May. Little Mack full brother to Black Robert 2 13 4 year older owned by E M Crumbine Hanover Pa trotted a mile 2 24 on third of a mile track last season. Le said capable of 2 12 over mile course. Horse Review.
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California
George Spear
Alice Barnes
Thorndine
Clinton H. Briggs
Omaha
IF. B. Davidson
Fred Darling
Neepowa
Man
Broomal
Stranger
Pat Shank
Litchfield
O.) Reinsman
E. C. Bayard
Ely
Chimes
Grace Hanlin
Co. A. Winship
Los Angeles
Rombro
Gazelle
Zolock
McRoberts
Sioux Falls
Little Mack
Black Robert
E. M. Crumbine
Ianover
Llorse
Aphorisms and maxims on virtue and self control
A collection of short maxims urging perseverance wisdom restraint and duty. Notable lines urge endurance in victory respect for others memory of unkindness and the value of forbearance. The quotes cover service to others and caution against snobbery and temptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Francis Quarles
de Quincey
Amiel
Chesterfield
Fashionable Spring Garments From New York Sun
The article outlines tortoise shell buttoned tan coats and white batiste stocks with hemstitched edges. It highlights paisley silk shirt waists, square fabrics, and three squares per waist. Silver gowns and lace with silver flonnees pair with pale blue tulle. Fur choices include sable, chinchilla, and ermine with color contrast emphasized. Dainty flowered silks in Louis XVI style and chiffon ruchings are noted for trims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
The Playhouse Season and Theatre News
Evelyn Millard may play the title role in D Aigion in London. Grace George to star next season in Alice of Old Vincennes. Betsy Ross to be staged in Philadelphia in April. Eric Lope touring in The Councilor's Wife. Theresa Vaughn reportedly a wreck unlikely to recover. Mime Paderewski to hire as secretary. Margaret Bronson to debut in vaudeville. Camille D Arville singing in varieties. Mrs J H Sothern to appear in Camille matinees. Pinero notes a short cast and simple action. College delegation spots Mark Twain in a box. he declines to speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace George
Alice
Vincennes
Betsy Ross
Philadelphia
Eric Lope
Earl of Yarmouth
Theresa Vaughn
Mime Paderewski
Margaret Bronson
Bronson Noward
Camille D’arville
J. H. Sothern
Virginia Learned
Camille
Food Values and Health Advice From Historical Text
The article surveys foods and their health effects, noting garlic leeks olives boost circulation while beets turnips purify blood and aid appetite. It cites potatoes spinach onions and celery for digestion anemia kidneys and rheumatic conditions with a note on Grant delaying movement until onions arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Fort Donelson
Grant
Washington
Items of Interest From Distant Lands and Trades
Rural French towns celebrate bar scenes with women in bicycle costumes as the year sees a jump in monkey skin exports by about 30000 dollars. The Gold Coast district reports roughly one million monkeys killed. In Belgium over 50000 dogs pull milk carts and farmers use them. A society to improve the breed has formed. Shipping coal by sea is safer in wet conditions despite long held fears of spontaneous combustion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gold Coast
Belgium
Teething Troubles of a Fox Terrier Patient
A humorous dialogue in a doctor's office reveals a dog owner describing a three week old fox terrier showing teething symptoms. The physician suspects misinterpretation and directs her to a real dog doctor nearby, ending with a brisk dismissal.
Telegraphs as a Great Civilizer Noted by Tourist
A Washington Star quote recalls a tourist calling the telegraph a great civilizer. Broncho Bob agrees, noting early Crim solon Gulch settlement trees were so scrubby they hindered lynching until telegraph poles were erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telegraph
Broncho
Crimson Gulch
Washington Star
Certainly Not Harmful Abram Shouting Question About Deafness Medicine
A dialogue exchange shows Abram shouting about a medicine for deafness and Ebenezer replying that he has been hard of hearing for about 15 years and has never taken anything else. The Philadelphia Press source records the remarks in a conversational tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram
Ebenezer—Waal
Philadelphia Press
Letter from Molly to Absent Father
A brief newspaper exchange prints a child’s letter from Molly to her father who has been away for three months. Molly notes family wellbeing and the baby’s growth and senses, closing warmly with affection and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly
Pather
Reminders of Home on a Sea Voyage
A passenger reflects on beauty of the voyage and recalls Chicago with a recurring refrain. The conversation captures nostalgia as onlookers call to join them on deck with a new tramp aboard, per Chicago News.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago News
Between the Crust and the Underdog in Joax’s Gaffe
A Philadelphia Record quip labels Joax as overly ordinary and stuck between elites and commoners noting his bland stance like meat in a sandwich. The poke centers on his perceived lack of standout quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joax
Philadelphia Record
Safe. Wife-Oh Croesus and the Bar Dodger
A brief odd notice in a dated voice. It mentions a couple tending a bar and avoiding danger while referring to a character named Chhaes Nows as a notorious tack dodger. The text reads like a garbled local aside with playful slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croesus
Chhaes
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint Warned Against
Advertises August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and liver issues, listing symptoms like sour stomach headaches heartburn and indigestion. Claims 75 cents per bottle and that two doses relieve. Mentions Budd Drug Co and Green's Prize Almanac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Budd Drug Co
Career and Character of Abraham Lincoln Address
Joseph Choate delivers an address on Abraham Lincoln covering his early life and struggles, development of character, and his administration. The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway publishes the sermon and offers copies for six cents postage to I. A. Miller in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Choate
Great Britain
Abraham Lincoln
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
I. A. Miller
Chicago
First Class Sleeper to Kansas City via Hedrick Route
A daily first class sleeper leaves Minneapolis at 7:50 a.m. and St. Paul at 8:00 a.m. on the C M and St Paul Railway route, arriving Kansas City next morning at 7:00. The service, via the Milwaukee Hedrick Route, serves travelers to the South Southwest and California with strong Kansas City connections. J T Conley, Asst Gen Pass Agent, St Paul, Minn, invites inquiries on lowest rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Twin Cities
C. M
St. P. Ry
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Milwaukee
Hedrick
Southwest
California
J.T. Conley
Minn
Cic
Skat rules booklet issued by Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry
The Passenger Department of the Chicago Milwaukee Saint Paul Railway issues an illustrated treatise on the German card game Skat. The revised up to date rules are included and the publication is pitched as instructive for enthusiasts. Copies are obtainable by sending ten cents postage to I A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Skat
I. A. Miller
Chicago
IIL
Sleeper Service to Kansas City Via The Milwaukee Line
First class Pullman sleeper from Twin Cities daily via C M St P R to Kansas City leaves Minneapolis 7 50 a m St Paul 8 00 a m arriving Kansas City 7 o'clock next morning Direct route to Kansas City the Southwest and California with a Pullman tourist sleeper from Twin Cities every Tuesday through to Los Angeles Apply to ticket agents or write J T Conley Asst Gen Pass Agent St Paul Minn for rates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cities
C.M
St. P. R
Kansas City
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Southwest
California
Los Angeles
Cal
J. T. Conley
Minn
Milwaukee
C. M
St. P. Ry
Cali
St. Pay
No Invitation to Continue Powers Issue Draws Near
A clipped review notes the power struggle and crowd interest as the issue over constitutional powers nears a climax. The Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph reports a sense that no invitation to extend the battle will come, signaling an imminent turning point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Mike's Ignorance and the False Eyes in War News
Fragmentary note discusses mock eyes and vials in a wartime context with names Pat Shure Warne mentioned. The text appears as a satirical or clipped snippet from Tit Bits era commentary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Pat Shure
Pan-American Opening Excur sions Chicago to Buffalo
Nickel Plate road sells excursion tickets from Chicago to Buffalo at 13.00 for round trip on Tuesdays in May the 7th 14th 21st and 28th with five day return limit. Tickets good on any train to and including midnight Saturday after Tuesday. Through vestibuled sleepers on all trains and meals in dining cars from 5 to 100 cents. Contact John Y. Calahan Chicago 111 Adams St or depot at Van Buren St and Pacific Ave. Central 2057.
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Nickel Plate Road
Chicago
Buffalo
Adams Street
John Y. Calahan
Adams St
Central
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
Campbell Bros Big Circus and Menagerie Set for May 25
Campbell Bros Circus dates two shows in our city on May 25 afternoon and night. The traveling railroad circus promises a large wild beast collection and high salaried performers. Acts include trained elephants ponies dogs monkeys educated birds and beasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell Bros
Excursion to Buffalo Exposition via Nickels Plate Line
Excursion from Chicago to Buffalo Exposition on May 7 14 21 and 28 at 13.00 round trip with five day return. Three daily through trains offer vestibuled sleeping cars and first class dining car service. For details contact John Y. Calahan general agent 111 Adams Chicago. Depot Van Buren and Pacific Chicago on elevated loop.
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Buffalo Exposition
Nickels Plate Road
Chicago
John Y. Calahan
Adams Street
van Buren Street
Pacific Avenue
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Martin
Virginia
Glass OF Fashion
the Playhouse
Evelyn Millard
Jack
Macaulay
Pearson's
Johnny
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Milwaukee” Line
J. H. Moore
Montana
E.™. Tall
Curt Hosea
Big Thinker
Minder
Monatuan
iMioneer’ Office
J G. McKay
Urner
Moss Dier
Tollu.m
Tod
Stella H Walker
Court Nousa
Department of the Interior
Bozeman
H.C. Jowatt
U. S
Absarokee
Arthur C. Anderson
Charles Williams
Robert Price
P. Larson
Mathew Madison
A. L. Love
Register
Reuben Meigs
Hunter's Hot Springs
Park County
O. M. Lanphear
U.S
Big Timber
James N. Kelly
George W. Statham
Louis P. Anderson
William C
Hunter's of Springs
United States Land Office
Lewistown
Mont
Josephine Widdicombe
Sweet Grass County
M. M
C. N. Skillman
William S. Widdicombe
John Widdicomba
Oswald B. Nevin
Melville
Deark J. Walvoord
Wormser
Eowanp Brassey, Register
O. M. Lanphem
Carlos Meigs
M. Lanphear
John Widdicombe
George W. Cook
John F Tratting
John ©. Farington
O. M. Lauphear
Bix Timber
Rangeli
Newton Budd
A. G. Yule
Harvey Bliss
H. O. Kellogg
C.N. Skillman
Alexander Dundas
James Dundas
John EF. Marley
Robert Vestal
Lemercot de Vrius
John F. Marley
Ontana
Charles McDonnell
Patrick Feeley
U. & Commissioner
Said
Edward Voasey
Michael Whalen
Frank Taylor
James H. Duffey
Edward Brassey
Timber Cultura
Frank S. Webber
Knute Hanson
Jacob H. Karnap
Charles Ducil
William Shumaker
Big Elk
Desert Land
Eva Loashy
McLeod
Sweetgrass County
Jan Charles T. Busha
Rane J. Loasby
McConnell
James C. Reed
George A
Bozeman Montana
Matilda A. Medley
W. Ney
Co. N. Skillman
A. S
Robert Gish
Charles F. Stacker
James W. Medley
Eugene Patterson
Regiator
The
Express
Big Timber Express
Pionier Printinc & Punsisuinc Co
Standard Oil CO
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