A Man's Mistake
In London Argosy the tale follows Kathleen Raymond and Jack Collingwood, newly married after Kathleen- a penniless waif- is swept into a country squire’s life. A warned letter from a former lover prompts jealousy, misjudgment, and a dramatic revelation in the Swiss Alps. Kathleen confesses to a writing venture that causes tension, but forgiveness and renewed trust prevail as Jack learns his error and supports Kathleen’s ambition.
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Jessie Leete
London
Mr. Collingwood
Jack
Mr. Wollingwood
Jack Cullingwood
Kathleen Raymond
Westshire
Mabel
Annersley
Kathleen
Kathlen
Collingwood
Miss Raymond
Faute de Mieux
Trousseau
Miss Collingwood
Kathleen Collingwood
Paris
Lucerne
Dave
Katie
Rigi
Montilate
William Tell
Interlaken
Jungrat
Lauterbrunnen
Murren
Mr. Collinwood
Girhood
Max
Loy
Dent de Moreles
Bex
Lake Leman
Rhone
Dent du Midi
Fiast
Jetter
Katie Mr. Collingwood
Oak
Roxo
Sakma
Kathleen Paweed
Agai
Kat Ie
Herusband
Hier
Deak Mapam
Kate
Sam
Renee
Cephetua
Percy Vere
Undevout Astronomer Curses Writer of Truthful Verses
A New York Graphic piece recounts an undevout astronomer who gazes at the night sky from a roof and slips through a skylight into a cellar. He curses heaven and fate as he falls and laments his luck, finally directing his fiercest curses at the author of these verses.
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H.N. B
New York Graphic
Heaven
Hell
Polish youth form brass band in Alpena
Several Polish young men in Alpena have organized a brass band, contributed about 200 dollars, and ordered a set of 10 brass instruments.
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Alpena
Mich
Labor Journal
Frontier Jim of Yellowstone Huntsman and Hide Collection
In the second canyon of Yellowstone lives Frontier Jim, a legendary hunter James Ferguson, who befriended by Bannocks and snakes keeps a cabin full of trophies. A bear encounter near Hoodoo mountains ends with Jim killing a silver tip and skinning three bears, a dog, and preserving the hides as trophies.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Yellowstone
Frontier Jim
James Ferguson
Great Yellowstone National Park
Alout
United States
Second Canyon
Pitaoye
Lantie
States
Jim
Gance
Ellows
Big Horn
Hoodoo Mountains
Old Sal
Nick
Hammer
Ani
Ber
Where is the Stamp from Mrs Archibald's Time
A humorous verse recalls a poet’s plea for payment after sending a letter with a green stamp. The speaker laments no reply or compensation despite promising to pay. The piece questions what happened to the stamp and its sender’s dream of recognition.
Physical Exercise For Girls Or Women
An essay advocates varied exercise for women to improve health and vigor. It praises rowing and gymnasiums, notes the need to begin with accessible activities, and warns against impractical forms or restrictive clothing. Emphasizes lung capacity and posture as key benefits.
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Charles Richards Dodge
America
Women and Soda Order Confusion at Indianapolis Drug Store
A humorous scene in Indianapolis shows women at a soda fountain debating flavors, altering orders from lemon to strawberry to nectar, while clerks and onlookers react. The encounter ends with playful banter about smart seating and lingering flies.
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Indianapolis
Novel Wheel Table Tops Tennis Lawn Fashion
The New York Sun notes a new novelty on the tennis lawn: a wheeled serving table designed to bring tea to players between points. The invention follows the era’s trend of entertaining on the court and signals a blend of sport and domestic leisure in social gatherings.
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New York Sun
Light fare and a tea wagon for service at events
A historical note describes a portable tea wagon with steel wheels and rubber tires, similar to baby carriages, designed to carry a two by three and a half foot tray. The tray options include cadmium toned polished woods like birch oak or mahogany, priced from 25 to 77 dollars, imported from England.
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England
Cowardice of a Bear in Ontario Field Slaughter
In Fenelon Falls area Warren Schell of Somerville shot a mother bear and her three cubs after finding a family in his field. He used a Winchester repeater, first striking the she bear in the breast, then pursuing the cubs as they fled. the he ice bear fled after witnessing the killings.
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Fenelon Falla
Ont
Warren Schell
Somerville
Winchester
Mr. Schell
Wall recalls legendary bee crossing and the queen on his shoulder
The Napa Register recounts Wall claiming the queen bee from his 1840 plains crossing still accompanies him. He says the bee guided the swarm in battles, scented danger, and that the bees fought Indians with disciplined ranks. Wall asserts the bee is his old queen and will be cared for in old age.
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Napa
Cal
Reglater
Register
Wall
Court House
Swarm
John
Tam
Water Telescope Demonstration From Boatside Observations
Philadelphia Times describes an inexpensive water telescope made from tin or wood enabling observers aboard boats to glimpse underwater life. A three foot tin horn or a wooden box with glass captures underwater scenes, aiding learning and pastime on boating and picnics. The method mirrors naturalist and Norwegian fisher practices, revealing fish and water life.
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Philadelphia Times
Norway
Westchester Court hears cow maintenance cost vs milk value
During a Westchester County Court session a case on the cost of keeping a cow and the milk and butter value was tested by cross examination. The exchange reveals the witness pegged maintenance around 70 to 75 dollars yearly and milk value near 65 to 70 dollars, prompting the quip that profit lies in watering the milk.
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Westchester County Court
New York
Clark
Pine Tree Growing From Granite Rock At Enfield Shore
A remarkable natural curiosity, a stalwart pine, appears to grow out of solid granite at Shorey's Point on Cold Lake stream in Enfield. The trunk rests on the inclined rock while the rear shows dry roots reaching to earth behind it, supporting life at this improbable perch.
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Bangor Commercial
Shorey's Point
Cold Lake Stream
Enfield
His Epitaph in a Small Niagara Street Tombstone Shop
A fragment from the Buffalo Express describes Niagara Street budding with tiny brick blocks, including a corner tombstone shop. The first epitaph to be cut will read “To the mem who died while saking what this building was to be used for.”
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Buffalo Express
Niagara Street
Franklin and
Niagara Streets
Kansas offer for 13-child family pledge once rumored
A Chicago Herald note reports a past Kansas Legislature pledge of 31000 to the first person who raised a family of 13 children within Kansas. The item reflects dated rumor and cites no verified record or date.
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Chicago Herald
Kansas
Life's Oddities and Curious Anecdotes From 19th Century News
A collage of quirky notes and curiosities from Ohio to London, including a West Point Georgia wedding on a Chatta hoochee boat, starvation in London in 1887, Albany girls’ banana antics, a Rochester club formation, and New York pensioner data. Anecdotes cover empires, telephony, architecture, fashion, and social habits with names like Sherman Polk Grant and Emperor of China. humorous quips on manners, sports, crime, and daily life.
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Ohio
West Point
Hrrison
Geneseo
N. J
Sherman
Gainesville
Annapoli
Wayland Bank
Brooklyn Bridge
Sweden
Orebo
Cincinnati
Henry V. Perrine
Dayton
Albany Journal
Crawford County
Illinois
Amazon
Clifton House
Niagara
Inland Architect of
Chicago
Missouri
Polk
Garfield
Mes. Grant
iChicago Tribune
Ike Lambert
Alabama
Ettingham
Ill
London
Lawrence Russell
Springfield
Frank Whitehead
Texarkana
London Times
Lord Inchelsea
Times
Lord Winchelsea
Hayes
Tilden
Cleveland
Lane ‘ Angarsison
Night McLean
Ihe
Mac
Sevan
Picnic Time Poem by Susan Hartley in Harper's Bazag
A nostalgic verse celebrates a summer picnic season with berry vendors and cheerful crowds. It praises sunlit scenes by the sea and pine groves while noting playful hazards from mosquitoes and ants. The poem recalls young love and old memories shaping a timeless outdoor rite.
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Susan Hartley
Women Sleeping Car Rights Spark Berth Swap Grievances
A New York World report notes a trend where women who buy upper berths pressure men in lower berths to swap. Men surrender their lower spots, endure heat, then retreat to the smoking car, while three travellers in the scene vow not to relinquish berths again after a heated meeting.
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New York World
Brooklyn Man Fails To Pay Bridge Toll
A Brooklyn resident, catcher for the Winona Base Ball Club, stood at the New York end of the bridge from 6 to 8:45 pm without a cent to pay the toll. He attempted to beg three passersby for a one cent toll, finally receiving a consolation from a man posing as a gentleman.
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New York
Brooklyn
Winona
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Fie
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Nature
Johnnie
Jesse D. Carr
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Arthur Flerberts
Philadelphia
Trinity Church
Tribune
Counnel
Atlanta
Savannah News
Sumter County
Grand Rapids
Dakota
St. Paul
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Young
Rush Fay
Louisville
Fay
France 14
France
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Pall Mall
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Neoapee
Luffalo Courier
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