Howards Letter on Income and Work for Mrs Grant Sons
An editorial discusses the income duty of Mrs Grant and her sons, urging that they should work for a living like other people. It mentions the Mount McGregor real estate room in relation to the broader discussion of labor and economic fairness.
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Philadelia
Long Branch
Newark
Grant
Philadelphia
Musicland
West
Grant Se
New York
Ferdinand Ward
General Grant
Fish
Fredland
Ulysses Grant, Jr
Nt & Ward
Washington Probably Grant's Final Resting Place
A lengthy opinion piece analyzes Grant family finances and public memorial plans after his death. It argues the Riverside Park burial site is politically motivated, criticizes Grant’s sons for dependence and potential financial manipulation, and urges self-reliance and national respect without mercenary lobbying.
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Washington
Grant
Wetting Their Feathers at the Seashore Fashion Show
A breezy New England seaside vignette contrasts summer crowds with ornate bathing outfits and nautical mischief. It jokes about city visitors in flashy suits, a portly 30 year old claiming typhoid immunity, a precise school mistress, a distressed barber in tights, and a buoyant family portrait as they seek rest by water.
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New England
Nimrod
Taper
Wayback
Jen
Making Ginger Ale a Local Import Substitute Feature
A Rochester Union and Advertiser piece notes rapid ginger ale demand and outlines a local process using extract and sugar syrup without carbonic acid machines. It reveals two market grades, private hotel sales at about 1 to 1.20 a case and general bar trade at 0.50 to 0.75 a case, with brands often bottle swapped and relabeled. It claims most so-called imported brands are produced domestically, and bottles are reused with new corks and capsules. The article also mentions a female-relief remedy product, Lirgic Co.'s extract, praised by Professor Pattison for easing periodical suffering in women.
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Rochester Union and Advertiser
NEW England Medical Institute
Tremont Brow
Boston
Mass
Whist Problem No 14 Echo Call and Solutions
The column presents a whist problem analysis on using the echo and call strategy in Problem No. 14. It discusses Y and Z’s three by cards, signaling, and the potential safeguards the echo provides, plus reader correspondence and brief notes on other problems and responses.
Child’s Bathing Trial Sparks Wardrobe Cost Tale
On warm days she admires the rolling waves and dives in with her siblings. She is swept toward the sea but returns, getting her suit damp. Her mother seizes the moment to recount how much the outfit cost and plans an earlier homeward departure.
Chinese Cleaning Coin Trick Baffles West Chester
A West Chester man returned from abroad with rusty copper coins. He wrapped the coins in a bag with sawdust, shook five minutes, then added paper scraps and shook again. The half and full cent pieces emerged bright as new, as if mint fresh.
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West Chester
Flooded Farms as Pemigewasset River Rises Rapidly
August 14 Plymouth New Hampshire reports describe a severe freshet from storms that drove the Pemigewasset and Contoocook rivers to record depths. Crops flooded including oats corn and potatoes. Rail lines ruined tracks washed out bridges endangered. Local mills and logging boom at Baker's River threatened. Extensive damage across the valley with no fatalities reported.
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Plymouth
N. H
Pemigewasset River
Franconia
Baker's River
Rumney
Wentworth
Boston & Lowell Railroad
Pemgewasset Valley
Campton Village
E. F. Mann
Thornton
Pemigewasset Valley
William R. Park & Co
Pemigewasset
Contoocook
White Mountains
Legislative Committee On
Governor Hoadly Declines Nomination Endorses Cleveland
In Cincinnati on August 11 Governor Hoadly said he will not seek re election and would support Thurman or Converse if nominated. He restored George B. Wright to a pension post, noting Wright is now a Democrat. He endorsed Cleveland for president and favors his endorsement by the Ohio Democratic convention.
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Grant
Auburn
P Son
Fish
Riverside Park
Grant & Ward
Fred Grant
General Grant
Ward
United States
New York City
Edson
John Smith
John
William Jones
Lake
Congress
Hancock
New York Evening Post
New York State
Cincinnati
Hoadly
George B. Wright
Columbus
Ohio
Thuriyan
Converse
Democratic Party
Cleveland
Sam
Simple cheap shade to cut sun heat in a room
A practical guide explains lowering the upper window frame and placing a linen shade outside to shade panes and create a draught space. The result is a cooler room even in strong sun, with maintained light, and the shade can be stabilized by drawing the cord and tassel to secure it.
Gong Si of China Attains His Majority Celebration in New York
In New York on August 11 Chinese residents celebrated Gong Si’s majority. The city flag flew at Chinese City Hall, and crowds gathered on Mott Street for festivities with Oriental delicacies and holiday sales. Officials noted the reign’s expected policy shifts and liberalization, while locals anticipated broad changes in China’s domestic and foreign affairs.
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New York
Gong Si
Chinese City Hall
Mott Street
Yung Ming
San Francisco
Sacramento
Denver
Ah Hee
China
Liang Chang
Tai Ping
Mott, Park and Pell
Share and Share Alike. New York Sun style joke
A brief comic exchange shows a gentleman asking Uncle Rastus about his current work. Uncle Rastus replies he picks up pebbles on Mrs. Brown's pasture for Sam Jones, but the conversation cuts off before a clear payment amount is given.
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New York Sun
Uncle Rastus
Sam Jones
Robbery at San Jose Safe Deposit Bank
A bold robbery at the San Jose Safe Deposit Bank yesterday left the cashier and manager present as a stranger obtained a bill of exchange for 6550 dollars. Minutes later cashier John E Anecercas reported a tray holding 10000 in gold coins missing. An alarm was raised and a search conducted but no trace found. authorities suspect two or more men were involved.
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San Jose
Cal
Free thirty day trial of Voltaic Belt advertised
SPECIAL NOTICES. NERVOUS DEBILITATED MEN offered a free thirty day trial of Dr. Dye's Voltaic Belt with suspensory appliances for nervous debility and kindred troubles. Complete restoration guaranteed with no risk. Illustrated pamphlet with information mailed free by Voltaic Belt Co. Marshall, Mich.
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Ma’am
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Lirgic Co
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Eamen
HK HS SA
Hearts
West Brookfield
Xen
Oy Si
New Hampshire
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London Daily News
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L. C. Bragdon
Columbia
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Children’s Home
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Utica
N. Y
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Detroit
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Winchester & CO
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H. Tresko
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Yanyvassers
FOX
OX Sad Lron CO
Reade St
Gase
Lee Pebony
Ward & CO
Louisiana
F. G Fowler
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Sudwig
LAVIS
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