A Practical Lesson in Foil Fencing from a Toronto Master
A historical article explains the art of fencing as a healthful pastime for gentlemen and ladies. It covers early methods, positions carte and tierce, guards, and thrusts, with step by step training notes, equipment advice, and the idea that fencing teaches control and safety, contrasting it with boxing and noting instructors like James McGregor and Allen Lowe.
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Toronto
James McGregor
McGregor
Ares
Essen
Allen Lowe
Boston
Townsends Letter Career of Baltimore & Ohio Lines
George Alfred Townsend surveys American railroad expansion centering on the Baltimore & Ohio, noting parallel lines, state and corporate roles, and the 19th century drive for railroad growth. He critiques government oversight, bank influence, and Western settlement dynamics while detailing Garrett’s Baltimore & Ohio strategy and the rapid, risky proliferation of miles.
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Baltimore
Washington
United States
Maryland
Garrett
Chicago
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Vexel, Morgan & Co
Danville
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Hagerstown
Philadelphia
Tommoor
Dinner For A Dollar Prize Dinner No. 4 Wins
The Press of New York awarded $100 in gold to Mrs. Florence Morse of 408 West Fifty-seventh Street for the best dinner for four costing no more than $1. Her entry No. 4, submitted with votes cast by a hotel manager, included oysters on half shell, tomato soup, breaded lamb chops, mashed potatoes, lettuce salad with French dressing, charlotte russe, and coffee, with detailed prices and preparation steps.
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Paris
Marseilles
France
Commonwealth
Pennsylvania
South Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
Eye State
Edward McPherson
Congress
Philadelhia
Susquehanna River
Aoy
Susquehanna
Schuykill
Thomas A. Scott
Columbia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittspore
Intersta
United States Railroad Commission
West
Europe
United States
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Baltimore
Ohio River
Hiie
New York Central
Brett
Ohio
Auro
Press of
New York
Florence 8. Morse
West Fifty-seventh Street
New York City
Aston Haven
Astor House
Charlotte Russe
Norgs
Germany
Forman
Oklahoma
India
Niagara
Reginald Scott
Vanderbilt
Fort Hunter
Siberia
Newton
Ween Victoria
Toronto
Minneapolis
Houston
Sanford
Fila
Atlanta
Wourgn
Carroll Mattingly
Louisville
Ole
Boliday
Gogpare Edwards
Ways Farm
Lewiston
Nyiey
Wintighd Mortgage &Trust Co
Hintt
Concord
Winfield Xneace & Trust Co
Equitable
Whittier
Whittier Colored School
Tuscaloosa
Ala
Somerville
Robinson
London
Thomas Shelton
Breant Cox Quixote
The
Mancha
William Stansby
Mainivee
Queensland
Temperance
A. D. Edwards
Harrison
Kirchoff
Lille
Bank of France
Feypt
Thea Bohea
M. F. Pappy
Tallahassee
Fla
Napoleon
Longwood House
St. Helena
W. A. Kelloge
Hartford
Conn
Newport
RK. J
Mercury
Richard
Liverpool
Mg. Kelloge
Chapmans
Tolland
Doing the Deacon comic exchange in a Chicago bank
An anxious man asks a bank cashier if plugged nickels can be disposed of. The cashier offers a church solution, noting any deacon will accept them. The deacon confirms he has a pile and seeks a way to dispose of them without waste.
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Felice
Chicago Tribune
Decided Not to Bust in Terre Heure Express
Maud questions Ethel about engagement to Hawkins. Ethel wavers on love but felt pressured by his earnestness. Maud recalls refusing him last summer and his promise to marry someone or bust before Christmas. An Angostura Bitters mention appears as a product stimulant.
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Gernoints
Terre Heure Express
Maud
The Lawyer in China
A critique of idle vagabond legal swindlers who pose as experts, colluding with yamen runners and clerks to skim money from cases whether settled or tried. They reap rewards even when clients lose, claiming perpetual gratification while the client bears the blame.
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China
North China Herald
French As She Looks
Burlington Free Press recounts a dialogue about a stalwart Adirondack guide admired by a party last summer. The focus shifts to his assistant, described as repulsive, highlighting a contrast between admired leadership and disliked aide.
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Burlington Free Press
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Solingen
Forsman
Parry
Townsend
Baltimore & Ohio
New England
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Winchester
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania Road
Cumberland Valley
Jowett
Garden of Paradise
Walter
Old Garrett
Stock Exchange
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore & Ohio Road
Denver
Black Hills
Plains
Way
Finois
Kansas Railroad
Kansas
Enos
Southwest
Texas
Bookwalter
Nebraska
Toledo
Mozes
Noah
Hatever
Eorge Alfred Townsend
Florence & Morse
New
COBT
Rick
Wallingford
Kuang-Hsu
Dom Pedro
Brazil
Lie
Che Mah
Iam
Norway
Utah
Ranz Gieorge Schreiber
Hale and
Hearty
Manhattan
Kan
Antlitzgesellschaft
St. Gall
Switzerland
George Smith
Cairo
Allentown
Penn
Caroline Islands
Benjamin
Calfornia
Frank Pavia
Des Moines
John Norton
Canada
Brooklyn
N. Y
Detroit Free Press
Seth B. McClellan
Portland
Russia
Dra Paine
Folles Bergerie
Mr. Chessman
Etna
Joseph L. Woodbury
Sst
Hole-in the
Champs de Mars
Dorpfeld
Athens
Mycene
Tiryns
Orcbomenos
Egypt
Asia
Edinces
Mycena
Jerusalem
August Belmont
William Astor
Astors
J. Harris Rogera
Washington, D. C
Ers
Newark
Ventor
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