New Hampshire Revolt Speech Defies Corrupt Politics
Keene hosts ex senator Wadleigh and fellow Republican leaders as they denounce Hale corruption in New Hampshire. Speakers urge voters to back Edgerly to resist bribery, lobbyists, and a corrupt political machine in the governor race and state politics.
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Keene
N. H
United States
Wadleigh
New Hampshire
Cheshire County
Griffin
Edgerly
District of Columbia
Secretary of War
Secretary of the Navy
Mulligan
Ublic
Public Service
Republican National Committee
Washington
Hale
Mr. Hale
Mr. Currier
Lewiston Gin Mill Described in a Dreary Lewiston Barroom
A visitor detailing Lewiston’s strict temperance scene describes a claustrophobic gin mill with a single hand poured drink. The scene features a dim closet like room, vacant shelves, a pale bartender, and a stark choice of whiskey or water with no embellishment.
Wild oats and blackguardism under respectable masks
A Globe reader letter denounces young men labeled as sowing wild oats for late nights and dissipation. It argues the euphemism hides serious harm, including wasted time, drained finances, and predatory behavior toward young girls, urging society to call it by its true name: blackguardism. The piece targets well-dressed sons of respectable families and ends with a stern call for judgment.
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the Globe
South Enders
Little Thing of His Own at Utica Opera House
During a performance of Patience in Utica Barnabee faced an infant cry from the gallery. He quipped this is a little thing of my own, drawing laughs as he hesitated before delivering the lines and adding but I won't publish it at intervals the audience relaxed only to erupt again in laughter.
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United States Navy
O. C. Moore
Republican Party
Credit Mobilier
Utica
Barnabee
Bunthorne
Women Health and Broad Life Shaping Occupations Debate
Dr Zakrzewska discusses how women’s health links to life choices from convent to professional work. She argues active, varied occupations preserve vitality, while narrow or confined lives wear on body and mind, urging broader interests for youth and strength.
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Woman's Congress
Portland
Anna D. French
New York
Marie Zakrzewska
Zakrzewska
Fail Wraps Redingotes Bring Style and Utility This Fall
A fashion overview describes the Russian redingote as a versatile wrap for autumn wear. It highlights long tight-fitting design, box pleats, trim detailing, and two grades in materials from soft wools to all-wool cloth. Popular colors include bottle green and gray, with coordinated Mother Hubbard styles evolving into long plume patterns.
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Ulster
Mother Hubbard
Fashions of the season lace and gilt trims noted
Echoes describe shifting fashion norms with painted lace thought unlikely to endure and gilt epaulettes appearing on hussar jackets. It notes waist construction favoring exact fit yet comfortable ease, removal of superfluities, and pillows with lace trimmed cases replacing pillow-shams.
Mastering Mittens and Travel Cases From 19th Century Knitting Guide
A detailed 19th century manual covers mitten knitting including plain and twisted stitches, thumb shaping, two color striped patterns Fox and Geese, and advice on sizing. It adds directions for double mittens, finishing, and lining, plus a travel dressing case construction with rubber cloth pockets and decorative lace and satin borders.
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Harrow
Monroe
Floral notes on storing dahlia bulbs and winter blooming plants
Seasonal guidance on lifting dahlia bulbs after frost, drying, and storing in cool dry places with air kept still to prevent mould. Advice covers root protection, labeling, and methods for potted primulas and coleus, plus pest control with lime and carbolic soap and tips for reviving frostbitten plants.
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Lowa
Tour-Ineh
Coleus
A. Levy
Unwelcome Visitor at Mrs Wallace’s Constantinople Home
Mrs. Lew Wallace receives a Circassian gift from the Sultan, a grand eunuch delivers the girl Mustaby confirms it as a present. Mrs Wallace reacts with sarcasm and questions the meaning as the Circassian arrives for the morning routine.
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Lew Wallace
Lomaha Beo
Turkey
Mrs. Wallace
Mustaby
Ravages of Consumption Promoted by New Oxygen Therapy
A long 1870s style notice argues consumption remains deadly despite medical progress. It promotes Compound Oxygen as a vitality booster that arrests lung disease, claiming eight of ten patients could be cured if started early. The ad offers free proofs, a treatise, testimonials, and case records from ARKEY AN, Philadelphia.
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Harper's Basel
Board of Health
New York
New York City
United States
The
Philadelphia Ledger
Present Returns Spark Tense Domestic Debate
Maria and Lewis Wallace argue over a mysterious foreign present. Maria insists on returning it to avoid offense while Lewis fears international anger. The scene erupts in panic as the couple confront the awkward gift and its ominous implications.
Brown's Iron Bitters Endorsed by Medical Leaders and Druggists
Dr Hancock former president of the National Pharmaceutical Association lauds Brown's Iron Bitters as a high quality tonic. Dr Roberts of Baltimore Pharmacy College asserts its reliability as a strengthening medicine free from alcoholic poisons. Testimonials claim the product is safe, digestive, and endorsed by reputable houses. A Maryland druggist from Boonsboro confirms curing indigestion and endorses continued use by customers.
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Josep Roberts
Baltimore Pharmaceuti College
Historic Boston Building Seen As Washington Lodging Site
The corner building at Court and Tremont streets, later home to 8. S. Pierce & Co., is slated for demolition to make way for a larger structure. It housed General Washington in 1789, when Governor Hancock did not personally receive him, triggering local ire. Washington faced a cold day and delayed entry, dining on a notable fish supper at Mr. Ingersoll’s boarding house later.
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Hancock
Washington
Court and
Tremont Streets
8. S. Pierce & Co., Grocers
Boston
General Washington
City
Joseph Ingersoll
Arthur
United States
New England
Washiveton
Old State House
Tim
Boateng House
Mr. Ingersoll
Ingersoll
George Washington
The Leaning Tower of Pisa and its famous leaning tale
The article tours Pisa highlighting the baptistry and circular church with echoing chambers. It describes the Leaning Tower as a landmark seen in geography lessons, notes its seven bells and 170 feet height, and discusses theories about why it leans, dismissing a supposed deliberate tilt and praising medieval builders for a stable foundation.
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Pisa
George Washington
America
Prayer cure brings Vermont woman from bed to walking
Mrs William Ludden of Brandon Vermont had been bed bound for seventeen months after a spinal complaint and part of her backbone was removed. She sought help from Miss Cleveland cured by prayer then from Miss Judd and a praying band. After a concerted prayer she felt a prickling along the spine and soon sat up. She stopped medicines, gained strength and walked outside the house yesterday.
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Brandon
Vt.) Union
William Ludden
Stump Oratory a Promoter of Health
Georgia governor elect Alexander H. Stephens says stump speeches helped his health. He recalls sweating on platforms, cooling with rubbing, changing clothes, and feeling better afterward. He compares stump sweat to a traditional Indian ground sweat used in soaperee cases.
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Alexander H. Stephens
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Albany
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