Sam Jones in Bloomers and the Bloomers Controversy
The essayist criticizes bloomers and bicycle wear for women, contrasting American custom with Chinese foot binding. He cites Li Hong Chang and a lengthy dinner to argue custom over sense, questions female affordability, and predicts bloomers will mainly appeal to the wealthy, urging caution about modern woman’s rights movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hong Chang
Gladstone
China
Europe
Li Ming Chang
Lee Hung Chang
America
New York
Sau P. Jonna
Notable quotes and brief biographical blurbs from 19th century figures
A Cincinnati reporter quotes Attorney-General Harmon on political congratulations. The note reviews historical figures including Andrew Jackson, Galen Clark, Lord Scarsdale, Prince Nicholas of Montenegro, Abbe Rambaud, and Lady Mary Hamilton-Douglas. It highlights duels, explorations, clerical liveliness, marriages, philanthropy, and immense inherited wealth across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judson Harmon
Cincinnati
Ohio
W. H. Jackson
Nashville
Andrew Jackson
Col. Waighstill Avery
Common Friends
Galen Clark
Yosemite Valley
New Hampshire
California
Lord Scarsdale
Abbe Rambaud
French Academy
Lyons
Mary Hamilton-Douglas
Duke of Hamilton
Isle of Arran
Isle of Wight
Nonsense Bits and Breezy Humors From Exuberant Pages
A collage of portable quips and comic captions from various papers. Jokes about pigs, justifiable homicide, bicycles, and playful exchanges with teachers and a baron reveal light fare and social wit in a breezy, era-typical humor feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trilby
Cincinnati Tribune
Washington Star
Frankie Fizzletop
Chip
The Tramp, Lobbyists and Bribery in Arp’s View
A long, critical reflection on bribery and lobbyists in Washington. The narrator describes how professional lobbyists identify a target’s weak points, use debt or family ties to induce votes, and even buy juries or judges. Personal anecdotes recount meetings with a philanthropist who funded charity yet bought influence, and a tramp who visits the author’s home seeking money while claiming to travel for kin. The piece contrasts perceived respectability with fraudulent schemes and ends with a moral about helping a wayward man for his mother’s sake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Charney
Congress
Washington
United States
John A. Morris
Supreme Court of the
John B Hood
Ersee
Virginia
Texas
Cedartown
Joe Blanco
Borders
John Waddell
Rome
Joe Blance
Hut
Bill Aur
Finland under Russian rule amid claims of autonomy
The article surveys Finland's status within the Russian empire, noting internal freedom and formal independence yet tight imperial control. It outlines governance by a czar-appointed governor general, a native secretary of state, and a four-chamber system with nobility privileges restricted to representation, plus clerical and educational representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Finland
Grand Duchy
Mississippi Weather and Crops Across the State
Weather and crop notes from Mississippi detail normal temperatures with uneven rainfall. Northern counties face drought and pests while cotton, hay, and fruit show mixed results. Delta reports predict a sharp drop in cotton yield due to excessive rain and boll worms, with corn thriving and delays in picking. Grand Lodge of Knights and Ladies of Honor holds successful West Point session with notable female attendance and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crapa
Vickeborg
Missisippi
Carroll
Holmes
Scott
Smith
Jackson
Holland
Isaaquena
Delta
Ilon
W. W. Stone
Gov. Stone
Capt. Stone
Ile
Grand Lodge
Knights and Ladies of Honor
West Point
J. T. Goodwin
C. Meyers
O. A. Hastings
J. D. Ligon
J. D. Bridget
J. T. Gullet
C. Williamson
Grand Sons
G. Kelly
M. ©. Johnson
P. Jenkins
S B. Watts
St Jacks
Desperado Sam Lewis Captured After Fatal Shootout
Sam Lewis, a Texas killer linked to the Highsmith murder in Lemoo City, was captured after a pursuit from Nassau to Biscayne Bay. He wounded two deputies, killed ex tax collector Highsmith and his son Paris for alleged insults, and was shot and left for dead before being seized by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Lewis
Highsmith
John Davis
Lemoo City
Lewis
Nassau
Florida
Biscayne Bay
Rev. McGregor
Williaam Russell
Jin
McGregor
Prober
Russell
Paris
Texas
Edd Alberty
Charles Devis
Louis
Fort Smith, Ark
Gov. Brown
Maryland
J. B. Whitford
Wikmot
Mae
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Tron ‘Bitters
Ls. ‘ Siren Adie
Pesca West CO
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Corsicana
Wortham
Asdyssus
Wortham, Tex
Denechaud
Corondetet
Perdide Sta
New Orleans
Hanasthean
Sam Jones
Bloomers
Bome
Sage
Anoozy
Avery
FREE
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Ohor
Fene
Meta
Sig Pee
Mississippi
Prairie
Great Northwest
Jownr Delta
Duncansby
Issquena County
Hazteburet
Fmiteeale
Abe
American Hapitat Publication Society
Itm Agcelivace Pretaniest
Bouthern
Gov. Atkinson
Georgia
Elizabeth Nobles
Gus Fambles
Cleburne
County
Ala
Arbacooche
Anniston
Alabama
Liege Seme Ieee
Robert A. Barnes
Samster County
Alg
Barnes
Mars
James Brantley
Perryville
Brantley
Selma
Springfield
Murfreesboro
Teas
Tom Daniel
Freeman Newby
Fara Tata
Wile
Romnints Gov. Foster
Louisvaon
United States Supreme Court
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Robinson County
Tens
George
Rusty
Sally
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