Angel of Cuba Angela de la Guerra dies in battle
A dramatic obituary of Matilde Agramonte y Varona known as Angela de la Guerra. She joined Antonio Maceo’s forces after her plantation was burned and servants slain by Spanish guerrillas. She fought with a machete, fell to twelve bullets, and Cuba mourns her as a Joan of Arc figure for liberty.
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New York World
Angela de la Guerra
Gomez
Maceo
Matilde
Antonio Maceo
Puerto Principe
Cuba Libre
Quemados de Guines
Matilde Agramonte Y Varona
Cuba
Agramontes
Varons
Agramonte
Raouring
Joan of Arc
Angela de‘ la “Guerra
New Arkansas Traveler Bicycle Made of Wood by Backwoods Genius
Grant county Arkansas farmer L W Wuh weler crafted a four day bicycle from wood to resemble a traveler’s cart in Little Rock. Weighing forty seven pounds with wooden sprockets bark tires and a head attached by a heel bolt. Marketed by a One's Bros agent the Arkansas Traveller drew crowds and showcased rural mechanical ingenuity. Also notes on Paris eerie realistic devil in a case and Louisiana's January 19 Lee holiday choice among Confederate commemorations.
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New York World
Grant County
Arkansas
L. W. Wuhweler
Little Rock
Ark
Benton, Ark
Theones’ Bros. Company
Arkansas Traveller
Paris
Cluny Museum
Louisiana
Harper's Weekly
Robert E. Lee
South
Jefferson Davis
Florida
Lee
New Orleans
Beauvoir
Puty
Uisiana
Davis
Fair and Fashion Notes on Dress and Royal Routine
The piece covers Mrs. Croly presenting the 1868 pin to Sorosis founders, fashion trends like skirts widening to four and a half to five yards, and new materials replacing stiff interlinings. It also describes Queen Wilhelmina I of Holland’s strict daily schedule and fashion details, including sleeve ruffles and gray silk outfits with wine colored vests and silk trimmings.
Our Pleasure Club Dialogue on Gold Bug Fight
In lively banter Mr Torneo asks about the old man while Mrs Haicede mentions traveling and delivering speeches. The speaker notes that while he hunts for gold bugs, the younger ones and I stay home fighting perang bug threats.
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Mr. Torneo
When Egg Talk Sparks Campaign Chat at Hikers Station
A satirical exchange unfolds among locals about a public dispute. Complainants press the campaign orator while Mrs Wickwire and others weigh arguments about notice, work and possible costs. The publisher notes subscribers avoid variety shows as the debate veers into a quarrel over dismissals and compensation.
Miscellany of curious notes from abroad and near
A compiled assortment reports startling Australian mortality figures and contrasts of conduct. It notes flowers aid sick rooms, a Paris ink fades letters, plant evapotranspiration 1 to 5 day vs night. It recounts shad introduction to Pacific waters in 1871, fish hauled from a water works standpipe, and a New Jersey mosquito surge. It mentions Ophthalmia on Western Australian gold fields, a field typewriter bicycle, and an English Hampshire birds ban. It ends with a Triple Cone ascent in New Zealand and a dead bumble bee on the summit.
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Australia
Disraeli
Pacific
United States Fish Commission
the Americas
New Jersey
Hillsdale
Western Australia
Nanunine
Hampshire
England
New Zealand
The Sad Story of Gordon in Saturday Review
The piece condemns English politics for abandoning Gordon, praising his selfless bravery and recalling his place beside Nelson in Trafalgar Square. It argues Gladstone wrecked his party and laments the delay in aid, portraying Gordon as a lasting national hero beyond the disgrace of self-serving politicians.
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Gordon
Saturday Review
Gladstone
Nelson
Trafalgar Square
I’m Going Home After This Summer Resort Visit
A summer resort girl laments the dull scene at a Washington Star locale. A new arrival asks if it is exciting. She replies the place is identical to before, with only excitement from guessing who will receive an engagement ring next.
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Mr. Wickwire
Washington Star
Somebody's Absent Darling: Willie Tonight? Zoo Race Teaser
Letter from Jim writes from Wheeling claiming a fast personal record and a plan to lead all competitors in the zoos race tonight. He describes using an old heavy machine with a non detachable chain and bearing. Signed as your affectionate son Jimmy.
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Farner
Wheeling
Jimmy
Child’s Cake Request Mirrors Clever Bargain
A playful exchange has Willie asking for more cake and a woman noting his mother’s instruction to fill up while possible. The quip highlights domestic humor and a light family moment.
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Willie
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NEW Arkansas Traveler
Karasa
Fair and Fashion
Wilhelmina I
Holland
Mater
Tutura
Judy
OUR Pleasure Club
Hiker’s Station
Darling
Gov. Hogg
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