Superstitions and scandals across nations and wealth
A collage of brief notes criticizes superstitions and public figures while citing a wide array of topics from a prisoner on a jury ballot to the Prince and Princess of Wales visiting India. It mentions Jersey’s proposed punishments, riots in Santiago, a bishop’s remark on race suicide, a purity congress, and observations from Puck and Crystal Palace Magazine. It also notes female teachers, Pedro Alvarado’s wealth, Cy rus J Brownell’s snake farming, and shifts in railroad age policies. John D. Rockefeller is described as the richest man, with stock holdings in over 1250 corporations and over 200 million in income in eight years, largely from dividends and corporate interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rockefeller
Wall Street
Standard Oil Company
Funeral customs in the Hands described by a Scottish correspondent
A Scottish correspondent notes funerals in the Hands with no undertakers. A carpenter caries a simple coffin while relatives bear it hip high to the grave. The last journey spans about six miles to the chosen end, then a refreshment of sandwiches and whisky before returning home, with pipe music adding a quiet embellishment to the austere ceremony.
Burden of Funeral Expenses Affects the Poor
The text discusses how funeral costs can overwhelm families, especially the poor, even as respect is given to honoring the deceased. It notes cases where funds left by the head of a family for dependents are exhausted by burial expenses, prompting calls for careful handling of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jere
The Squires Darling A Storm and Stress Scene
Sybil, the squire’s daughter, endures Lyster Ayrton’s cold anger and manipulation. She resists his demands to write to Sir Rupert, preserves her dignity, and endures a swift collapse of their fortunes, moving from Glynn Woods fantasies to a stark Pentonville life as debt drives them toward emigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sybil
Lyster Ayrton
Rupert Dacre
Sir Rupert
Lyster
Ayrton
Glynn
Glynn Woods
Irene
Pentonville
England
Australia
Sensations of a Worm Experiments on Pain in Insects and Crustaceans
A Kansas City Star summary describes experiments dividing earthworms hermit crabs Limulus Geophilus and dragonflies to test pain response. Posterior worm segments jerk while anterior parts crawl. continued halving yields similar results. Other species show minimal or no reaction to limb loss or body division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman
Geophilus
Kansas City Star
Foxy Scheme In Quick Quarrel Over Friend List
In a brief Philadelphia Press excerpt Towne remarks on Browne's anxious wish to quarrel with a man soon to be married. Browne explains he wants to be cut from the groom’s circle to avoid buying a wedding present, sparking a sharp exchange about social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towne
Browne
Philadelphia Press
Twice the Gift in a Winter Street Tale
A narrator in a Christmas eve scene gives a coin to a hungry singer, a thief steals it, and the narrator wraps another coin and throws it again. The act prompts moral reflection on generosity and doubt, concluding that one should give more than planned to ease suffering. Harpers Weekly presents the compact ethical fable on charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper’s Weekly
Gerry Talbot Hosts Unconventional Christmas Dinner
Gerry Talbot transforms a studio into a festive dinner for twelve after Miss Wakefield’s telegram delays plans. Lou earns the guests’ delight with a charity feast featuring turkey, stuffing, and presents at each plate. The open house ends with a proposal kiss as Miss Wakefield returns to share the moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Gerry Talbot
Gerry
Talbot
Miss Wakefield
Min
Mrss
Mis’ Posey
Jonas Boggs
Meg
Pat
Betsy
Moll
Lou
Sixth Avenue
Katie
Tim
Mrss Posey
Betty
Tom Talbot
Weill
Aeae
Mr. Wakefield
Grace
Ted
New York Times
On His Last Leg in Holiday Banter
A witty exchange between a Thanksgiving survivor turkey and a Christmas goose unfolds with dark humor. The turkey warns of looming fate while the goose jokes about having one leg in the gravy, delivering a seasonal quip on mortality.
Pompous man recalls priestly regrets at Christmas gifts
The pompous bitter notes he missed priestly training as he laments no one gives priests colorful neckties for Christmas. The chef asks why, prompting the regretful remark in a humorous exchange.
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Carthage
Carthage, Indiana
Hill
Carthage Ind
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
St L.ry
Sessa
Prince and Princess of Wales
India
Queen Victoria
Jersey
Jersey Lightning
Santiago
Chile
London
National, Purity Congress
Puck
Crystal Palace Magazine
United States
Boston Transcript
Pedro Alvarado
Portal
Rockefellers
Carneaise
Mexico
New England
Cyrus J. Brownell
Worcester
Mass
Mr. Brownell
Central West
Charlotte & Braene
W. D. Howells
Curts
Benj. F Miller
LAW OF Price
Northvice
Public Square
Rushville
Indiaba
Owen
Hill Notary Public Insurance
P. J. Sattler Fire, Tornado, Life and Accident Insurance Standard Companies
M. F. Lovett
H. B. Stager
F. Ml. Miller
Indiaka
J. A- Sipe
F. G Hackleman
Rushville, Ind
R. Ray Johnson & GO
Indiana
LEW Carteace
Exeatuma
Dille
Clemens
Greensburg, Ind
J. B. Schrig
Ville
Ind
James Carfield
R. Chill Shoeing and Repair Shop
West Mill St
Acre Tlie
DRS Eac
Ms Couch
Dr. Kirigs
Sewpay Szoviczs
J. T. Seall
Soumpay Sexvicus
Bible School
Y. P
East Street
Church OF Christ
Omar H d
Wesleyan Methodist
F. R. Eddy
Mount Pleasant A. M. 3
Saxpdy Services
Philander Weaver
A. M
Rush Lodge No
North Main Street
Lolo.f
Carthage Lodge No
East Mill Street
Wheeler & Wilson
Nf.stewart Agt
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