A Chicago Politician's Life of Ward Fights and Balls
A memoirlike survey details a Chicago politician's world of ward politics. It covers election cycles venues crowds and social events from rathskellers and clubs to grand balls parades and public meetings. The piece recalls judges beauty contests graft and the social mixing of bosses lawyers and laborers.
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Rathskeller
Big End
Wimself
Tree sleeping student builds lofted nest in Flatbush
In Flatbush New York a Polytechnic student and friend built a wooden tree house two years ago top level now serves as a sleeping place. They access via a spiral stair and covered the top with glass panes to sleep outdoors as warm weather returns.
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Avenue 7
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Dartmouth College
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Applegate
Ancient Church of Conception in Mexico City Still Revered
The Conception chapel in Mexico City remains the continent’s oldest worship site, erected in the 15th century and long a fashionable church. Its adjacent convent once stood where streets now cut through, leaving little trace of the former complex. The chapel continues to draw visitors to its preserved, architecturally modest structure. Dr Norman Ditman wins Gibbs prize for kidney research in New York. his work links high meat consumption to toxins in Bright’s disease.
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Wina
Norman Ditman
New York Academy
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Ditman
Jaffa Travel Tale Ends In Rough Ride To Station
A traveler recounts hiring a conveyance in Jaffa to reach the Jerusalem bound station. The driver spurred the horse and raced through rough streets, sparing the rider only to reach the terminal just in time. The rider quips at the driver about the chaos and cultural misreads with humor.
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Jala
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London Gas Supply Plea Heads to Court for 1101 Pounds
A London gas supplier seeks recovery of 1101 pounds in a court action. The case cites a liability dispute and warrants a decision on payment, with the plaintiff asserting breach of contract terms and damages.
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Mean Trick of the Parrot
Young Hankinson discusses a clever parrot with Miss Laura, noting its intelligence and ability to imitate sounds. He mentions a parrot at the Castertins that imitates a kiss, while Laura retorts the bird does not imitate certain sounds, and the parrot speaks a name before being removed from the room.
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Boy Recovers After Skin Disease Remedies
A Newark mother describes her seven year old son’s severe facial eczema from six weeks old, causing nightly suffering and crusting. After trying specialists with little help, she used Culleura Remedies and saw gradual healing, with no recurrence.
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John G Klumpup
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N. 7
Change in Food Works Wonders in Health
A testimonial for Grape Nuts claims the cereal cures dyspepsia. The speaker credits regular morning use and explains nutrients support the nervous system. The ad touts ease of preparation and suitability for all ages, urging readers to try the product.
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