Sylvia Bentley transforms hardship into poultry profits
Sylvia Bentley, once doubted by relatives for her marriage, inherits sixteen hundred dollars with a condition to keep her husband out of control. She buys a seven acre farm and starts a poultry business, turning near poverty into steady income, improved health, and a united family effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Bentley
Mrs. Manning
Mrs. Barton
Ernest Bentley
Sylvia
Julia
Ernest
Mr. Stratton
Penelope
Mary
Andrews
Fannie
Sylvia Tomorrow, and Find Out What Her Plans Are,”’ Said Mrs. Jessup
Mrs. Jessup
Aunt Mary
Florence B. Hallowell
Chicago Standard
Young Tobe Tompkins Set for Governor Seat
Arkansaw Traveler recalls a boastful tale about Tobe Tompkins, hailed as the state’s brightest mind. Neighbors recount his rise from a stepson to a “plum flat-footed genius” who could swap roles from justice of the peace to governor, driven by shrewd trade, audacious schemes, and a future political ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tompkins
Tobe Tompkins
Tobe
Steve Parker
Congress
Ab Joyner
Nachully
Sissit
Arkansaw Traveler
Dangers of Benzine and Ignition Hazards in Workplaces
An article warns of benzine fires in Philadelphia printing shops and other settings. It describes burns from ignition of benzine vapors caused by rubbing surfaces, shellac finishes, and even electricity from rubbing fabrics. It stresses extreme caution in handling benzine in scouring, furniture, printing, and related trades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadel Ar
Training a pugilist Peter McCoy's training routine
Boston Herald recounts Peter Mc Coy detailing his daily boxing training. He rises at eight, rows and digs in the river, eats a heavy breakfast, walks eight to ten miles with spurts, swims, baths, then dinners on roast beef and vegetables. He avoids liquor, fights the ball for up to an hour, lifts dumbbells, rows again, and ends with billiards before retiring at ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Valentine
Peter McCoy
Tiphall
Ana
Boston
Herald
Sanitary Reform Wanted in Reformatories and Jails
The Northwestern Architect urges humane treatment and insists on fixing sanitary conditions in prisons and reformatories. It highlights Minneapolis County Jail’s cess-pool and poor plumbing, arguing prevention and targeted repairs are needed rather than costly new constructions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Hazen
Northwestern
Whitehead Torpedoes Adopted by Most Naval Powers
A synopsis of the Whitehead torpedo from Scribner's Magazine describes its adoption by European and American navies. The cigar shaped device runs submerged at fixed depths from five to fifteen feet, uses compressed air, and comes in three sizes. It details construction, motive power, depth control, and launching from a swift torpedo boat toward enemy ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
America
Scribner's Magazine
All About Calico From India to Holland and Britain
The piece traces calico from its Indian origins in Calicut and its spread to Egypt and Europe. It notes Calicut as a historic weaving center, the term calico's origin, and 17th century introduction of calico printing to Holland and London. It cites Pliny's mention of dyeing in Egypt and quotes Chicago Tribune style commentary on calico's lineage and modern attitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Carruth
Chicago Tribune
India
Holland
Great Britain
Bombay
Cape Comorin
Egypt
Europe
Dutch East India Company
London
Pliny
Governor Bartlett greeted by fifty youths in Red Bluff
During a visit to Red Bluff California Governor Bartlett was met by a delegation of fifty young Indices who presented bouquets and kissed him. The local chronicler notes his reaction and a quoted remark about facing challenges with brave resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett
California
Red Bluff
Lincoln's nomination at Chicago 1860 ballot tale
The 1860 Republican convention in Chicago saw Lincoln surge to the nomination on the third ballot amid dramatic changes. Initial 173 for Seward and 102 for Lincoln evolved with shifts from Collamer Cameron Chase and McLean, leading to Lincoln's decisive 364 votes and unanimous support move.
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Chicago
Vermont
Collamer
New Jersey
Dayton
Pennsylvania
Cameron
Lincoln
Ohio
Chase
McLean
Missouri
Bates
Agg
Seward
New York
Clay
Mr. Cartier
Evarts
Abraham Lincoln
Illinois
United States
of Lincoln
Costly bric a brac charming foreign and domestic novelties
A survey of decorative art items including French china fish services with ocean motifs, nests patterned threadwork cups, oak imitation flower baskets, rose glass punch sets with ivory handles, water drop plates, autumn leaf colors, a brass parrot lamp base, satinware toilet sets, gold enameled Cologne stands, terra cotta mantel vase of a cobra and snake charmer, Algerian onyx sardinieres, Cashmere marble mantel vases, pink blue and amber bonbonnieres, Capodi Montenare cups at 12 each, and a bark-simulated ivory chandelier among other items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Street
Loraine Falencs
Bow shaped parlor ornament with five bouquet openings
Jewelers' Weekly describes bow shaped articles for parlor decoration with five bouquet openings center opening larger. Bow covered with small gold dots in relief. A brass stork sculpture serves as a support for a hand painted piano lamp with prism hung shade giving a delicate pearl hue.
Uncommon Fee: Newsboy Offers Stock in Trade to Doctor
A ragged newsboy visits Dr George F Shrady after a cat bite and offers his entire stock in trade as payment. The physician declines the coins and accepts two issues of the Daily News instead, noting it is the first time a patient paid with his stock in trade. The tale highlights generosity over greed in medicine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Shrady
Gamin
Dr. Shrady
Doctor Mabee and the Catskin Poultice Conflict
In a Dakota town a young doctor Mabee faced a citizens committee led by the mayor who chided him for seeking Daggett’s help when sick. They accuse Mabee of discouraging Daggett’s cures while profiting from his own liniments, and demand he leave town for not taking his own remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabee
Dakota
Daggett
Dr. Daggett
Doc
Doc Daggett
Dakota Bell
Narrow Escape Told by Omaha Burglar in Boston Tale
Omaha burglar recalls a close call in Boston while describing a raid. He hid under a woman's bed during a lecture, was discovered, but was released after claiming he was married. The interview contrasts Western and Eastern attitudes and notes a demographic skew with many women.
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Omaha
New England
Boston
Omiha World
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Puen
Hamlin
Wizard Oil
Fiddrese Wizard Oil Company
Buttalo
Devel
Erie
Toledo
de Waters
de Waters Orwe, Should It. Sent Sealed By DR. Whittier
St. Louis
Wwe
Brite
Iowa
Horcorns
Oi Lia
Intie Bay
Suealant
Wella
Jersey
Rougho
Kansas
North Dakota
Walle
R. Cook
Ile
Chariton, IA
Doles
Andrew Hedbrooke
Atlantic Monthly
Whitehead
Calico
Mechanicsburg
Rete
Rae
Ewan
Chariton
G. W. Blake & Co
Aultman & Taylor and
J.fi, Case Threshers
North Side Square
Chariton, Iowa
Henry Law
Law
East Side Square
Axener
M.D
Tax Centaur Company
N.Y
Chariton Elevator
S.h.mallory
PrOp
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