Calf and Knothole Tale Telegram from Justice Harlan
A Washington correspondent recalls how Justice Harlan used a Kentucky calf story to hint at a court decision. He texted Solicitor General Richards with notes about the calf getting through the knothole, lightening mood as the government prepared its brief before the De Lima and Downes cases.
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Justice Harlan
Richards
Kentucky
Mr. Richards
Capitol
Justice Brown
de Lima
Solicitor General
Downes
Washington Cor
Chicago Record-Herald
Greatest Fair In the World at Nijni Novgorod
The article notes Nijni Novgorod hosting the greatest fair, 274 miles east of Moscow. It cites low fare excursion tickets, crowded fairgrounds sometimes hosting 400000 visitors, and 1899 trade totals of over 173 million rubles with 143.6 million rubles sold, underscoring the fair’s commercial importance.
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Nijni Novgorod
Moscow
Russia
St. Petersburg
Lippincott
Royal mix up over picture mail to Moscow or Glasgow
A tale from Glasgow News recounts a royal mispronunciation as the king orders a picture sent to Moscow, then corrected to Glasgow by a royal aide. Edward replies, I dare say it so, and the official ensures the picture is dispatched.
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Moscow
Glasgow
Edward
Glasgow News
The New Theology and the Human Life in God
A quote from Rev. Dr. Lyman Abbott in Outlook contrasts Unitarian and Trinitarian views. He argues that Christ is both fully human and divine, and that humanity reveals its best when God dwells within.
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Christ
God
Lyman Abbott
Deluge No 8 Engine House Misread as Church
A young man and woman touring a Michigan town pass an engine house with a tower that resembles a church. Reading the sign they joke on the name Deluge No 8 and guess it to be the Third Baptist Church.
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Michigan
Post Office Complaints Show Small Risk in Large Mail Volume
Chief inspector notes 62 306 complained letters and 47 849 packages with closures. yet government handles 8 billion postal pieces yearly. Even if 41 056 letters with inclosures failed, risk remains infinitesimal. 33 million money orders travel with minimal tampering. Despite losses to 77 000 offices, robberies and thefts occur, but overall postal immunity appears marvelous. Chicago Herald.
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Post Office Department
United States
Uncle Sam
Chicago Herald
Instructions to Ameer’s Son on Court Etiquette in England
A portion of a correspondence from the Ameer of Afghanistan to Nasrullah Khan on his London visit. It stresses royal dignity toward Queen Victoria, proper conduct in mixed company, etiquette for smoking, and how to greet ladies. Also mentions a testimonial for Oley’s Honey and Tar by editor Lynch of the Daily Post.
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Ameer
Afghanistan
Nasrullah Khan
England
London
Monthly Review
Lynch
Daily Post
Phillipebure
N. J
Produce Buyer Seeks Turkeys Chickens and More
Advertised buyer offers cash for turkeys chickens geese ducks butter eggs and assorted produce seeking farmers and vendors ready to sell. Urges contact for fastest cash payments.
Rheumatism Cured In a Day Skepticism Proved By Elixir Claim
An advertisement touts Mystic claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 3 days by a mysterious action. It notes immediate relief from the first dose, lists prices as 75 cents and 1.00, and gives D. Q. Storie Druggist Chariton as the seller. It also offers a free stem wind pocket watch through Times-Republican promotions.
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D. Q. Storie
Chariton
Times
Republican
Marshalltown
Smoke No 7 Cigar the best 5 cent goods on the market
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill Ohio feared stomach pains would spoil a party. A friend advised Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought it, took two doses, and felt well enough to attend the party. The remedy is sold by D. Q.
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A. J. Snell
Chamberlain
Summer Hill
Oh Y
D. Q
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