Lords who like our land English nobles buy vast American estates
The Washington Herald reports English landowners led by Sir Edward Reed with 2,000,000 acres across Montana and Dakota. Philips Marshall & Co. own 1,800,100 acres in Mississippi and Yazoo bottoms, plus 400,000 acres of prime land. Other notable owners include the Grant estate in Kansas, the duke of Portland, Lord Stafford, Lord Dunraven, Lord Duvimore, the duke of Beaufort, and Sir John Rae-Reed amid Anglo financiers.
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Cor
Washington Herald
Sir Edward James Reed
Cardiff
Wales
Montana
Dakota
Sir Edward Reed
Cornwall
Mississippi
Yazoo River
Philips, Marshall & Co
Mark Lane
England
Grant
Kansas
America
Scotland
Alexander Grant
Cheviots
Duke of Portland
North Platte
Nebraska
Colorado
Lord Stafford
Northern Pacific
Lord Dunraven
Lord Duvimore
Dunraven
Duke of Beaufort
Texas
John Rae-Reed
New Mexico
House of Lords
Edwin Adams' Last Hours
A Washington Star obituary note recalls Edwin Adams as Ned Adams a Mercutio in dying days who kept humor despite failing breath He remarks a plaid shawl shielding him and jokes about pride with a final whispered pun before death
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Edwin Adams
Washington Star
Ned Adams
Ned
Sherry
A Hint to Reporters from the Wall Street Colossus
Vanderbilt meets a Chicago Herald reporter in the Grand Pacific office and offers $100 to reveal weaknesses in his nature. He warns the reporter to avoid exploiting such traits in interviews, calling it a one time event that may not occur again in a century.
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Chicago Herald
Vanderbilt
The
Grand Pacific
Wall Street Colossus
Cupid and Psyche in the Chicago Tribune
A fragmentary dialogue features a Beautiful Girl and a Young Man named Charles. Tears express gravity and grief over unreciprocated affection hindered by speculation and a delayed box office.
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Cupid
Psyche
Chicago Tribune
1. Org
Charles
The Astors as Major New York Taxpayers
The Astor family ranks among the city’s heaviest taxpayers. In 1882 they paid 350000 and this year 406000. They lease much property with lessees covering ground rent and other taxes, estimated at least 100000, suggesting total real estate taxes around 500000 annually.
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Astors
A Lover Among the Gods in The Gazette Tale
A Paris writer known only as an unknown admirer sent violets and a billet doux to Mile Doejazet over many evenings. The note promised recognition at the theatre with a postscript referencing the fourth gallery and “the man with his legs hanging over the railing.”
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Chicago Tribune
Mile
van Zandt
Paris
Bt. James’ Gazette
Doejazet
Rapid Montana carpenter builds frame house in a day
Miles City residents recall a carpenter who, needing housing, erected a four by thirty foot frame dwelling in a single day for a supper. The note mentions a French cure for consumptives involving inhaling fumes from wine presses, which can initially intoxicate and leave the patient houseless.
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Montana
Portland
Ore
Miles City
France
Complexion Styling Through Color and Fabric Choices
A guidance piece by Mary L. Collins on how skin tone and color choices in clothing and accessories can enhance or diminish beauty. It covers color theory for complexions, including pinks, blues, greens, and grays, and suggests fabrics like fur or seal to soften features. It emphasizes thoughtful coordination to preserve healthful appearance and avoid fashion missteps.
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Mary L. Collins
Courier-Journal
Havana
Ways to Use Stale Bread in Everyday Cooking
The Cincinnati Enquirer suggests multiple uses for stale bread, from griddle cakes soaked in water with milk and flour to French toast with eggs and milk. It covers bread dressing from scraps, crumb reuse for crumbles, and making crouton-like crumbs for frying and baking, with tips on sour milk adjustments and simple batter ideas.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Ornamental Lamp Shades
A Brooklyn Eagle note describes inventive lamp shade ideas using cardboard cutouts, penknife designs, dried flowers on silk or muslin, and pink crape. It explains shaping a crape circle to match shade depth and leaving a central chimney hole for the lamp.
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Brooklyn Eagle
Cleaning and restoring delicate fabrics with heat and stains
The article lists methods to decorate shades and remove stains. It describes sewing a pink silk fringe, edging with cretenne trim, and best practices for stain removal using heat, oils, and powders. It details ironing on blotting papers, using coals in a silver spoon, and a complex process with damp cotton and cinders to lift grease and restore velvet piles.
Decorative Value of the Open Fire and the Penalty of Shop Politeness
Open fires elevate interior aesthetics and mood beyond mere warmth, serving as cheerful centers for family life and design influence. The essay warns against praising antiquity for its own sake and notes the eye-catching role of fires as decorative anchors in homes. A Chicago Herald meddlers anecdote recalls a shop girl venting about forced politeness and consumer treatment.
Children in Winter Airing Needs Shelter Says Philadelphia Times
The Philadelphia Times urges parents to provide shelter when airing children in harsh winter weather. It notes winds are boisterous and outdoor temperatures fall below twenty-five degrees, making a sheltered spot essential for the little ones.
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Philadelphia Times
Sunny Room Heating Advice for a House
The article advises keeping children in a sunny room and investing in a thermometer. It recommends a 70 degree setting for the sitting room and 60 degrees for the sleeping room, with ventilation by adjusting the window sash to limit drafts. It cautions against drafts and suggests altering airflow if rooms get too warm.
Fresh air ventilation principles for safe winter rooms
The article advises using window ingress or ventilating panes to admit fresh air without draughts. It explains how to regulate opening size by outer temperature, favors upper cross currents over lower openings, and recommends ventilating panes and Venetian blinds adjusted to keep rooms free of impurities during sleep. It emphasizes purifying indoor air to protect health in cold seasons.
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London
Gilead
Hale
Crittenton
All Can Be Attractive Exchange Opinion on Women Appearance
The piece argues women can be attractive with modest fashion choices and hygiene. It notes costs of clothing and patterns, stresses neat, well-made dress and clean personal care. Mrs Langtry is cited as an exemplar of grooming and healthful living.
Hints on Gentlemen's Dress and Neatness
The brochure urges men to avoid untidiness and loud styles. It advises quiet colors and unobtrusive patterns, deeming apparel becoming and dignified but not ornamental. Do not wear hats cocked or back on the head, and minimize purely decorative items.
Decorated Rocking Chairs In Antique, Bright Ribbon Trim
Ladies purchase rocking chairs with splint seats and old-fashioned straight backs, paint stripped to resemble mahogany or cherry, cushions added in blue and plush. Chairs feature large ribbon bows, scarfs, and decorative wicker pieces with cravats and hanging ends, reflecting current fashion trends.
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Cor
The Apron Revival and Fashion Notes from Paris
A Cincinnati Enquirer item surveys Parisian apron fashion with bibs, lace, velvet and chenille details. It links a Thackeray quote on women’s drawing rooms to social history, then notes fans as backdrops for family portraits and a tip about light, fluffy dried apple pie.
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Cincinnati Enquirer
Paris
Taos Indian Fete Draws Multicolored Parade and Sacred Customs
Taos Pueblo hosts a large crowd from Taos and nearby communities for a day of ritual and race events. Indians, Mexicans, and visitors watch naked, painted dancers, a bizarre crossbar pole with a live sheep, and a dramatic hunting finale ending with the climber taking the fruit from the crucified sheep. The piece notes the spectacle as a holiday of the nation and a vivid, old world pageant in New Mexico.
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Taos
N. M
Cor
San Francisco Chronicle
Pueblo
America
Fragmented OCR Leads to Broad History Snippet
A garbled OCR fragment references political parties, immigration, wartime totals, and a dramatic shooting incident. It mentions Denver Boston Italy Germany and Monte Carlo, with loose phrases about elections, taxation, and social unrest. The text is incomprehensible but hints at a historical news collage.
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Dr.j.c.ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Gray & Pearse
P. Berdersen
Winchester
Remington
Eddy Street
Dyer's
Cheyenne
Wyoming
United States Patent Office
J. R. Littell
Washington, D. DC
U. S. Patent Office
D.M. Ferry & CO
Theodore Huston
Blandinsville
Gunneral
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Denver
Boston
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Italy
Apa
Youner
Monte Carlo
San Fra
Alwa
Garfield
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