Queens ondon and the three Queens of Sorrow
Immortalized exiles Carlotta Eugenie and Amelie are profiled as the trio of former empresses and queens now living in exile. The piece recounts Carlotta’s madness after Maximilian’s execution, Eugenie’s fall and charity work in England, and Amelie’s flight from Portugal and life in exile with the Orleans duke in Wood Norton.
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Ondon
Amelie
Portugal
Carlotta
Mexico
Eugenie
Spain
Maximilian
Queretaro
Alen
Vatican
Louls Napoleon
Borda
Lous
Brussels
Chateau de Bouchard
Leopold I
Leopold
Belgium
Congo
Paris
Maximilan
Ond Empire
Farnborough
England
Aldershot
Windsor Palace
Imperial Court
Tuileries Palace
Thomas W. Iswang
Deauville
Count of
Montijo
Napoleon
France
Germany
Napoleon III
Sedan
Zululand
Amelle
Carlos
Mafra
Order of the Christ
Order of Santiago
Duke of
Orleans
Anita Stewart
Dante
Workers Strike Briefly Halts Tucker Shipment Clash
Joseph J. Tucker a New York paper merchant faced a brief strike by his men for a few minutes during a heavy shipment. Foreman asked the workers their intent and they returned to work after one member Saranta Dorando struck Tucker with a cotton hook. Tucker subdued by four workers and all soon resumed labor.
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Joseph J. Tucker
New York
Tucker
Saranta Dorando
Disraeli and the Cabman Recognition Tale
A London Chronicle excerpt recalls how Disraeli’s fame prompted a cab driver to boast of reading his books, with Beaconsfield anecdotes about public recognition. The piece notes a caveat to fame as a gentleman asked if Disraeli was the man, illustrating the light side of celebrity.
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Disraeli
Dorothy Nevill
Beaconsfield
Prison Chess Clubs Flourish In German Prisons
German prisons encourage chess clubs as healthy mental relaxation for well behaved inmates. Brixton prisoners recently enjoyed oratorios while Aylesbury inmates receive lectures and singing services.
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Brixton Prison
Aylesbury
Georgia and Governess Bond Sparks Candid Tea Party
In a spirited exchange Georgia agrees to befriend the governess after mam ma hints at her role. Georgia resolves to show kindness as Hin papa looks on, and the moment shifts the mood at the household.
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Georgie
Georgia
Garden Age for Men Says Ideal Range for Husbands
Mary Garden states the ideal man for a good husband should be between 3¢ and 60, a remark reflecting frugal expectations. The remark comes amid brisk demand for anything between 18 and 80 years old.
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Mary Garden
Spiritual capacities in man seen as path to a brighter future
The note claims there are 80 spiritual capacities in man that cannot be developed in this life. It suggests this points toward a better and more harmonious future beyond current limits. The quote reflects Goethean thought on human potential.
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Goetha
Far-Sighted Politician Remembered After Neck-Sight Confusion
A witty remark contrasts a politician known for vision with a constituency that failed to see his long-term plans. The quote highlights public perception of leadership and accountability in a humorous historical exchange.
William A Radford on Building Design and Costs
Advice column notes three building concerns design interior and cost with Radford as expert. Emphasizes outward appearance varies by owner and site while interior comforts and practical layouts, including kitchen and pantry, drive long term satisfaction in a home.
The Frugal Home: Cost, Plans, and Practical Design
The piece argues that preliminary estimates for a modest $3,000 house often miss final costs as optional features rise. It promotes strict budgeting, economical interior focus, and a square hip-roof design. The first floor centers a spacious living room and dining area, with four second-floor bedrooms and efficient plumbing alignment. The plan totals 32 feet 6 inches by 28 feet, using hardwood on the first floor and yellow pine upstairs.
The Calumet Baking Powder Endorsement Note
An admonition on saving money by choosing quality in baking powder. Calumet is praised for uniform strength sealed in air tight cans and free of adulterants. The ad claims it meets pure food laws and offers refunds if not satisfied.
Desperate Situation at Dinner as Guests Hunger
Mrs DeFlatt laments the lack of decent food while Mr DeFlatt agrees the meal is the worst yet. He concedes she excels at washing, prompting the husband to quip they cannot eat the washing despite the shortage.
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Mrs. DeFlatt
DeFlatt
Beer in Kansas Quotation Marks Reflect Skepticism
A Kansas editor prints the word beer in quotation marks, explaining that quotation marks mark doubt similarly to his stance on ghosts. A subscriber asked why, and the editor replied that he does not believe in ghosts, making the punctuation a stylistic device.
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Kansas
Kansas Citys Journali
Hall's Family Pills and Catarrh Cure Advertisement
An advertisement touts F. J. Cheney Co. Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy taken internally to reach mucous surfaces. It claims to cure catarrh and offers a $100 reward for any failure, with circulars and testimonials available. Also mentions Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Greany
Doctora
F. J. Cheney Co
Toledo
Ohio
F. J. Cheney & CO
Soldaby Drugeists
Hall's Family
Sterilization Charge Sparks Customer Confrontation
In a tense exchange, Mr. Kicker objects to a rising bill while Detor Slick asserts a $20 surcharge for sterilizing the system. The confrontation centers on disputed pricing and service fees.
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Kicker
Deetor
Simple Home Remedy for Rheumatism and Kidney Health
A home brew using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon and Syrup of Sarsaparilla is advertised to treat rheumatism and kidney symptoms. The plan includes a teaspoonful after meals and at night, with claims of hospital-tested efficacy and kidney cleansing effects. It urges readers to prepare it or have a druggist make it.
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Pedro V
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Lisbon
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