Notable Figures in Wealth and Privilege Across Nations
A collage of profiles notes Fritz Heinze of Butte control over mining wealth ranging from 30 to 50 million dollars. Princess Charles of Denmark writes of happiness after arriving in Monte Carlo. Other items mention John Brown in Orange County almshouse, the late Gen Joubert’s wife as a practical military woman, Henry C Bliss’s tree planting in West Springfield, Leland Stanford’s home endowed to an orphanage, and Queen Victoria’s Havana cigar stock for guests.
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Fritz” Heinze
Butte City
Mont
Frederickson
Princess Charles of Denmark
Joubert
Amsterdam
Rijks
Henry C. Bliss
West Springfield
Mass
Leland Stanford
Stanford
Sacramento
Cal
Bishop Mora
Catholic Church
Havana
Democratic Ticket and Local Culture Club Notes
The Columbus Herald reports on the Democratic Congressional candidate Francis M. Griffith and party conventions in Kansas City and Indianapolis. It also covers the Culture Club gathering hosted by Mrs. Dave Lone with decorated rooms, a three minute speaking format, readings, and a luncheon in club colors. Local business and residents are noted, including Wheat crops in Georgia and Alabama and John Wasson of Rugby visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Culture Club
Dave Lone
Franklin and
Seventh Sts
Local Personal Notes From Madison and Nearby Towns
D C Bergundthal of Indianapolis visits his sister Mrs Mary A Graven. Albert Grove recently released from Jeffersonville Hospital home last night. Rev M L Guthneck travels to Columbus by 7 am train. Floyd Green of Columbus stays with Henry Lavelle. R W Pentzer departs for Columbus home. Lynch Lyke of Union township in the city today. Homer Lawson of Hartaville on business. Ora Patterson and wife visit Taylorsville Sunday. B B Jones back from Martinaville after two weeks. C A Smalley returns to Hartaville. Prof W C Cox leaves for Erlham to lead summer science program. P H McCormick and family go to Jeffersonville. Miss Lilah Burnett attends Commencement Dance in Franklin Monday. guest of Clara Moody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. McCormick
Jeffersonville
Lilah Burnett
Franklin
Clara Moody
Odds and Ends From a Historic Paper
A collection of short notes covers topics from saloon meal bans by Des Moines officials to animal eye sizes, cork substitutes for glass, and freezing points of sea water. Also included are remarks on early New England sermons and a report that birds across the United States are declining, with Illinois showing a 38 percent drop over 15 years and gamebirds down 50 percent nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
New England
Wareham
Dorchester
Cotton Mather
North Carolina
California
Oregon
Illinois
New York Telegraph
United States
Superstitions On Nostril Itches And Moon Planting Phases
A pair of old proverbs links nose itching to unseen visitors of opposite genders and notes garden timing by moon phases. It states that leafy crops should be planted from new to full and underground crops from full to new, reflecting folk calendrical advice.
Distinctive Global Facts From 19th Century Notices
A synthesis of disparate notes: 3700 Chinese in New Zealand include 26 women. world beer is 32 percent German brewed. Egypt freed from plague for 300 years per Arabian sources. 1899 Irish emigration 41,232 natives, 9,000 more than prior year. Siberian settlers buy US machinery. Breslau pauper families yield 120 children from 100 families. Moroccan tribute sketched as sultan’s officer risk, prison and auction for noncompliance.
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New Zealand
Germany
Egypt
Ireland
Siberia
United States
Breslau
Morocco
Short Parodies and Quips from Quiet Days
A collage of quips and anecdotes from newspapers notes playful sayings about truth eggs bears and butter. It cites Chicago Daily News opinions on sociability and a boy’s table earnings as he earns ten cents a week for clean hands and face. It also mentions Cairo wedding festivities lasting three days with continual feasting and revelry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Bobby
Cincinnati Enquirer
Epigrammed Thoughts on Work and Wisdom
A collection of aphorisms and reflections from various papers highlighting the value of honest labor, caution about overconfidence, and the wisdom of moderation in life and travel. It contrasts tomorrow’s plans with today’s steps and notes the costs of unguarded speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Hosea Balleu
Indianapolis News
Facts About the Sea and Buoyancy
The text explains that iron sinks, sea bottom varies from sand to mud, water is compressible, and density depends on pressure temperature and salinity. It notes ship weight equals water displaced, with air buoyancy making a slight difference. A stray Puck dialogue fragment about marriage is present.
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Q.H. Tittman
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Brooks
Daugher
Brooke
Puck
A Combination Boarder Exchange Question
Yonkers Herald records a playful exchange between two boarders on what qualifies as natural milk or water, capturing a humorous moment in everyday life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yonkers Herald
Long Running Theater Runs in New York History
A historical survey details enduring stage runs in New York theaters. It cites Maude Adams, Joseph Jefferson, Edwin Booth and William Gillette among others, noting records from 476 performances of The Black Crook at Niblo's to 603 for Adonis and 604 for A Trip to Chinatown at Madison Square Theater.
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Jacob Litt
Maude Adams
New York
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
Booth’s Theater
Heart of Maryland
Herald Square
Mrs. Carter
Zaza
Garrick
William Gillette
Denman Thompson
Academy of Music
W. A. Brady
Rice
Henry Dixey
Bijou
Hoyt
Chinatown
Madison Square Theater
Niblo
New York Telegraph
Olympic Theater
Superstitious Remedies And Omens From The Past
A collection of old beliefs links wrist rings and leather bracelets to strength and rheumatism cures and eye signs to future emotions. Articles claim eye quirks predict tears or trouble, and odd actions like biting a butterfly's head foretell new dress colors. Planting watermelons under astrological signs is advised, as is interpreting fire pops as family fuss signals.
Erie Resident Credits Pain Balm For Recovery
Last fall I sprained my left hip while moving heavy boxes. The doctor said a slight strain but it worsened into rheumatism. I could hardly work until I tried Chamberlains Pain Balm. One half of a 50 cent bottle cured me entirely. I now recommend it to all my friends. For sale by Hauser and Parker druggists.
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Chamberlain
F. A. Bascock
Erie, Pa
Hauser & Parker, Druggists
Where to Go and How to Get There Resorts Guide
Resorts constitute the most attractive topic for travelers seeking information. For full details contact G. A. A. Deane Jr traveling passenger agent Missouri Pacific Ry at 231 McCrea St Indianapolis Ind jul3.
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G. A. A. Deane, Jr
Missouri Pacific Ry
McCrea St
Indianapolis
Ind
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Columbus Herald
A. J. Diprove, M.A. Locke
Proprietors
Columbus
Indiana
Ofice
Washington Street
Court House
Harrison
Congress
Francis M. Griffith
Kansas City
Republican Congress
McKinley
W. S. Taylor
Kentucky
W. Goebel
the Culture Club
Mrrs
St. Denis
Georgina
Alabama
John Wasson
Rugby
City Today
D.C. Bergundthal
Mary A. Graven
Albert Grove
M. L.guthneck
Lumbus
Madison
Floyd Green
Henry LaVelle
Crat
R. W. Pentzer
Madi
Son Dem
Lynch Lyke
Union Township
Homer Lawson
Hartaville
Ora Patterson
Taylorsville
B. B. Jones
Martinaville
C. A. Smalley
W. C. Cox
Erlham
Odds and
Mar
Cairo
Dickens
Atchison Globe
Swinnock
All Druggista
Major Cement .O
New York City
Shinkle
Charles Parr
Muncie
Teamater
J A Goddard
Hauser & Parker Druggista
Johnstons
Johnston
THE
Michigan Drug CO
Detroit
Mich
Aranda Arandar Ag
Asc
Q J. Wobtitt
Herald
Telegraph News Service
Seashore
Pennsylvania
Pennnsylvania Lines
W. H. Dower Agt
Democratic National‘convention
Missouri Pacific Railway
Sec
Democratic State Committee
Vandalia
Kansas City Tam
Tee Tevacaree
T. Additional
Pennsylvania Lines
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Wildwood
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Florida
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Key West
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W. C. Rynnearson
Gen
Cincinnati
Ohio
Louisville
Ron
Everroad & Brown Attorneys
Llaw
Twin's
Northenethington
Anc 'Ad
J. S. Appleman, M. D
New Albany
Belvedere Hotel
Appleman
Bellevue Hospital Medic College
Is Kind
America
Bellevue and Charity Hospital
Busness
J. S. Appleman
M. D
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Warren J. Lynch
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Royal Blue Service
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O. P. McCarty
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Porinayivanig
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