Palsy and Precision in Art and War Stories
A painter with severe palsy still channels steady strokes when the brush touches the canvas. A Kansas City veteran known as Peg Leg Smith hits bullseyes after aiming, despite tremors. A cub reporter fails to file a story when a literary club's arbitration debate ends in a free fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Smith
Leavenworth
City Hall
Walnut Street
Kansas City Star
East Side
Scribner’s
Marsh marigold吸reflections on pollinators and color
The article observes that the marsh marigold is a striking yellow flower rarely visited by bumblebees. It notes Syrphid flies as chief pollen disseminators, with bees flies butterflies and beetles also visiting. Yellow flowers appear conspicuous in bright sunlight like buttercup and marsh marigold.
Extravagance Case Sparks Wife’s Ten Cent Allowance
A New York World excerpt shows a woman reacting to a husband who imposed a 10 cent daily allowance on his wife. The dialogue recalls the debate over financial control and domestic fairness in a strained marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Ik
Remedy Co
Chicago
Hostreal
New York
New York World
Hindoos Honor Dead Relative Care in Burial Rites
The text notes that in Hindu practice the dead are sacred and not touched by outsiders. The body is prepared for burial by the nearest male relative, typically a son, father, or brother. If no such relative exists a son is adopted for the purpose.
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Lehman 4 Co. Department Store
Aslin
Hoces
Snes
Renan
Seward
Columbus
Indiana
Seward Cycle & Machine
Columbus Evening Star
Kinney
A. Turpin
Ulrich Block
Stoppsite
Hughes’ Livery Stable
Citizen
Bell
Chas. A. Turpin
W. W. Lambert
WM. H. Aikin
Will H. Barrett
Samuel W. Fitch
E. M. Heiner
WM. F. Coats
Henry Howe
W. J. Fugate
Henry Harris
Jesse Day
County Markets
Powoee
Tle
E. H. Kinney
Doas
Pittsburg
columBus Fur
Ivz Co
Belmont
DR. Miles Medical CO
Elkhart, Ind. M
Mary Lewis
Cub Reporter
Manhattan
Manhattan Clothing Co
Clothiei
Washington Street
J. L. Gysie
F. J. Fisher
Washington St
Hile House
Lawns & White Goods
Millinery Department
Oerauss Co
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