Mrs McKinley as White House mistress eyed with hope
The article surveys past first ladies from Mrs Adams to Mrs McKinley, noting their roles, styles, and receptions at the White House. It highlights Dolly Madison, Dolly Madison’s receptions, Mrs. Cleveland’s popularity, and the anticipated influence of Mrs. McKinley amid a childless White House, with concerns about her health and reception plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RS. M’kinley
White House
Washington
Market Street
Philadelphia
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Cleveland
Pretty Dolly Madison
Monroe
Mesphere
Executive
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Harrison
McKinley
McIinleys
Melisinley
MecIinley
France
Madame Lafayette
John Quincy Adams
Andrew Jackson
John Tyler
Executive Mansion
James K. Polk
Zachary Taylor
Lillmore
Pierce
Buchanan
Harriet Lang
Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Grant
City of Pekin and its ancient walls of Khanpalik
The article describes Pekin as an ancient center under Mongol rule, noting the split of Lekin into the Tartar and Chinese cities with massive walls, sixteen gates, and multi-layered defenses. It also recounts a separate chaotic tale of a bear incident and historical figures and places, including Beppo the bear and early railway-era events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Kublai Khan
Khanpalik
The
Khen
Cambalue
Lekin
Hoaxing Humour Across the Nation in Satirical Snippets
A collage of witty quips and light jests from multiple papers. snippets joke about weather, marriages, travel, neighbors, and daily life. Notable quotes involve editors, poets, and readers in a breezy, miscellany tone typical of humorous columns. The pieces include light banter on fashion, shoes, and housekeeping with urban playfulness.
Remarkable Women and a Novel Lighting Gadget
The article surveys First Ladies and hostesses from historical figures such as Madame Lafayette and Mrs. Lincoln, noting traits, marriages, and social roles. It also introduces an accessible match gun for lighting cycle lamps, with a cut demonstrating use and a description of its compact design.
Retort Courteous and Box Measure Quirks
A dialogue labeled Retort Courteous features a fat old gentleman and a boy debating seating. The piece shifts to humor about women mispronouncing disease names and then presents box volume conversions: a 5x5 foot box holds 5.92 barrels and a -foot box holds 8.53 barrels. A box 22 inches by 12 and 8 inches deep holds a bushel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy
Athletic trainer Beutner to lead Chicago sports teams
University of Chicago hires Max Beutner as athletic trainer for six months to coach track and baseball after success with the football team last season. Beutner says Chicago will field a winning squad and has sparked new student enthusiasm. His early fame came at the Manhattan Athletic Club in 1887 under Jim Robinson.
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Beutner
Chicago
Pacific Coast
University of California
Max Beutner
Stagg
Maroons
University of Michigan
Robinson
Washington Star
Cincinnati Enquirer
Moss
Foss
Chicago Record
Life
Pittsburg Chronicle
Somerville Journal
New York Sun
Vanwart
Lippertons
Cleveland Plaindealer
Sultor
Miss Shock
Richmond Dispatch
Boston Courier
University of Chicago
Max Reutner
Max
Manhattan Athletic Club
New York
Jim” Robinson
Big Trade at the Sea Shore Store
A farmer seeks sea-water for his wife after a doctor’s tip. He pays a quarter for a jug at a beach shop, returns hoping for free water, and on the second visit ends up walking to the tide line. He quips about a “gosh-dar nation of trade” since his first trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Will
Lewiston
Pin Found in Heart Delivers Unexpected Case
A historic case recounts a pin lodged in a human heart for an extended period with the point about five millimeters from the surface. The pin showed erosion and was cut out without displacement. nearby heart tissue was thickened and adherent to the pin head, yet no recent inflammation was evident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Physicians
Peabody
Strange Quarrels Over Shared Affection Stir Debate
A brief note observes men quarreling over a woman who is loved by all, then notes the oddity of such disputes arising from shared sentiment rather than actual disagreement. The passage hints at social quirks in romantic rivalry.
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Owego
Antonio Maxia
Buffalo
Binghamton
Vestal
Beppo
Antonio
Iie
Brain
Shetlands
Shetland Islands
Bressay
Noss
Primi
Jack Potts
Puck
Fuddy
Plodder
Boston Transcript
Indianapolis Journal
Dublin Times
Martha Washington
Mrs. Lincoln
R. Cleveland
Cyclur
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