Hoodoo of smooth faces haunts presidential hopes
The piece traces a long standing superstition in U S politics that smooth faced candidates are doomed in national races. It cites figures like Seward Evarts Tilden Russell Carlisle Gorman Hoke Smith McKinley Reed Morton and others, noting whether whiskers or lack thereof affected their fortunes and the 1892 and upcoming conventions.
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Chicago
Mr. Seward
Tom Hyer
Berg
Evarts
Seward
Lincoln
Hayes
Tilden
Chandlers
Supreme Court of the United States
Mr. Tilden
Russell
Massachusetts
Carlisle
Cleveland
Buffalo
Gorman
Hoke Smith
Bissell
Georgia
Smith
Mr. Bissell
Franklin D. Locke
Mr. McKinley
Ohio
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McKinley
Harrison
Minneapolis
St. Louis
Platt
Quay
General Clarkson
Canton
Reed
Mr. Reed
Joe Manley
Wilson Bissell
New England
Sata Eicforen
Sak
Governor Morton
Congress
Morton
White House
Alleghany Mountains
Allison
New York Sun
Daring Leap from Moving Train At 80 MPH
Henry Woodward of Pine Ridge Wyoming uses a six foot parachute to jump from a moving Wyoming and Pacific train near Richford. He climbs to the car roof, opens the parachute and lands safely on the ground. No accidents reported though timing varies.
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Henry Woodward
Pine Ridge
Richford
Wyoming and Pacific
Mr. Woodward
Chicago
New York World
Humility and Trust in the Last Passages of Luke
A religious commentary on Luke 22 24 37 addressing Jesus leading by service not power. It emphasizes humility patience and reliance on God over self assertion and predicts Peter’s denial and the disciples’ testing faith. It notes Jesus prayers protection and intercession and warns against self reliance.
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MM. Stearns
Church On Earth
Israel
Judas
New Jerusalem
Lord Bald
Simon
Satan
R. V
Job
Peter
John xiii
Simon Peter
John x
Found the Ideal Man in Woman’s Congress Speech
At a San Francisco Women’s Congress gathering Professor Edward H. Griggs of Stanford University spoke on The Modern Change in Ideals of Womanhood. Rev Anna Shaw declared him her ideal husband as his praise drew applause and compelled his return to bow.
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Edward H. Griggs
Stanford University
San Francisco
Women’s Congress
Griggs
Anna Shaw
Paper matches threaten European industry shift grows cheaper
A new invention uses rolled paper as a lighter to produce matches. The process creates lighter, cheaper, smokeless sticks using wax stearin and phosphorous head dipping, reducing wood use and cutting export costs.
Inventions Need Safer High Speed to Pedestrians
A Chicago Post editorial laments that bicycle and horseless carriage makers must create safer high speed travel. It argues new machines should not turn corners at high speeds without warming pedestrians, calling this a great want of the age.
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Chicago Post
Woman and daughter begin cross-country walk to pay mortgage
Mrs. H. Eastby and daughter Clara start from a Spokane farm on a trek to New York to earn money. They are bound by contract to a health costume maker as they seek funds to lift their mortgage.
Curious Observation on Unconstitutional Laws in Malvern
A brief letter from Malvern Arkansas noting the paradox that many good laws are struck down as unconstitutional while flawed ones pass, reflecting citizen frustration with legal outcomes and governance.
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Malvern
Ark
Times-Jour
The Sword Through History in Europe and Asia
A historical overview of sword design and use across Europe and Asia. It traces the evolution from early single edged sabers to the ornate basket-hilted Schiavone and the broader cutlass, noting regional styles, blade types, and the sixteenth century as a peak of craftsmanship and artistry in arms. It cites Mary Stuart McKinney in St Nicholas.
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England
Mara
France
Spain
Italy
Captain Marryatt
Mary Stuart McKinney
St. Nicholas
Typewritten Love Letters and Fashion Trends Reflected in 19th Century Culture
A cultural snapshot contrasts the fate of typewritten love letters with evolving romance, noting their decline in popularity yet potential revival in short form. It also covers tandem bicycles, fashion shifts from large picture hats to picture gowns, and care tips for fabrics after summer wear.
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Horace Walpole
New York Advertiser
New York Sun
Drop and Dipper Puzzle Prompts Puritana Cure Claim
A witty challenge compares a single Puritana drop to a dipperful of tonics. The ad touts Puritana as a life changing remedy from Dartmouth College figure Prof. Dixi Crosby and features testimonials from Belle W. Cale Lance W. Craigue and others. It claims Puritana restores appetite strength nerves and digestion and guarantees a new stomach for any man woman or child.
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Mra
Belle W. Cale
Charlestown
Mass
Jana
Lance W. Craigue
Concord
N. H
George H. Dunning
Faneuil Hall Market
Boston
Dixi Crosby
Dartmouth Medical College
J. F. Scott
J. S. Daly
Cambridge
Spring Announcement Promotes Blue Flame Oil Stove
Local advertiser notes he remains active and offers the New Process Blue Flame Oil Stove burning kerosene. Also promotes White Mountain Refrigerators and a full line of ranges and furnaces at reasonable prices.
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White Mountain
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