Finding America and the Minister in a Little Folks Tale
In a lightly comic exchange, Paul and Elsie quiz a newly moved minister about who really “discovered” America. The minister questions Columbus, notes native peoples and earlier inhabitants, and muses that others may have discovered America long before Columbus. The children decide not to tell the deacon and reflect on their own knowledge gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
America
Christopher Columbus
Stone Church
Deacon Baxter
Paul
Isabella
Julia D. Peck
Changing Days Poem Excerpt by Rudolph F Bunner
A St Nicholas poem fragment reflects on shifting days and seasons. The speaker notices time passing as children play and nature changes from yellow to green grass. Sunset clouds, winds, and falling leaves mark the drift toward longer nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph F. Bunner
St. Nicholas
Lighting a fire with a lens of ice
A Chicago Record note explains making a double convex ice lens from a one inch thick clear ice disk by shaping and melting its sides to focus sun rays onto tinder or light paper. Practice behind the barn yields a bright blaze when sun is strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Vesuvius Wakes With Lava Flows Threatening Naples
After over a year of quiet Vesuvius begins erupting again sending two streams of lava down its slopes. Residents fear possible evacuations as the restless volcano grumbles and ash falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Naples
Stealing Inventions The Price Of Genius And Guile
A study of inventive thefts where gullible inventors lose out. Cases include shoe hook lacing, lace books, beer bottle patent stoppers sold for large sums, and a pocketbook clasp that yielded only a dinner and postage, with the thief amassing fortunes while the inventor vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South River
Jersey City
New York
Newark
Unpleasant Remedy and Hassan the Camel Water Trick
A Somali hunter Hassan faces a dry march with a waterless pony. He drives camels to wells to replenish their water, then drains camels' stomachs to revive the pony. The tactic saves the animal, though Hassan says he would rather kill a hundred camels than lose his pony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hassan
Jnr
The Worth of Honest Labor Against Robbery
The piece argues money is a necessary tool but warns that wealth obtained by unfair means is robbery. It contrasts unfair gains with honest labor adding real wealth to society and uplifting workers’ character and independence. The author condemns exploitation and praises productive, fair work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Ledger
Fashion Notes On Street Gowns And Eider Down Care
A fashionable trend favors street gowns with skirts that clear the ground and even shorter backs. The piece advises airing eider down comforts on a line to restore elasticity, using air and sun for a few hours.
The Beauty of a Ship by Miss Stowe Describes Ocean Grace
An excerpt from The Pearl of Orr’sa praises ships as graceful mysteries that stir longing and adventure. It contrasts bustling cities with Maine coast solitude and evokes distant shores, sandalwood, spice, and an oriental queen bearing gifts, while noting sailors’ devotion in wrecks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Middle Bay
China
The Call and Death's Silent Voice
A poem recounts a voice urging a poet a statesman and a mother to come, each refusing to part from their duties. The tale ends with Death claiming all, as the poet stops writing the mother disappears and the statesman’s fame fades. The New York Sun is cited as the source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Death
Ninetts M. Lowater
New York Sun
Rip Van Winkle Club in Catskill Reveals Jefferson Tale
Joseph Jefferson recounts an incident in Catskill where a Rip Van Winkle club invited him to perform. A waiter narrates the legend, and the crowd reacts as Jefferson notes the village name Catskill triggers strong audience engagement. Afterward a reception follows with the club president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
Catskill
Jefferson
Nicholas Vedder
Nick
Mr. Jefferson
Catskill Mountains
Rip
Berry
Falling Water
Washington Irving
San Francisco
Jibsley and Wife Dispute Over Salary Share
The Indianapolis Journal recalls a domestic quarrel where Jibsley demanded at least a third of his salary for personal spending, while his wife argued against it. The discussion centers on a money dispute rather than politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jibsley
Jibssey
Indianapolis Journal
Saddest Words Ever Spoken Questioned by Gushiungton-Oh
In a quip from the New York Press Mr Heaps asks Miss Gushiungton-Oh about the saddest words, with Mr Henpeck shuddering at the remark as the exchange unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Gushiungton
Mr. Heaps
Mr. Henpeck
New York Press
Do Fishes Feel Pain Aboard the Mind’s Ocean
A summary of perspectives on fish pain, noting high sensitivity in noses and water movement, yet arguments that fishes may not suffer pain from injuries. Examples include hooked fish biting again, sharks continuing after viscera removal, and codfish with a swallowed spine healing without evident distress. Also discusses nesting behavior and vigorous fights with limited pain impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Dancing and morals per Henry Ward Beecher echoed by Pittsburg Dispatch
Beecher argued that theater attendance and dancing depend on the individual. If one finds no harm in dancing under rational, selective, respectable conditions, it should not injure unless the person is predisposed to moral downfall. The Pittsburg Dispatch notes this view.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ward
Beecher
Pittsburg
Middlesex
James Walaron
Acton
Jonathan K. W. Waitherbee
Lowell
Acton Enter Fee Co Rennre
Charles J. McIntire
Esquire
H. Folsom
Eli Dakin
Concord
Isaac H. Dakin
Cambridge
Concord Enterprise
H. Fousom
Register
Curious sixteenth century Irish knives linked to grace
A monastery in Ireland preserves a four piece set of knives from the sixteenth century. Each blade bears musical notes for the benediction before meat on one side and the grace after meat on the other. The blades were kept in a stamped leather upright case and placed before the singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Cincinnati Enquirer
First U S Bank chartered in Philadelphia in 1781
In Greek dice lore the throws bore divine names with the highest being Vonus or Aphrodite. The St Louis Globe Democrat notes the early U S bank chartered in Philadelphia in 1781, incorporated by Congress as the President Directors and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aphrodite
St. Louis
Globe: Democrat
United States
Philadelphia
Congress
North America
The Pretty Pansy Brings Cheer In Early Spring
In Scribner’s Magazine the pansy is celebrated as a bright garden symbol. Its many names across languages reflect affection and friendship, with verses noting its ability to bloom after a warm spell and greet viewers with a cheerful jump up and kiss me moment.
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Montgomery
Spenser
Pawnee
Drayton
Garden
Joan
New England
Birdseye
Garden Gate
Johnny
Kit
Materials For Winter Gowns In The Ladies Home Journal
Emma M Hooper reviews winter wardrobe fabrics including browns greens and blues for street wear. She notes serges mohair and mohairs priced from 75 cents to 24 per yard with eight yards making a dress pattern. Sponging and one-way cloth cutting are advised for color uniformity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma M. Hooper
Ladies’ Home Journal
The Law of the Glove and Fashion Statements
The piece notes gloves as inexorable in fashion with glace kid for street wear calls and driving, suede for evening wear, and long black suede or glace kid with elbow sleeves adding smart finishing touches. It details shifts from white glace kid to pearl gray and straw shades for day wear and advises delicate suedes in white tan and butter colors for evening looks.
The Chafing Dish Trend Inspires Home Setups
The piece notes the growing popularity of chafing dish outfits bringing dining ware and condiments into living spaces. It mentions cupboards stocked for impromptu suppers with crackers cheese beer and dainties, and describes decorative silver incrusted bottle holders. It ends with a note on butter measurements for cooks at home.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pansy
Brennan
Scribver’s Magazine
J. W. Henderson
Boston
N.B
W. Henderson
South Acton, Mass
T. F. Sheehan
Barrett’ S Mill Road
Concord Junction
Mass
Wood and Stone
Teremiah Sheehan
William F.litchfield Maynard
WM. *. Hale
Maynard ST
Monumental
Maynard
Darling’s Elk, Cor. Summer and Nason Sts
Quincy
QO. S. Fowler
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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