Atom the tiny pony joins Fitzsimmons family
Atom the smallest pony seen by horse dealers moved from David Dahlman’s stables on East Twenty Fourth Street to Robert W. Fitzsimmons Jr. at 18 months old. The piebald 84% inch pony, son of Howland L. and Stella, was born on Long Island near Jamaica and is noted for dainty ivory hoofs and a peculiar little whine. The parents have won premiums at Madison Square Garden for five years. Atom will have Yarrum the dog as a yardmate, a much taller and heavier companion.
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Atom
David Dahlman
East Twenty-fourth Street
Queen
Mab
Robert W. Fitzsimmons, Jr
Howland L
Stella
Long Island
Jamaica
Madison Square Garden
Fitzsimmons’ Yard
Yarrum
New York Journal
Evanston Girl Given Elocution Post at Alleghany College
Miss Alice Huntington Spalding of Evanston has been elected instructor in elocution and physical culture at Alleghany College. She will depart Sept 22 for the east after a standout record at Northwestern University and Cumnock School of Oratory. At 20, she heads a notable local career in dramatic clubs and college affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alleghany College
Alice Huntington Spalding
Evanston
Cumnock School of Oratory
Northwestern University
East
Spalding
Country Club
Evanston High School
School of Oratory
Cumnock
Country Club Dramatic Association
Miss Spalding
Orrington Avenue
Chicago Times- Herald
Betty Discovers Cool Relief From Heat in Monkey Dance
Betty complains about the heat then watches a hand organ man with a monkey. She asks Mammy for permission to dance on the fence and imitate the animal. Betty realizes she can cope now that she has a plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty
Mammy
Imay
Laura E. Richards
Steamer Rochester Whistles Scare Lake Sailors in 1844
In May 1844 the Buffalo to Chicago steamer Rochester, piloted by engineer McGee, blew a steam whistle at every stop. The race with General Porter led to a confrontation at the wharves as Captain Gager challenged McGee, nearly sparking a fistfight before friends intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Buffalo
Chicago
McGee
Mackinac
General Porter
L. Gager
Gager
Lakes
Five Little Brothers and the Shoes
Five little brothers set out in a leather carriage that was small and dark. The smallest sulked until the biggest suggested they run away from the carriage, and they all scampered out as the caregiver discovered the shoe holding them as five little toes.
Boy reader omits pauses during county superintendent audition
A Western school boy impressed the county superintendent with his reading but ignored punctuation. After finishing, he handed the superintendent his pauses by linking his hands and declaring here they are, sir. The moment, cited by the Philadelphia Times, showcases a hopeful but humorous moment in local schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Phildelphia Times
Reading Distance in a Lifetime and Literature
The passage notes that 1,000,000 letters would span about a mile in print, and an average reader covers roughly 2,000 miles of text in a lifetime. It adds that a 300 page novel equates to about one mile of reading, about 1,760 yards of eye travel per book.
U S Ambassador’s Wife Noted For Elegance In Paris
The London Telegraph describes the wife of General Porter as bright faced and stylish with gray hair and pearly jewelry. Her silver gray gown with pale green underdress and floral lace accents drew praise for embassy grace, while remarks compare her favorably to other elites in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
France
London Telegraph
Louis
Paris
United States
Women,Bicycles and Consumption
Dr W Abbott of the Massachusetts State Board of Health notes a shift in tuberculosis mortality between sexes in Massachusetts. From 1851 to 1895 female deaths per 1000 males declined from 1 451 to 974, with 1895 the first year females died less. He attributes part of the decline to more open air exercise via bicycle use among women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Statistical Association
8. W. Abbott
State Board of Health of
Massachusetts
Abbott
Indiana Supreme Court Reverses on Women’s Rights
The Indiana Supreme Court has reversed itself three times in three years on the women question. It first ruled that the word male in the constitution did not bar female lawyers, then said the word male barred female liquor sellers, and finally held that male mention bars female suffrage. The Union Signal notes the difficult path to justice in Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Indiana
Indiana
Union
Colleges and Universities Accessibility by Gender
The University Courier notes 451 colleges, 41 closed to women, 148 women-only schools with 30 000 students, and 143 men barred from others. It questions why men and women are segregated when many options exist for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
University Courier
Farmers Seize Markets Through Rain in France and U.S.
A Philadelphia Times observation compares French farmers traveling 40 to 60 miles in wet weather to reach markets with American wagon drivers. It notes French roads stay usable in rain and farmers plan trips to seek favorable markets despite storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
United States
Philadelphia Times
Dark trousers return and bill receipt sought
In London Tit-Bits, David Slowpay tells Mr Snip the tailor he will bring back dark trousers to be reseated and asks to receipt the bill he sent six months ago, noting he sits a good deal. The tailor agrees to receipt the outstanding amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Slowpay
Mr. Snip
Mr.Snip
London
Fly trapping method using soapy water and pasteboard
A Housekeeper article describes filling glass tumblers with soapy water to attract flies. Cover with pasteboard squares pierced by a nickel sized hole and spread a sweetened sour milk batter on the underside. Set the glasses outside to lure and trap flies. more fermentation speeds capture, with repeated use as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Roberts
New Coverings Add Color and Comfort to Summer Homes
Home coverings for summer houses have shifted from worn upholstery to attractive, restful designs. The new materials provide ornamental appeal and practical replacement for aged fabrics, brightening interiors without sacrificing comfort.
End of Journey Advice to Cherish Small Pleasures
The note urges enjoying scenery and reading a book during travel, then resting when fatigued. It emphasizes patience and simple habits as remedies for weariness without stating any specific plan or destination.
Agricultural Supply Advertises Fertilizers and Salts
An advertisement lists Timothy red top seed, millet Hungarian seed, Bowker's Stockbridge Manures, Clark's Cove Lowell and Essex Fertilizers. It promotes fall seeding specials and sale items including salt lime and Canada ashes for farm use.
Wooded Concord property to be sold at public auction
By order of Probate Court Middlesex County a parcel of woodland in the southerly part of Concord Massachusetts totaling nine acres and two rods will be sold at auction on September fourth 1897 at three o'clock. The plot lies bounded by J C Dakins land Ellen Hosmer Cyrus Hosmer John Brown and road frontage. Sale terms require 100 dollars cash at sale and balance within ten days with deed delivered. Administrators Maynard August 16 1897.
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County of
Middlesex
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Elizabeth Coughlin
Sudbury
Concord
J.C. Dakin
John Brown
Bridget Murphy
Middlesex South District
Maynard
Hugh H. McGralil
Thomas Hillis
Maynard Magsatty
Probate Court Seeks Admin For Maria Willis Estate
Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs creditors and interested parties in Acton estate of Maria Willis deceased intestate A petition asks for letter of administration to Herbert B Fowler Maynard or other suitable person Court in Cambridge to hear cause September 14 1897 at 9 a m notice to be published weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise Witness Judge Charles J McIntire dated August 14 1897 Register H Folsom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Maria Willis
Acton
Herbert B. Fowler
Maynard
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
Charles J. McIntire
Riverside Co-Operative Association Sealed Bids Notice
Maynard August 24 1897 Riverside Co-Operative Association invites sealed proposals for steam heating and plumbing for a four floor frame building 50 by 60 feet Plans available from H H McGrail Maynard House Bids due September 2 1897 at 1 PM to clerk F W Sims Committee reserves right to reject all bids Gavin Taylor H H McGrail T C Denniston
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Riverside Co-Operative Association
H. H. McGrail
Maynard House
Why angels sought Jacob's ladder to heaven
A classroom exchange presents a boy asking why angels used a ladder when they had wings. The parson wonders aloud and another boy answers that the angels’ wings were melting, offering a wry, humorous end to the sketch.
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Heaven
Parson
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Three Graces
Judy
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John Macdonald
Spain
Harper’s Round Table
Women and Colleges
W. A. Haynes
Timothy
Millet
Bowker
Stockbridge
Clark's Cove
Lowell and
Essex
Canada
Maynard, Mass
Glenwood Ranges
W. A. Haynes CO
Mass
Probate Court
Gavin Taylor
T. C. Denniston
Frank Priest
West Acton
Post Office
Concord Junction, Mass
Normandy
Valenciennes
W.F. Litchfield
Main Street
J. B. Deane
Nason ‘Street
Strout
H. P. N. Dahl
Riverside Block
Renest Hosmer
D. D
Hapgood
Stow
Anterprise
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W. A.cunningharm
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