Europe politics and economics in scattered Clippings
A collage of observations from various regions discusses Canadian and American crops and prices, German law on crop damages, and European political theorists. It mentions Josephine Court cases, French and Russian actions, and a projected German nobility influence on policy, with commentary from Harper's and the London Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Priesian
Toronto
Canada
Germany
Peter
Paul
Harper's
de Blowitz
London Times
France
French
Maoli
Cresariam
Napoleon
Europe
de Blowicz Hohis
Austria-Hungary
Ofrancis Joseph
de Blawite
Han Ahletorle Precedenta Duough
Land of Used-to-be memory poem by James W. Riley
An evocative verse recalls a lost land of childhood fantasy beyond summer horizons. The speaker laments the land of Used-to-be with seas of golden summers, singing birds, remembered melodies, and a dreamlike paradise lost to time and memory. The piece attributes the lines to James W. Riley, via the Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason
Periwinkle's Economy Sparks Family Turmoil and Feasts
A domestic scene shows Mr. Periwinkle blaming Mrs. Periwinkle for high grocery bills amid frugal meals and rising costs. After harsh words, he softens, praises her economy, then splurges on a celebratory feast and luxury purchases, while she quietly stretches funds and seeks small indulgences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Mr. Periwinkle
Lin
Mrs. Periwinkle
Daskan
Aalice
Pertwinkle
Allence
Anil
Periwinkle
Meads
Robinson's
Iceland a land where ancient methods still prevail
A tour through Iceland describes grinding corn with stone, hand churns, and cloth weaving in isolated life. It notes limited telegraph, long winter darkness, high literacy, and strong, traditional dress and customs. Icelanders rely on fish and skyr, with unique gloves and shoes, and a culture marked by honesty and quiet resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iceland
Etara
Reikjavik
Jony
Goysera
New York Commercial Advertiser
Bradnar
England
Farquharson
Balmoral Castle
Pargaharaoiwen
Neihborhood
Deir
Barvioy
Chey Chow
Noel
Pearls of Thought and Travel Reflections in Vera Cruz
A fragmented Century excerpt blends maxims with a travelogue from Vera Cruz. It notes cheerful maxims about happiness and thought, then transitions to a Sunday landing scene with customs officials, bombardment-damaged streets, and the authors facing fears of robbers and hunger while describing improvised pack saddles and caution about future travel through Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gald-Hontera
Siglta
Lees
Scott
Walla
Iril
Mexico
Vera Cruz
New York
Railway travel danger in ordinary rail use troubling odds
A historical note explains rail travel risks, comparing chances of death or injury to long term exposure. It cites that a traveler averaging sixty miles an hour for ten hours daily over a long span faces a death chance near one in 260000 and injury about one in 400000, with recent fatal railroad accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Ya Volocipedestrian
Wack
Bostats
Ian
Chico Post
Sony Radien
New York Post
Weat Point
New York
Worley
Glove scents and fashion notes from readers era
Glove scent sachets promise to leave a memorable impression during social mingling at receptions. Articles discuss fashion trends including luxurious jewelry, wedding gowns, and dress skirts, with emphasis on accessories and proper glove use.
Scientific scraps reveal miraculous, bizarre science notes
A montage of science blips reports rapid thought, new telegraphy, heat to electricity conversions, and assays of thought speed. It also notes porcelain firing with oils, synthetic chyle, atmospheric and celestial curios, lake discoveries near Aral Sea, Niagara Falls water flow, and a Danish safety match. Details mix experiments, meteor lore, phonetics, forest climate influence, and a giant icicle avalanche at a mountain wall, per Seattle Telegraph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mangishlik
Caspian Sea
Herr Japing
Niagara Falls
Giraud
France
England
Incuman
South America
Household Remedies for Grease and Milk Handling
Practical tips from 19th century columns cover removing grease from carpets using fullers earth and benzine, skimming milk for cream, and repurposing worn towels into absorbent cloths. Advice on preparing music-like kitchen tasks ends with shoe-tying tricks and pest control suggestions.
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Soustor Morgan
Alabama
Fefgons
Antdo
Berlin
Russia
Egypt
Mie
Carvot
Agaorts
New Orleans
Fletcher
Association of Economic Eutomologists
Keokuk
Towa
New York Telegram
John W. Bookwalter
Nebraska
Wis Ides
Hohina
Spain
Italy
Switzerland
New Brunswick
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Wheat
Manitoba
Winnipeg
United States
Canadian Dominion
Washington Star
Uncle Sam
Boytiond
Ella J. Sargent
Extatenca
Gma
Fonwit
Vera Crux
St. “Juan “de Ulva
Astor
Wiliam Astor
Mr. Astor
fDetroit Free Press
Brabazon Moore
Grimwood
Muneeouer
Percival Amalie
Mies Moore
Chicago Post
Bazar
Newport
Paris
Beaton
Washington Post
Ake
Haida
Fasilion
Bar Harbor
A.limoges Firm
McKattern
Rad
China
Koslowaki
Sea of Aral
Ama Daria
Austria
Hy Mountain
Neas
Alde
Seattle Telegraph
Brooklyn Cit Ct
Sayan Honsos Dairy Ming
Mike
New York World
Vauilla
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