Derby prospects and a savage myth from the Journal
The piece notes the colt’s record 3.43% victory and owner Sir Joseph Hawley’s joy at seeing his horse win the race, with the stakes worth about $30,000 awarded to jockey Tiny Wells. It also includes a passage from Athabascan Myths about a Wolf and Wolverine marriage and a wife’s suspicions as the drift of beaver hunting leads to discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dla
Joseph Hawley
Wells
Journal of American Folk Lore
Andree Polar Expedition Mystery Persists
A century-old Arctic balloon quest led by Andree remains unresolved as no reliable contact has been made since July 11, 1897. Despite hopes sparked by Ernst Andree and others, scientists and backers debate whether the three men survived the return flight or perished in the Attic wilds, with a new Swedish-led rescue plan and substantial rewards proposed to uncover the fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andree Reacher
Tts
Attic
Herr Ernst Andree
The
Empire
Sweden
Een
5. A. Anjvee
Kno
Dane
Ia Andree
Aafety
Teim
Andree
Europe
Ernest Andree
Julius von Payer
Vienna
Franz Josef Lani
Derby Day Imagery And Notable 19th Century Contests
A historical survey of Derby Day lore, recalling legendary races from 1868 to 1898, the flurry of sensational wagering, standout horses such as Jeddah and Hermit, and the era’s dramatic events at Epsom Downs. It also weaves in a Harper’s Magazine excerpt describing a famous figure with blue goggles and a storied, influential presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United Kingdom
Duke of Westminster
Flying Fox
Epsom
Jeddah
Che
of Westminster
Bart
Duntop
General Peels
Orlando
Wich
Mr. Chaplin
Herr
Hermit
Long
Hds
Harper's Magazine
Tetvod
Cnes
iBrom
Frog
Ella Knowles Haskell a West Leader in Law Mining and Politics
Ella Knowles Haskell a renowned Montana figure, lawyer, miner, and politician, built a national reputation over 42 years in the West. Born Eto Knowles in New Hampshire, she graduated from Northwood Seminary and Baton College, moved west for health, taught, pressed legal reform, became Montana’s first female attorney general nominee, and helped secure school lands. She later married her opponent, and as assistant attorney general she defended mining interests, earning a record fee of 10,000 dollars. She remains active in mining circles and women's rights advocacy, noting Montana's vast opportunities for energy and investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mila Knowles-Haskell
Haskett
Eto Knowles
New Harmpshire
Northwood Seminary
Baton College
Lewiston
Helena, Mont
Montana
Ela Knowles
Henri J. Haskell
General Land Office
Washington
J. B. Hagin
Haskell
Woman's State Central Committee
Jefferson County
Minnesota
American Institute of Mining Engineers
Nervous Women Find Relief in Lydia E. Pinkham Remedy
The paper cites numerous letters from women praising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for easing monthly suffering and period mental strain. It claims prompt relief and shows ongoing testimonials as proof of cure.
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Wolf
Wolverine
Mee
Oscar
Ernst Andree
Brother
Ermat Andree
Ndree
Ella Knowles-Haskell
West
Great Britain
Congress
Politi Anal
Mary
Northwest
East
Moana
Union
Ella
Es-Haskell
Lydia E. Pinkham
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