Patchwork of Elusive News and Social Notes from 1886
The fragmentary column sketches a diverse mix of profiles, opinions, and events. It references Lillie Prok of Olaila Cre, Ellen Carpenter the artist, and Mrs. J. W. Smith of Orange, with notes on wage workers, women voters, and charitable efforts. It also recounts fashionably poised society talk, Texas relief visits by Clara Barton, and a string of etiquette and superstition snippets, alongside medical anecdotes and horticultural tips for ferns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Lillie Prok
Olaila
Kacy Lares
Ellen Carpenter
Mere
Prank Leulie
Angen Bern
Orleans
J. W. Smith
Orange
Tie de Palestro
Paris
France
Cisnerse
Afike
Clara Burton
American National Red Crows
Texas
Lso
Miss Barton
Press of
Dallas
Tex
Bake-Dried Bible Survives in Giant Bread Loaf Tale
A Bohemian Protestant Bible, hidden inside a huge loaf, survived a priestly search during Catholic persecutions. Grandmother Rehobert concealed the book by wrapping it in dough and baking it, ensuring the artifact remained unharmed as priests searched the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luens County
Behebolt
Bohemia
Austria
Aancock Courter
Bucklenanenton Salve. Best salve for skin eruptions and piles
Bucklenanenton Salve. It is advertised as the best salve for bruises, sores, ulcers, eczema, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, abrasions, and all skin eruptions and it claims to cure piles. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 26 cents per box. Sold by D. U. Buckman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. U/Buaupiness apleb ly
Ocean Yacht Race At Sea Promises Eight Largest Vessels Clash
A fragment describes an international sea race featuring the Coronet, Danntion, and Comet yachts, with notes on vessel sizes, crews, and past performances. It mentions plans for a March race, historic transatlantic endeavors, and debates whether endurance or speed governs ocean contests.
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Tran Ocean Raot
The Value of Education and Character in Teaching
A reflective piece argues that morals and knowledge must coexist in schooling. It warns that knowledge without character harms, while character without knowledge is aimless. It envisions teachers as friends guiding pupils, shaping conduct, and encouraging disciplined study.
American Debutante in London Gains Noted Praise
An American girl, Sha ie Mi Atlee Whitacre, emerges in London with marked success after residence in New York since 1889. She studied with Mme Calli, sang in Covent Garden in October, and shifted to oratorio, appearing in Elijah with the Philharmonic Society in Liverpool. She plans months of German concerts before returning home. Also noted is Levi Oshall, a four year old farmer’s son near Coulport, Pa., a remarkable gymnast who can fold feet to head and perform feats with ease. A cabinet photo offer from Mrs Lydia E Pinkham accompanies the item.
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Pe Ee
London
Sha
Mi Atlee Whitacre
Berlin
New York City
Mme. Calli
Covenant
Cyler'n Chuvets
Brooklyn
Signor Ervant
Saviti May
Alberta Fandogger
Wnte
Covent Garden
Enhuslawn
Levi Oshall
Coulport
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United Order of Honor
Pinnecra
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Chicago
Goon
Panapaen Peeebtvet
Gentleman Company
the Age
Belmore
G. G. Green
Sodbury
N. J
August Flower
McHee
Green
Sun
Ee Phronia
Scott
Conwell
Manchester
Dern
Vick
Atlantic
Bemly
Tie
Europe
Mr. Bush
Neotingg
Phiotographers
Misa Slasher
Rowler
Dy Monk
Dee Domionn
Scovill
All Druggiats
NEN PF
INR & Co
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Mummate! Book
Pelante Cs
Lateratus Soda
If Brecht Shin
Board of Medico! Meauilners
Beary Eentit Unie
Court House
Poleon
Ohio
Trracatt
Lydia Br. Pinkham
Layna
Golde
Campbelle Vas Campen
Astorery
Yapoleon
Cahill
Napatron Obie
Smapollos
Ms Tag
Maan Haag & Ragan
Napoleon, Ohin
Laqome
Yodheack
Wilpmotteat Eatery
Proemyater
Justice of the Peace
Fulton Meat Market
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Prop's
Humphreys
Baltey
Geo.f. Curdes
Confectioner & Baker
Fant Af Engine
Boar
Sapatean
Peter Punches
Hamler
Spears Even
Philip
Schwab
Township
Etry Cunts
Obi
C. E. Reynolds
Napoleon Chio
Joseph Weible
Notary Public
Florida
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Mernanty Aesete
Wellee Teow Bdh
Martgsgenind
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Art Bapel
Wal Au
Jartford
Westerville
Sepoleum
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H.s. Webster
Damascus
tHeury County
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Canton Street
Countey
Erin Wimlareeng
Toap. Omerboury
J. Bloomfield
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Meneuyett
Gousarial
GEO
W. Valentine
Philip Webb
W. P. Baum
Owa
Joe Ditab
Aikious
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Nandwous Buldings
MM. Bioneck
Merchant Tailor
Onlo
Pevey Strowl
Cary's
Pattie Watlog
Aiung
Wolverine
M. Boneck
John Diemer
Brock
Petry Mitek
Joseph Shaff
Buxton
Menry County
ONDIT
Wabhtwell
Iverate Dini
Raby
Mina
Matsaw
Hahn de Maper
J. Overmeyer
Giintein Newent
Wapotee
Warren
Alto
Bevin de Jound
Charles Vantsptoe
Mapolwon
Oba
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Hildred
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Iildred Red & Co
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