Gould Portrait Reveals Personal Habits and Family Ties
A lengthy reminiscence portrays Jay Gould as simple and private, detailing his domestic demeanor and gratitude, his two sons Ed and George Gould, and the wife of George. It notes Gould’s calm public image, selective friendships, and a rare cigarette habit, while recounting his strategic influence in finance and his careful management of family and associates.
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George Gould
Omo
Baltimore
New York
Gould
Guppy
Erie Railroad
New York City
Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
Commodore Vanderbilt
Jersey City
Ed Gould
Wes
George
Gath
Cincinnati
Mistress Provoking Laughs In Family Kitchen
A household mistress stirs mirth and misery among diverse cooks. A tall Nova Scotian asks for a new ladle to stir soup on the back of the range while using grand language, describing the lighthearted kitchen scene from Harper’s Bazar.
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Katharine
Harper's Bazar
Boiled Eyer: A Scotch Way to Enjoy a Nutritious Food
A traditional recommendation extols peeling and eating a boiled eyer from the shell as the best method. The note emphasizes preservation of rich flavor and nutrition, discouraging other preparation methods.
Prevalence of Superstition Reveals Persistent Beliefs
A Boston society report shows that among 500 respondents 10 percent of men and 20 percent of women admitted superstition. Questions covered sitting at a table thirteen, Friday voyages, moon positions, and haunted houses, highlighting enduring credulity despite New England skepticism.
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Committee On Experimental Psychology
Boston Society For Physical Research
New
The Most Noble Marquis at a Dublin Hotel
A vivid satirical vignette follows a titled English nobleman visiting Ireland. In a Dublin hotel breakfast scene his entourage treats him as a mock lord, while fellow guests study his shabby attire and feigned manner. The piece paints social snobbery and class performance amid idle morning rituals.
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Dublin
England
M’ Lana
Dragoons
Merrils
Ireland
M. P
Watkins
New York Sun
Study on lighting effects on health and air quality
Investigations on artificial illumination compare tallow candles and electric lights. Tallow candles emit more heat and pollutants. incandescent electric light produces far less heat and no carbonic acid or water. One gas light in a room is said to vitiate the air as much as several persons.
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Hanover
Iroquois
Elk Hots
Frank Leslie
Platonic Friendship and Modern Women in Society
A Buffalo News item quotes a sharp observer on age based dating trends. It argues young men flirt with older women as a platonic drift, while women around 28 or 30 seek more substance than looks. The piece comments on aging, equality, and conversational dynamics in social circles.
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Buffalo News
Differences Between Men and Women Elevator Riders
A reporter quotes an elevator operator on odd passenger behaviors in a downtown building. He notes women often shop and misplace items then search the elevator for pockets or purses, while men travel with less shopping and rarely lose belongings, with women more likely to leave items in the elevator.
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Foreign Department
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NEW York Herald
Noah Walker & CO
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Hoston
Chicago
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Owabrioce
Ad Itself
Webster
U. S. Supreme Court
G.&c. Merriam 4 CO
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Springfield
Alfred D. Smith
Denton, Md
Dearborns
Post Office Department
Washington, D.C
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Washington, ID
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Phila. Pa
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Pat
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No. S
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Colton Dental Association
Chaptank Hotel
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WM. G Henderson
F Street
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U. S. Patent Otic
Patent Ofice
U.S. Supreme Court
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Main Street
Sam
Bue Douglass
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Parster
Anderontosa, Md
Philip W. Downes
John H. VanGeeel
Thomas M. Cooper
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