Simpson of Bussora and the four wives tale
In a dinner reveal, a man recounts meeting Simpson of Bussora who claims to have four wives. Simpson narrates marrying four women in Persia to shield a beloved wife Badoura from abuse, describing Pirouze Khaleda and Zobeide as rivals and a peaceful, governed home where all wives live apart yet united under his authority. The tale ends with the traveler reflecting on the oddity of such domestic arrangements and Bismarck aphorisms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Bussora
Jane
Persia
Indear
Nis
Spalis
Khaleda
Pirouze
Tsupposot
England
Indies
Bussara
Badoura
Pirouzo
Badoma
Aly
Zobeide
Taghast
Baadoura
United House
Mrs. Simpsons
James Payn
Spring Stock Promises Bigger Selection and Low Prices
The notice touts SPRING STOCK as bigger and brighter than ever, with greater variety than three houses combined and prices reduced. It claims even men with slim budgets can dress like a king this season.
Help That Comes Too Late Poem Hinting Grief and Martyr
A reflective verse by Margaret E. Sangster appears in Harper's Bazar lamenting a world of troubles and the sorrow of aid arriving too late. The poem contrasts lost spring with death and missed timely help. It emphasizes the ache of deferred comfort and the despair of unfulfilled support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian
Margaret E. Sangster
Harper's Bazar
Tailor made marvels offer style and durability at low prices
Local tailor advertises clothing with superior style and durability for less than elsewhere. Extensive lines priced at 10, 12, and 15 dollars, with a 518 figure noted in the listing.
Boys and Children's Suits Hats and Furnishings Sale
In charming styles for boys and children, hats and furnishings cutely trimmed with the same care as gentlemen's garments. Suits start at $1.98 and go up to $15.00 for the finest pieces, with shop on top emphasis.
Largest display of Hats and Caps Seen
Our colossal stock features the largest line of Men and Boys hats and caps with all leading shapes and new colors. Men's hats priced from 59 cents to 3 dollars and boys hats from 14 cents to 4 dollars 50 cents.
Bright Furnishings Department Offers 25 Percent Off
Everything that is bright and new is shown in our immense Furnishing Department. Many exclusive novelties in neck wear, hosiery, shirts, under wear, and more offered at price full 25 percent less than elsewhere. Write for samples and price list.
Singers and Speakers Said to Be Great Eaters
An old Philadelphia Times note claims professional singers and public speakers have voracious appetites. It cites Scalchi and Campanini dining at Bellevue with other singers and recalls Christine Nilsson who reportedly ate an enormous meal including oysters, a fillet, soup, birds, vegetables, and ale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scalchi
Bellevue
Campanini
Christine Nilsson
Philadelphia Times
The Oldest Existing Church Near Smithfield Virginia
The oldest church in the United States sits near Smithfield Virginia and was built during Charles I's reign between 1630 and 1635. Bricks lime and timber were imported from England with English oak framing. It is a brick structure built sturdily and the hardened mortar can strike fire in collision with steel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Smithfield
England
Chicago Herd
An Animal Perfume Described by Chicago Inter Ocean
The article explains civet as a greasy strong secretion from the civet animal. It is sold by essential oils dealers, yellow in color with honey-like consistency, and not used at full strength. It is diluted in alcohol or used as an adjunct to other perfumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
The Height of Style Dolls Party Invitations
Little Dot writes invitations for her dollie with care. Mamma notes the page shows a black cross as the dollie’s mark, and Little Dot explains it is the mark. Good News.
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Mamma
Dot
Dollie
Reservations of forest lands total large acreage
Seven reservations have been made in various western regions including White River Pike's Peak Plum Creek and Colorado Pecos and Canadian rivers New Mexico Bull River Oregon Yellowstone and St Gabriel California. They cover over 38 250 000 acres. Twenty three more proposals are under consideration in California Colorado Idaho Minnesota Montana New Mexico North Dakota Oregon Washington and Wyoming.
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White River
Pike’s Peak
Plum Creek
Colorado
Pecos
Canadian Rivers
New Mexico
Bull River
Oregon
Yellowstone
Yellowstone Park
Wyoming
St. Gabriel
California
Department of the Interior
Idaho
Minnesota
Montana
North Dakota
Washington
Initiation Night Disturbance At Hilsendegen Block
Police rush to Hilsendegen block after a man shouts four shots fired. Detectives search stairwells find no blood or crime scene. They encounter a calm Hiram in secret order regalia who confirms hearing shots and jokes about rough questioning.
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Hilsendegen
Seat of War
Guardians of the Peace
Hiram
Darky
Detroit Tribune
Young bachelor braves own house and kitchen trials
A young bachelor, restless in boarding houses, rents a house in the aristocratic quarter and hosts friends in luxury. He struggles to master kitchen duties with an old colored cook who occasionally serves dreadful dishes. He vows to persist and become a lifelong bachelor or perhaps a benedict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Louisville
Jefferson a Bay Again In St Louis Toy Store Visit
In a St Louis Christmas scene Joe Jefferson and one of his sons toured toy shops. He laughed at the window displays and picked items for Santa to bring. The star, pausing in the snow, left fame and career behind to feel like a boy again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Joe Jefferson
St. Louis
Santa Claus
Rip van Winkle
A Princely Hobby: Henry of Prussia May Receive Locksmith Diploma
The American Register reports Prince Henry of Prussia, like cousin Prince Frederick Leopold, is a journeyman locksmith. Berlin guilds may award him the same honorary muster locksmith diploma given to Frederick Leopold and Bismarck, though Bismarck lacked formal apprenticeship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XVIII
Prince Henry
Prussia
Prince Frederick Leopold
Prince Bismarck
Berlin
Germany
Ponderosa Tomato, Country Gentleman Corn, Black Lima Bean
Worth Knowing notes reveal the Ponderosa tomato yields large smooth fruit while Country Gentleman is a new sweet corn variety. The Black Lima is a black mottled seeded pole bean with bold claims. The piece notes that progressive farmers rotate crops and that concentrated fertilizers pair well with green manuring.
Superstitious Mountains of Arizona And Their Wonders
The San Francisco Examiner recounts the Superstitious Mountains east of the Salt River valley in Arizona. Ben Rogers describes red roseate peaks rising from the desert, their limestone forms housing petrified figures of men in varied poses. Indians avoid scaling the range, preferring to explore pygmy cliff dwellers and game in surrounding valleys.
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Arizona
Great Southwest
Salt River Valley
Ben Rogers
Pyramids
Egypt
San Francisco Examiner
Scotch Oath On Swearing Upheld By Scottish Law
Reverend W J Jenkins asks secretary for Scotland about Scotland’s oath method. Sir George Trevelyan sends the Scottish judicial oath terms through the under secretary. The formula requires swearing by Almighty God and truthfulness to the judge with the right hand uplifted.
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W. J. Jenkins
South Ottenham
Scotland
George Trevelyan
Colin Scott Moncrieff
London News
Eggs of the Bob White Quail Compared in Shape and Bulk
Dr Morris Gibbs notes in Science that the bob white quail lays many eggs, often 18 or more in a nest, with eggs that are triangular and uniquely compact. He invites readers with collections to compare 20 bob white eggs to 20 eggs from other species to observe the smaller space the quail’s eggs occupy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Michigan
Bob White
Morris Gibbs
Old Fashioned Apprenticeship in New York Mercantile Trade
A college bred man seeks to learn a wholesale business under an old practice of low pay. He would earn $100 the first year and likely struggle to pay board for five years, yet the field promises future fortune and a handsome income. The note highlights enduring old methods in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Sun
Two Points of View on Tug and Barges
A London Tit-Bits quip depicts Mr Grandiose and his wife on a bridge watching a tug haul a long line of barges. The husband muses on life, comparing the tug to the van and the barges to women while the wife cuts in with a sharp retort about labor and burden.
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Bok
Mr. Grandiose
Mrs. G
London
Veils Fashion Notes from Washington
A historical snippet describes how women use veils to enhance facial appeal, noting dainty movements with thread lace, small gloved hands, and the appeal of black dotted or thin mesh veils. It contrasts with heavy thread veils that hide complexion flaws.
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Birdie
Washington
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Hiemarck
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Paris
J. M. Beaven
Hillsborough
W. W. Tunis & Bro, Lumber Company Manufacturers
Tunis Mills
R S. Fountain
W. W. Tunis & Bro. Lumber
Baltimore Coal Tar and Manufacturing Company
W. CampBeNn Street
Baltimore, MD
J.H. Medairy
J. H. Medairy
North Howard Street
Baltimore
Maryland
Quehehn & CO
Philadelphia
Denton
Ghoptank Hotel
SP. M
Harry A
Rob
Denton Bridge
Sapolio
WST
A. G. Saulsbury & Bro
Saulsbury & Bro
OEHM
Acme Hall
Ifo
Oehm’s
Agme Hall
West
Baltimore Street
Aswtin
S. Charles Street
Orchilla
THE
Wooldridge Fertilizer CO
Buchanan’s Wharf
W. A. Stewart
G. M. Fisher
Saulsbuby & Bro's
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