Blaine Memory and Lincoln Ashes of Political Memory
The article recalls Blaine as Maine political authority through The Journal files since 1825 and recounts meetings with ex Governor Cumback and episodes showing his prodigious memory during campaigns. It also notes Blaine’s return to writing his book after a 1884 election defeat and a separate piece on color photography threatening currency security.
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Kennebec
Blaine
Maine
Congress
Lucy
Thia
Greeley
Cumback
Indiana
Springfield
Augusta
The
Statesman
Jim Blaine
David Kerr
Garfield
Will
Dave Kerr
Cuimback
Camback
Lafayette
Chicago Times-Herald
Woodman Says Clip Sparks Eerie Silence in Timber Yard
In a quiet timber yard a figure known as the woodman remarks on a strange eerie silence as chains rattle and workers pause. The remark accompanies a report on unusual weather and dwindling timber stock.
From Nauseous Medicines to Modern Pills and Injections
A historical view contrasts old painful remedies with modern pharmacy. It notes the shift from gagging and bitter tonics to condensed extracts and coated pills. The piece also recounts a naval clash near Redonda where Dutch guns fired at a rock mistaken for the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Four Chicago Journalists Attend New York Wedding
Four Chicago newspaper men were invited to a wedding in New York. Initially doubtful, they finally chose to travel together as a quarter party. Each man had secured transport on a different railroad, promising a jolly journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Gotham
Chicago Times-Herald
Impertinence Question Sparks Fatherly Talk Over Visitor
A dialogue excerpt shows Mabel's father expressing dislike for a young man who appears impertinent. The visitor insists on the youth's respect, and a humorous exchange reveals a request about wearing football clothes when visiting, cited from the Washington Star.
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Mabel
Washington Star
Naval mishaps show relativity of danger across fleets
The Boston Journal argues that while naval misfortunes in foreign navies have many fatal incidents, the US Navy has had relatively few serious disasters. It cites several British, German, Spanish, and other shipwrecks from 1870 to 1895, noting even grave accidents abroad outnumber US heavy vessel incidents in the period.
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Kimberly
Vanguard
Atlanta
Victoria
Tryon
Mediterranean
Howe
Anson
Amphion
Sultan
Boston Journal
Humorous Housemaid Tales Triggered by Names
In a Chicago reminiscence, women share comical struggles with servants. One long anecdote recalls a new housemaid who misinterprets calls and refuses to reveal callers’ names, mentioning a man who asked for bananas while another left with rags. The piece highlights social chatter on domestic life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Times-Herald
Spelling School Recalled From Past for Orthography
The piece argues that old fashioned spelling schools favored strong spellers and failed poor spellers. It suggests reviving a blackboard focused approach to reading and writing sentences with examples like Wright the wheelwright and a three word drill to improve sentence construction and usage.
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Wright
Jane Marsh Parker
North American Review
Irregular Argentine Rail Service Reported in Harper’s Round Table
A Harper’s Round Table summary notes the Argentine railway system suffers from a dilapidated permanent way and rail derailments. It cites a go as you please local line where trains reportedly never exceed 2.5 miles per hour. The piece humorously suggests travelers might stroll beside the line to pass time without fear of being overtaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argentine Republic
Harper’s Round Table
Scientists Reveal Solid Metal Can Evaporate
Researchers report that certain solid metals may transition into vapor under specific conditions. The finding challenges traditional views on metal phase stability and could impact materials science applications.
Curtain Raisers Brighten Summer Theatre Scene
Lillian Russell to spend the summer in Europe with a June sail. Kendals plan another US tour. Melba in the south of France reportedly disabled by vocal rupture. Reszke praises Jessie Bartlett Davis as finest contralto heard. Clara Morris refines Carmille into 33 minute vaudeville sketch. Dodson’s first engagement born in Manchester under Bos ton Browne. de Belleville likely to support Julia Arthur in A Lady of Quality. Olga Brandon may seek a new country role. Mantell’s manager Hanley says a new drama The Fatal Flower by Howard Hall is secured. Baroness Blanc booked for vaudeville in The Debutante sketch. Hauptmann’s The Sunken Bell rejected in Paris. Strauss to write an opera from the play. Davenport onacting feeling and art balance.
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Lillian Russell
Europe
J. K. Dodson
Manchester
England
Boston Browne
Frederick de Belleville
Julia Arthur
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Olga Brandon
E. S. Willard
Mart Hanley
Robert Mantell
Mantell
Howard Hall
Blanc
Fred Solomon
Paris
Gerhardt Hauptmann
Germany
Johann Strauss
Fanny Davenport
Satirical Quips on Public Figures Spark Light Debate
A string of humorousItemized jabs targets figures like Salis bury Gladstone Lillian Russell and Theodore Roosevelt. The items mock royal and political figures with wry commentary from various papers, noting expurgated editions and apt social missteps.
The Jewel Casket Fashions For Bridesmaids In London
Pearls gain value and demand as a growing trend in gifts and jewelry. Solitaire earrings outsell past years while brooches for bridesmaids proliferate in wreath crown and heart designs. Topaz centers feature in brooches with diamonds and pearls, as rings come in solitaire hoop princess and two stone styles.
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London
Animal Oddities From the Sea and Desert
The piece surveys strange animals with unusual feeding methods and behaviors. It notes cuttlefish digest with a gizzard, a desert woodpecker striking telegraph poles, sea urchins with five jaws around the stomach, starfish self disassembly when entangled, and their need for rapid freshwater to prevent alarm.
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Arizona
The Dreaded Consumption Cure by T A Slocum M D
A sensational promise from Dr T A Slocum of New York offers three free bottles of his new remedies to readers who mail their address. He claims a universal cure for consumption and all bronchial lung diseases and general wasting.
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T. A. Slocum
M. D
Will
T.A. Slocum
Pine Street
New York
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Pittsburg Press
Washington Post
Bradley Martin
Pittsburg News
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Chicago Dispatch
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Vanderbilt
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Navy Department
Boston Herald
Cleveland
Belgium
Ghatown
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Greater
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Pearson’s Weekly
Detroit News
Ytee Nee
Vf Fac
Tribune Pub. CO
Dillon
Mont
Schwartz
MAIN
Dillon, Mont
Minnetonka
L.L. May & Con
Paul
Minn
Nntire Age
Illustrated Magazine
Montana
Perry LI
Mining and Scientific Press
Market ST
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Cal
Cushman
J.ke Browne
Browne
Throat and Ear Hospital
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J. BH. Salisbury
Besley Thorn
ATHAM
Pi CO
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Ind
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Chienge
Gushman
State of
Beaver County
Michael Swenson
Josephasch
Chael Swenson
Jane
Beaverhead County
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Chambers
Virginia
M. H. Parser
Burleigh & Willis
Epworth League
Toronto
Ontario
Wabash Railroad
Kansas City
Leonie
Missoula
John M. Mifflin
Frank Wedel
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South Range 16
Wisdom
W. A. Francis
U. S. Circuit’ Court
District of Montana
Register and
United States Land Office
John M. Evans
Register
Tribune Pub Co., Agente
Druton, Montana
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America
Washington
Munn & Co
Scientific American
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Orr
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