Learning vs Charm in Women and Men The New York World Debate
The New York World reports on Mae Jane Bentzon and other figures debating whether educated women lose charm. J Wells Champney and Charles Dudley Warner defend equal intellect for women and men, noting education should complement charm, not replace it. Mrs Lyman Abbott cites educated women as socially effective but warns against one sided study and urges balanced home life.
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Grace
Charn
Mae
Jane
Bentzon
Womin’s
J. Wells Champney
Tigurried
Vassar
Dam Bufo
Charles Dudley Warner
Ihea
Mary
Herbert Spencer
London
Ag O Rojo
Lyman Abbott
New York World
The Professional Mendicant and a Duchess Encounter
A New York beggar, once a bookkeeper earning $75 monthly, rose to $200 daily via a begging scam begun after one penny-ante act. The tale notes his arrests and vast earnings as he exploits city crowds. Miss Kellogg recounts meeting a British duchess who wore plain dress and no piano, challenging young ideals of aristocracy.
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Bigus Bouse
Thomas Cratton
New York
The
National
Thad
Omy Limor
Broadway
Metropolis
Buing
Harlem
Tim O
Washington News
Clara Louise Kelloge
Somerset
Kollege
Miss Kellogg
Tennyson
Ellen Terry as Puck in 1861 described by Theodor Fontaine
The 1861 portrayal of Puck by a 10-year-old Ellen Terry drew praise for appearance and costume though Fontaine critiqued her as precocious and unchildlike. He notes two stage escapes by hidden machinery and behind the scenes pull.
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Puck
Robin Goodfellow
Clan Campbell
Sam
Ellen Terry
Machin‘ery
Theodor Fontaine
From Sublime to Ridiculous in Sunday Class Chaining Tale
A Louisville Post item recounts a church Sabbath lesson where a superintendent compares prisoners chained in other countries to sin binding people. She asks if release would bring happiness, and a child quips his grandmother is bound by sin, prompting lighthearted r comments among teachers.
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Jesus
Louisville
Novel Wash Leather Gloves For Officers
The New York Sun notes a rare novelty in military goods, wash leather gloves for officers required to wear white leather gloves. They feature ten holes in the palm of each hand with the space between fingers cut away toward the palm to prevent perspiration. When the hand is closed from behind the holes are not visible and the design succeeds in its purpose.
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New York Sun
What He Could See
A country traveler asks what there is to see at the theaters tonight and learns the city sights include a grand hat with four ostrich feathers and jeweled pins. His friend advises bringing opera glasses to notice trimming details.
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New York Tribune
Taxing the Wheel The case for bicycle taxation exemption
The author argues bicycles have definite value and common benefits justify tax exemption. He notes bikes can be bought, sold, leased, or mortgaged and claims cycling improves health, roads, and access for a wide class, urging exemption on public welfare grounds.
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Lfe
Wheel Wit and Wisdom
A humorous column on bicycle culture and tire advice mocks riders and gear. It jokes about youth with bicycles and the cost of poor tires, notes cheap secondhand wheels, and wryly comments on racers and crossings with playful wordplay and curiosities.
Fast Brigade Challenges Marked by Races and Bets
Huret challenges Sherlind for a 60 000 franc prize in a distance race with a 60 day window from May 30. Charlie Murphy bets against Sanger in a three race series. Walter Sanger in good form signals lively contests this season. A mixed match between Jaap Eden and J B Johnson is proposed in two heats, one on wheels and one on skates. Melvin Dennis rides a mile in 1 13 5 on a windy day, earning early acclaim. Dennis, like Eddie Bala, is a Denver butcher.
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Charlie Murphy
Sanger
Walter Sanger
Jaap Eden
Johnson
Melvin
Dennis
Eddie Bala
Denver
President Cleveland on the bicycle revolution
President Cleveland comments on the bicycle’s broad influence across government and society. He notes the sport brings enjoyment and benefits, and that his view should not affect widespread use. He regrets not fitting the accepted plans of a successful wheelman.
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Cleveland
Proper rust treatment for old motorcycle parts
The article advises on treating rust from disuse by oiling affected parts, letting them sit, then wiping with ammonia. If rust persists, wash with a weak hydrochloric acid solution, dry thoroughly, remove all acid, and finish with a soft chamois polish. The guidance emphasizes careful handling of corrosive chemicals to protect metal surfaces.
Bloomer Costumes Yield To Short Skirts In Cycle Wear
A leading cycle clothing maker reports 80 percent of women’s costume orders are for short skirts to be worn over tights or knickerbockers, with the remaining 20 percent for bloomer variants and tight trousers.
The Use of Toe Clips in Cycling
Toe clips aid riders on steep slopes allowing about a quarter more power through pushing or back pedaling. They fit rubber or rattrap pedals and are optional tools for the rider to use.
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New York Post
Cycling strength of cities survey numbers
The data compares urban populations and cycling riders in major cities. Paris reports 2,500,000 people with 150,000 riders, Washington 250,000 people and 11,000 riders, Chicago 1,200,000 people and 60,000 riders, Los Angeles 80,000 people and 5,000 riders, and San Francisco 800,000 people with 6,000 riders.
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Paris
Washington
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Persian Problem in Eight Small Squares
A children’s column explains a Euclid based puzzle by rearranging eight unit squares into a larger pattern. It describes drawing a diagonal across lower squares and bisecting with a second diagonal from the four upper squares, illustrating with figures and noting how the smaller pieces add up.
Bennie Whistles at Church and Shore in Simple Tale
Bennie loves to whistle and keeps the tune from shore to church. His loud whistling amuses and unsettles family and neighbors as he trots through daily life. The child’s habit draws smiles and gentle concern from relatives, with Bennie slowly learning when to stop.
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Bennie
Mary
Annie
Tennie
Manus
Papa
Mamta
Ben
Manna
Bot
X—M. D
Frogs Breathe Skin and Water Absorption Factoids
The article explains frogs breathe through skin and lungs, absorb water rapidly, and maintain moisture that dulls heat from contact. It notes a frog can soak up half its weight in water in an hour and stores water in an interior sac to survive dry periods, with water remaining pure and tasteless.
Pun in a great hurry high school boy joins club
A high school boy explains his plan to join a seven member club tonight. He jokes that Dick Hendryx, the club president, will push him through despite etiquette concerns. He notes classmates will vote for him and one member will borrow his lantern next week.
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Good Manners
Dick Hendryx
New York Times
Dream of a talking SEA Surooteee in a garden
A San Francisco Examiner item describes a surreal dream in which a talking sea surootee grows by a garden and offers gardening advice. The vivid fantasy includes rain and pruning suggestions delivered by a snippery with large shears, ending with relief upon waking.
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San Francisco Examiner
Pigs Named by Adam Inspires Quirky Quote
A humorous exchange features Tommy recalling Adam explaining why pigs are called pigs. He says the name arose from how pigs eat and their piggish nature, noting the remark comes from a Youth's Companion source.
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Adam
Tommy
Clarence Black Seen as Top Mandolin Player in Country
Clarence Black of Peoria Urs praised as one of the best mandolin players in the country by those who have heard him.
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Clarence Black
Peoria
Urs
Mandolin
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