Notable Nineteenth Century Figures and Their Quirks
The piece surveys diverse figures from Blaine to Gowen, Rockefeller, and Labouchere, noting daily routines, talents, and anecdotes. It highlights secretary Blaine's literary habit, Gowen's memory, Rockefeller's wealth projection, postmaster Wanamaker's morning routine, and various international figures with distinctive traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine
Oscar Jennings
Marquis de Caux
Franklin B. Gowen
John D. Rockefeller
Paul Kroger
Cromwell
William Henry Hilliard
Amsterdam
Jan van der Heyden
Wanamister
Edward Strauss
Johann
Amako Sato
Legation
Mutsu
America
Asbury University
Henry W. Grady
Charleston
Labouchere
The
London Truth
London
Sound Business Maxim Text on Honesty and Trade Practices
A compact collation of maxims stressing on action, candor, punctuality, and prudent debt management in business. It includes warnings against misrepresentation and calls for integrity, then shifts to fashion notes on neckwear trends and a brief, fragmented dialogue line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheol
Chicago Ledger
Arkansaw Traveler and the Heathen Sermon
A collage of humorous vignettes from late 19th century papers includes a Saline county camp meeting where a Little Rock preacher urges aid for the heathen, a wry exchange with a judge over a fine, and quips about technology and manners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansan
Noted Attitude Amid Communal Gossip at Harvard Lampoon
In a terse exchange, Maggie admits facing questions about falsehoods and asserts she has friends in Arthur Place. The conversation hints at social tensions within the Harvard Lampoon culture and personal loyalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie
Arthur Place
Harvard Lampoon
The Deepest Lakes Compared Around the World
The article notes Lake Baikal as the deepest on earth with depths between 4000 and 4500 feet and large volume comparable to Lake Superior. It also cites the Caspico sea, Lake Maggiore, Lake Como, Lake Garda, Lake Constance, Lake Michigan, and other Italian and Swiss lakes with depths up to about 3000 feet or just under 1000 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krono
Lake Baikal
Siberia
Great Canadian Lakes
Erie
Lake Superior
Lake Maggiore
Lake Como
Lauvo-di-Garda
Lake Constance
Herren
Michigan
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Relief for Lung Ailments
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Discovery as a guaranteed remedy for throat lung and chest diseases including consumption bronchitis and asthma. Free trial bottles offered at N M Whites Drug Store with a bold claim of relief or purchase price refund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
N. M. White
Brick Yard Promises Constant Stock Of Red Brick
Yothanders and Contractors announce steady supply of hard well burnt red brick and front brick grade. They state current inventory exceeds 230000 bricks and plan to produce 15000 bricks per day when weather allows. Proprietors Herman and Millen of St. Joe Brick Yard invite orders for pressed bricks upon request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Das Herman & Millen Proprietors
St. Joe
Beaverhead County Land Notices and Final Proofs
Multiple settlers in Beaverhead County Montana file intention to make final proofs on desert land claims and homestead entries. Notices name Max Lauterbach George Hager Robert Hm Rash Mary A Pack and others with dates set for April in Dillon and Helena. Witness lists include Conrad Meine Reuben Saxton and Thomas Flynn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stores Linn Oreror
Helena
Mont
Mary A. Pack
Aby
Helen
Harper
Butte
Montana
Othe
Dillon
Moureh
Mira Noyes
Wiliam Armitage
George Woodworth
Ef Wisdom
Ankos McGilvray
George Fenton
James A. Pack
Ss. W. Langhorne
Register
Notice of Forfeiture and Desert Land Claims in Beaverhead Montana
Notice expends labor and improvements on quartz jade mining claim in Beaverhead County Montana under U S Revised Statutes. For failure to pay share within ninety days claim forfeited to co owners. Also includes several desert land final proof notices with dates and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mills
Beaverhead
Montana
United States
Po Joseph Shepherd
Vipomd
Bheaverhead Coun
Santina
Rceud
Hrchave Z. Rem
Susan Andras
Blue Wing
Montane
Joe Garner
Cowner
Ender
Sud
Styrtewoons
Dillon
Monurus
Land Office Notice of Homestead Entry in Beaverhead County
Helena Montana March 15 1800 hearing before district court Beaverhead county Dillon for Stephen Lasie who filed homestead entry No 2957 for the NW section and lots 1 2 3 4 alleging continuous residence and cultivation. Witnesses John Taahap Parese Mouldin Beahen Saxton Joseph Charleton all of Willon Montana list to prove residence and cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanny Greier
Helena
Mont
District Court of
Beaverhead
KSW
Vie
Conrad Meine
Reuben Saxton
Lenvid Gampsinger
Dili Mont
John Moynihe Lom
Ted Bravesnai
District Court
Beaverhead County
Dillon
Montana
Robert HH. Rash
Mets
Anile
Thomas Flynn
Frederick Taylor
Franklin Abbott
Thomas Tritt
W. Lancuoune
Kid
Mari Ald
Tel
St. of We Nem
Montumi
John R. Lord
Ollie D. Lord
Apntison O
Sherniot Beaverhead County
Davin Bk
Laand Orion
Robert Johns
Beaverhead Couty
T. Pos
Wilson
Walter Brooks
Matthew K. Macklin
John R. Gilbert
Wiban Jones
Montan
S. W. Lanauorne
Hental Register
Staves Land Office
James A. Pack
Intte City
Montena
Noyes
William Armitage
George Woodworth
Wisdom
Helen
Harper
Amons McGilvray
George Fenton
Uatte
W. Langhorne, Ltd Register
United Svaves Laxp
Robert Martin
Bannack
Ro Z. Thomas
Patrick Desmond
Thomas Pierce
James Mansfield
Patrick Kelley
P.O. Montana
Monit
Stephen Lasie
Ryan
John
Taahep
Parece Mouldin
Beahen Saxton
Joseph Charleton
Willon
Mant
Lani
Aeglater
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Ascot
de Joinville
Bonnie Blun
Rennies
Boston Courtice
Saline County
Arkansaw
Acvigny
Washington Star
Bridget
Munsey
Wreckie
Tomas
Daniel Websts
Sam
George Washington
Texas
Cormna
Wilkins
Freddy
Corinna
Mamma
Gazzam
Texas Siftings
Mr. Oldbird
Miss Davie
Phe Jade
Juan de Desir
Jefferson
Madison
Lana
Atic
R.Z. Tito
Dillon, Montana
Jon Horrman
Tegal
Keaverhead County
Max Lauterbach
S. Ky
W. Lancavann
A. W. Laxcuoman, Rey
Vinal Proot Natiers
Sherif’. la
Maitit Do Vitainerras
Mairik Meiners, Phonw, Aa
Aya
Foun
Lorp
Oftim
Loven
Rascnto
Koo
Wrestagne
Detendan
Desert
CDE
MNS
Crowell & Nuckolls
Dillon, Mont
Quong Lee Restaurant
Poindester
Montana Street
D. M. Ferry & CO
D. M. Feter & Co
M.ferry4&co
Detroit
Mich
Bucklen’s
Arnica
City Drug Store
Herittere
Mons District
Fifth Judicial District
Astate
Frank Garr
Critip Garr
State of
Preeting
Geilie Garr
J. Galbraith
A. D
W. 5. Bannoun
Plaintiff
Ke Z
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