Fireworks Displays in France Spain and Portugal
The article surveys fireworks popularity in France Spain Portugal and Spanish South America, noting safety shifts from sulphur to shellac, the July 14 celebrations, and lavish spending on displays. It contrasts French and Catholic traditions with Spanish taste for noise and large rockets, highlighting cultural differences and extravagant public fêtes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Spain
Portugal
Tessier, Chertier
Ruggeri
Napoleon III
Spanish South America
New York Herald
Fourth of July Advice Hints for Young Folks
An Exchange column offers unsafe and comical tips for celebrating Independence Day. It suggests waking at 4 AM to light firecrackers before breakfast and jokes about sharing with sisters, mishandling fuses, and risky acts with roman candles and punk. The piece ends with humorous but hazardous cautions.
Army Celebration and Ind Independence Day Pardon
In 1779 the army marked Independence Day with 18 cannon shots from West Point at 1 PM and a general pardon to all prisoners under death sentences. The 1782 celebration described troops forming on the Hudson banks and a feu de joie after the 18 cannon salute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Point
Hudson
West Point
Feu de Joie
Revolutionary pledge echoes at Washington memorial
An oath proclaims unwavering fidelity to the republic, invoking Washington’s tomb and Jefferson’s ashes, honoring fallen heroes and immortal patriots as the nation reaffirms its liberty and resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jefferson
Republic
Aathera
Tur Farm Racing Notes and County Fair Plans
A collage of racing news mentions training plans and horses under saddle including George Starrig campaigning Praytell and Frank Loomis not training W. W. P. Rubinstein does daily road work while Le Simmons heads to Dan McPhee in Austria. The Columbia county fair is set for Bloomsburg October 14 to 16 with trotting meetings in Concord New Hampshire the first week in June.
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George Starrig
Praytell
Frank Loomis
Rubinstein
Jonathan
N. W. Hubinger
le Simmons
Dan McPhee
Austria
Howell
Woodburn Farm
Spry Station
Combination Park
Boston
Molly Jackson
Adrian Wilkes
Oshkosh
Wis
Reddy Gerrity
Mignon
W. Averill
Malvern
W. Va
Douglas Thomas
Parte
War Lock
Contivre
Lythe Contlivee
Bellefontaine
Stagvard
Tha Kaughmuan Horres
Prominent Cities Clash Over Greater Names and Claims
A string of editorials mulls Chicago Greater New York merger notions and rival city boasts. Critics joke about annexation of Lake Michigan and census aims while quipping on river comparisons and a looming mayoral tussle.
Recent Inventions Highlight New Consumer Aids
The Chicago News outlines patented items for advertising armchairs with transparent hollow arms and rocking mechanism, a spring hatpin with split shank, bicycle tires with interior springs, a reversible razor shank for easy sharpening, and a system of checks of varying lengths to prevent tampering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago News
Human Nature Says Men Tire Of Life And Secrets
The Atchison Globe quotes observations on human nature and gender roles. It notes men tire of many things but not life, urges borrowers to reveal debts, and jokes about wives and widowers in marital context. It reflects social attitudes with humor and caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison Globe
FIGS AND THISTLES And The Perils Of Fame And Virtue
A reflective essay warns that seeking fame and piety simultaneously leads to failure and that true guidance comes from aligning with a higher force. It argues that inner character matters more than outward ambition and notes misbehavior in others often reflects inner issues rather than external faults.
Notable Today in Public Life and Daunting Hopes
A collage of famous figures and events across ages and countries. Capt. Francis Martin marked his ninety seventh birthday at Napoleon’s funeral while J Nat Harbin reappears active in Mexico. Irene ides Jones in Lancaster traps fifty bears. John Redmond and Louis Stuyvesant Chanler campaign for the Redmond league in Ireland. Edison foresees a horseless carriage over $100. McKinley and Manna may visit Fry in Maine for summer fishing. Benjamin Harrison’s name appears on debts from a failed Indianapolis grocer. Queen Victoria and Princess Beatrice joked on remarriage bans. Gaelo Joe Cannon, sixty one, bikes hard in Congress. Duke of Portland leads Ireland against cheekreing. Bertha Quirin and Arthur Buchanan travel to Stole Pogis church to wed. Bismarck jokes about life’s mood at 82. Governor Mount plans to visit Lincoln’s mother’s grave amid neglect.
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Francis Martin
Detroit
Napoleon
J. Nat Harbin
Hearst
Discovereg
Mexico
Irene Ides Jones
Lancaster
N. H
John Redmond
Louis Stuyves
Victoria
Beatrice
Gaelo Joe Cannon
Congress
Duke of Portland
Ireland
Bertha Quirin
Baston
Arthur Buchanan
Montreal
Prince Bismarck
Mount
Indiana
Lincoln
No title found in Ram's Horn aphorisms
A collection of moral maxims from Ram's Horn reflecting on faults and motives. The text critiques self excuses, ego, and the gap between belief and action, noting how pride, prayer, and knowledge can hinder wisdom and judgment.
Novelties in travel silver and cut glass accessories
The Jewelers' Circular notes travel-related novelty items including cut glass soap boxes with silver mountings and silver receptacles for brushes in various shapes. It highlights gilt blade paper knives with crystal handles, Limoges enamels, inkstands, vases, plaques, Lincoln pitchers with panel pictures, and compact bicycle addenda boxes with flasks and mirrors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limoges
Lincoln
Items of Interest From Around the World
The item notes 1,000 Germans in Mexico and 70 Irish round towers 80 to 185 feet high used in fire worship ceremonies. It mentions a Kansas City barber posting daily local and general news from customers by telephone. Also describes a London microscopical club ladies night with 104 microscopes and a St John chapter written on a 2000th square inch, Bible fit within 4 square inches.
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Mexico
Ireland
Kansas City
London
The Dreaded Consumption Cure Advertisement
A physician promises a free supply of three bottles of his new remedies for consumption and related lung diseases. Dr A Slocum of New York claims the treatment has cured many cases and asks readers to mail in for the free offer with a self addressed stamped envelope.
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T. A. Slocum
M. D
Adarouse Ee A. Slocum
Pine Atreet
New York
Ely
Desert land and probate notices from Beaverhead county
Desert Land notices file proofs and witnesses for irrigation claims in Fox and Dillon regions. Names include Milton Valentine James Henneberry Swan Mellin William Montgomery and John Evans with dates in October 1897. A Beaverhead district court order directs sale of decedents realty for debts with publication in Dillon News.
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Fifth Judicial Theevict
State of
Montana
Beaveriity
Frank C. Blader
Josephus Rich
Oort
Diln
Beaverhead
Beawrot
Dillon Bune
Said
Iber
Dillon
M. H. Parker
Notice of desert land claims filed in Montana
United States Land Office in Dillon Montana records notices of intention to make desert land proofs. Benjamin Taylor of Dillon and Nele Madsen of Dillon file for claims Nos ? and 8579 in sections 26 and 23 township 88 range 10 west with witnesses named to prove irrigation and reclamation before the local land officer on November 18 1277 (in old style dating).
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United States Land Office
Missoula
Mont
Swan Melin
Fox
Montana
L. J. Price
James Hennebery
Foz
Milton Valentine
William Montgomery
Cau Peterson
Millon
M. Evana
James Annoberry
For
Dillon
Ae Monten
Penne
J.low
JoBx Mm Evans
Register
United States Land
Amin B. Tilor
Marea
of ‘Dillon
WE Cox
Helena
Hss
U. S
William M. Neagle
Dilton
Montanery
Louis Krueger
Bannack
Richard Haines
John’. Cox
William Driscoll
W. K. Cox
Notioe
James Innes
Privo
Firiday
Sts
Sto
Sly
Ie Nange
A. As Ae Nay
Wisdom
George Kk, Smith
Quitman Owen
J. Noyes
Laut
Alfred IL McVay
Ld. Price
U.S
Lota
Aban
Hamecdeetter
W. A. Francis
U.N
Wieder
Moncu Oet
Albert Halton
Mno
Nola Nolean
Croon L. Stewart
Wisdony
Paddock
Arnola
M. Vaxs
Public notices and land claims reach Beaverhead county
Legal advertisements detail sealed proposals for county care and maintenance, and B Miller Best announces bids for medicated care. Land filings include final proofs for William M Neagle and James Innes with witnesses listed, plus notices of timber culture proof and McVay, Halton and Abrams incidents. Court orders in Dillon and Boulder set sale of decedent William Gilbert estate and public hearings for abandonment claims.
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Eich
O. M. Best
Bes
Mont
Noties
Board of County Commissioners
Laut
Beaverhead County
Montana
IM. Best
Dillon
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Thomas J. Low
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Desert Land
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Linetep
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Ang Did
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Aled
Unitro State
James R. Abrams
O. W. Heketrom
Beavechead County
Barbour
Notary Public
Jeremiah Collins
Pitth
Heaverhead
William R. Gilbert
Lambert Hirel
Theodore Nelson
Boulder
Dillon Trian
Missoulian
W.M. Pangsn
Sue Altman
Butte
Silver
Bow
Muntans
Moriis Altman
Alexander Neum
Ding
Boaverbend
mMpany
Sane Altman
Monee
Alexander NauMann
Notary
County of Notary
Staune
Veriane
Flammel Altman
Moritz Altman
Laxander Neumann
Dill
Hevat J. Burleigh
SraTe Or
Howrang
County of
Arca
Slavin Tdafety Bootlerink CO
Paul
Tribune Publishing Co
Dillon, Mont
Wm. N. Cromwell
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Scientific American
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