Royal sports and royal manners in hunting lore
The article notes how royal figures from Russia Germany Portugal Sweden Belgium Turkey and Italy engage with hunting. It contrasts the czar, king of Portugal, and king of Sweden with the king of Italy as the sole true traditional royal hunter, including anecdotes about their habits and routines and a shift toward modernity in pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiany
Czar
Tiagiats
Wales
Ndt
Dyar
Empdrdy
Germany
Bortugal
Italy
Col. Pazzimbolini
Rame
Margherita
Rome
Naples Thieves Haunt Women Use Beggar Wretches for Crime
A Gentleman's Magazine account describes Naples as a city of beggars and thieves housed by a woman who profits from misery. It details scams by false monks, old women luring children, theft from alms boxes, and a criminal posing as a refined gentleman who surveils families for robbery and gambling plots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naples
Gentleman's Magazine
Autographs of South African Leaders Collected by J P Hess
A noted set of autographs mostly from prominent South Africans is owned by Mr J P Hess at the Cape President Kroger and Chamberlain signatures appear first then Milner from Themfontein Steyn writes of peaceful if desired Reitz counsels do right and persist Sprige speaks for British democracy Villiers and Schrainer offer contrasting maxims in this historical collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Hess
The
Cape
Kroger
Mr. Chamberlain
Alfred Milner
Themfontein
Steyn
Reitz
Gordon Sprige
South
Africa
Sir Henry Villiers
Schrainer
Aquarium Feature At Paris Exposition Charms Visitors
An aquarium will be a major Paris Exposition attraction. A darkened entrance will guide visitors and immerse them in a sea depth scene with marine landscapes and inhabitants. Large glass tanks will be framed by rock covered supports, concealing structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darkneline
A Dog With a Salary and His Advertising Partner
A Baltimore American item describes Chester the dog, a five year old Newfoundland Gordon setter mix, trained by Ernest Jones to open doors, climb ladders, and handle sign language while wearing a hat and spectacles. Chester earns a regular salary advertising a business and defends his post with dignified affection. His younger companion, Grover Cleveland, about 18 months old, begins training to join the advertising pair as they attract public admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester
Ernest Jones
Newfoundland
Gordon Setter
Jadish
Grover Cleveland
Pat
Baltimore American
Premonitory signs as animals sense Riviera quake
London News reports a December Riviera earthquake near Amalfi amid tales of animals reacting days in advance. A woman and herd of horses, a monkey, ducks, and pets refused to enter homes or roost, while cattle grew terrorized. the tale attributes a "sixth sense" to animals and hypersensitive nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalfi
Henry
Riviera
Nice
Villefranchs
Attis White
Amalfig
London News
Openings for Aimerica and Asia railway vision
In a speculative note from Alansies's Magazine the author foresees vast opportunities for civil, mechanical, and electrical engineers in Asia within the next years. He cites imagined rail networks from Shanghai to Woosting and across Cuba, predicting progress after incidents in Seoul and generalized praise for electric railways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimerica
Asia
Shanghai
Woosting
Cuba
Koretng Nn
Seoul
Alansies
Lady Churchill and Lady Randolph in British politics
The Argonaut notes a witty exchange as Lady Churchill mocks American women’s political hesitation while Lady Randolph Churchill remarks on Americans’ political engagement. Uncle Larry Jerome is mentioned as the offended campaign target amid a discussion of gender roles in politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Churchllos
Randolph Churchill Hoy
Larry’ Jerome
Unimall
Maadam
England
States
Bathing in Electro Light Claims Pain Relief
From Pearson's Magazine an etheric therapy uses strong electric light and heat rays to bathe the body. A device with two large reflectors and lamps delivers controlled heat allowing in-bed treatment while the patient remains clothed. Reported results include relief from long standing pain and improved mobility after short sessions, with safety claimed via dry heat and precise regulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's Magazine
Octopus As A Fighter In Ocean War At Ostend
A report of octopuses invading Ostend oyster beds with dramatic displays. A gulf origin creature, up to twenty one feet across in legends, clashes with rival mollusks while ichthyologists study a three foot specimen. The tank battle features writhing arms, inky fluid, color shifts, and a winner nursing wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ostend
Gulf of Mexico
California
Alaskan
Gulf
Mosi
Hag
Ron
Pets Carried Home In Haversacks By British Regiments
An Indian campaign tale recalls troops in the Gordon Highlanders and Welsh regiment carrying beloved pets a long march to avoid leaving them behind. The commanding officer limited dogs on campaign while soldiers improvised, placing small dogs in haversacks to finish the trek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Atkin
Tommy Atkins
Pietermaritsburg
Cape Town
Gordon Highlanders
South Africa
Ian
Indianapolis Press
Precautions at Fire Paria Exhibition
Precautions against fire include coating all wood in the building frame with non inflammable material and making stairways fireproof. A night-use lighting system will use distinctive red electric lamps. Heating and lighting must use only coal gas and electricity, forbidding hydrocarbons, acetylene, or other gas. Theaters and spaces must have fireproof curtains and be illuminated exclusively by electricity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acehr
Bullingia Sebitera Tallow Tree from China Described
This Philadelphia Record excerpt details a Chinese tree named Bullingia Sebitera yielding vegetable tallow. It explains autumn harvest, steaming, grinding seeds, pressing for tallow, and purification. The article notes blackened red autumn leaves, seed processing, and the tree’s presence along the Min river and near Soochow, Hangchow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chibase Libbutt
South Carolina
China
Min
Szewie
Soochow
Tsién-tang
Cho- Kiang
Hangchow
Philadelphia Record
Decline of Church Going in Modern Times
The pulpit loses influence as daily and weekly press, cheap books, and concise statements replace oratory. Committees and home reading curb attendance, with many disdainful of church doctrines and preferring at home instruction and quicker, practical messages.
Types of poisons in tobacco smoke per C Bing
The article notes three kinds of polyons in tobacco smoke including nicotine and pryridin. It explains carbonic oxide is always present and its amount varies with smoke gas volume and inhalation rate. Long-term carbonic oxide exposure is discussed as a possible cause of blood changes, though the extent is still unsettled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Bing
Ddsifidt
Church and Sunday School Schedule For Various Faiths
Primary officers listed for several congregations with Episcopal and Baptist affiliations. Service times show entrances at 7 30 pm on Sundays and 10 am morning services, with Sunday school weekly and alternate Sunday evenings for certain groups. Prayer meetings held Friday evenings and a Young People's society noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etronist Episcopal
Rey
Perry
la We
Bretitren Rey
Sullivan
Servicos
Urman Baptist
Rod. Mack
Yong
Young People's Society
Playing Cards Deal by BCR&NRy at 15c per pack
An advertisement for Playing Cards by the BCR and NRy offers packs at 15 cents each, two for 25 cents, with 50 cents per dozen, payable by stamps or money order to the General Passenger Department Cedar Rapids. Also includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy improving lung health after a cold in October 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceday Rapids
Galé
BCR & Nry
Dovin
Théhm
Bcr&nry
Cedar Rapids
B. A. Edwards
the Review
Wyant
Asiile
Stover
Robert Evans Merchant Tailor Elgin Iowa Ad
Robert Evans merchant tailor offers fine custom suits in latest styles at reasonable charges. All orders filled quickly with repairing and pressing promptly done. A complete line of samples available. Satisfaction guaranteed. First door east of Bank Elgin Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank
Elgin
Iowa
Catarrh Remedy and Woolen Goods Ad Roundup
An old catalog style notice touts Shilates Catarrh Remedy with a free nasal injector and lists Capper Shaffer W W Mayhew Merton Wis vendors. It also promotes woolen underwear for men women and children with low prices and references One Minute Cough Cure praised for immediate relief of coughs colds and bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capper & Shaffer
W. W. Mayhew
Merton
Wis
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Octopus
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Hélen Keller
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Charles Dickens
Harvard University
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Elgin Roller Mills
Ehrlich & Lawrence
Dorgress
Gon
Haugen
Northwood
Indyse
L E. Fatt Jowr
Anmakee
A.N. Hobson
Payette
Stark Bunatoky
J. 3. Trewin
Linaing
L. B. Mattodn
L. Ashaworth
Uipper
P. Nicklaia
Theor Schmid
Tana. Knudtson, Marahayll
Will Schneider
Scrtuols
Settobis
Perymiin Prineids
CG Grabim
Grathmar Misu Lehman
Latermediate
Berton Avuey
A Baunson Pres
W. Fh Blake
Bee
John
Lehinh
Mire Pres
Cappat
Ly Prelourzuids
Beeker
Steale
Churctis
Robert Evans, Merchant
W. H Finke
Stoehr's
BE. C. Dewitt
Chicagol
Commanion
Mons Atrichy Confidentiah Landbook
Paton Geutreo
Newedeaulars
MUNN
Desart
Geoho Ania
Usutag
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