Olympic revival reshapes Greece and politics in 1896 era
The article discusses Pierre de Coubertin's 1898 paper on the Olympic Games and foresees Greece’s revival of athletics as a catalyst for national vigor and political change. It highlights the crown prince Constantine and brothers George and Nicholas shaping Greece’s future, earning public respect through organized effort and public service.
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Aron Pierre de Coubertin
France
Andre Castaigne
Baron Coubertin Epys
Onenell
Greece
Paliar
Athena
Patras
Piraeus
Athens
Aml
Prince George
Prince Nicholas
Prince Constantine
Helenes
Digestibility of Cheese Feats German Chemist Tests
A German chemist tested cheese digestibility in artificial gastric fluid. Roquefort took four hours to digest, Gorgonzola eight hours, Romano eight nine hours, and Brie Swiss and ten other varieties ten hours. A separate line notes a woman’s appreciation of a striking mount in a street car.
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Rome
Strange Life of a Bay Fisherwoman in Early San Francisco
The San Francisco Call profiles Mme. Gerken, a French-born widow who became a pioneering fisherwoman at Brooks Island bay shore. She handles boats, nets, and markets, raising her son who now serves in Franco. Her home and success contrast with local male fishermen and reflect a rugged, hermit-like livelihood.
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Tina Baved Mongy
Tier Ron
San Francisco
New Moro Rock
Bay Shore
Brooks Island
Mme. Gersten
Yvbcinity
Mme. Gerken
France
Unga
Sms
Mme
Gerken
Poola
San Fabio Point
Mme. Gor'ken
Franco
Magnanimous William and Cavalry Reform Debate
Louis XII and Emperor William of Germany reportedly declined revenge for insults to the prince in discussions about cavalry reforms during a banquet. Baron de Krosik, once a Hussar colonel, clashed with the prince who later rose in rank and gained favor, including control of Hanover’s cavalry school.
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Louis XII
France
Prince Royal
Emperor Willam
Germany
New York Times
Baron de Krosik
Red Eagle Order
Hussar
Mesa
Rudolph
William
Calyon Krosik
Baron von Krosik
School of Cavalry of
Hanover
Postoffice Receipts Fall in Recent Quarter
The Postoffice Department reports a $1,500,000 drop in postal receipts for the quarter ending September 30 versus the preceding quarter. The decline signals hard times since postal revenue normally grows faster than population in good years, and under normal conditions about $1,000,000 more would be expected.
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Postoffice Department
Fine Things in China Dazzle with Minton Revival
The article highlights newly repros of Minton ware in primrose yellow including pate cups and bouillon cups. Centerpiece features a roundoyel mirror on a silver stand with crystal ball finial. Mantel pieces showcase enamel lomage with gold medallions, resembling Sevres ware, and green gilt dinner sets feature low irregular shapes and bold relief.
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Minton
Lomage
Grant in War Time Portraits and Misleading Prints
An 1860s magazine description by General Porter details public misconceptions of Ulysses S. Grant. It contrasts popular swashbuckler imagery with the real, slight figure, quiet demeanor, expressive eyes, and distinctive voice, noting his modest bearing and humane, urbane conduct despite military prowess.
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Grant
General Porter
Washington
Napoleon
Cromwell
Lincoln
Samuel Johnson
No Mystery God Goes with the Man in Hard Place
The Cleveland Leader quotes quips about Lambert wearing old clothes at home and beer clothes at the office and notes his remark on the town’s best-looking typewriter girl. The piece reflects local wit and opinion on character and work life.
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Lambert
Cleveland
Not Guilty Verdict After Alabama Trial
A Jacksonville broker, invited to defend a white defendant accused of shooting a Black man, hams his way through the trial. He quotes Chitty on Pleadings and Confederate bravado before the jury returns a not guilty verdict and cheers.
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Wan Deothred
Jacksonville
Alabama
Darky
Saya
Chitty
Old-Time Hunting Club Fines in Camden County
In Camborx County the Camden County Hunting Club organized in 1832 at Bear Hammock under Gen John Floyd issued fines to members. Charter members included Charles R Floyd Richard Floyd Henry Floyd and James Holzendorf with penalties for dress and absences. The club counted deer bear hogs cows bulls and turkeys among game and dinners followed hunts despite many hogs and long tusked wildcats in the woods.
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Atlanta Constitution
Camborx County
Bear Hammock
Gen
John Floyd
Camden County
James Holzendorf
A Magic Letter and the Serpent of Language
A playful poem warns of a strange five shaped letter that causes words to transform. It presents the alphabetic serpent as a magical yet mischievous force, able to turn trees to many trees and a house to houses, while noting risks like turning nails to snails and making engines run without fuel. It ends with a cautious caveat about letting the serpent loose during reading.
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Spain
Bright Boy Builds Pedal Powered Toy Train
Fourteen year old New York Tribune note describes Robbie Murden, 9, of Ko komo Indiana, who created a circular acre track train. The locomotive mimics real engines with whistle and belting. Pedals power the wheels while Robbie mans the cab, carrying four passengers at a penny fare. Depot includes ticket office and waiting room.
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Robbie Murden
Kokomo
Ind
Mttla
Robbie
New York Tribune
Hats Await Alteration Hasty Delivery From Milliner
In Moonshine dialogue Sir Toby orders a milliner’s delivery to remove two hats for alteration at the door. John confirms the arrival and the request from the hat maker.
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Toby
John
Shelter for Hogs This Winter Receives Emphasis
The article stresses the necessity of dry beds and adequate shelter for hogs amid cold weather. It argues comfortable housing reduces disease and mortality, boosts health and profits, and warns against overbuilt permanent hog houses due to disease risk and cost. It concludes that good care and proper shelter are essential for good luck and profitable hog farming.
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Neda
Enormous fleece in sheep breeding debates
The Western Plowman argues against chasing record fleeces in every sheep, noting most flocks won’t match extreme yields. While large fleeces prove exceptional, they rarely raise overall profits, and offspring seldom equal a parent’s extraordinary wool production.
Draft Horse Breeder Advises Immediate Market Prep
Seiling Draft Horsun inquiry answered by a famed breeder in the Breeder's Gazette. The writer assumes twelve mature draft horses, about four years old, should be prepared for sale this winter rather than held longer. He weighs whether future price gains will offset winter upkeep and risks of idle stock.
Worms in Sheep Control and Care Techniques
The article outlines methods to manage worms in sheep, stressing early intervention and thorough broking of horses. It explains that worms irritate the throat and lungs, causing coughing, weight loss, and poor vitality, and advises moving afflicted sheep to drier pastures and using turpentine dosed at one ounce per sheep daily for a week, mixed in milk.
Bedding and Dogs on Sheep Farms Highlighted in Northwester Issue
The article argues bedding sheep to control droppings and reduce soil in wool under arable conditions, noting regular bedding and debris control via gypsum or dust. It warns against dogs on farms with penned sheep, stating dogs disrupt routines and offer little value versus range use.
Hit for the Cult and Nunin Train Colt with Cruel Bits
A fragment states that Hit for the Cult and Nunin aim to educate a colt into a pleasant driver using a driving bit. It claims breaking with such bits makes the horse a birdfighter and notes severe ages. The piece condemns punishing bits and suggests drivers commonly use cruel bits on colts.
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Nunin
Will
Stock Notes on Hogs Horses and Pulling Power
In Illinois station feeding experiments December yielded best hog results. A critic notes a love of good horses. horns removed from calves by nitric acid. a three year old ox lured with castor oil and laudanum. Eighty three tests on eighty horses measured weight versus pulling power. good animals pulled 78.5 percent of their weight, fair 70.5 percent, poor 63 percent. best nearly four-fifths their weight, poorest under two-thirds.
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Illnois
Talmage
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