Gossip on Roosevelt era lid holders and Bryan ties
Washington dispatch surveys the cabinet scene as Roosevelt travels, naming Cortelyou likely to sit on the lid while away. It recalls Taft speculation, references Hoke Smith, Francis, Brown, and Hearst, and notes past Bryan alignments and Turpie terrapin quip amid partisan chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Arthur
Washington
Roosevelt
Taft
Chicago
Root
Muldoon
Cortelyou
Secretary of the Treasury
Wolframal? Miscued Exercise Tale in Nonsense Note
A fragment from the Baltimore American cites a wolf asking about exercise for health and a reply praising rapid improvement through participation in an amateur country club for hunt. The Dallas News mocks strong drink as a throw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf of the
Baltimore American
Dallas News
George Siler dies after long boxing career
George Siler world renowned boxing referee and sporting writer dies of heart disease at his Chicago home after a day of illness starting on June 4 on State street. Born in New York in 1846 his career spanned decades shaping boxing in the United States as a judge and commentator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Siler
East
Forty-sixth Street
State Street
Milwaukee
New York
Colorado Cruiser Colorado Reaches Seattle After Rough Voyage
Captain Tinderwood of the cruiser Colorado reports a rough voyage up the coast from California and says the ship did not run aground at Dungeness spit. He anchored to avoid any possible mishap near Seattle, Wash, on June 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Seattle
Wash
Tinderwood
Dungeness Spit
California
Ex-Iowa State Senator McIntire Dies in Ottumwa at 59
Ottumwa Iowa June 15 Hon M A McIntire fifty nine years old former state senator and president of the South Ottumwa bank died of Brights disease He was connected with various business ventures and was active in local affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Ottumwa
M. A. McIintire
Bright
McIntire
South Ottumwa Bank
Scores On The Ball Fields Chicago June 15
National and American league standings and Saturday scores are listed with game details. Highlights include New York, Philadelphia, Detroit, St Louis, Boston, and Chicago results, plus selected association and western matchups. The piece closes with a note on the left twin in folklore and healing lore from W. G. Black.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National
American
PW. LL. Pc
Cricard Wee
Ladd Cleveland
St. Louis
Detroit
Philadelphia
ASI
New York
Bastin
Washington
Nica&o
Frrars
Schlitzer
Vickers
Smith
Kilian
Mullin
Schmidt
Boston
Iinston
Young
Criger
Petty and Bailey
Stephens
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Association
Indianapolis
Milwaukee
Columbus
St. Paul
Louisville
Kansas
Toledo
Minneapolis
Omaha
Pueblo
Sioux City
Denver
Des Moines
Lincoln
Folklore on Twins and Cures Across Cultures
The text discusses beliefs that Lugui power can cure thrush by blowing into a patient’s mouth, and that a boy girl twin pair means the girl will not become a mother. It also notes doubts about twins’ intelligence and suggests their physical strength may be below normal, while recognizing the difficulty of proving negatives.
Schoolmaster confronts pupil over rumored thrashing tale
In Cranton village a teacher named Dr Bigwig accuses Bates of thrashing Johnson. Johnson's father had written claiming Bates attacked him, but Johnson admits it was Billy Beauchamp who did it, a spelling error leading to the misunderstanding. The scene unfolds with the class listening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Dr. Bigwig
Cramton Village
Johnson
Billy Beauchamp
Speel Beauchamp
His Desire to Reform
Dutch poet Van Eeden and an anecdote about a student, his reform plan, and a dog deciding reform by sausage. The tale contrasts reform zeal with comfort and urges practical action over idle talk. It illustrates reform as a choice between staying as is or changing when a simple test signals readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Eeden
Wilhelm
Landseer Endured Persistent Love Suit from Eccentric Fan
Charles Landseer, brother of Sir Edwin, faced extreme harassment by a devoted, fame hungry woman. She sent lavish love letters and staged wedding invitations with breakfast and a grand cake, then awaited him in veiled attempts to lure him to marriage. Her capture of attention ended when her friends intervened, leaving Landseer a lifelong bachelor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Landseer
Kings Carriage: England's State Coach of 1761 in Use
The royal state carriage built in 1761 for George III's marriage, a four-ton, twenty four foot long coach designed by Sir William Chambers, remains sound after centuries of service. Six pairs of milk white horses with false tails pull it as postilions and grooms command the team, while famed artists like Cipriani contributed ornate panels and interiors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
George III
Wiliam Chambers
Concord
America
Cipriani
Royal Stud
Postilionus
Philadelphia Press
A Bit of Tact Delivers Friendly Barbed Exchange
A New Orleans Times-Democrat notice quotes Fiegende Blatter about people who boast honesty only when it wounds others. The exchange references paying a compliment to a baroness and contrasts outward beauty with inner kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans Times- Democrat
Revival of the Bolero Jacket Prompts Linen Trim Fashion
Snapshots of La Mode describe the bolero jacket's revival with handmade dress trimmings. Linen collars, ribbon bows, and soutache details appear on blue chiffon and pongee garments. Designers emphasize waistline cuts, bold cuffs, and home crafted silk loops for finishing touches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
In Fashion's Realm Silk Coats With Lingerie Dresses
Silk coats and lingerie dresses dominate style news with fringe trims and coordinated outfits. Describes peacock blue silk coats with Tersian embroidery paired with chiffons and taffetas, fringe details on crepe de chine and chiffon broadcloth, and the growing popularity of jumper and guirope styles. The princess jumper dress features a back-closure, with skirt and body as a single piece.
Force of Habit in a Politician's Gaffe
A lighthearted anecdote about a western congressman known for charm and absentmindedness. After a grueling campaign, his daughter Alberta rushes to kiss him at a train station, and he greets her with pride then asks about “your dear old father,” revealing his endearing forgetfulness.
A Slow Process Dripping Water Quote in Record Herald
A Chicago Record-Herald quote notes that constant dripping erodes stone while passive waiting yields little progress, illustrating patience and persistence as a cautionary message. The adage emphasizes steady effort over idle expectation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
When Baths Were Rare In A Dandy Era Etiquette
A historical sketch notes fifteenth century wives protecting husbands from fleas and the avoidance of water. It cites seventeenth century English dandy facial washing almost daily, with warnings about eye sight and health. It mentions nose blowing as a lost art, silent door knocking by scratching, and the Duchesse de Montpensier’s doubt over seating on chairs versus stools.
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Salem
France
England
M. Franklin
Steele
Duchesse de Montpensier
Which end of the fork do you refer to
A newly married couple hosted friends when a rude guest mocked a piece of meat on his fork by asking Is this pig The retort came from a quiet guest at the other end of the table Asking which end of the fork he referred to in a pointed quip reflects quick wit in social dining at a London Graphic anecdote.
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London Graphic
The Deacon and the Prayer
A fault finding deacon complains the morning prayer is too long and uses unwarranted expressions. The minister responds that the prayer was not addressed to the deacon, implying a misdirected critique and reminding him of proper audience.
Belief in Fairies Across Ages and Cultures
A New York note reflects on how Greeks Romans and common people of the middle ages held to beliefs in fairies gnomes and similar beings And it contrasts this with childish certainty in Santa Claus and Jack Frost across generations of thought.
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Santa Claus
Jack Frost
New York American
Railway Directors Share Duties Amid Deaf Spriggs Jest
A London Mail item notes the railway directors split tasks with Higgins as secretary, the speaker as treasurer, and Spriggs assigned to duties despite being deaf and hearing complaints instead. The humor lies in Spriggs listening to all the complaints while thunder roars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higgins
Spriggs
Griggs
London Mail
A Triumph of Science on the Farm Scene
A Louisville Courier Journal quip notes science enabling moving pictures of life on a farm. A speaker asks if the hired man was filmed in motion and jokes that science can do anything these days.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
A Popular Act and Cult Jokes in Dialogue Snippet
A clipped dialogue frames a comic act with Mr Grampus and Mrs G seeking applause and an encore. The piece juxtaposes a stage sketch with a quip about cults and a dumbfounding remark on merit by Bovee, reflecting light, humorous snippets.
Those Consultations and the Bravest Are Tenderest
A compact, quote driven note weaving a Smart Set line on why physicians consult and a Princeton Tiger riff. It references a cannibal chief presenting Jean the explorer as an example and ponders who said the bravest are the tenderest, capturing a newspaper card vibe with period voice.
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Jean
Princeton Tiger
The Insect Tragedy The Nest the Mother Butterfly Builds For Her Young
A vivid portrait of a mother butterfly sacrificing her body to create a down lined nest for her eggs. The eggs rest on a luxurious couch and are covered with downy bedclothes arranged in delicate, intricate patterns. After finishing the nest the mother dies, leaving the next generation protected.
Pension Rules For Domestic Servants In Germany
The German law extends old age insurance to domestic workers with income below a threshold. Employers or servants may cover costs for weekly ecards and stamps, with stamps dated every Monday. Married maids may lose pension rights if they stop insuring, while continuing insurance yields 15 to 20 marks monthly from age seventy.
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Germany
Working His Patient Parable From Wu Ting Fang
Ambassador Wu Ting Fang is quoted telling a parable about a selfish politician and a Shanghai doctor. The tale contrasts a mandarin who sleeps poorly and is depressed yet gains weight, with the physician offering floor polishing four times weekly as “exercise,” noting his own floors are larger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu Ting Fang
Iman
Shanghai
A Rabbit and a Whistle
A short sharp whistle from the mouth can stop a rabbit such as Molly Cottontail from fleeing. The piece notes that a whistle also unsettles an antelope and cites an African hunter noting the elephant is timid and frightened by a mysterious noise. Source: New York Press.
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Molly Cottontail
New York Press
Grand Family Medicine Endorsed by Resident of New York
Mr. Frank Conlan of 436 Houston Street New York writes in praise of Electric Bitters calling it a grand family medicine for dyspepsia and liver issues and claiming it aids lame back and weak kidneys. The product is said to purify blood regulate digestion and restore vigor. Houseworth Bros. drug store sells it under guarantee. Also notes Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co pasteurized milk cream and buttermilk offerings with home delivery and contact number.
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Frank Conlan
Houston Street
New York
Houseworth Bros
Think It Saved His Life by Naples Man Letter Claim
Lester M. Nelson of Naples Maine cites a New Discovery cough remedy as life saving and essential for throat and lung health. It has led throat lung relief for nearly four decades and is sold with a trial bottle free under a Houseworth Bros. guarantee at 50c and 1.00. Also real estate and local notices: Henry Wall farm sale June 23 1803 near Elkhart. agents Brusman Skinner Wider contact. Modern home for sale on E Beardsley Ave. W Lexington Ave law office move. Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co promises quality milk and cream with home phone 1175.
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Lester M. Nelson
Naples
Maine
Dr. King
Houseworth Bros
Henry Wall
Elkhart
Oliver F. Brusman
Skinner & Wider
Monger
Also Mentioned on This Page
George B. Cortelyou
President Cordial
Hoke Smith
Bryan
Georgia
William J. Bryan
David R. Francis
Missouri
Joseph MM. Brown
United States Senate
Jove Brown
Senator Brown
Senate
John J. Ingalls
Nangas
Brown
Peffer
Pres
Hearst
William Randolph Hearst
Independence League
Senator Cockrell
David Turpie
Indiana
United States
Fenate
Turpie
Tlouisville
Kansas City
Essex
W. G. Black
PWL. P.C
Hee Chlingga Peereeie Tb
Gand Pittsburg
Grooklyn
Egy
Washington Star
Madras
Arbuckles
Arbuckle Bros
New York City
Wambaugh Sanitary Milk Co
Wambaugh Sanitary Bus Co
E. Beardsley Ave
Andrew S. Lamb
Lexington Ave
E. B. Zigler
Frances Styers
Bower St
AJ Tower CO
Tower Canadian CO. Limited
Toronto
Brice H. Reid
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