Apple Hater and Old People in Mild Climates
A short note reports a man in England who claims to survive on one apple meal daily for three years, with apple juice supplying all hydration. The item also cites census-like facts on centenarians by country, noting France, England, Ireland, Scotland, and Spain, plus various old-age anecdotes and jokes from the era.
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England
Chambers’ Journal
German Empire
France
Ireland
Sootland
Sweden
Norway
Belgium
Denmark
Switzerland
Spain
Servia
Bruno Cotrim
Africa
Rio de Janeiro
Moscow
Boston
Dreaming Sleeper Fights Mosquito in Mistaken Rage
A Detroit Free Press item recalls a sleeper waking amid a troubling mosquito song. He swats his forehead and hand repeatedly, only to realize the buzzing target is a passing early riser, a ragman, mistaken for his tormentor. The anecdote ends with the sleeper’s confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
Incandescent Lamps Output and A Judge's Temper
The Western Electrician estimates 15 to 16 million incandescent lamps produced in the United States in 1899, with about 12 million in 1898 and minimal imports. A Philadelphia Inquirer anecdote recalls a judge losing temper in court and quipping about resignation date amid disorder.
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United States
Western Electrician
Centa
Philadelphia Inquirer
Horse Power Demands of an Army Corps
In a contemporary report the need for vast horse manpower is outlined for an army corps. Each corps requires about 12,000 horses to mount officers and cavalry, draw stores, guns, ambulance wagons, hospital gear, bridges, telegraph gear, balloons, and other equipment, with frequent wear or loss necessitating ongoing reviews and replacements.
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Herald
Not Much, Nancy Said The Atern Parent Suspects Kiss
A dialog from the Chicago Evening News features a father accusing Nancy of a kiss from Jack Hashaway and Nancy denying it. The exchange reveals social tension over romance and propriety in a domestic scene.
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Nancy
Atern
Jack Hashaway
Jack
Chicago Evening News
Bhs Apologizes Waltreas Quote
Fragmentary dialogue shows a humorous exchange with a customer and bystanders. The snippet features period slang and a rhetorical question about attentiveness to gentlemen, attributed to Puck in the humor column.
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Bhs
Waltreas
Puck
Suit and Damages and Quarrel Darkened Lines
A collection of quick quips from various papers notes a suit for damages suggested by a damaged dress, family quarrels over a daughter's choir, and a dig at domestic friction. Other items mention a record breadstuffs cargo at Portland and a sausage mill operator pondering daily grind.
Glasses that cling to the nose by rosin idea
A reminiscence by Mr. Burton on failed efforts to keep spectacles on the nose. He recalls trying springs and bridges, then tests rosin applied to the nose to secure them, noting a moment of success as the glasses remained in place.
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Burton
Richmond
Women rulers spark progress in nations and mythic kings fail
A series of historic statements credits female reigns with broad advances in territory, culture and government. It notes Catherine the Great and Maria Theresa guiding expansive eras, while Victoria’s era is praised as unmatched in British history, contrasted with other queens’ influence. The piece then recounts California’s famed Nevada City hotel bar, an 1864 landmark made from laurel, repeatedly rebuilt but always reinstalled, with over eight million dollars in turnover over 85 years and the bar’s diminishing woolen top from eight inches to under two.
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Catherine the Great
Russia
Maria Theresa
Austria-Hungary
Elizabeth
Anne
Mary I
Philip
Spain
Great Britain
Victoria
Philadelphia Ledger
California
Nevada City
California Laurel
L. D. Calkina
Leslie
Scotland Yard and Historical Notes in Old Papers
A compilation of scattered extracts mentions Scotland Yard as a historic police center near Whitehall, noting kings of Scotland visiting London and residents like Milton and Christopher Wren. The piece also glosses over humorous quips from various papers, wildlife notes from Alaska, and brief jokes, reflecting a collage of 19th century clippings.
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Scotland Yard
Seotland Yard
London Police
Kings
Scotland
London
Whitehead
Booth
William of Scotland
Milton
Sir Christopher Wren
Detroit Free Press
Wily Boer Tales Of Trade And Trickery In The Field
George Lacy recalls two years traveling farm to farm trading goods for ostrich feathers ivory hides and wool. He describes sneaky acts by both men and women including a girl attempting to hide watches. He warns of dishonest practices in buying horses and cattle and cites a land scam where a well known Boer defrauded 36 000 acres.
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George Lacy
North American Review
Bosr
Free State
Volkeraad
London
Leydenberg
American Boy Reaches Spion Kop Summit First
Report compiled from the Flustrated Mail of London states Corporal Tobin, an American, was the first to reach the summit of Spion Kop during the assault. Lieut. Preston Brown of Fort Thomas recalls a Hugh Tobin in the Fifth Artillery as the same young soldier. The letter describes Tobin urging comrades to advance as they climbed the hill and the hill’s crest being seized before Queen’s troops relieved them.
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London
Tobin
Spion Kop
Preston Brown
Second Infantry
Fort Thomas
Hugh Tobin
Fifth Artillery
Lieut
Brown
Epion Kop
South African Light Horse
Queen's
Earthquakes on the Canal Threaten Nicaragua Route
The Nicaragua canal faces seismic and volcanic risks with at least 20 Central American craters noted. Eruptions at Cosiguina, Madera, Ometepe, Motombo, Elito and Chichigalpa, plus activity in Costa Rica, underline potential damage to the inter oceanic waterway and channel sites near Brito and Lake Nicaragua.
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Nicaragua Canal
Centra
America
Ometepe
Lake
Nicaragua
Made
Brito
Costa Rica
Fraternal Organization Meeting Schedule and Regular Lodges
A garbled notice lists various fraternal and veterans groups and their regular meeting times. It includes the Regular conclave on the Srn Tuesday each month, North Star Lodge 447, Harmony Lodge 3%, Rebekahs, Red Gauntlet 233, and several other lodges and camps with stated meeting days such as Mondays, Wednesdays, and specific week patterns. The text also references Odd Fellows Ball and K P halls, with dates like first and third Saturdays and monthly patterns.
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Tr-Esdracion Command
R.A. Moreptha
North Btar
Hegular
Porpa
Estherville
Odd Fellows Hall
Fort Defiance
Hopa Gann, No
K. of P.hall
Nof
Emmet Camp
Codd Fellow Hall
Laager Formation of Wagons for Night Defense in South Africa
Describes laager as a defensive wagon circle used by travelers in South Africa. With 60 wagons forming a single rank in an 8 by 8 square, wagons touch poles outward and wheels locked to prevent enemy access. All people and animals must be inside before dark to avoid friendly fire, with optional dug trenches around for deeper defense and a two tier infantry setup if time allows.
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South Africa
Excursion rates and local shop notices in Sioux City
The Minneapolis and St. Louis will sell excursion tickets at one fare plus 2.00 for the round on April 17 May 1 and 6. June 19 to various points across many states and provinces. Also advertised are bicycle shop services by Waterman & Armstrong in the Neville building, with repairs and sundries. Dr Hathaway offers non surgical treatments for nervous and urinary disorders, with consultations free. J Newton Hathaway advertises in Sioux City.
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Elf
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Alabama
Arkanasan
British Columbia
Colorado
Florida
Georgia
Daho
Indian Territory
Iowa
Kansas
Kery
Tucky
Louisiana
Manitoba
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Oregon
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wilaconsin
Wyoming
A. B. Curry
Minneapolis
Minn
Rottea
Waterman & Armatrong
Neville Building
South Sixth Street
Hathaway
Cage
Hia
J. Newton HaTaway
Sioux City
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Ammon & Brown
Propa
Rolter Maus
Ayers
A. O. Peterson
Kansen
Jenkins & Nichols
City and Canary
Rstherville
Tapa
Smith
Paps
Teara
Slong
China
British Empire
Russian Empire
N. Y
Hawaiian Islands
Howell
Southern
Arabia
Ming
Philadelphia
Kluze
Baltimore
Indianapolis News
M'mia
Hana Wurste
Gretchep
Philadelphia Record
Wiggins
Minnie
Ohio State Journal
Brandstuff
Portland
Chicago Chronicle
Baltimore American
Chicago
Ewe
Mr. de Smyth
Alaska
Alatka
Brooklyn
William
Indianapolis Journal
Myre Wellment
Willy
Uruguay
Brasil
Cubs
Porto Rico
Sun
Cape Colony
Chicago Daily News
Weller
Parloin
Corporal Tobin
Kay
Soli
Volcania
OMY Officiaia
J. Breet
Robert Clark
Wasurer Councilm
Pes Haan
A. Nichols
B. D. Suckosm
Albro Wi
G. Refsell
Len W. J.P’ Joen Amond
W. Swett
Samtlool
HB Davidson
Hehools
Borool Board
Rue ‘Griefith
OM. Brown
Iy Reopy
A. Gaylob
Kert
G. A. Nichols
UMC
Church KE
Christaian
Court House Hall
Christian Science
Neville Hall
Avery
Grace Church
Gw- Adams
Eatharville
Elcv
Myerly
Barger Bevan
Myerly & Bevan, Lawyers
Masonic Block
Eatherville, la
C. W. Orem
Aca
Prawn Crim & Penn
Cor
Lincoln and
Seventh St
Eatherville
Mesoper F
Allen
Alexander Roper
Allen & Alexander
Emmat County
Morling
G. K. Allen
Morling & Allen
Stooms
Albre Block
Eatherville, Ia
Dk Galloway
DR. O
Olson
Ot Olson
Sloe
Oeallan
Fred Balter
Batherville, Tal
Pettack Coun
Hanson
Borr Laagers
Anderson Beros
Propristars
Northiver Valley
Landseekers
Pletonel
Emmet County
J. P. Anderson & Co
Hal Ackland
Argo
Macneale & Urban
Larwent
Ratherville
John O. Rygg
Busine
Geo Galagher
New Shoe Sho
Davie Rhos Ambo A
Lincoln Street
A. S. Williams
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