Records of 1900 Show Fast Marriages and Swift Justice
The New York Sun survey highlights rapid marriages in Chicago and Milwaukee, with a Chicago couple wed in 15 minutes and a 20 minute divorce in San Francisco. It notes large divorce volumes from Chicago, a 1,000,000 dollar alimony rumor, and fast court actions. Also cited are record cattle prices, ocean speeds, and the 1900 global commerce peak.
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Dan Cupid
Milwaukee
Heine
Schopenhauer
Louis Hirsch
Albertina Abrahams
Hirsch
Minneapolis
Edward Roth
Chicago
Charles Korpes
Horpes
Cook County
Gretna Green
St. Joseph
Mich
St. Louis
Circuit Court
San Francisco
Edwin W. Evans
California
O'Brien
Evans
William Bateman Leeda
Charles Reeves
Michigan Asylum
Kalamazoo
Anna Mitchell
Mary Novak
Bridewell
Chine Contractors
Wyoming
Rock Island Road
Sandy Hook
Plymouth
United States
Wisconsin
Queen Victoria
Dolly
Dale
Sir Bredwell
Kansas City
Lucia Estill
Hiram Zee
Miller
FE. M. Wolland
Kansas
Ann Mason
Holland
New York Sun
Gulf Stream Myth Challenged by Atlantic Circulation Theory
The article reports that Gulf Stream's role in European and U S climate is questioned by modern meteorology. It claims the Atlantic Ocean’s overall heat, not a specific current, drives climate as air circulation patterns from west to east create weather. It notes anti cyclonic currents reach U S coasts causing unseasonable weather and calls Bermuda mildness a result of global circulation.
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Atlantic Ocean
United States Department of Agriculture
Weather Bureau
Gulf Stream
North Atlantic Ocean
Japan
Atlantic
Pacific
United States
Bermuda
Diplomacy Wins in Light Conversation
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes a witty exchange where a clever young man wins over Mrs. De Young by cheekily remarking on her hair turning gray. The remark breaks stiffness and earns a warm reception, illustrating charm in social maneuvering.
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Wintergreen
de Young
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Latinate motto EB Pluribus Unum in US history
The Latin phrase EB Pluribus Unum means one out of many. It is used as a motto of the United States signifying a single government formed from multiple independent states.
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United States
Company Manners at Tea Reflects Home Etiquette
A quaint note from the Christian Register on social tea customs, praising Tam for hospitality and tidy manners. The author credits maternal teaching, with hints of plum cake and clean provisions as key to gracious hosting.
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Tam
Insects and monkeys charm readers in a Wasps piece
Charles B Bennett extols social wasps that nest openly for easy study noting their harmlessness and ecosystem helpers. The article blends observation tips with praise for wasps and a Washington Star anecdote about monkeys hunting land crabs and their comical approaches when prey escapes.
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Charles B. Bennett
St. Nicholas
The Dance of the Lapwings Observed by Naturalists
Naturalists describe the dance of the sourwinged lapwing as a deliberate, graceful act not mere play. Pairs observe a visiting bird and three birds form a triad, marching in rhythm with loud drumming notes before the leader raises wings and the others strike dramatic poses.
Dance of the lapwings and Uncle Sam’s helpful books
A fragment from New York Tribune recounts the lapwing dance and a discussion of Uncle Sam’s free farm and home study booklets. It describes farmers bulletins, weed edibles, and the wide range of topics from breadmaking to insects, plus a children’s tale of Mother Cloud and raindrop babies traveling by Conductor Wind.
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Uncle Sam
Agricultural Department
Asia
Mother Cloud
Wind
Conductor Wind
Brookville
Riverdale
Oceanside
Mr. Sunshine
New York Tribune
Odd Privileges for Foreign Lawmakers
Danish MPs may attend the Royal Theatre in Copenhagen at will. Norwegian lawmakers receive free medical care and nursing if ill during sessions. MPs have extended privileges to include free gymnastic courses massage baths drawing and dental care all gratis per London Press.
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M. P
Royal Theatre
Copenhagen
Norway
London Bross
Turkish Corner Silk Scarf and Cushions Featured
Household hints describe a Turkish corner with a gay colored silk scarf draped at the top or side. It suggests Turkish cushions with spangles and embroidery as decorative accents to complement the color and ornamentation of the corner.
New Lampshades For Small Lamps Described
The article details soft silk and chiffon lamp shades shaped like large open roses. Petals hang downward for a soft glow with pink yellow and red color options. a green shade is noted as lettuce-like. Priced from two to three dollars, these shades are billed as the newest fancy lamp accessory.
Fragrant geranium proposed to repel pests and fires
The old fashioned rose geranium is praised for its desirable window garden qualities and is said to deter pests and even fires. A moderate plant in a room may keep it free from pests and make rooms feel warmer by driving away lingering fire chill.
A Modern Clothes Closet Innovation
A New York Tribune description explains a modern clothes closet with smooth metal hooks beneath a shelf. Heavy polished wire hangers support garments individually, reducing wrinkling and increasing capacity compared with old wall hooks. A base shelf holds shoes and boxes, while the upper shelf stores band boxes and other items.
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New York Tribune
French dressing prep for paint removal touted
A French method for removing paint uses a thick white liquid that leaves a brushable coat and lacks acids while giving off ammonia. Applied to the surface, it softens paint in 10 to 15 minutes, then scrubbed away with water. In crevices, a second application may be needed. It saves 50 percent in labor and 30 percent in time and avoids finger stinging.
Oyster Patties to Vanilla Cream Cookies Menu Directions
Recipe fragments describe Oyster Patties with puff paste and ring molds, chilling and baking steps, Glazed Sweet Potatoes with light whipped filling and browning, and Vanilla Cream Cookies mixture with butter sugar egg milk vanilla and baking powder. Directions include shaping, filling, and baking guidance.
The Irascible Secretary and a Door Bell Misadventure
A Washington Star report recounts a comic clash in the state war and navy departments where a deaf assistant secretary, an overworked messenger, and a stubborn electric bell create a 15 minute lockout. The messenger slips a signaling note through Venetian slats, prompting the secretary to rush across to unlock the door as chaos ends with no clear outcome.
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State, War and Navy Departments
Secretary Way
Washington Star
London Jack the dog aids London and Southwestern Railway Orphanage funds
In southeastern London the L and S W Railway Orphanage cares for 150 children of workers who died in service. London Jack, a retriever with a brass collecting box, has raised over 800 dollars for feeding clothing and schooling. He collects 30 dollars in a month and 19 on record day. After work he swims at the Thames wharf and returns the stick to his master. Our Animal Friends.
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London
S. W
London and Southwestern Railway
London Jack
Jack
Thames
Germs From Pandora Box Warn Against Overreaction
A Saturday Evening Post quotation urges calm about germs. It notes scientists struggle to distinguish harmful from harmless, advising sensible rules for dress, diet, and hygiene. A father tells his son a Pandora story, concluding with the idea that germs escaped the box.
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Saturday Evening Post
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Christian
Singapore
Jocko
Possehold
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