Mrs. Kern as Civic Leader and Home Figure
A portrait of Mrs. John W. Kern, wife of the Democratic vice presidential nominee, highlighting her role in the free playground and fresh air camp movements, her practical charity focus over literary debates, and her life at 1522 North Meridian Street with children Julia, John Worth Jr., and William. The piece notes her influence as a club woman and her family’s home life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kern
John W. Kern
Emf
Anapolis
Indianapolis
Julia
John Worth Kern, Jr
William Cooper Kern
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Papa
Two Famous Orders For Women In European History
The piece describes two historic women’s orders: the Austrian Star and Crucifix, founded 1688 after the Hofburg relic miracle during an early fire, and the Lu-sen order created to honor Queen Louise of Prussia. The Austrian prize requires high rank, charity, and daily prayers, worn on the left breast. the Lus-sen cross honors self sacrificing women of the Napoleonic era who donated jewelry for a national fund.
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Hofburg
Vienna
Maximilian I
Imperial House
Lussen
Louise
Prussia
Two Wrongs One Right in Fiji Chief Pig Theft Case
A Fiji island resident known as Mr N earned trust with locals, including a chief. A widow claimed the chief stole her pig, and Mr N confronted the chief urging restitution and to return the pig to the widow. The narrative ends with a moral about righting wrongs.
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Mr. N
Fiji Islands
Disorderly Exchange Between Mr N and Chief Over Theft
A heated dialogue unfolds as Mr N asserts two wrongs make one right while the chief claims stealing one woman justifies another theft. The exchange centers on accusations of theft and moral reasoning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. N
Fruit Cream For Dinner Dessert Delights Taste Critics
Fruit cream for dinner blends pineapple oranges walnuts bananas and marshmallows with whipped cream chilled in the refrigerator. The mix is spooned into small tumblers and often topped with a macaroon and a fruit garnish such as brandied peach or a cherry.
Rouge on Ear Tips Sparks Paris Style Note
A Paris returnee notes some women on summer hotel piazzas imitate French trends by applying rouge only to the tips of their ears. The reddened lobes counter pale cheeks and create a rosy contrast, sparking conversations on beauty and fashion among onlookers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Alum remedy for toothache and gums in old advice
A vintage health note advises boiling alum in milk for toothache relief then holding the liquid in the mouth. It also recommends alum as a mouthwash in cold water to stop gum bleeding and antiseptically heal wounds. For receding gums it suggests rinsing after meals and before bed with alum solution.
American Bar Association to tn fension at Seattle Wash
In Seattle Washington the American Bar association plans a pension event while other items note international competitions in Sydney and a tug of war won by the British fleet men versus U S sailors. The 300 yard race result is also reported along with a range of public notices and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Bar Association
Tn Fension
Seattle Wash
Sydney
National Society of Sons of Veterans
Niagara Malls
Jordanville
N.Y
National Editorial Association of
United States
Winnipeg
Man
British America
Union
West Toronto
Ont
Leo Tolstoi
General Assembly of Georgia
Traveling
Engineers’ Association
Fotel Cadillac
Detroit
The
American Health Association
We Payed Off Hayes and McKinley in Civil War Era
Col John T. Mercer of Ypsilanti Michigan died at 72 from a complication of diseases. He served in the Civil War and, as paymaster, paid off two men who became presidents William McKinley and Rutherford B. Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
McKinley
Ypsilanti
Mich
John T. Mercer
Mercer
William McWinley
Rutherford B. Hayes
Strike Appears to End for Eastern Ontario Divisions
Montreal, Aug 26. The Canadian Pacific railway office states the strike is ended for the eastern and Ontario divisions with a sufficient work force to meet all requirements. The company asserts operations will continue normally in these regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway
Eastern
Ontario
Man’s Greatest Pleasures List Revealed
A humorous quip lists pleasures as listening to ourselves talk articulating conversing speaking and talking with ejaculation noted as a surprising entry. The piece mocks philosophical debates by presenting a cheeky catalog of self-focused verbal acts.
Tabriz Escalates to Promiscuous Murders
The Times from Tabriz reports the city has entered a period of indiscriminate killings with two prominent merchants murdered in the streets within forty eight hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabriz
London
Times
Markets Record Mixed Chicago Board of Trade Quotes
Chicago August 25 quotes show Wheat Corn Oats pork and lard futures with varied highs and closes. Cash grains and oats listed by sample, with winter spring wheat and mixed corn prices. East Buffalo reports steady cattle hog and lamb markets with specific ranges for roaster, cow, and sheep prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
HIRO
Cormm
East Buffalo
East Buffito
N. Y
Trunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
N.Y
Sleeps In Cold Storage Apartment In New York
A New York Sun item describes a apartment house with a cold storage setup. Each unit has no kitchen, only a refrigerator that is ice cold always. A frost coated coil and pipes chill the space, and on hot nights the owner fans the fridge door to cool the entire building.
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New York
Recipe for Half Indian Meal Graham Bread Mix
A historical kitchen note lists ingredients for a rustic bread mix: one half cup Indian meal, one and a half cups graham flour, one cup rye meal, one cup sour milk, one cup molasses, one cup water, one teaspoon soda dissolved in sour milk, and one teaspoon salt. It yields a dense, sweet loaf with traditional baking methods.
Edmonton Opera House Regulation Quip Attributed to Brandon
A fragment from a San Francisco Argonaut item quotes manager Brandon at the Edmonton Opera House, noting that elderly women frightened by cold may wear hats or bonnets. The remark blends wit with social commentary from the era.
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Edmonton Opera
Brandon
San Francisco Argonaut
Milk kept warm through the night near hot water bottle
A practical tip notes that milk for a baby can stay warm overnight when placed beside a hot water bottle and wrapped in a woolen blanket, sometimes lasting until daylight.
Blackberries with sugar and orange juice dessert
A summer dessert recommends chilling blackberries with sugar and orange juice before serving. The dish emphasizes a refreshing finish for warm dinners and relies on the fruit’s natural sweetness enhanced by the citrus note.
Valued Blessing Lost Then Gained Again
A reflective note argues that blessings gain value through loss and removal. It cautions that enduring appreciation comes from absence, suggesting the current experience reveals what was once taken for granted. The tone emphasizes prudence in recognizing enduring benefits.
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsement in Freeport Testimony
August Herold of Freeport testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved his wife's kidney troubles and backaches after she used a box bought at Emmett's drug store. He urges other sufferers to try the remedy. For sale by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Freeport
August Herold
Springstreet
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan's
Ambuscade scales sought in curious shop exchange
A customer asks for ambuscade scales, prompting the clerk to inquire about the term. The customer explains they believe ambuscade scales are the type desired, mentioning they have heard of them but the exact meaning remains unclear.
One Application of ManZan Pile Remedy Sold
A gis form remedy claims to reduce inflammation soreness and itching from piles. Price is 50 cents with guarantee. Sold by H J Moogk and C P Guea er.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Gueaer
Noted Labor Advocate Samuel Gompers Profiles Leader and Writer
Samuel Gompers, labor leader and longtime president of the American Federation of Labor, fronts as a prominent figure in labor circles. The English-born activist, 58, migrated at 13, organized unions, and contributed prolifically to newspapers and the federation’s publication.
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Samuel Gompers
Democratic National
American Federation of Labor
National Civic Federation
Aspers Ig
London
England
Cigarmakers' International Union
American Federation of
Labor
Gompers
Oxford Hood Tale Stirs Gar den City Clergy Wit
A Cleveland Leader quip tells of bishops at a service noting an officiant’s Oxford hood. One bishop argues the wearer lacks the degree, calling it a lie on his back. Burgess hushes the moment, calling it a false hood. The anecdote mocks clerical pretension and university prestige.
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Burgess
Garden City
University of Oxford
Oxford
Booth Tarkington Epigram at theatrical supper
A playwright recalls Booth Tarkington delivering a witty epigram on marriage. He notes Tarkington said a girl’s view of a young man matches his mother before marriage, but leans toward his father’s view after marriage.
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Tarkington
Booth Tarkington
Prohibition Leader Eugene Wilder Chafin Timeline
Eugene Wilder Chafin of Chicago, Prohibition party presidential candidate, is a longtime reform advocate. A Wisconsin native from a large farming family, he led the Clu nd Templars in Wisconsin and Illinois, shifted to Chicago to lead the Washingtonian reform effort, faced 3000 reform-minded recoveries, and previously ran for governor of Illinois with a scattering vote.
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Eugene Wilder Chafin
Chicago
Prohibition Party
United States
Wisconsin
Chafin
Itis
Cluud Templars
Chatin
Hilneis
ManZen Pile Remedy Promises Free Operation
Advertisement asserts no operation needed for piles if using ManZen Pile Remedy. Claims guarantee and prices at 0c. Credits H. J. Moogk and P. Guen as endorsers.
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H. J. Moogk
P. Guener
Notable Women and Donations Highlight Society News
Mrs. Robert Peary's daughter laments public life while Mrs. John Newman donates Jerusalem property valued at 75000 to Methodist Foreign Missionary society. Mrs. Selina Carter gives 8500 for Lake Nakoma park. Lady Warwick maintains influence. May Murray shifts from acting to hotel coat room business with 8000 annual fee. Dr Aletia Jacobs leads Netherlands suffrage. Rose Becker becomes Missouri claim agent and pension attorney. Emily Mason, aged 93, remains socially active in Georgetown society.
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Robert
Peary
John P. Newman
Methodist Foreign Missionary Society
Jerusalem
Selina
Carter
Levi Carter
Omaha
Lake Nakoma
Warwick
May Murray
New York
Aletia Ef. Jacobs
National Suffrage Association of
Netherlands
Medical University
Rose Becker
United States
Missouri
St. Louis
Emily Mason
France
Georgetown
Royal boxes and modern monarchs in wartime Europe
The piece surveys European rulers and heirs amid war, noting Nicholas I of Russia at forty, King Edward VII personally overseeing Sandringham estate with his agent, Princess Philippe of Württemberg aiding wounded and receiving royalties, and Emperor Franz Joseph largely avoiding automobiles while Archduke Franz Ferdinand and other heirs embrace motor travel, though the emperor favors horses.
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Nicholas I
Russias
Edward
Sandringham
Philippe
Wurttemberg
Austria
Europe
Ivancis Joseph
Austria-Hungary
Archduke Francis Ferdinand
Tales of Cities and Urban Growth Across America
The piece notes Columbus innovators building more buggies than any city while Liverpool earns about 800000 yearly through municipal trading. It also cites New York’s morgue costs per body and Baltimore’s population milestones from 1790 through 1900, culminating in a 689910 official count.
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Columbus
Liverpool
New York City
Baltimore
Animal Oddities From the Animal Realm
A collection of curious notes on animal behavior and traits. It states a squirrel can bite harder than a dog, an ostrich can reach speeds of a mile per minute, cattle and sheep fatten best when fed together, and frogs store moisture like camels to survive droughts. It also notes swallows catch food in flight and drink while flying, with seasonal shifts in diet from gnats to winged beetles as summer progresses.
Canada’s Big Cities in 1903 Census
The 1903 census lists six principal Canadian cities with populations: Montreal 267,780. Toronto 208,040. Quebec 68,840. Ottawa 60,928. Hamilton 52,684. Winnipeg 42,340. Each city’s size is compared to a U.S. city for scale.
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Canada
Montreal
Newark
N. J
Toronto
Louisville
Quebec
Oakland
Cal
Ottawa
Evansville
Ind
Hamilton
Wilkesbarre
Winnipeg
Akron
Flower and Tree Notes on Roses and Peas
Flower and Tree discusses how roses feed about a hundred insect species and their role in growing peas. It notes peas die in vacuum after three days and explains yew trees in churchyards were planted to protect timber for bows and arrows. Elm trees age poorly, with fatigue after a century and surgery needed after two centuries.
Our Real Army and Citizen Soldiers
The article argues that no government can maintain a standing army capable of defending against all powers. It asserts that a nation’s strength lies in its citizen soldiers and bravery. It cites the state militia and reserve forces in England and Germany as essential military backstops to regular forces.
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England
Landwehr
Landsturn
Germany
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Chicago Grain
Tlinois
Indiana
Jim
Eugene W. Chafin
Journal
the Royal Box
Tales of
Davenport Savings Bank
South West Corner 2d and Main Sts
Davenport
Wm O. Schmiot
Henry O. Struck
Ice Man
Genant & Luedeking
Raymond S.wise
ITI
R. C. Bowen
Kreh & Winter
Raymond S. Wise
Hettinger
Freeport Gas Light & Coke Co
Gans
California
San Joaquin Valley
Fred Harvey
G. T. Gunnip
the Earth
Adamg St
Curcago, In
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