Death of the Cuban fruit trade blamed on lax Cuban methods
A New York merchant argues the Cuban fruit trade died from careless handling and poor transport practices. He says once peace returns and reforms occur, Americans with capital can rebuild profits by modernizing Cuban fruit export, with pineapple and orange shipments previously bruised and rotten due to mule transport, crude packing, and rough barrel loading.
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Bianco
Spain
Cuba
New York Commission
Amule
United’ States
Ufe
California
Florida
New York Tribune
Trials of Genius Show How Tennyson Questioned Illustrations
The article recounts how Tennyson disavowed direct guidance to illustrators such as Holman Hunt. He argued about hair in The Lady of Shalott and the number of steps for King Cophetua, while Hunt defended his creative choices. The exchange reveals tension between text and image in Victorian illustration.
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Tennyson
Hunt
Cophetua
How the heart beats at night
The article explains that nighttime rest reduces heart workload as the heart slows by about ten strokes per minute. Over eight hours this yields roughly 6,000 fewer heartbeats and about 80,000 ounces less blood pumped. Temperature warmth depends on sustained circulation, which slows while lying down.
Notable Figures and Notable Quotes on World Celebrities
The piece surveys diverse public figures and events from writers and artists to monarchs and politicians. Highlights include R D Blackmore’s fine handwriting, Millet’s widow supported by admirers, Laura Lykens as a Shawnee lawyer, Edison’s use of 200 women, the Empress Dowager of China at 64, and Okuma’s self made rise. It also notes Klondike Flora Shaw, Barrie’s tobacco stance, and Tolstoy’s wife supervising his publications. It mentions Italian and Dutch figures, yellow fever exiles, and German Emperor preparations in Egypt with opera gala plans. It ends with Tolstoy’s wife editing his works in two editions.
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R. D. Blackmore
Millet
Laura Lykens
Carlisle Indian School
Oklahoma
Thomas A. Edisons
Empress Dowager of
China
Tzu Hsi Tuan Yu Kang
Siao Yu Chaung Cheng Shoukung
Chin Hysien Chang Hei
Alice Longfellow
Evangeline
Longs
Sonia
Flora Shaw
Klondike
London Times
London
J. M. Barrle
Count Shigenobu Okuma
Japan
Fritz Taaulow
New York
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Starksville
Mass
State Agricultural College
Stephen D. Lee
Fitzhugh Lee
Alfred M. Jones
State Senate
Wisconsin
John A. Logan
United States Senate
Queen of
Holland
Loo
Empress Elizabeth
Vienna
France
Plequart
Egypt
Cairo Opera House
Tolstoi
Notable Claims and Honors in World News
The piece notes Dwight Moody receiving 1 250 000 for gospel hymns, Rudyard Kipling as a difficult literary lion, the Duke of Cambridge representing Queen Victoria at an Austrian empress funeral and her wedding, John Hay’s cabinet appointment marking a DC citizen in a cabinet, Felix Faure inheriting the Golden Fleece collar, Francisco de Renzis as Italian ambassador to Britain, and Professor J W Johnson of Oregon who rose from illiteracy to Yale graduate.
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Dwight Moody
Rudyard Kipling
Duke of Cambridge
Queen Victoria
John Hay
District of Columbia
Felix Faure
Chevaler de la ‘L’oison d
A Long Lane Ends With a Florida Honeymoon
Janet and Ezra suspend a 17 year engagement to marry after long separations between New England and Florida. Ezra moves south for work, Janet joins and returns north, then surprises reunite in New York. They marry, live in Florida briefly, and reflect on the years wasted before finally settling together in happiness.
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Nora
Janet
Florida
Ezra
Aho
Fitra
Aha
Hzra
Worida
New England
Hara
Kzyra
Bara
Virginia
Jizza
New York
Evry
Boston Post
Commentary on gender norms and fashion criticisms
A man derides women, claiming arms and appearance are warped by dress while a woman retorts that men mislabel and judge women regardless. The passage, from the Chicago Post, highlights gender bias and the clash over appearance and sense.
Grain O Coffee Substitute Promises Easy digestion
An ad touts Grain O coffee made from pure grains as a rich Mocha or Java style beverage that agrees with delicate stomachs and costs 16 4 and 26 cents per package. It also mentions other remedies and products sold by Emmert and Burrell, including Chamberlain's Pain Balm and Colic remedy. The note then references historical Thanksgiving origins from Plymouth Governor Bradford and President Washington.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Better Article Price Strategy Drives Public Preference
The text argues that public choice favors the superior article once both are clearly presented, noting that profit may be smaller per sale but larger overall. It cites Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted option that consumers repeatedly rely on for coughs and colds, with Emmert & Burrell selling it.
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Chamberlain
Emmert & Burrell
Winter Excursion Rates to Southern Resorts via Southern Ry
Winter excursion fares from October 15 to May 31 cover principal Southern resorts including Asheville Hot Springs North Carolina and Florida points. Tickets allow 15 days stopovers and are available through connecting lines. Contacts: Wm H Tayloe Asst Gen Pass Agent Louisville C Aird Traveling Pass Agent Louisville J C Beam North Western Pass Agent Chicago.
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Southern
Southern Ry
Asheville
Hot Springs
N. C
Florida
Southern Railway
Wm. H. Tayloe
Louisville
C. A. Baird
J. C. Beam
Chicago
Baby Rhymes and Nursery Songs From Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western Railway publishes three small books Baby Rhymes Baby's Bouquet and Baby's Opera for holiday greetings. Illustrated by Walter Crane they are printed in bright colors. Send ten cents or 25 cents for all three to I H Lord 118 Adams St Chicago to cover mailing.
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S. H. Lord
My Lady’s Garden
Walter Crane
I. H. Lord
Chicago Great Western Ry
Adams St
Chicago
Holiday Excursions Fare Sale by C M & St P Ry
Holiday excursions offer fare and one third round trip to points within 200 miles on sale December 24 25 26 and 31 plus January 1 and 2 final limit unspecified.
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C. M
St. P. Ry
Dooryard Comedy Mischief at Oldhouse
A policeman at the oldhouse door barred entry to a peasant but the man advanced past him and up the steps. The officer halted him then chased him, slipping on snow, revealed his identity, and let him in after a correction. The tale recalls a master peasant guiding a door scene in a comedy.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Notice
An 19th century style ad offers one hundred dollars reward for catarrh cure and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsed by F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio and wholesale druggists Wat & Tavax Kinnan Marvin amid testimonial claims. Price 75 cents per bottle.
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Hall
F.d. Cheney & CO
Props
Toledo
F. J. Chionay
É , Wat & Tavax
Dragaista
Toladd
O, Waalpind
Kinnan & Marvin
Deng Wists
Tolauda
Mc Hall
North Western Line promotes California travel and rates
Attention is called to the excellent service of the North Western Line to California and the favorable rates for single and round trip tickets this season. Best accommodations in first class or tourist sleeping cars run daily year round. Personally conducted tourist parties weekly to California and Oregon. Choice of many routes without extra charge. Details available from Chicago & North Western and connecting lines agents.
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California
North Western Line
Oregon
Chicago &orth-Western Ba
Holiday Excursion Tickets From Chicago Great Western
The Chicago Great Western railroad offers round trip holiday excursion tickets to all points within 200 miles on December 24 25 26 31 1898 and January 1 2 1899 at very low rates. Tickets are good for return until January 4 1899. For information consult any Maple Leaf Route agent.
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Chicago Great Western Railroad
Maple Leaf
Annual Exhibition Of Northern Illinois Poultry Association
The Northern Illinois Poultry Association hosts its annual exhibition in Rockford Illinois from December 26 to 31. Tickets on the Northwestern line within 100 miles are sold December 26 to 31 with return limited to two days from sale at one and one third fare for the round trip. Full particulars from Chicago & Northwestern Railway agents.
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Northern Illinois Poultry Association
Rockford
Illinois
Chicago & Northwestern R’y
Hot Springs Water Cure and Tourist Tickets Advertised
Hot Springs in the Black Hills of South Dakota are praised for medicinal properties aiding rheumatism neuralgia and related ailments. First class baths and accommodations are offered with daily tourist tickets and full information via ticket agents C and N W Ry. Water company notes semi annual rents due January 1899 with a ten percent discount if paid by that date.
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Black Hills
South Dakota
Jan. St
Tur Freerort Water Co
Tour of all Mexico by special vestibuled Pullman train
A 87 day guided Mexican tour departs Chicago on Tuesday January 24 aboard a full Pullman consist with open observation car Chililitli. The package covers all expenses including rail fare sleeping car meals hotels transport and guides under The American Tourist Association. Information via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ticket Agents and a 16 page atlas of Spanish possessions available postage paid for 18 cents from J Borin Cedar Rapids.
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Mexico
American Tourist Asssociation
Beau Campbell
Gen
Marquette Bldg
Chicago
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad
J. Borin
Cedar Rapids
Grand Excursion to Old Mexico from Chicago
Leave Chicago February 9 1899 under Mr J J Grafton personal direction. Entire trip in a special train with dining car. Tour includes Mardi Gras of New Orleans and major points of Old New Mexico. Express included in ticket. Limited space, secure early. Descriptive pamphlets and information available from Chicago North Western Ry agent.
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Old Mexico
Chicago
J. J. Grafton
New Orleans
Old New Mexico
Aly
Chicago & North-Western Ra Y
Southern Railway to Offer Through Sleeping Car Service
The Southern Railway announces winter travel arrangements with added Through Sleeping Car Service from Cincinnati Louisville St Louis and Kansas City to Jacksonville starting December 4. Trains depart morning and evening with no layovers. Travel times Cincinnati to Jacksonville 25 hours and Havana 65 hours. Tickets via agents. inquire for rates from C A Barro Louisville J C Beam Jr Chicago and W H Tavyton Louisville.
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Southern Railway
Raiway
Cincinnati
Louisville
St. Louis
Kansas City
Jacksonville
Havana
Southern Resorts
Trav. Pass
J. C. Beam, Jr
N. W
Adams St
Chicago
W. H. Tavyton
Time Table of Trains West and South Lines
A historical timetable lists trains west and south with departures and arrivals for multiple routes including the Madison and Dodgeville lines. Notable services include daily trains numbered 82 84 142 to Rockford and 141 from Rockford, with freight and passenger distinctions and varied weekday conditions.
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Weat
West
Speere Ee
Rockford
Opm
Bredaliy
Galen
Woat
Madison
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Santi
Asa
Ciow
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Frevport
Biewalat House
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Lord, Gen, Pass, & Tkt. Agt
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Salgeman
Lord & Thoring
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Journal Ailige
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H. J. Mooge
C. Wanner
Illinois Central Railroad
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Pacific Coast
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Southern Pacific
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Doe
Homeseekers
Tubde
J. F. Merry
A.G, P
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P Cc
Kk. R
Tinois Central
Minnesota
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LeMars
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Minois Central RB. R
Farmers’ Institute
Monticello
Wis
Tinos Central Ticket Ofice
H.W. Rowley
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