A Vicarious Epicure’s Feast of Shared Tables
A Washington Star reminiscence recalls a dyspeptic observer who watched a street gang eat massive salt pork sandwiches and pondered a distant wit who lived on frozen foods. The tale centers on a Washington bon vivant who derived pleasure from watching others dine, while supplying the meals, wines, and delicacies for his friends, then smoking only afterward from the sidelines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Washington
Land of the Beyond
Tie
Ian
Washington House
Td Ste
A Case of Obsession and Habit Forming Minds
A discussion of obsession definitions, childhood habits, and compulsive behaviors. It cites a boy who must touch red objects, warns of habits becoming coercive with age, and notes how such compulsions shape life and work, citing Carlyle as an example from Lippincott's Magazine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlyle
Lippincott’s
Portrait of Petrarch in Laurentian portrait
The text describes Petrarch as a young man with engaging looks and fair complexion. It notes keen eyes, a small yet clear gaze, middle height, and a well knit agile frame. His health was robust in youth and he drank only water. The Laurentian portrait depicts an intellectual face, broad forehead, straight nose, arched brows, high cheekbones, and a firm smiling mouth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epicuredom
Washington Star
Petrarch
Laurentian Library
Vimes
Tristen
Tharling
Plants that poison one another opinion piece
The article notes grass and grain struggle near trees due to mutual poisonous excretions from both. It argues shade or root exhaustion are not the main causes and cites experiments in England and the U.S. showing trees harm grass and fruit trees through chemical substances, reshaping commonly blamed reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Regular newspaper delivery notice request
Patrons are asked to inform the office if they do not receive their paper regularly. The notice requests timely notification to ensure proper delivery and rectify service disruptions.
The Star Chamber Ancient Court Of Despotism
The Star Chamber rose under Henry VII to curb abuses by landowners. It lacked juries and allowed broad discretionary power, becoming a tool of despotism under Henry VIII, Elizabeth I, and the Stuarts. Notable cases include Bishop Williams and Prynne who suffered fines, pillory, and ear amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Richmond
Richard Tr
Bosworth
Henry VII
W Edward TL
Ilenry VIII
Elizabeth
Stuarts
Linsell
Charles T
James I
Charles I
Bishop Williams
James
Laud
Luud
Star Chamber
Obaldisten
Williams
Caldiston
Pryone
Inn
Lincolson
Preyune
Nero
Plavius
Bia
Prynne
Westminster
Cheapside
Charles Bo
Pryaie
Douidou
Aromatic Perle Lereenay in street scene dialogue
The excerpt shows a street scene with a man wrapping a toothbrush while another smirks at perfume samples. A companion comments on potential arrests if everyone tested perfumes, followed by a New York Press aside noting elevations: North America 1350 feet, South America 1200 feet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
North America
South America
Beau Fielding The Enigmatic English Social Light
Beau Fielding was a young fashion figure of William III’s era famed for luxury and hospitality yet lacked income. Described as witty and prudent, he guarded secrets while rumors linked him to gambling and jewel theft. His fortune vanished after his dramatic fall and he left little concrete proof to satisfy public curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beau Fielding
William
Thoms Wilson
Leicestershire
Evelyn
Elvil
Alb
Thanehle Whever
John Law
Mississippi
France
Beau
Hot Pots of Heber A Desert Thermal Wonder
Natural curiosity seekers tour hot pots three miles from Heber City Utah on a Denver and Rio Grande branch line. Conical cisterns rise from a plain with the largest fifty feet high and a top diameter of one hundred feet. Waters heated by earth furnaces are used for bathing and drinking, with silica and soda deposits forming the pots over centuries. The region sits amid cultivated fields and orchards, yet echoes hollowly as carriages pass, prompting questions about a hidden cavern and potential collapse.
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Heber City
Utah
Denver and Rio Grande
Grave Canyon
Sweet Cane From a Far Country
A brief summary tracing sugar cane origins from biblical references to Strabo and Nearchus, through early European diffusion by Saracens and Crusaders, to its spread via Spain Portugal Madeira and the Canaries, and finally to the West Indies after the American discovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strabo
Nearchus
Alexander the Great
Europe
Rhodes
Cyprus
Sicily
Crete
Spain
Syria
Madeira
Canaries
America
West Indies
New York
Real American Aristocracy and the Declaration
Owen Wister argues that American democracy through the Declaration of Independence rejects fixed aristocracy and class hierarchies. He contends true democracy and true aristocracy share a single ideal where merit rather than artificial status determines honor and opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Owen Wister
Virginian
Embarrassing Explanation in a Franglais Bar Exchange
An irate customer demands a fixed price but the barber explains the charge varies, noting that not all patrons receive the first class service. The barber shrugs, apologizes in French, and clarifies pricing without escalating the dispute.
Collection of CDs and coins valued by officers
A munista tist boasts CDs valued at $10,000 and genuine coins while a minister warns the coins may be only about $1.08 a week. The exchange hints at uncertainty and risk in the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
A Shot. It Is Funny People Talk Of Music
A brief odd exchange appears in the Cleveland Plain Dealer where a speaker quips about people discussing subjects they know little about and a comment on music is noted in a wry aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain Dealer
KODOL Promises Relief for Indigestion
KODOL is the best remedy known today for dyspepsia indigestion and all troubles arising from a disordered stomach. It is pleasant prompt and thorough. Sold by Wu F. Jungkunz druggist 85 Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wu. F. Jungkunz
Stephenson
Leap to Fame Cat at Smithsonian Sparks Remarkable Tale
A Smithsonian card preserves a story of a fearless cat that climbed the Washington Monument shaft. After leaping about 900 feet, the feline landed on its feet but was killed by a terrier near the grounds. Workmen recovered the remains for mounting and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smithsonian Institution
Washington d
Washington Monument
Sound waves and wind tilt deflects their reach
A Washington scientist explains how wind strength differences and air temperature gradients tilt sound waves, causing deflection from a straight path. Atmospheric refraction reduces siren audibility from theoretical 1,500 miles to about two miles, reconciling calculations with observed limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam
Washington
Minneapolis Journal
Coughs and Their Two Distinct Types
The article explains there are two kinds of coughs: one from lung and airway illness requiring care, the other from stomach irritation due to effervescing foods and drinks. It urges readers to consider digestive health and the tone of their digestive powers when afflicted.
The Underdog and the Mind Behind It
The piece describes the undaunted quality of mind seen in underdogs not by power but by attitude. It notes a negative stance a lack of assertion and a sly smile at the rumor of events, sometimes veering into an artificial display of confidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Expert Tattooers of Marquesas Islands
Inhabitants begin the first expert tattooing on earth with the crown of the head, fingers, and toes all included. Hands receive intricate patterns on every finger, creating the look of a snug glove. Long nails complete the lavish adornment among wealthier natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquesas Islands
Man Charged At Willesden Police Court Over Language Claim
A defendant appeared at Willesden police court facing charges related to obscene language. The accused argued a lack of knowledge about the language used, claiming deafness. The case hinges on interpretation of the offending conduct and the judge will consider the evidence presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willesden
London Express
Fragmentary note hints at a personal quarrel and request for cash
A damaged fragment references a person named Shabbier and a plea for ready cash. The text mentions pretense, prudence, and a preference for financial assistance, with unclear context and attribution.
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills Ad Notice
DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills relieve backache and weak back. Sold by Wim. EF. Jungkunz, druggist, 9835 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Wim. EF. Jungkunz
Stephenson St
Piano tuner J Burdett at Brown and Courcey’s orders
Piano tuner J Burdett places orders at Brown and Courcey’s, with phone service available for data and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burdett
Brown& Courceyer
Daily Journal Delivery Offered Citywide
The Daily Journal announces citywide delivery options, offering convenient newspaper access to every neighborhood. Readers can subscribe for home delivery and enjoy timely news, features, and classifieds with flexible schedules.
A Singular Meeting in Dresden and a Hidden Kinship
In a tale of faded seas and shared shadows, Miss Adelia Craven and Miss Fay forge a bond amid a past sea disaster and a mysterious painting. A father uncovers that Miss Craven is kin to Fay, revealing a lineage linking two families and a chaperon’s secret. The entwined plot crescendos as a European romance faces social hurdles and financial scandal.
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Atlantic
Os Lady
Europe
Adelia Craven
Teregs Fay
Rachel Cunningham
Dresden
Miss Fay
Miss Craven
Father
Lhist
Miss Cunningham
Flo
Rome
Italy
Papa
Aomintn
Mr. Pay
Dady
Baby's distress eased by famed remedy sold locally
When a baby is cross and you are worried the well known remedy for babies and children will quiet the little one in a short time. Sold by Wim F Jungkung, druggist, $5 Stephenson St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wim. F. Jungkung
Stephenson St
An Accident of Birth in a Catholic Standard piece
A brief, dialogic exchange between Miss Ascum and a grouchy bachelor on vanity ends with a quip about being born female. The note appears in the Catholic Standard and Times.
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