Bullfighting viewed as a humbug by a wary traveler
A traveler argues that bullfights are a sham and a bloody farce. He mocks French romance critics and describes brutal scenes, the horses used as tires, and matadors struggling to kill the bull while spectators demand more blood. He notes rakers who ignore the danger and questions the spectacle’s appeal.
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Arble
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Alexander Dumas
Pampeluna
Azpeita
Bilboa
Banderilleros
Lagartijo
Baptiste
Thomas Corwin
Ohio
Ewing
Stanberry
Hunter
Harsh Scene At Exhibition Draws Criticism
The passage describes spectators including women viewing a charnel house filled with dead horses after exhibitions. The scene notes blood, torn entrails, and ghastly wounds while spectators calmly observe and converse, provoking outrage over the display of brutality.
English Composition Tips From An Early 20th Century Reader
A collection of views on writing succinctly and avoiding needless words. It urges dropping prefaces, resisting overlong quotes, and valuing clarity over ornate phrasing. It also covers the role of mothers and home culture in shaping character, plus brief anecdotes on printing tickets, tattooing in the army, and a proposed Boston observatory.
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Boston
Bunker Hill Monument
Boston and Providence
Uon
Baron Alderson and the libel humor example
English judge Baron Alderson is remembered for dry wit in a libel case. A politician sued a local paper for calling him an ass. When counsel asked to begin, the judge asked for whom he appeared, clarifying if he spoke for the man or the donkey in the comparison.
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Baron Alderson
To Bachelors Only Clubhouse Ad
Hercules gives up his club on marriage but advises bachelors to join clubs. He recommends stocking Spring Blossom to cure indigestion headaches and lassitude with a 50 cent price and 10 cent trial bottles.
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Hercules
Delamira
Carter's Little Nerve Pills Promoted for Dyspepsia
If you are nervous or dyspeptic try Carter's Little Nerve Pills. Dyspepsia makes you nervous, and nervousness makes you dyspeptic, either one renders you miserable and these little pills cure both. Sold by Emmert & Burrell.
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Carter
Emmert & Burrell
London Charities Estimated Gross Income Report
The city of London estimates its charities gross annual income at 22.5 million dollars. This official figure outlines the sector's revenue base and potential funding implications for nonprofit work and public programs.
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City of
London
Cotton king Edward Richardson of New Orleans
Edward Richardson of New Orleans is called the cotton king of America and is said to be worth 16 million dollars. He owns ten or twelve cotton plantations producing about fifteen to twenty thousand bales of cotton annually.
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Edward Richardson
New Orleans
America
City Church Directory Listings and Service Times
A local directory lists multiple churches with addresses and service times. Included are German Evangelical Emanuel and St Johns unions, German Reform and Roman Catholic parishes, Methodist and Presbyterian bodies, Baptist and Zion Episcopal congregations, plus Free Methodist and Sabbath school schedules.
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Evangelical
Methodist Episcopal
First Stephenson St
Northwest Cor Cherry
Louis Meredeth
Methodist Episcopal—German
Chicago St
Cor Spring
Hiller
St. Joseph
Williams St
West of Exchange
O L Kalvelage
St Mary'’s
Trish—Union
S of Mary
Mangan
Zion Episcopal — Stephenson St
Wear Cherry
K F Sweet
Stephenson St
West O Cherry
Cooley
Pleasant St
West of Walnut
Ferris
Local City Officials and Offices Listed
Mayors office at Cronkrite rocery 98 Stephenson street. Glerk Warren C Clark in Fry's Block council rooms. City Treasurer D B Breed in Journal Office. City Attorney J H Stearns in Neff and Stearns office. City Marshal E S Chamberlin. Street Commissioner H Huenkemelier. Surveyor F E Josel Court House. Aldermen First Ward H Dorman TL Waddell Second Ward I Zartman J Brown Taylor Third Ward J R Wagner H J Porter.
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L Cronkrite
Cronkrite
Rocery
Stephenson St
Ofry Glerk
Warren C. Clark
Fry’s Block
D. B. Breed
Journal
City Atorney
J H Stearns
Neff & Stearns
E S Chamberlin
H Huenkemelier
VYOR
F E Josel
Court House
County Officials Listed and Office Locations
County officers named include Clerk I F Kleckner Treasurer W W Hutchison Recorder Dana Brewster Sheriff J R Leigh and Surveyor Hiram Shons with all offices housed in the Court House.
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I F Kleckner
W W Hutchison
Dana Brewster
J R Leigh
Hiram Shons
Court House
School Board and Superintendent Office Hours
Board officers listed are William C. Wright president W G Barnes and H J Porter. Superintendent Charles C Snyder with office in the High School building and office hours from 7 30 to 9 0 o'clock a m.
Healdsburg Pony Terrorizes Streets in Rainbow Striped Run
An astonishing beast ran through Healdsburg frightening residents. It is not recognized as Prof. Gambel's snow white pony, whose mane and tail were sheared and sides striped like a rainbow zebra. The Fees had offended Litton Springs Academy students.
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Healdsburg
Cal
Prof. Gambel
Litton Springs Academy
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