Vast 19th Century Notes on Industry and Adventure
An eclectic mix of reports spans industry ventures in New Jersey to grand schemes for turning the Great Plains into grain country. It also covers world population estimates, a Chinese minister in plum satin, a fatal family fight in Massachusetts, and dramatic Arctic survival with a bear duel ending in Derby’s victory amid brutal injuries.
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Taz
Washington
Mr. Denny
Adrondacks
Saranac Lake
Murray
Brain
Derby
Mr. Derby
What Can Wealth Do
A Philadelphia millionaire Jacob Ridgeway is told wealth brings envy but he argues riches buy only worldly goods he cannot consume or prolong life. He notes his houses rent to others, furniture and art he cannot use at once, and that money cannot delay death or add days to life. The youth is left listening as Ridgeway emphasizes the futility of wealth for true happiness.
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Jacob Ridgeway
Philadelphia
Mr. Ridgeway
Dorsets
Clara Belle
Gievtag
Mrs. Job
Job
Sandole
Vermont remedy claimed to stop catching diseases
A Vermont doctor asserts that wearing sticking plasters on the instep will prevent catching illnesses, a claim suggesting the doctor markets sticking plasters. The text also mentions a man with plasters on his feet stuck to the floor as proof. A Swiss inventor reportedly makes paper and a related invention stirs doubt.
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Vermont
Pebple
Perversity and Pride of Women in Odd Times
A humorous slice of early 20th century writing explores female suffrage, fashion fads, and social gossip. It riffs on ninthteenth dangers and electric corsets, then shifts to domestic tales of Miss Parrot and Mrs. Blifkins, and ends with a reflection on Mrs. Job’s trials alongside Job’s.
Illinois News Highlights From Around the State
A roundup of local events includes 2200 post office items in Illinois. two dogs killed near Galesburg. oats sowing surges in Stark county. Sheriffs meet in Cairo to discuss criminal law. bogus trade dollars spotted in Springfield. McLean county to supply at least twenty appellate cases. McGannoux, Chicago police chief, on six week Europe leave. Kilpatrick boy killed by stallion near Hillsboro. Brown County seeks county superintendent seat by Mrs Lucy McMinnex. Lincoln University students suspended for saloon visits. Cairo youths depart for New Orleans by skiff. Danville juror disqualified for service within a year. Des Plaines to host 440‑acre St Mary's tract for 1000 boys. Brook Deardoff awarded damages after Wabash incident. Irvin twig bears peaches. old Alton memory recalled. Insurance reports show 100 insurers in Illinois with premiums over six million. fire and marine profits exceed 1.7 million. Governor asked to address New Orleans river inspection amid yellow fever fears. Central Illinois cattle sales show revival. Illinois leads in Durham breeding. Senate’s David Davis noted for chair breaks and humorous incidents in early sessions.
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Galesburg
Stark County
Aiootainton
Springfield
McLean County
W. J. McGannoux
Chicago
Europe
Toa
Andraw Kilpatrick
Hillsboro
Mas
Lucy B. McMinnex
Mount Sterling
Brown County
Lincoln University
Lincoln
Cairo
New Orleans
A Forrman
Danville
St. Mary's Catholic Training School
Desplaines
Macon County
Brook Deardoff
Decatur
Irving
Montgomery County
Illinois State Board of Health
Louisiana
Centrallinois
Durham
Illinois
Senate
David Davis
Washington
Dixon H. Lewin
Uao
Davis
Senator Brown
Georgia
Benatoy Bullex
South Carolina
Broaily
Butler
Lim
Conkling
Doctor Mule Comment Sparks Street Sermon Incident
A colored drayman argued with a mule on the sidewalk while discussing religion. The mule kicked a boy and the owner blamed the animal’s stubbornness with humorous dialect, suggesting corn rations and continued religious discourse. The piece closes with a parable about masters and servants.
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