Sensible house plan offers economical rooms and many conveniences
Special correspondent describes a compact three story design with a central stair, multiple grates, and a vestibule concept. Plans show $1,500 to $3,000 builds with fibered finishes, plumbing, gas, and furnace options, plus configurable spaces like a den, conservatory, and porch.
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Inparanapolis
Umler
Superstitions and fortunes in London society and industry
Special Correspondent surveys actresses superstition from Sara Bernhardt to Adelina Patti and Jane Hading. It notes English fortunes built between 1840 and 1870, listing dozens of heirs and amounts from Whitworth to Baron Stern, plus longevity trends among the aristocracy and notable centenarians. Oscar LYNN.
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London
Sara Bernhardt
M. Voy
Sardou
Sara
Adelina Patti
Offenbach
Paris Opera House
Mme. Berthelieu
Jane Hading
England
Lancashire
Yorkshire
Joseph Whitworth
Samuel Fox
James Barlow
Joseph Fielden
Mr. Perrin
Lea & Perrin
Birmingham
Middlemore
George Benton
Charles Waring
John Swift
John H. Smith
Charles Cain
Octavius E. Coope
Mr. Berridge
Meux & Co
Thomas Watson
SK. Cross
Gladstone
Sir A. Matheson
Scotland
Lord Wolverton
Glynn’s Bank
W. Russell Sturgis
W. Hugh McCalmont
Baron Stern
Anne Penelope Hoare
Charlotte Pigot
Donald Lees
Kilfiran
Argyleshire
Oscar Lynn
How to Remove Tea Stains Quickly
A homemaker seeks relief from stubborn tea stains and suggests soaking in milk or warm water, then rubbing. With prompt treatment, the stains should disappear after a couple of washings.
Corean Society and Government a New York World Correspon dent Reports
A New York World correspondent in Seoul discusses Corean monarchy limits, royal power, and social life. He argues Coreans are civilized and compares status of women with Turkey and Japan, noting public presence of women and limited seclusion. He warns of a major social evil: official corruption and expropriation of private property by local rulers.
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Corea
Japan
Royal Hospital
Seoul
Turkey
Corean
Cor
New York
Beef for Mebrew Consumers
The Boston Herald reports on kosher slaughter practices for the Jewish community. Cattle are restrained and slaughtered by an appointed officer, using a single swift cut, with subsequent cleansing and sealing of each meat parcel by the synagogue seal. Forequarter meat is used while hindquarters are set aside.
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Boston Herald
The Accumulation of Manuscripts in Nineteenth Century Press
Julian Hawthorne argues in Belford's that 250 or more editors and writers earn by their pens while outlets churn vast MSS. The supply far exceeds demand as major magazines already hold years of unprinted submissions. He warns rivals may suppress works to block others from publication.
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Tao
Century
Harper's
Julian Hawthorne
Belford’s
Old Emperor William's Love Affair
A stern conqueror faced melancholy when love challenged his future. Eliza Radziwill’s devotion almost led William to wed below his rank, sparking court scandal and royalist outrage. He chose Augusta of Weimar, fearing disinheritance, while a brother’s threat sharpened his resolve to honor the throne.
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William
Eliza Radziwill
Charles
Augusta
Weimar
Foreign Cor
Boston Transcript
Forms of Attack in War
A summary from the American Magazine explains land assaults would be countered by full national strength, while sea attacks would target seaboard cities, harbor areas, depots, coal mines, navy yards, and threaten merchant fleets and the fighting navy.
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Gulf of Mexico
American Magazine
He Wasn't a Bit Sorry in Night Scene
A dialogue from Life describes a beautiful girl asking if the dead body of a young man was seen in the yard. The old gentleman returns, unaware, and reveals distress over a suicide risk while recalling a billiards loss.
Rabbit Nerve Transplant Restores Feeling in Professor Fleischl
A six centimeter rabbit sciatic nerve graft was sewn to the nerves in Professor Von Fleischl’s injured thumb and fingers after prior neuroma surgeries failed. The transplant joined well, sensation returns after about two months, and pain does not recur, suggesting a successful nerve replacement. The case, described by Dr. Gersing of Vienna, notes antiseptic technique and parallels in nerve function across species.
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Gersing
Vienna
Professor von Fleischl
von Fleischl
Professor von Fleisch
London
Overdose Mention Sparks Concern In Baltimore Desk
A brief street dialogue recalls Robinson telling Brown he feels unwell due to smoking cigars. Brown asks how many. Robinson answers he smoked the one Brown gave last night, signaling possible overdose concerns.
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Brown
Robinson
New York Sun
From Para to Boston Rubber Shoes A Print Shop Tour
The Boston area dominates rubber shoe production with forty million dollars in annual sales. Raw rubber from Para Brazil is processed through heating rolling and vulcanizing to form durable soles and uppers before final stamping of the firm name for sale.
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Makin
Rubber
Yalker Indust
Boston
Athens
Para
Brazil
Boston Cor
Chicago Tribune
Horses Delight in Bells and Gleaming Harness
A Youth's Companion note observes horses react to bells and glittering harness, preferring jingling savory tones over birdsong. Derbyshire drivers report a team refused to move without bells, then started happily when bells were reattached, likening horse vanity to flashy trappings.
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Hissey
Derbyshire
Landae
The Pandmaster of West Point
The West Point scene in Grant hall features a bandmaster whose command of tempo and baton creates a dramatic spectacle. Portraits of commanders surround the polished mess room as the bandleader conducts with theatrical authority, inspiring awe and vivid verbal homage.
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Grant Hall
West Point Cor
New York Tribune
Our American Stock Waning and Civilizational Decline
A Globe-Democrat letter argues civilization wanes as it progresses. It laments loss of vitality in hair and teeth, rising moral degeneracy, and competition among business rivals. The piece ties urban growth to a secondary barbarism and notes perjury and drunkenness accompany progress.
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Globe-Democrat
Not the Lawn Mower Cartoon Exchange
A humorous quarrel unfolds as a neighbor lambasts a supposed lawn mower, only to discover the noise comes from a Waterbury wind-up toy. The miscommunication highlights comic urban irritation and mistaken identity.
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