The Youth of Parnell An Interview With H B Hammond
Special correspondence reveals how Charles Stewart Parnell grew from a reserved Oxford student into a determined leader. The piece notes family traits of courage and obstinacy, early sportsmen’s tastes, and the influence of sister Fanny on his political path toward constitutional methods.
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New York
Parnell
Lfe
H. B. Hammond
Indianapolis and
Decatur Railway
The
Earl of Carlisle
Charles Stewart Parnell
Dublin
Fanny
Sir John Parnell
Sir John
Charles Stewart
Charlie
Commodore Charles Stewart
Commodore
Fanny Par Dell
Ireland
Stewart Parnell
Oxford
Edwards
Gardiner
Spic Oxford
Ralph Howard
London
Wicklow
Grange
Scotland
Famiy
John Parnell
America
Livingstone
Paris
Fanny Parnell
O'Connell
RF. J. Epwarps
The Power of the Speaker in American Congress
The article explains two phases of Speaker power in the House: the committee process and open sessions. It argues the Speaker holds sway over committee creation, hearings, and floor actions, effectively becoming a king whose decisions largely go unchallenged by party members. It notes that party unity supports the Speaker, who can be challenged but seldom benefits from opposition.
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American House of Representatives
Pious Greek Christmas Table and Rustic Feast
A traveler recalls a Greek Christmas Eve feast after a month of fasting. No plates or forks as family and guests attack a mountain of coarse sheep cheese with fingers, followed by dried fruits and resin aged wine. Lively stories emerge as the wine loosens tongues.
Christmas at Booths Ends in Chaos with Sled Dog
A young theatre manager recalls Christmas at Mr Booth's Connecticut seaside residence. A Siberian hound escapes its shed, tears apart a donkey gift, and scuffles erupt as Santa distributes presents, leaving thousands of dollars in snow and fur on three acres.
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New Haven
Booth
New York
Edwina
Chicago Tribune
Christmas comes but once a year, says Frost
Frost jokes that Christmas is a rare event while Snow complains about unpaid bills from purchases charged by his wife. The exchange hints at holiday excess and looming debt as the season ends.
Dr Goodman Reported Late and Seeming Drum Gift Mentioned
A confidential clerk notes Mr De Goode's two hour lateness over three mornings and an appearance of a terrible spree. The remark is eased by recalling that on Christmas he gave his boy a drum.
It Wasn't Necessary. Engagement Shocks Floating Note
A fragment from a period tale shows two speakers, Sweet Girl and Second Sweet Girl, discussing a hidden engagement hinted between George and another character. The exchange reveals surprise at an unplanned betrothal tied to a festive setting.
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George
A Fair Exchange Bargain Cited After New Year Gift
A humorous bargain note from the Fall River Advance offers a sealskin paletot for about 500 dollars as a New Year gift, contrasted with a 1.35 dollar smoking set the wife reportedly admired and charged to the account Burgess.
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Burgess
Fall River
Housekeepers and Housekeeping in Family Life
An essay argues that domestic instruction should serve family welfare rather than perfection. It contrasts overzealous methods with mindful balance, urging housekeepers to halt endless striving and focus on comfort, love, and daily progress for the home. Eva Lovett Carson.
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Johnnie
Eva Lovett Carson
Woman’s World in Paragraphs by a Thoughtful Writer
A column explores women’s strength and intellect challenging male domains. It notes women editors, suffrage gains, and a Wall Street broker’s office for women, plus remarks on piano tuning as a viable profession for women and a Canadian pioneer in that field.
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American Press Association
E. A. Pollard
Southern Confederacy
Wall Street
Hetty Green
Wyoming
Kansas
England
Scotland
Canada
British Columbia
Australia
New York State
New York
West
Century Magazine publicity and upcoming features promote new volume
The Century Magazine publicizes its broad reach with reviews by the New York Tribune and strong international circulation. It highlights gold rush era features, Tibet travel, war prisoner accounts, and Lincoln anecdotes, plus Talleyrand memoir extracts and a November launch with subscriptions and free sample copies offered.
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Century
N. Y. Tribune
St. Nicholas
Scotland
England
General Grant
Kennan
California
Fremont
Rockies
Bidwell
Tibet
Custer
Lincoln
Faith Doctor
Edward Eggleston
France
Century Co
East 17Th St
New York
Choice Nursery Stock From George J. Spear Greeley Colo
George J. Spear of Greeley Colorado advertises Western grown nursery stock at affordable prices. He notes he has purchased Miller's Daily Raspberries stock, urges early orders due to limited supply, and asks buyers to send a list of wants.
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Miller's Daily
George J. Spear
Greeley, Colo
School of Correspondence Ad Promotes German Penmanship
VARNUM & BENTON at Charles Block Denver announce mail taught shorthand penmanship and German, claiming the best teachers in all departments. Send for Catalogue.
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Germany
Varnum & Benton
Charles Block
Denver
Colo
Public Auction of Cerramieg Weld County Real Estate
Notice of sale under deed of trust by Burton D. Sanborn as trustee on Lots 4 and 5 in block 77, City of Greeley area, to satisfy $2,000 note plus interest. Sheriff Jacob M. Wolaver to conduct sale January 19, 1891 at 10 a.m. at Weld County Court House front door. First publication December 17, 1890.
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R. E. Hart
Weld County
Colorado
Pase Io
Burton D. Sanborn
County of Weld
Cramieg
Union Colony of
County Court of
Coorado
Jacob M. Wolaver
Greeley Tribune
Truste es Sale of Greeley Lot 25 43
Public auction set for January 19 1891 at ten o clock in the forenoon to sell Lot 25 Block 43 original town plat of Greeley Weld County Colorado. The sale subject to default on note and the trust deed terms to the highest cash bidder. First publication December 17 1890 in The Greeley Tribune.
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Richard E. Hart
Weld County
State of Colorado
Roseman
Colorado
Daniel Hawks
Weld
Greeley
Pb Gee
Greeley Tribune
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Edwin Booth
Mrs. Carson
Katie
Mmamma
Eniza Armowarp Conner
A Great American Magazine
Choice Nursery
Denver Business College
School of Correspondence
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