Robert Bonner Ends Active Editing and Plans Leisure
Robert Bonner, at 64, steps back from editing The New York Ledger and to manage horses and real estate while guiding his sons who will run the paper. Born near Londonderry, he built The Ledger from a commercial weekly to a broad literary paper with notable contributors and high pay for writers. Bonner remains a prominent horseman with a famed stable including Maud S., Dexter, and Rugella, maintaining interests in New York stables and a Tarrytown farm.
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Robert Bonner
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George P. Morris
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Charles Dickens
Fanny Fern
Henry Ward Beecher
James Parton
Edward Everett
William Cullen Bryant
Bennett
Horace Greeley
Dr. Tyng
John Hall
Tennyson
Sylvanus Cobb, Jr
E. D. E. N. Southworth
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Sodos
Col. Harper
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Barus
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Edwin Forrest
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Day Break
Jay-Eye Lee
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Tarrytown
Grant and Lincoln Meet Near Petersburg Before Appomattox
Gen. Grant and President Lincoln meet in Petersburg as the war nears its end. Lincoln, with Tad, expresses relief and discusses postwar statecraft while Grant plans to move west with Ord’s column. The scene reflects shared relief and mutual respect amid nearing victory.
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Lincoln
Tad
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Sherman
Lee
Richmond
Ord
Horace Porter
Books That Have Helped Me Opinion Piece
In a New York Star letter Bab questions the idea of books that help people transform themselves. He scoffs at self praise and suggests books rarely aid unless readers already possess the basic germs. he jokes about preferring an encyclopedia for guidance and imagines a guide to improving grooming or cooking.
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New York Star
Swimming for Girls and public baths for health
Miss Emily Faithfull argues that Swedish cities provide open air swimming for women and urges British board schools to promote bathing. She cites poor health from impure air and poor food, espousing swimming as vital for bodily development and moral welfare.
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Emily Faithfull
Sweden
Midlands
Method to extend durability of paper labels with glue and varnish
The New York Sun reports that applying Chinese ink to paper labels and sealing with two gelatine sized coats followed by two coats of copal varnish makes labels durable for years. This method improves longevity and reliability of label inscriptions.
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New York Sun
Prohibition plank divides politics and presses rum traffic
The Rural rails at rum shops and political pacts with liquor interests. Senator Palmer faces opposition as rum sellers push candidates to pledge support while voters demand temperance. The piece argues the liquor traffic is an unmitigated nuisance ruling politics and commerce and must end.
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Palmer
Michigan
Palm
Senator Palmer
Chicago
Cullom Plans Postal Telegraph Rate Amendment
Senator Cullom will introduce an amendment to his postal telegraph bill after Congress reconvenes. He seeks to change the rates for transmitting press matter and argues government wire rates should be set by law rather than officials discretion. He says the original figures were only a suggestion to the committee.
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Washindton
Senator Cullom
Congress
Pioneer Encampment Installs Officers in New Odd Fellows Hall
I C B R C Pioneer Encampment No 1 installed officers Tuesday in the new Odd Fellows hall with a public ceremony. Dr W J Calvert presided and a literary program followed, including songs by J D Davis May Simmons and others. Officers installed included A J Woodbury as Commander and Mrs S E Calvert as Counselor. An oyster supper and dancing closed the gala event.
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I. C. BR. C. Pioneer
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W. J. Calvert P. G.C
J. D. Davis
H. O. Whitman
B. A. Harbour
J. M. Petersen
J. C
W. G. Barns
Jessie Simmons
F. A. Hiser
M. C
E. V. Briggs
C. Knight
Mamie Robinson
E. V. Beggs
Maud Drury
Mary Frye
Denver Times
Arithmetical Paradox in an Ohio Courtroom and Goose Sauce Debate
An Ohio courtroom scene features a German witness unable to decide if there were six or seven people present, admitting “more than six but not as much as seven, one was a forry little poy.” The piece shifts to Dr. Johnson and goose sauce, arguing for roast goose with apple sauce in England, contrasting with gooseberry sauce, with literary and culinary asides.
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Hans
Gretchen
Shakespear
Biron
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Horace
Nasidienus
Juvenal
Persius
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Varro
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Temple of Fame
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Trosachs Hotel
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M. A. Titmarsh
Congress Has Not Discussed Export Duty on Ores
In Mexico City, no information exists on any proposed ore export tax. Congress alone can levy such a duty, and the topic has not been raised in that body.
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City
Mexico
Congress
Lincoln era tale linked to Parker and Pocahontas at National Theatre
A reminiscence from 1861 notes Col D B Parker a prominent eastern telephone figure and long connected with the Washington Post Office. It recalls Broug ham’s Pocahontas performed at the National Theatre with President Lincoln in the front box amid North misgivings over sutler rapacity and growing press outcry. Mrs John Wood then manager in London took Pocahontas roles during the run.
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D. B. Parker
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London
Frantic Outburst Upsets Boston Letter Audience
A dramatic scene described in the Pittsburg Dispatch Boston Letter depicts a speaker denouncing the Captain as ingrate liar thief and a sudden charge by a furious actor. Mr Lincoln laughs uncontrollably causing a comic catastrophe as he falls from his chair and is helped up by friends amid the crowd’s roar.
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Lincoln
Pittsburg
Boston
McLeans Pills Offer A Gentle Liver and Kidney Support
A compact pitch promotes Dr J Hi McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills as agreeable and effective. The claim emphasizes ease of use and tangible organ support rather than dramatic remedies.
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J. Hi. McLean
Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier Promises Pure Blood
An advertorial claim for Dr. J.H. McLean's Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purifier, asserting it produces pure blood and restores health and vigor to the entire body.
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J.H. McLean
Danish Government Names Count DeSponneck to Washington
The Danish Government has appointed Count DeSponneck as Danish Minister to Washington, signaling a key diplomatic posting and representing Denmark in the United States with formal credentials and duties indicated.
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Count DeSponneck
Washington
Chills and Fever Cure Promoted by Dr J H Mc Lean
An advertisement urges taking Dr J H Mc Lean's Chills and Fever Cure if malaria is suspected. It promises to eradicate the poison from the system, with a price of 50 cents per bottle and a warranty.
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J. H. McLean
McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills Ad
For sick headache female troubles neuralgic pains in the head take Dr J H McLean's Little Liver and Kidney Pills 25 cents a vial.
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J. H. McLean
McLean's Volcanic Liniment Promised Fast Cure
Advertisement touts Dr J H McLean's Volcanic Liniment for rheumatic and neuralgic pains claiming quick, effective relief and satisfaction. Includes persuasive claims of speedy cure without long suffering.
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J. H. McLean
Refund Offer for Taylor's Baking Powder Cans
A Chicago ad states a 25 cent refund for each Taylor's Baking Powder can that fails to perform its job. The notice underscores a customer assurance program, inviting readers to seek reimbursement for defective products.
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Taylor
Trade Mark Two Teaspoons Crossed on the Cam RATTLED
An elderly buyer purchased 100 cases of Taylor's Baking Powder, 300 dozen cans, after being rattled last month. The product offers guaranteed quality at 2 percent for a one pound can.
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Taylor
Scribner's Magazine 1888 Preview Highlights Diverse Contents
Scribner's Magazine for 1888 promises a broad mix of Robert Louis Stevenson essays, railway and electricity topics, Mendelssohn and Moscheles correspondence, art features, and notable fiction. It forecasts portraits of European writers, extended illustrations, and new serials including First Harvests by Frederick J. Stimson. The issue aims for increased illustration quality and strong contributions from James, Aldrich, Markham, and others.
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Robert Louis Stevenson
Jekyll
Mr Hyde
W.S. Chaplain
Lawrence Scientific School
Harvard University
Sargent
Waterloo
John C. Ropes
Arms
Edwin Howland Blashfield
Edward L. Wilson
Shaler
Contema
Augustine Birrell
WC Brownell
William James
Austin Dobson
James Russell
A. W. Greely
James T. Fields
Edward King
West
Frederic J. Stimson
Ory
Henry James
H.C. Bunner
Thomas Bailey Aldrich
Andrew Lang
Charles Edwin Markham
Elihu Vedder
Willian Hole
Will H.low
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