Parisian unrest and republican shift tone in Emma W. Higley report
Special correspondence from Paris notes restless mood amid republican reform. The Louvre and Tuileries altered, old gaiety replaced by showy displays and fairs. Parisian life amid crowds is critiqued while French art in Paris is praised as superior to London’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
Louvre
Tuileries
Luxemburg
Hotel de Ville
Persia
America
France
Bourbon
London Academy
Grosvenor
Emma W. Higley
Not Coffee But Flour Beans That Look Like Coffee
A New York Tribune interview reveals a grocery scam where flour beans are shaped and roasted to imitate coffee. Grocers mix tiny amounts with real coffee to boost profit, fooling consumers and undermining trust while selling faux spices made from coconut shell powder and oils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
Occult Play Clau dian Impresses New York Audiences
Special correspondence notes Wilson Barrett as Claudian in Claudian a mystic drama blending Zanoni Zoroaster and Oriental color. The piece features a century long curse with vivid stage effects and claims Barrett and Miss Eastlake show rare restraint and dignity amid curious American misperceptions of English speech.
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New York
Claudian
Wilson Barrett
Sinnett
Barrett
Eastlake
London
Tim
G. G
Swimming by Instinct in Diverse Waters
The article reflects on swimming as a natural, almost inherited skill across global settings from Malta harbors to Burmese rivers. It argues swimming emerges from constant use and parental enviroments, citing tales of children learning by instinct and adults teaching through routine play.
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Malta
Dockyard
Burmah
Chambers’ Journal
Methodist Church
Brother Higgs
Jones
Nevada City
Cal
New York
Virginia City
Nev
The Mathematics of Waiters Swindle
A diner recounts checking a restaurant bill and discovering a $2.75 total vs a $3.35 charge. Mr. Watterson denounces waiter fraud as widespread small swindling and urges customers to add totals to expose errors. The piece cites a Louisville Courier-Journal quotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Watterson
Asid
Louisville Courier-Journal
Pope Outlines Planned Improvements at Lateran Basilica
At a papal reception Leo XIII announced restorations for the Porticus Lateranensis and a future ceiling restoration. He tasked architect Vespignani to closely follow original lines. He also said two new organs, with 72 stops and 4,568 pipes, would be used on the dedication anniversary, each occupying 36 feet by 32 feet 10 inches by 36 feet frontage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vatican
Leo XIII
Laterax Basilica
Vespignani
Chicago Herald
Odds and Ends from a City Visit and Other Snippets
A collection of short items notes Mayor Howland and Sir Leonard Tilley addressing Infantry School Corps in Fredericton with a wartime fear of Russia. Boston girl and Detroit chatter show civic impropriety and wagers. Massachusetts newsroom break ins by primary school kids, a rail bed quip, and humorous quips on saloons and alumni.
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Howland
Leonard Tilley
Great Britain
Russia
Sir Leonard
Frederickton
New Brunswick
Roxbury
Cally
Boston
Detroit Free Press
Massachusetts
Lewiston
Toronto Truth
Philadelphia Enquirer
Beckenstreet
Cambridge Ward
Chicago
Boston Commercial Bulletin
Benefit of Clergy explained in historic context
The piece traces the origin of the phrase benefiting clergy from medieval times when reading a Latin Bible could spare a death sentence. It notes legal changes through 1350 and abolition only in George IV's reign, citing a Glasgow Herald explanation.
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George IV
Glasgow Herald
Shilohs Cure Promoted By Local Rev Thayer
The Rev. Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana testifies that both he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure. For sale by J F Fezer. Also ad for Shilohs Vitalizer claiming relief from indigestion constipation dizziness and loss of appetite with J F Fezer as seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. H. Thayer
Bourbon, Ind
Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
J. F Fezer
Shilow's Cough and Consumption Cure Advertisement
An advertising notice promotes Shilow's Cough and Consumption Cure sold by J. F. with a guarantee of curing consumption. The brief pitches the product as a remedy and mentions the seller's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Fezer
Shiloh’s Catarrh Remedy Sale Notice
Shilohs Catarrh Remedy offered as a positive cure for catarrh diphtheria and canker mouth for sale by J F Fezer with emphasis on its effectiveness and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
J.F. Fezer
Shiloh's Cure Offered For Croup and Bronchitis Relief
Proprietor J. F. Fezer advertises Shiloh's Cure as an immediate relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis. The brief notice highlights its sale by J. F. Fezer.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Catarrh Cured by Shilohs Catarrh Remedy Ad
Health and sweet breath secured by Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. Price 50 cents with Nasal Injector free. For sale by J. F. Fezer.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Free nasal injector with Shilohs Catarrh Remedy
An offer advertises a free nasal injector with each bottle of Shilohs Catarrh Remedy. The sale price is 50 cents and the item is available from J. F. Fezer.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
EL Bros
Owego
For Sale Desks and Chairs by J F Fezer and Svevvens
Auction style advertisement notes Hackmetack perfume priced at 25 and 50 cents. J F Fezer offers office desks and chairs for sale. J J SvevVENS invites viewing of a fine lot to provide a rest for office holders.
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J. F. Fezer
J. J. Svevvens
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for Teething Children
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup claiming immediate relief for teething pain and multiple ailments including dysentery, diarrhoea, wind colic, and inflammation. It highlights its pleasant taste, status as a prescription of a renowned nurse and physician, world sale through druggists, and a price per bottle. It also mentions Shiloh's Vitalizer with a guarantee for dyspepsia and liver complaints sold by J. F.
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Shiloh
J. F. Fezer
Clark Electra
U. S
M. A. McLauchlin & CO
Skinner Block
Denver
Col. N. B
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Broadway
Mexico
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Corea
Arizona
Black Hills
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Nevada
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J. Helmus
Louisville, Ky
St. Jacob’s Oil
Clincman’s Tobacco
Clingman
Clingman Tobacco Cuke CO
Durham
N.C
U.S. A
Jj, Reithman & CO
Denver, Colorado
Worcester
Worcester’s Dictionary
Lippincott
J. Thomas
M. D
Imperial
Royal
Vuksesr
Reader’s References Library
Roger
Soule
Morocco
Encyclopedia of Chemistry
J. B. Lippincot Company
Market St
Philadelphia
Riverside
M. Ravu
Prop
Cor
Blake S
Denver, Colo
Ely
Gwen
USA
Central Medical and Surgicalstitute
St. Louis
Missouri Steam
John RK. Dodes, Jr
Hauck
Joseph
G. Jaques
Ignace
Mich
A.m. Wi
P.m
A. W. Morrison
Longview
Tex
J. Worth
New York Ci
Montgomery Ward & CO
Wabash Avenue
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