Droll Brides les Bains Tour Mirth and Melancholy of Fat Guests
Special Correspondent chronicles a July visit to Brides les Bains in Savoie, detailing the arduous diligence journey from Aix les Bains to Albertville and Moutiers, the spa under The Source, and the comical yet poignant scenes of a gathering of notably fat visitors seeking tonics and baths. The piece notes the town’s tiny scale, the English spinster’s dismay at noise, and the paradoxical pleasure found in a tranquil, healthful retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albertville
Moutiers
Brides Les Bains
Hotel Des Thermes
Carlsbad
Ohio
Sas
Paris
Mees Blank
Miss Blank
Techo
Savoie
Switzerland
Howells
James
Brides
Salins
London
Times of London
Aix Les Baine
Reil
Mon Mart
Rum History and Curious Tales from Island Notes
An assorted column traces the etymology of rum from Barbados and Jamaica, noting terms like rum bullion and kill devil, with mentions of a Trinity College manuscript and Bermuda assizes. It weaves in a traveler anecdote at a toll gate and a reflective sermon on fame and vanities, ending with a nod to contemporary wordplay and a historical jab at Julius Caesar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London News
N. Darnell Davis
British Guiana
Barbadoes
Trinity College
Dublin
Wilfrid Lawson
Avis
Barbaloess
Jamaica
Bermuda
Lavis
Lightning Kills Two Refugees in Berlin Thunderstorm
In Berlin a severe storm killed two men who sheltered under a tree. Autopsy notes discussed by Dr. Liman and Prot ijeyden reveal tree impressions on bodies and a heart rupture from lightning. The bodies were given to university professors for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Medical Society
Liman
Ijeyden
Exhibition of Japanese life to open in San Francisco
The Chicago Journal reports a large hall in San Francisco to host a unique exhibition of Japanese life and customs. A panorama of scenery will backdrop artisans at work, with a Japanese colony imported to operate the displays. The setup may rival the Japanese village in London that was recently burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
London
England
George Francis Train Letter on Sun Eclipse at Greeley
A long readers fragment from Greeley Tribune recounts George Francis Train’s postmaster exchange and missing postal card. It notes invitations to Union Colony Fourth of July celebration and Train’s reply, published for readers who recall past episodes. The piece includes commentary on Civic Electric Light in Madison Square and a playful but earnest mémoire with references to Colorado towns and local figures.
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Oreeley
Tribune
Greeley
Colo
Union Colony
George Francis Train
Train
Electric Light
Psycho
Carver
Psycho Electric
Colorado
Trisuye
Greeley Tomb
White
Madison Square
Omaha
Greeley Sun
Com
Co. A. Wearre
Cole
Sun
Tristing
Greeley Mail
George Francis Traty
A Burst of Heat and Bargains Across Town
A jumble describes a hot climate and stifling air from distant oceans to Sanara while local ads promote sales and goods. Hall and Jastrzitz tout hosiery neckwear and second hand sacks, Mitchell’s Fancy Bazar offers a 20 percent clearance before moving to new rooms, and Miss Johnsons open dressmaking services alongside land rental. Farmers' produce deals follow with sacks and neckwear again, plus hog sales tied to the county fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.W. Mitchell
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Rumbatiion
Rktll-Dieht
Arcasav
Traveer
Jobin
Cray
Nordette On
United States
Casar
Aml
Julius
Strack
Inscription Stones of
Washington
Chicago Journal
Washington Monument
Michigan
George Francis
Postmaster White
Citizen Train
Citizen White
Committee
Hamlet
Mattison Square
Fourteenth
Denver
Chevyenne
Prairie
Meeker
Fail— Fell
Whitelaw Boom
Gilpin
Evans, Chaffee
Tabor and
Hill
Greeley Men
de Coulter
Cadaire
Eno
Pearce
Dilke
Mordaunt
Koyalty
G. FT
Cosmos
Melbourne
Tokio
Hong Kong
Singapore
Batavia
Madras
Ceylon
Sanara
Hall & Jastrowitz
Jons L. Ropers
Blake &J
Johnson
N. C. Meeker
O. P. Gale & Bro
Ewing’s
Berkshire
Poland
China
Taylor & Tyroff
Xavid & Tyrorr
Treopore D. Bacon
Greeley, Colo
Geo. N. Spear
Portland Cement
RED Cross Paints
Marshall & Fox Coal
Mansfield’s
Montgomery Ward & Co
True & Co
Augusta
Maine
8Th and
Larimer Streets
Coolo
C. C. Eaton
Creeley
A. J. Wilber
Oscar Eaton
Bryan
Frank Baker
Fort Morgan
Ort Morgan
C. A. Myers
Weld
Cinches
Main Street
SPURS
Greeley, Colorado
R. E. Hart
Matteson & Sanborn
Deakers IN
General Blacksmith
En“ Ohn Bosgip
Main
Walnut
Pine Streets
Alfred T. Bacon
Hunter's
Mitchell's Bazar
Hardy & CO
Larimer Street
Colo. Co
L. Demance & EQ
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