Wilde interview quotes sparkles of fin de siecle wit
A Washington correspondent extracts from an interview with Oscar Wilde at his St James Place apartments. Wilde discusses writing at night, genius as rule, and women, while other notes profile Lady Montague and Mrs Eva Blackman, and Mary Washington monument fundraising.
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Highway improvement urged by Wisconsin farmers faces opposition
A Wisconsin correspondent argues farmers push for better roads due to constant travel and market access needs while city dwellers and wheelmen resist changes. The piece cites the burden of wretched roads on farmers and calls for improved methods rather than higher taxes to boost exchanges. It also includes a report on Baron von Homoyer's warning against free wool and its impact on agriculture in the United States.
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England
Grange Leaders Call for Reorganization and Education
The Sledge Hammer reflects on a theft allegory to urge farmers to heed Secretary Morton and emphasize Grange reforms. It notes the Grange’s 27 years as a strong farming group, warns against political use, and invites members to contact Oliver Wilson or National Grange leaders to revive dormant sections while promoting social and educational programs.
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Delta
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Washington,d. C
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Grange Poised for Growth Across New England States
The Grange remains free of political alliances and commands universal respect. April 12 and HM will mark Grange days at the Midwinter Pair in Saisco with many patrons. New England hosts over 1000 granges and 60,000 members, plus 300 Pomona granges with 35,000 members. The movement shows expansion across eastern northern states and parts of the west and south. New York has 614 granges with 35,000 members, and 1893 net membership rose by 1509. Pennsylvania stands as a leading Grange state with nearly 30,000 members.
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New York State
Bright Spring Days and Health in Harmony
The piece argues spring should bring contentment and prosperity but disease can disrupt mood. It cites disordered liver affecting nerves and brain, noting remedies align the body with nature. Hood's Sarsaparillus is praised as a standard spring medicine with many testimonials.
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Mark Twain on Habits and Oyster Minds
Excerpts from the calendar of Pudd n' Wilson in The Century discuss habits, eggs in baskets, dog versus man, oyster mystery, popularity, Rome regrets over Michelangelo, and a quip about July 4 being a day that loses many fools. The notes reflect satirical philosophy and commentary from The Century.
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Mark Twain
Pudd'nhead Wilson
Rebold
Rome
Michaelangelo
Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pills Ad
An old advertisement touts Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a purifier that quickens the blood boosts appetite and strength. It warns buyers not to substitute another remedy and promotes Hood’s Pills as the best after dinner aid for digestion and headache.
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Wood
Heaven’s Newspaperman Makes a Celestial Ruling
A humorous tale, likely apocryphal, claims one newspaperman reaches heaven by posing as a minister and evading a heavenly writ of ejectment. The story jokes that editors leaving delinquent subscribers behind are blessed with a long seat in paradise.
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Heaven
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