Rich regions, pop growth, and clubs in early Boston
A jumble of 19th century notes on Potosi Peru as a mineral hub, Boston policemen seeking a University Club, and a meeting of Harvard Yale Amherst Williams Dartmouth Brown reps at the Algonquin Club. It cites county sizes, working girls clubs, a Tremont Temple gathering, and a Darwinian note on European exodus costs. It also covers the South’s immigration push, Raleigh exposition, and a Kemschatka custom where suitors win brides by chase, with elders facing death.
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Boston
Harvard
Yate
Amherst
Williams
Dartmouth
Brown
Algonquin Club
Tremont Temple
Korak
Kemschatka
George Kennan
Mr. Kennan
Engagement Lost to a Fire and a Clerk's Illusion
Fred Ross pursues Agnes Pryor while courting Doctor Hammond, but a midnight fire reveals a cruel truth. Agnes is safe, the engagement ring is revealed as lost wealth, and the planned wedding to Dr Hammond is set to proceed despite the ruse.
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Agnes Pryor
Charles Hammond
Poisoning by Narcotics Warns of Dangers and First Aid
A Harper's Bazar summary warns laudanum morphine and opium are highly dangerous. It notes fatal doses vary and that only a physician’s orders and supervision should govern use. If poisoning is suspected keep the patient awake and seek immediate medical help. Initial actions include stomach emptying and stimulating the patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanner
de Quincy Coud
Harper’s Bazar
Mexican bullfighting lore and five cent streetcar women
A San Francisco Examiner interview describes Mexican bullfights with a matador dominated by a judge’s order, the matador seeking minimal strokes to kill, famed fighters like Ponciano Diaz, and the dangers of the arena. It notes plazas, profits, and a fatal previous matador case. The piece shifts to Valparaiso Chile, detailing two story streetcars, crowding rules, and the rise of female conductors paid 25 per month, with strict ticket and duty enforcement.
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C. E. Gonzales
Mexico
Chilimahua
San Francisco Examiner
Ponciano Diaz
Lerdo
Durango
Lisan Solery
Puebla
Solery
Mexco
Plaza de la Reforma
Plaza de 18 Paseo
Plaza de la Bucoreli
Manzaniini
Spain
Marantini
Valparaiso
Chili
Washington Star
A Dangerous Pet in Albany Catamount Captivity
Price of Albany owns a pet catamount captured young and trained to be docile. He can handle and play with it but must consider how he strokes its fur. Despite a year’s imprisonment and training, the catamount’s natural ferocity remains, with snarls and green-glittering eyes when aroused, making it dangerous. He is rapidly clearing his quarters of rais-
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F. Price
Albany
Rais
Characteristics of the Uruguayans and their land estates
The article notes Uruguayans appear refined yet the country remains primitive with wealthy estancieros living in harsh, traditional homes. Landed creole elders hold vast estates, slow to subdivide. inheritance laws and property division will gradually break up holdings, allowing slower immigration.
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Uruguay
Harper's Magazine
Ink Warranted to Fade in a Week
An inventor touts a remarkable ink that fades within a week after writing. He predicts massive demand for use in love letters and romance correspondence, claiming it will prevent compromising letters in breach of promise cases and offer forgery immunity, as he envisions vast sales and wealth.
Four-Legged Chicken Found on Mo Farm
A chicken with four legs was found on James W Freer’s farm near Poplar Bluffs Missouri. Two legs are in the normal position while an additional pair sits in front and behind, with the legs webbed together.
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James W. Freer
Poplar Bluffs
Household Sewing and Food Tips from Historical Columns
The text collates household guidance on fabric care and sewing from period sources, including black satin stiffening with vinegar and water, stain removal with alcohol and ammonia, carpet laying methods, a blue satin ribbon and silesia stocking bag project, and several asparagus and spinach recipes with steps for preparation and serving. It reflects practical domestic tasks and simple crafts typical of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Saved by Mis Wife's Ready Wit
The Rev Dr Clinton Locke a Chicago Episcopal clergyman was saved from an awkward meeting by his wife's quick wit. He slipped away to avoid a caller then tried to descend only to hear his wife reveal the guest had already left, introducing Mrs Blank as the intended observer instead.
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Clinton Locke
Chicago
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Toion
Chicago Herald
Beddoe
England
Hsi
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France
Switzerland
The
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America
Europe
United States
Lawrens, &. C
Raleigh
Uceld
Saluydry
Ani Watt
Omer
Philadelphia Ledger
A. Wliss
Fred
Agnes
Frederick Tivss
Doctor Hammond
Doctor Haimmond
Iine
Nammond
Frederick Rose
Dr. Hammond
Mr. Ross
Mr. Rosa
Dres
Daruixu
Ness
Fred Ross
Andre
A.V
Mr. Frederick
Starringtons
Frederick
Laura
Ladies’ Home Journal
What i
Castor
G. C. Oagocs
Centaur Company
Casteria
Sewall
Mas
Xhamton Wagon Co
Binghamton, i. Y
J. M. Cunningham
Indiana
Paragon
Selle’s Road Cart
A. Costwine
Selle
F. Selle
Anron
Fry
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