Antagonists Unite in Picnic War and Hidden Love
Miss Kitty Melon and neighbor Mr. William Waddilove feud over a dog and piano noises until a chaotic picnic ends with Melon rescued by Beppo the dog. They reconcile, share tea, and marry, as the Weekly Wonder reveals the unexpected pairing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Tallman
Miss Melon
Mr.allman
Mr. Smith
Mr. Waddilove
Bruno
Beppo
Mies Melon
Smith
White House
Mr. Wadallove
Kr. Waddilove
Melon
Kitty Melon
Peter Melon
William Waddilove
The Colonel supper prank fuels Punch editor Burnand
Maurice Barrymore recounts Bancroft hosting Burnand at supper with W. H. Gilbert and Joe Comyns Carr. Gilbert and Carr whisper to amuse themselves, as Burnand’s weak jokes fall flat. The trio craft a sly exchange about jokes sent to Punch, ending with Gilbert’s sharp line about what gets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Barrymore
Bancroft
London
Burnand
Punch
Gilbert
Joe Comyns Carr
Carr
Joe
Gilberts
Pronunciation and slang of currency across regions
A discussion of how gerrymander is pronounced in Massachusetts versus English Canadians and the Century dictionary. It compares English slang for money with American terms and recounts Henry Daily Jr of New York sharing a tale of his initials on a silver half dollar returning to him after a Wall Street exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Century
England
Henry Daily, Jr
New York City
Wall St
Pierce
Nursery superstitions about children’s health denounced
A prominent physician debunks nursery beliefs such as amber beads curing croup or nosebleeds and the myth that the second summer is more deadly. He cites statistics showing higher infant deaths in the first summer and attributes later deaths to digestive and preventable diseases caused largely by parental care.
Global headlines stir fears as crises spread wide
The week opens with reports of a missing Holt county treasurer and a $60,000 disappearance. Explorer Peary’s steamer Falcon storm bound off North Labrador. A socialist shoots ex Cabinet minister Lockroy in Paris. A Hungarian cloudburst drowns many and damages crops. Bank of England warns of over a million in losses. Train wrecks kill 17 in Wales with 40 injured. The Forth rams Kirkby off Start Point. Generous strikes claim life as ulceration kills Gen. Bradley in Pittsburgh. Livestock buyers demand cash due to money troubles. A yellow fever case hits Brunswick. Cablegram claims Queen Victoria paralyzed. A Kentucky youth stabs three in Illinois over a girl. Denver pastors urge a day of fasting. Cleveland seeks papal permission for public documents acknowledgment. An armless man bound for Richmond sparks graft rumors for Sing Sing.
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Buzzard’s Bay
O'Neill
Holt County
Neh
Peary
Falcon
Labrador
Paris
Lockroy
Eperies
Hungary
Bank of England
Wales
Taff Vall
Start Point
England
Forth
Kirkby
Gen. Bradley
Pittsburg
Hast Liberty
Branham
Brunswick
St. John’s
N. B
G. L. McNeil
Queen Victoria
Oakland
Alexander
Kentucky
Denver
Cleveland
Cardinal Gibbong
H.O. Johnson
Brooklyn
Richmond
McGuire
Stonewall Jackson
Sing Sing
Market Prices Report From Regional Exchange Page
On Monday August 14 markets showed steady trends with wide moves in provisions and produce. Items include hams bacon sausage and pickled meats with quotes for Indiana and California sourced goods. fresh pork, dry salt meats, canned fruits, and a broad array of fruits vegetables and staples priced per barrel, per bushel, or per pound with numerous firmings and declines noted alongside shipping and dairy values.
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California
Lord
Indiana
Jonason
Ted
Alias
Timothy
Janey
W. S
Ile
Columbia
Sacramento
New York
Limburg
Yarmouth
Lion
Cordiba
Banner
Gates
Java
Wanted Rooms and Help Ads Persist in SUN Listings
The SUN continues a daily pattern of ten word free listings across sections like Wanted Rooms for Rent Wanted Situations Help. The compact notices run three days, highlighting male or female help ads alongside room seekers and related prompts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tix Sun
Cincinnati Miracle Cure for Paralysis Prompts Cautionary Tale
A Cincinnati Times-Star story recounts Charles B. Noble’s three year paralysis and rise after using Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. Noble credits the remedy with restoring health, aided by his public endorsement from the Y M C A. The piece discusses patent medicines, their history, and cautions against imitators while detailing pill pricing and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Times-Star
Times-Star
Charles B. Noble
Mr. Noble
David Williams Publishing Company
New York City
Cincinnati
Somerset
Cinneinnati
Chattanooga
Pittsburg
Chicago
Dr. Williams
Whittaker
Williams’ Medicine’ Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Brockville
Ont
Big 4 Route Passenger Train Schedules Published
Passenger trains depart Indianapolis Union Station to numerous destinations including Kankakee Lafayette Louisville Shelbyville Greensburg Cleveland and more with multiple daily departures listed for each route. Ticket offices operate at Union Station and nearby offices.
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Lois and the West
Indianapolis Union Station
Teaure
St. Loui
Terre Hanlle
Hivensville
St. Louis
Terre Hants and Green
Castle Acc
Kankakee
Lafayette
Louisville
Surance Lawrenceburg
Escimate Te
M. Fygitaine
Shelbyville
Greensburg
Cleveland
Buffalo
Albany
New York
Boston
Anderson Ang
Muncie
Seeas
Elkhart
Renton Harbor
Marion
Wabash
Greencastle
Terre Haute
Mattoon
Dayton
Lacrese
Columus
Ohio
Washinton St
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Delsarte
Judgs
Odds and
the News
City Markets
Charles BE. Noble
Travelers’ Register
Union Station
South
Illinois Street
Central Time
Ilinois
Woashington Streste
Indianapolis
Clommons
Ind
Dot Lowsvile
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Springfeld
Martinsville
Vincennes
Maison
Goulmbus
Columbus
Logansport
Vernon
Madison
Pittsburgh
Mast
Zenla
Loransport
Ann
Ti. Kom
The
Indianapolis Gas Co
Cosa Limenster
Obles U
Chicheater
Chichester Chemical Co
Madison Square
Philade
Gleveland, Ginemaatt
Chicago & St. Louis
Bloomington
Pekin
Peoria
Gramfordeville
Danville
Pg Champaign
VIA
South Illinoiest
Owen Station
Massachusetts Ave
Congress
Bates House
West Washington Street
Parrott & Taggart
DE. Mott’s Chemical CO
Py Browning & 360N
J. OC. French
Densmore
Tae Son
Ts Sun
Tur Sun
Tue Sun
Ohio St
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