Credit Where Credit is Due in Smallpox Fight
Indianapolis owes its smallpox-free status to the year long, vigorous work of Health Board head Dr Buebler and the merchant committee led by W C Hobbs. The public health drive forced the germ from the city and limited new cases to sporadic occurrences. Meanwhile political chatter notes T Taggart’s national chairman bid and J L Keach’s absence, with Bryan urged to farm life and Vanderbilt discussed as a New York congressman amid talk of a pink tea Congress while Japan and Russia loom.
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Indianapolis
Bookwalter
Health Board
Buebler
W.C. Hobbs
Cornelius Vanderbilt
New York
Congress
A Touch of High Life and Gentle absurdities in a salon scene
A lively sketch reflects on luxury and social pretensions through comic dialogue and brief vignettes. It recalls a mix of consumer fuss, fashion, and sentimental reminiscence, featuring humorous asides about cigars, brands, and the urge for a high life.
What the Papers Say on Public Sentiment and Labor
A collection of editorial snippets from papers like the World, Boston Herald, Pittsburgh Press, and New Haven Union discuss public sentiment on foreign policy and labor. They reference reactions to events in the Far East, Ireland, and domestic labor issues, emphasizing fair play, opposition to violence, and the role of public opinion in achieving improvements.
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Far East
Moving Picture Machines
St. Louis World
Dakn Redmond
Saya
Ireland
Boston
Herail
Hannehoo
New Haven Union
A Corner for Women Pretty Gowen and Prayers
A fragmented domestic page offers sewing notes for a ladies gown in witdé lawn with a lace bolero and ribbon trim. It also presents a discussion of the Christogram I H S with varied Latin meanings and an old moral tone. Menu items list breakfast and luncheon dishes with recipes and kitchen tips.
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Jace
Daily Educating His Wife Story Brings Clever Woman Visit
In a dated domestic tale Mr and Mrs Briggs clash over plans and sympathy. He laments lack of support for his business ideas while she sings and avoids harsh talk. Mrs Briggs proposes a visit by Martha Ella worth Smith College to provide practical insight and possible personal growth.
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Mra. Briggs
David Copperfield
Dora
Briggs
Abe
Mrs. Briggs
Wes
Martha Ellaworth
New York
Brigun
Martha Illeworth
Smith College
Martha
de Witt
Waunt
Brigas
Martha Ella
Buggs
Jovial Briggs Ploys Jealous Wife for Mine Boss Move
Briggs flatters Martha Ellsworth to win a managerial post at a mining venture while his wife Mrs Briggs remains unmoved. He brags of a plan to secure a salary by portraying Martha’s competence, claiming the Ht steal mining company is examining her for the role. The plot reveals Briggs’ calculated use of social ties to influence outcomes.
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Brigge
Hibworth
Martha
Briggs
Matta Ellsworth
Mrs Tirleys
Martha Elsworth
Briges
Iso
Marina
Echo Briggs
Sin
Bis Nteat
Leltown
Uney
Pertionate
Mrs. Riggs
Martha Ellsworth
Batance
Ht Steal Mining Company
Woman Gossip and Humorous Misadventures in a 19th Century Letter
A fragmented gossip column sketches a married couple amid drunken mischief, a husband allegedly tainted by tartar emetic, and a witty remark on a hair care charity in New York. It also recalls a minister’s quips about haste and a New England clergyman’s mission.
Worth Knowing: Pleasure in Change for Pain
A pithy note on how relief comes from shifting pains and the mindset of successful business leaders. It argues that success stems from thinking and planning, not just hard labor, and urges farmers with limited conversation to seek reading and dialogue to develop thought.
Some Short Truths and Witty Aphorisms
A collection of pithy maxims on blame, effort, and self reliance. It contrasts blaming others after a loss with blaming oneself on repeated failures and urges work to create results. The text quips about preferences and critiques, noting noted physicians and odd spellings.
Mistress Uses Butter Trick to Expose Slavery-Era Servant
A Maryland slaveholding household features a ruse where a mistress follows a cook’s friend Tom to test his honesty. She persuades him to fill in, causing him to sweat as melted butter drips onto his face, revealing his unease and prompting a swift retreat.
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Maryland
Tom
Legal Dog Story From A Past Lawsuit
A humorous account recalls a dog bite case and a kettle dispute. The afflicted calf bite victim sues a man he thinks owns the dog, while the defense claims the dog is harmless, nearly blind, toothless, and long dead, challenging the plaintiff’s ownership and the incident’s facts.
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Justice of the Peace
Father’s Playful Winding of Nose Upsets Young Girl
A father jokes with his young daughter about winding her nose, prompting a playful but firm response from the child who asserts she does not want her nose wound. The exchange highlights a light domestic moment centered on parental teasing and a child’s boundaries.
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