Bully Bailey Attacks Senator Beveridge in Senate
A report details Senator Bailey of Texas grabbing Senator Beveridge by the throat in the United States Senate, choking him and tearing clothing before others intervened. Beveridge is praised for dignity and steadiness, while Bailey is urged to face disciplinary action for the disruption and dishonor caused. The piece also notes local Indiana politics over Norwood incorporation and potential annexation to Indianapolis.
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Bailey
Senator Beveridge
Chamber
United States Senate
Texas
Washington
Congress
Senate
Indiana
Beveridge
Bully Bailey
Candidates Should Take Warning On Bay Baker Bench Seat
The Sun notes future U S district court nominees face long testimony reads in the bucket shop case and warns effort may lead to endless briefs. It mentions smallpox doubts in Indianapolis, a possible arsenal transfer, Haiti revolutions, and a Colorado to Indianapolis ride by Billy Jacobs, reflecting a brisk early season mood.
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Baker
United States District Court
What the papers say on political conduct and figures
A compact news items summary noting quotes from Detroit News Buffalo News Washington Post and New York Evening Sun. It highlights criticism of Maj Rathbone Grover Cleveland W J Bryan Maj Waller Kipling Meredith Swinburne Conan Doyle and Parker in relation to Cuban conduct, lack of time on honorary lists, and press reporting.
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Maj. Rathbone
Congress
Detroit News
Grover Cleveland
W. J. Bryan
Buffalo News
Maj. Waller
Jess
Wickey
Funston
Washington Post
Coronaon
Rudyard Kipling
George Meredith
C. Swinburne
A. Conan Doyie
Gilbert Parker
New York Evening
Government tax lifted after American war ends
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a revenue tax easing at midnight with brewers previously paying 60 cents per barrel. It mentions publication gaps and a gazine tax shift, with a ten cent levy referenced for the gazine.
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Ehook
Spirit of the State Press snippets shuffle opinion
A compilation of brief newspaper clippings noting varied remarks and jests about figures and events. References include Bing Edwards illness and fashion, Whitelaw Reid and vaccination, John D. Rockefeller donation to Bloomington University, Indiana oil price, Cleveland 1904 nominating prospects, ex criminals Neely or Rathbone as Republicans, Bryan and Watterson on Cleveland, and a quip on anonymous letters in newspapers.
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Bing Edward
Richmond Telegram
Whitelaw Reid
Turkey
Mr. Reid
Marion Chronicle
John D. Rockefeller
Bloomington University
Indiana
Anderson Bulletin
Grover Cleveland
Neely
Rathbone
Scottsburg
Bryan
Watterson
Cleveland
Laporte Herald
Lafayette Courier
Friends and the value of lasting friendships
The quotation values lifelong friendships over wealth, urging appreciation of honored early friends and the joy they bring. It extols a generous, loyal heart and notes that a person with many friends who act kindly is highly worthy, with enduring respect from old companions.
Millinery Trends Highlight Traveling White Felt Hats
White felt hats with wide brims and round crowns appear in shops for travel wear. Some trims use white surah silks with quills or white feathers in place of quills. Feathers gain favor over flowers as trimming due to early popularity.
Most Unique Picnic and Curious Historical Tales Across Miller County
A curious mix of Miller county lore unfolds with plans for a “most unique picnic” to honor Wilson’s seven year burial wish, a note on horses learning to dance from a New York school, a tale of a French Marquis d Alencon inspired Alabama chateau, and a look inside a powder factory where smokeless powder uses rare pear charcoal, reflecting a period newspaper snapshot of oddities and curiosities.
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Miller County
Nevada
Wilson
Sevn
Cave
Ice Cream From Apricot Can A Novel Freezing Method
A method uses a strong container with ice and salt to freeze apricots into a creamy, fruity dessert. Proportions shift from one part salt to three parts ice to one to four as freezing progresses, with a salted water layer kept away. A can of apricots costing about 18 cents yields a rich frozen delicacy without milk, often served with whipped cream but not required.
Madden Son & Co Furniture Makers Reveal $50,000
Incorporated. Thomas Madden, Son & Co., Indianapolis furniture manufacturers, involved in a $50,000 financial matter. The notice highlights corporate status and the monetary figure without further context.
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Thomas Madden, Son & Co
Indianapolis
Chamberlain Cough Remedy Earns Noted Reputation
A Davenport era quotation frames the remedy as a trusted cure for coughs colds croup and whooping cough. The ad claims every bottle meets a high standard of excellence and that teas reliability provides relief and cure for these ailments.
The Sketches and Songs of a Singer
A local row over published poetry and a wedding postponement is mocked by readers. The Pucker Brush Tribune faces criticism for publishing intimate verse and a report on Lige Hill and Laura Barker’s postponed nuptials amid claims of decency breaches. Kansas nostalgia shifts to current critique.
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Tribune
Lige Hill
Laura Barker
Lige
the Tribune
The
Is this the swell cake you promised for dinner
The exchange between Mr Newliwed and his wife recounts a misfired dinner plan. The eggs are not fresh and the couple quips about best laid schemes going awry. Edward Singer provides the quotation.
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Mr. Newliwed
Edward Singer
Fragmented quips from old papers and cartoons
A collage of snatches from historic publications includes playful banter about growing turkeys and souvenirs, dialect humor, travel education, and wry observations on money and writing. The items resemble cartoon captions and light vignettes from Baltimore and Philadelphia papers.
Decorative trends shift to simple colonial styles
Those in the know forecast a marked decrease in ornate fabrics as autumn fashion leans toward French upholstery with a plain colonial and mission look. Gobelin blue and white hangings, denim and cretenne textiles offer cool summery options at popular prices. Hammocks for lawn or porch now feature seats and canopies. Color trends favor green for floors, replacing red seen in past seasons.
Native garden canning method for rhubarb jars
This antique instruction describes preparing young rhubarb for canning. Trim stalks to jar height, do not peel if tender, pack in glass jars, rinse under cold water, fill jars with water, place in a deep boiler, cover loosely, boil an hour, then seal lids and store in a cool dry dark place.
Summer home fabrics and furnishings trends discussed
A survey of new fabrics and styles for summer and autumn interiors highlights French grenadine effects on curtains, plain white ruffled Swiss with floral borders, and green Terry upholstery. Madras weaves, neon floral neoclassic pieces fading, and Japanese matting for porch use are noted, with emphasis on durable, economical changes for light and restful home decor.
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Terry
United Crafts
Madras
Progress Laundry and Fabrics Note Color Trends
A newspaper fragment describes rough dry cleaning at 5c per lb by Progress Laundry. It highlights a fabric pattern with pale blue wisteria on a white ground, favoring striped muslin or dimity for bed covers over net and insertion, and mentions burnt umber and lampblack for brown furniture tones.
Modish Chiffon Hats with Feathers and Ostrich Plumes
The article notes chiffon face-brims, green accents on white hats, and openwork quills on tailory chapeaux. Ostrich feather ends add quaint turns, with long feathers creating striking effects. Vella trims used to simplify other decorative elements in many outfits.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Adclaims 100 Dollars Per Case
Fraxx J. Crexmy sworn as senior partner of F. J. Cheney Co. Toledo firm. They offer one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Sworn before A W Gleason Notary Public on December 6, 1886.
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A. D
A. W. Gleason
Estates Trusteeship and Estate Management Services
Estates This Trust Company manages estates in all roles including assignee executor agent or trustee. It handles rents taxes disbursements for insurance and repairs offering complete supervision and oversight. It also settles estates under wills with efficient facilities and lower costs. Free consultation available in person or by letter.
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New York
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Mill End Sale
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