A Child Learns Six Times Nine From a Doll Name Fifty Four
In a classroom scene a girl struggles with multiplication six times nine. The teacher mocks the effort and insists on a trick, while the girl names her doll Mary Ann as a mnemonic, then faces a rival claim that six times nine equal fifty two, before giving up on the math as confusion and embarrassment unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann
Elizabeth Wiggleworth
Dorothy
Allvya
Mary Aun
A Child's Story With Sammy and Trudge at Play
In a country summer two young brothers Sammy and Trudge share adventures with a shedload of pets and a diligent dog named Jip. They stage a soldier game with toy barrel and sword, learn with patience, and mourn the dog’s death as family playtime ends for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammy
Trudge
Mamma
Rudge
Clarence
John
Tradge
Jip
Tommy
New Orleans Picayune
Paris Women Bootblacks and Global Oddities
A compendium of curious claims includes Paris hosting many female bootblacks, Russia’s empreas reportedly holding a $100000 ruby, and women gardeners in Germany and England in high demand. It notes public opinon about dress, a cheeky Globe quip, Berlin dining on horseflesh, Pennsylvania’s 183 daily papers, New York’s guinea pit farm, 7200 lawyers and 372 policemen, French doctors billing after patient deaths, and laws about payment order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Russia
Empreas
Germany
England
Atchison Globe
Berlin
Pennsylvania
New York
France
The Gentlemen and Notable Figures in Gossip
An exchange notes Tel mage resignations and firings, Paderewski hair secrets, Stevenson thinning and a childlike wrist, and Don Carlos admired for looks with a beard shaved to escape surveillance. The beard reportedly saved by the host as a political ransom remains with its owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Telmage
Paderewski
Robert Louis Stevenson
Don Carlos
Lady Pictorial
Europe
London
Vintage Custards And A Poignant Doorstep Scene
A collage of antique recipes for Boiled Custard Floating Island and Orange Custards, plus clipped jokes and anecdotes. Includes a housewife query about collecting ice, a doorstep charity remark, and a Florida soldier momentary mishap as shared in early 20th century humor and cooking notes.
Bargain Shoes and Damen Wear Sale Across All Styles
A local sale advertises Ladisa tops and button shoes reduced to 1.50 from 2.50, dongola and oxford styles from 1.25 to 0.87, mens dress and patent leather shoes from 2.50 to 1.85 or 1.25, kids plow and baby shoes discounted, with many items noted in various colors and sizes. Limited quantities and emphasis on value for all ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford
Moen
Tos
Theatre of scandalous rumor and political banter
A string of short items notes Republican women denouncing Breckinridge in Kanana, a Hahnemann society stance on compulsory vaccination, a Presbyterian assembly discussion by Prof. Smith, and a murder mystery in Borden Town New Jersey involving a pregnant victim. Also reports on armor plate bounds for ships, a Jersey congressman’s rail fare bill, and a London banquet for Admiral Erben and Captain Mahen with taffy-coated Hon and Magie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanana
Breckinridge
Iowa
Hahnemann Society
Prof. Smith
Presbyterian Assembly
Lizzie Holloway
Bordentown
N. J
Dunphy
Hours Committee
Oregon
Machias
Castine
Monadnock
Cluciansil
Terror
New York
Monteray
Fielder
New Jersey
Pullman Palace Car Company
Admiral Erben
Capt. Mahen
U. S
Chicago
London
Admiral Erban
Capt. Mahon
City Markets May 25 Fresh meats and produce price list
Markets steady with declines in peas and beans. Extensive list of provisions including smoked meats like Virginia and sugar cured hams, bacon cuts, sausages and pickled meats with prices per hundredweight and per box. Also fresh pork, lard, canned fruits and vegetables, dairy, butter, eggs, coffee, teas, syrups, and staples with regional prices and tonnage notes. Includes flour, meal, fish, cheese, and poultry pricing from various sellers and departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Moore
Empire
Morgan & Gray
Isc
Ilc
Link
Indiana
Tierces
Goa
Tennessee
Florida
Perth
Messina
W. S
Bbc
Timothy
Johnson
Columbia
New York
Limburg
Skim Cneere
Livre
Lion
Cordoba
Banner
Gates
Java
Yarmouth
Polk
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the Gentlemen
Elere
Washington Star
Chicago Tribune
Tsay
South Carolina
Granger Dry Goods Store
Washington St
Travelers’ Register
Union Station, South
Linois Street
Laayvas la Uapopolis
Dt. Louis
VIA
Dayton, Ohio
THE
Manitou Club
Union Station
Union Ticket Office
Cor. Lilinois-st
Kentucky
South Infoois-st
Union
Dealdwin
Dist. Pasa
Agt
H. W. Krause, Gents’ Furnishings
Massachusetts Ave
Iso
the News
Ea Pe
Euleman
Lita
Leate Izdlanapolis
Chicaso Limited
Pullman Vasqbulea
Fuorlor
Axtve Udiceeo Sey
Pullman
Cmicabo
Onon
Sun
Indianapolis
Monon
Westend Union Station
Corinnois
Kentucky-awa
Union Sition
Massachussits Ave
Dr. Pierce
John G. Foster
Chapin Street
Canandaigua
N. Y
Rochester
Philadelphia
Fosrtrr
Pennsylvania Street
Browning & Son
Geo. W. Sloan
Lad
Phelps Bros
East Washington Street
Meridian
the Golden Rule Dry Goods Store
Bpilgb
Henrittas
East
Washington
Nainsook Sc
PHELPS _ BROS
Sebacee
Meridian and & Pansylvania
Golden Rule
Dey Goods
Richard F. Bigger
Virginia Ave
Delaware
Washington Street
Leth
Delaware Street
P. J. Kelly
Louis P. Krumshield
Harrod
William N. Bowman
Archateodt
Ingalls Block
Tel
Dr. A. L. Leatherman
Alabama St
Huura
Tella. m
Elder
Crescent
Felix LE Brun
Henry J. Huder
Washington and
Pennsylvania Sts
Indianapolis, Ind
Ok SS
Iit & Soft Hats
Stiff & Soft Hats
Dens
Geo. E. Voglesong
Mass. Ave
Huntington Seed CO
Charles Mayer & CO
Washington Strane
Albert Gall
West Washington Street
Carlin & Lennox
HK. Market St
Circle
ROYAL
Royal Ladies
French-Royal Med. CO. 7 PLC
Bex
Gec. W. Sloan
Sia
Taft's Dental Parlors
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