Finest Exhibition of Courage Witnessed by Weed
Charles Clarke recalls Thurlow Weed’s story of a young soldier executed in Albany. The condemned man faced death with calm self possession, rope broken, then endured a second hanging with resolve. Weed lauded both physical bravery and the moral restraint shown to protect his father from knowledge of the fate.
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Thurlow Weed
Charles C. Clarke
New York Central Railway
Commodore Vanderbilt
Albany Barracks
New York City
Mr. Weed
BE. J. Edwards
Castles in Spain Face Rising Dangers
A lyric remark notes many castles in Spain appear at risk, highlighting a trend of deteriorating fortifications and potential threats to heritage sites across the country.
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Spain
Stanford Wife’s Plain Grace in Washington Charity
The article recalls Leland Stanford and his wife Mary as patient guides of a legendary career. It highlights her modesty amid Washington social life, and a vivid anecdote of her declining patroness status while giving $500 for a philanthropic ball. The piece frames her as a steady, devoted partner to Stanford’s public triumphs.
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Leland Stanford
California
Central Pacific Railroad
Central Pacific
Promontory Point
Utah
United States
Leland Stanford University
Albany
N. Y
Wisconsin
Pacific Railroad
Rocky Mountains
Stanford
Washington
Mrs. Stanford
EB. J. Howards
Mystery of Edwards Pierrepont Name in Yale Class Years
A 1911 reminiscence explains the confusion over Edwards Pierrepont not found in Yale’s 1837 catalogue. Munson E. Pierpont altered his name to Edwards Pierrepont after marriage, and later New York lawyers misidentified him as a classmate of William Evarts. The ruse revealed by Evarts’s joking memory shows they were same man.
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Munson
Edwards Pierrepont
John M. Surratt
Lincoln
Grant
Court of St. James
Yale
William M. Evarts
Judge Pierrepont
Albert L. Train
Connecticut
Evarte
Mr. Train
Hayes
Evarts
United States
Mr Evarts
Johnson
Train
Pierrepont
Munson E. Pierpont
New Haven
Manny
Munson EB. Pierpont
Hst
Secretary Evarts
Columbus
Ohio
Munson Pierpont
Edward
Pierpont
E. J. Edwards
Doctor Delays Judgment Awaiting Post Mortem
A physician asserts the case cannot be understood until the post mortem examination is completed, delaying any firm diagnosis. The exchange emphasizes caution and the need for forensic results before forming opinions.
Five Hours' Difference Between London and New York
Hicks asks about Bildad's lazy son who has moved to London. Wattles reports the boy rises at six each morning, claiming to adapt to London time. Hicks inquires whether the schedule adjusts to London time or New York time.
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Bildad
London
Hicks
Wattles
New York
Harper’s Weekly
Woman Claims Credit for Husband’s Achievements
In a dialogue about marriage and partnership a woman asserts that she did or demonstrated everything of significance her husband is credited with. She states that proposals and major achievements were influenced or carried out by her. The exchange underscores shared authorship in their relationship.
Dusting Duty Sparks Housemaid Complaint
A housemaid laments endless dusting with no guests in the obsig as the cook asks why. The remark reveals a quiet domestic routine and the maid's wish for more company.
Wail of Modern Benedict Poem Parody
A humorous verse mocks marriage roles with hyperbolic wife as boss and household tasks. The narrator describes being judged by his wife as she spends, shops, and guides social life, ending with a playful biblical echo about life with his wife.
Baby's Terrible Suffering Healed by Cuticura Remedies
Mrs. Noble Tubman of Dodson Montana recounts six weeks of severe infant disease with widespread sores hair loss and sleepless nights. After trying many remedies doctors and patience she saw dramatic improvement within a short time using Cuticura Soap and Ointment. She endorses the products and notes free samples are available from Cuticura Dept 18 K Boston.
Not Sympathetic GAn Hospital Doctor Riddle
A humorous exchange recalls a barn accident as a patient asks what the doctor said after a broken arm. The tramp reports the doctor ignored the injury, too busy laughing at the misadventure.
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised By Mrs Woods
A testimonial from Mrs H S Woods of Aurora Nebraska promotes Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney disease backache and bladder irregularities. She says she was bedridden with dropsy but recovered after fourteen weeks of treatment and could resume normal work. The ad cites a 50 cent price per box and Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. S. Woods
11Th St
Aurora
Nebr
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
A Bad Sign in House Repair
A dialogue reveals a dissatisfied homeowner who warns against hiring the plumber again. She acknowledges the job was completed but notes the plumber carried all his tools, implying lack of preparedness rather than skill.
Castoria Product Endorsement Reminder for Parents
Consumer guidance urges mothers to inspect Castoria bottles for authenticity and the Fisher signature, noting the remedy has been in use for years. The message emphasizes it as a safe choice for infants and children and reminds that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
House Fire Message Sparks Witty Rivalry
A telephone boy rushes a senior partner with a fire warning and the partner jokes about his wife’s fiery temper, turning the moment into a humorous quip from Stray Stories.
Ball What is silence hall The college yell of the school of experience
Readable fragments describe a playful phrase about silence and a college yell linked to experience. The text appears as a literary fragment with no clear event or named entities to anchor a fuller news-style summary.
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Ball
School of Experience
Harper’s Bazar
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Continental Oil Company (Incorporated
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