Grasshopper Tales and War on Diseased Cats
A humorous Kansas hopper account recounts hoppers devouring livestock and butter, with a traveler’s tale of cooking them and tasting hind legs. Separate New York piece reports thirteen women blooding war on diseased cats, using chloroform to kill strays and dump bodies on Fifth Avenue stoops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mills
The
Progressman
Puacilie
Pomona
Sal
Kansas
St. Joe
Wichita
Chicago
St John
New York
Miss Devide
Fifth Avenue
Cross Streets
The Despised Sparrow Delicacy Advised by Government Ornithologist
A government ornithologist argues sparrows are a superior table delicacy and could curb pest swarms. The report notes sparrow pie as a traditional and savory dish in Europe and Britain, where young birds are prized and thousands are sold to restaurants annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Department
Europe
Great Britain
The Boston Drummer and the Traveling Silk Seller
Burg Zeis a Harvard graduate represents a Boston silk and underclothing house. He speaks of selling heavy winter fabrics in April and light gauzy underwear in summer while traveling, noting the extreme temperature contrasts and the absurdities of a traveling salesman’s life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burg Zeis
Harvard
Boston
Hypnotized Patients Shown in Charcot Clinic Photographs
Instantaneous pictures from Dr. Charcot’s Paris clinic depict hypnosis and catalepsy in patients. Images show a woman at hypnosis onset triggered by a look and a diamond, with others displaying hysterical contractions and strange finger extension. The collection, part of a French exhibit for the world’s fair, draws attention from American doctors.
Retired showman recalls bearded lady and hard luck
A veteran showman recounts the success of his bearded lady act, its sudden decline due to illness, and the hardship of supporting his former wife and two children for six months. The narrative is followed by a brief note on the Mysore dowager’s early life and an arranged marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Binghamton
Iaharanee
Mysore
Different Kinds of Forgiveness in a 19th Century Dispute
The Breckinridge referenced by Dr Brigg's letter was the famed Kentucky Presbyterian minister known for fierce clashes including one with Mr Crittenden. In a savage attack he proclaimed a blessing for Crittenden, prompting Tom Marshall to quip that divine forgiveness might bring eternal trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Breckinridge
Mr. Crittenden
Breckes
Hades
Ridge
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Grasshop
Dr.i.s. Hasty
Office
Lamar
Colorado
Butler & Traxler
United States Land Office Block
South Main Street
C. Vv. Bedell
First National Bank
John W. Kriger
Attorney AT Law
Tronclad Block
Union Sq
M. Y
New Home Sewing Machine Co
Rance
Mass
Union Square
Bide
PAL Ag
M. CO
St. LoUis, Mo
Hay King
Sarven
Prowers County
Herbert
Woodcock & Gordon, Proprietors
Commercial
Regal
Key West
Fred Schmidt
J. H. Myers
Pharmacist
Munson Typewriter
the Munson Typewriter Co
la Salle Street
Chicaco, Ill
D. C
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