Foreign Gossip Roundup From The Times
A sweeping column of international notes reports on Gladstone naming a peak, Chinese law on temper, Russia mobilization claims, the Prince of Wales cattle breeding, and Russia fixing doctor fees. It covers Paris capital punishment views, Greek women's education petitions, Belgian Congo farming success, a cat-killer in the West, and European telegraph growth. It also surveys swallows, building societies, and Napoleon’s era details with many named figures and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Prince of Wales
Russia
London
Eiffel Tower
Carnot
France
M. Grevy
Paris
Greece
Lyceums
Congo
West-of- England
Berlin
Zoological Society
England
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Perfumes of Flowers How to produce and store sweet odors
Household article explains making home fragrances from heliotrope mignonette and pansies using ether extraction. It details petals stored in ether in jars, then filtering pure spirits through bone-black to produce deodorized alcohol and essential oils. It covers extracting scents from roses violets tuberoses and fruit peels for parlor perfumes and sickroom use.
Two Napoleons and the letter M superstition
The article notes that Napoleon I and Napoleon II both attached superstitious importance to the letter M. It recalls Marbeuf who first highlighted Bonaparte at the military college, Marengo as his first great victory, and Molae as the general he replaced in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Italy
Mortier
Moreau
Murat
Naples
Marie Louise
Mosecow
Metternich
Maret
Bussano
Moulotte
Mont Saint Jean
Waterloo
Millesimo
Mondovi
Montmirail
Monterean
Montmartre
M. de Montesqien
France
Malmaison
Maitland
Bellerophon
St. Helena
Montholon
Marchand
Napoleon III
Countess of
McMahon
Duke of
Magenta
Malakoff
Solferino
Mincio
Mantua
Milan
Maximilian
Malmesbury
Sedan
Meuse
Metz
Moltke
N. Y
Napoleon I
Napoleon II
Marbeeuf
Bonaparte
Marengo
Napoleon
Molae
Australians Choose Southern Cross as Emblem for Flag
In a Boston Journal note, the author discusses how Australians have adopted the Southern Cross as a flag emblem, viewing it as a symbol of trials and national identity. He reflects on navigational lore, noting the Cross’ prominence when it is on the meridian and contrasting it with Polaris for northern guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
North Atlantic
Cetewayo
England
Boston Journal
Gems of Yankee Speech Collected by a Boston Paper
A Boston paper collects humorous instances of New England English. It includes farm house morning dialogue and regional phrases such as the Whetsone remark, the done splendid, and a patient exchange with a visitor asking about recovery. A dialogue scene ends with a request to see if the horse could go to Fitchburg tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Down East
Gusta
Captain B
Fitchburg
Boxton
Long list of pupils and roll of honor from 1891 school year
A lengthy roster details students in various departments and grades, noting those neither absent nor tardy during December and ending with superintendent’s signature. The Roll of Honor enumerates High School Grammar Intermediate and Primary pupils, listing many full names and some counts of attendance and tardies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rether
Modern patent medicine and paper promotion blend
An eclectic page advertises DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills claiming liver and bowel benefits, Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy for colds and croup prevention, and Chamberlain’s advertising pitch. It includes a cross promotion with Lanark Drug Co, travel ads for The Burlington, and free subscription offers for Farmers’ Monthly, highlighting a mix of tonics, cures, and periodical marketing aimed at rural readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Towa
Chamberlain
Centerville
Chronicle and Index
Lanark Drug Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Guinea
William E. Gladstone
the Two Napoleons
NEW England English
Miles
DeWitt
Hien ScHoen
Archie Wolfley
Louis Stover
Lizzie Sensor
Elmer Grammar Dept
George Brown
Mark Crinklaw
Chas
Gault
John Livengood
Jce Moyer
Minnie Strickler
Care Sword
Whisler
Mae Wentz
May Hick Ren Gatt
George Hixon
Ira Overeash
Carne Pum May Weary
Mamie Wentz
Grace Willis
Willie Wernutz
Mary Ruie Lewis Puterbaugh
Daisy Annis
Sammie Rule
Ettie Downs
George Dorr
Joanna Lehriner
Miy Whistler
Edward Hastings
Alice Smith
Eddie Renner
Adda Gault
Katie Warbie Chartle Hess
Jimmie Grott
Fred Glotfelty
Verna Steffa Waille Liehty
Winifred Oldt
Harry Price
Ray Sherwood Alvaro Wolfley
Clarence Plaim Lee Ella Brown
Frank Beans
Frank Bray
Florence Dietrich Beasie Dilley Fannie Miller
Ada Mizner
Aona Ritter
Bessie Sites
Florence Hess
Grace Overeash
Levore Puterbaugh
Delia Rowland Robble Root
Louis Sprecher
Archie Heth
Clarence Meharley
Percy Thorpe
Clinton Wells
Fred Bailey Porter Gordon
Francis Harwood
Roy Hixon
Harry Lowman
Archie Larsens
Cloyd Whitmer
Roy Force
George Gordon
Anna Harwood
Frank Hixon
Bertha Pensinger
Rudolph Shriner
John Conrad
Harry Ehmer
Tian Forsythe Rothess Hireman
Verna Vensinger
Cora Puterbaugh
Chas, Roland
Robbie Werntz
Norvau
Henry Schadt
Lula Kyle
Frank Ritter
Howard Wentz
Lula Sword
Eva Forey Forest
Hodge Leuwr and
Kyle Koy Myers
Ida Sehadt
Niba Cross
Archie Forey
Luella Sehidt
Ola Hepler
Pearl Sword
William Cook Melvin Emmett Daniel Erdman Hoy Hamilton
Mamie Price
Harry Rowland
Louisa Sehoen
Lillie G. Slye
Lillie M. Slye
Mamie Strickler
May Erdman
Minnie Heimbaugh
Della Moyer
Nora Myers
Lettie Galpin
Merritt Hicks
Lowman c F. Oldt Grammar
A’lee Moyer
Carrie Sword
Chas. Whisler
Ira Overcash
Carrie Plum
Derr
Mary Rule Lee
Ella Brown
Witole Olde
Clarence Plum Verna Stella Katie Warble
Avaro Wolfley
Ads Mizner
Anna Ritter
Atlas Novel
Grace Baiey
Willie Groff
Myrtle Rose
Roy Bray
Jessie F Oldt
George Sites
Florence Hess Delta Rowland Louis Sprecher
Ist
Fred Raty Porter Gordon Francs Harsood
Nort
Lula Kyle Howard
Eva Forey Legrand Kyle Archie Forey
Lillie Plom
Roy Steffa
Edith Stambaugh
Ben Gatt
Florence Ceitrich
Clyde Taverner Forest Hodge
Charlie Long Flossie Batley Rudolph Sehrines Rothess
Hileman Tardy
Harry Puterbaugh
Dustin Lohman
F. T
Mile
de Wit
Solomon
Reun Dog
Burlington
W. J. OC. Kenyon
St. Paul Minn
Farmers’ Monthly
Rockford
Farmer’s Monthly
Business Directory and Buyers’ Guide
Lanark
E. E. Dubbel, M Arnold Dubbel
Arnold
J. A. Walker
West Side Broad Street
Robt. Teachout
East Side
Olwavein
WM. Strickler
Illinois
Lamark, Illinois
John H. Shaffer
S. H. Rhodes
Fine Groceries
Annie Nyman
Broad Street
C. E. Olmsted
E. P. Olmsted
Marble
H. W Hartzell, V. S
Tanahk
AO. Rowland
A. Wolf
TRE Exchange Bank
Amos Wor
David Wolf
Jon K K
Amos Wolf
Notary Public
R. Gust
J. G. Sheller
FF. A. Ehmer
F. Brown
Mason
Ellis Moore
News-Gazette
J. T. Jacobs
Justice OF the Peace
Old Stand
Wingis
Peter Horner
DD. T. Weed
Eo. Co. Rice
Postoffice
the . Weekly
Inter . Ocean
A. W. Tourgeer
ROBERT LOUIS STEVEN U +ARD KIPLING
Shirley Dare
Mary Hartwell
Cath Wood
Joel Chandler Harris
SUND
Inter Ocean
Curiosity Shop
Woman's Kingdom
the Home
Department of Farm and Farmers
W.D. Hoard
Wisconsin
SEAR
Chicago
H. Reid Staley
Teesh
O. R. Moyer
D. V.S
American Veterinary College
Vandagrift and
Hallett's
Stabies
MT. Carroll
N. R. Rose
City Dray
J. M. Glotfelty
P.O
J. T. Bcrman
Commercial House
C. W. Middlekauff
C. H. Sword
Maebt
Day
Parlos Over
Lanark ,Drug Co
S.H. Rhodes
Liberty Bell
Havana
Hesslein Bros
Miri
Carroll County
Abstract Office
Over
Lewis Chrisman
J. A. Miccill
Panorama Place
Ill
Lanark Drug Company
Rock Creek
Rhdes
G. W. Bennett
Sec
W. OH. Lak
N.Y
Ivanhoe Camp
WO. T. U
L. T. Brat
Waltex Lake, Clerk
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