Ice shower from a voyage and health ad from early press
A curious report describes a ship two days from Cape Good Hope hit by a squall that showered ice irregular in size as large as a brick. An tobacco of deafness cures via constitutional remedies is advertised, followed by mail-order subscriptions and Union Pacific travel offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philosophical Transactions
Simeon
Cape Good Hope
Blakistor
Hall
F. J Curry & Co
Toledo
Druggs
Awful Break As Boston Girl Learns Proper Title
A Boston faith girl meets Harold Boriley in Cleveland social circles. He talks of family in Europe and wealth while she recalls Sanskrit studies and occult hints. After learning his mother is a widow she faints and cries to remove him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harold Boriley
Cleveland
Europe
Treatrice Montgomery
Far East
Beatrice Montgomery
Orepe
Harold Heades
Wandering Jew remembered. critic condemns it amid praise for The Antiquary
L. M. Vincent of St. Louis recalls reading Eugene Sue's Wandering Jew as a boy and later discarding it as vile. He compares it unfavorably to Walter Scott's The Antiquary, praising its grace, character, and enduring appeal. The statement reflects generational taste in novels and literary value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Eugene Sue
L. M. Vincent
St. Louis
Washington Post
Rose
Blanche
Djalma
Adrienne
the Antiquary
Antiquary
Wasps Raid Flies Spotted On Cattle By Barrington
Irish naturalist Mr. K M Barrington observed wasps swarming around cows and catching flies at lightning speed. The wasps bite off wings and occasionally legs or heads, then fly away with prey to feed their larvae. In about 20 minutes he estimated 300 to 400 flies captured on two cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
KK. M. Barrington
Mr. Barrington
Barrington
A Pretty Story About the Russian Empress and a Baby
A narrative recalls a palace gathering where ladies meet the young empress of Russia. A guest asks about a child, easing tension. the empress brightens, speaking fondly of her little charge while memories of a charity event color the moment. A second note discusses Adam and Eve theories from an American clergyman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Olga
Africa
The Art of Needlework and Modern Fashion Notes
An article extols the needlework craft over machine production, praising expert seamstresses and charity schools while critiquing sweatshop labor. It argues skilled dressmakers command high pay, independence, and steady work, contrasting with unskilled labor and a shifting fashion scene. The piece also surveys current furs and skin trends, noting changes in collars, capes, and decorative details.
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Helen of
Fee
N. Y. Tribune. R
Chicago
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CITES
Briphecrre Inca
New York
Gastoria
Kentucky
Old Kentucky
Main St
Louisville
Tryad
R.R. Timetable
Aatchison, Topeka & Railroad
Texas Express
Mexico
California
Poloragaray
Coolorado Express
Kansas City
Cal Expo
Atlantic Express
Kansas
LA Wench
Lawresce
Baus
Santa FE
Av Aot
Pio
Ivtision Orev
A. Lh
Aod
Santa Fe Roucé
Lels' Crue
Hyatridge Te House
Colon Pacifc
Masa
Onion Pacific Railway
Overlan Flyer
Denver i Pacific
Bos
Eastern Limited
Leavenworth
Eavenworth Express
Leavenworth Acc
Lavenworth Express
Leavenworth Act
Seacept Sundar
Rin
Lawrence
Gazetts
Scorodicorsea
Republic of
Overland Limited
Union Pacific
San Francisco
Pullman
J. P. Boss
Kldridge House
J.T. Shanklin
U. P. Depot
E. L. Lomax
G. P
T. A Omada
Nob
Sue
Lombardy
Neeslene
Beatrice
Crete
Daly
Farr
Rune
Crip Lear
Olbers
Ivan
Joes
Yoon
Payne Bas
Kath
Congress
Majhidelphia
K. Tuttle
Mint
Switzerland
Switzerhuid
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Record
Sumner County
Atchison
Eavenworth
Wichita
Gaylord Herald
PANDY
Lipstion
Bam
Montecal
Humphreys’ Medicine Company
William St
Parker
Cincer
Sfistresal
Atomar
Aid
Parker's
Hindergorns
Siateacn Gata Tee Co
Duc
Droypiie
Humphreys
Sumpree Med. CO
St. Hey Ture
America
Munn & Co
Scientific American
B.marx
Cuserman
Bobuy
Tres
Vincennes
ISD
I Ara
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