Racing notes and ads from a distant era mix of horses and cures
The item surveys horse owners and track colors tied to Hal Poitier and Sunol stable, cites Carbine and July Belmont hues, notes Australia racing owners, and recounts patent medicines and theatre gossip. It includes a Ballant’s Horehound Syrup testimonial, Prince Beatrice trivia, and a Fort Wayne reader tale about cough remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Wayne
Ind
Jady
Ballant
Ballard
Barber Bros
Climbing Mountains in Iceland
The highest Icelandic peak, Oroefa Jokuli, reached by Mr. F. W. W. Howell after a 1890 attempt thwarted by weather. Aug 17 ascent began at Sandfell with two Icelandic porters, reaching the 6,350 foot summit in hours on snow slopes. He notes icicle galleries and compares slopes to 10,000-foot Swiss heights amid favorable latitude.
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Ieeland
Iceland
F. W. W. Howell
Royal Geographical Society
Sandfell
Blass
Atdam
Howell
Switzerland
Mount
Hecla
New York
San
A Brooklyn figure Talmage and lively society links
Edward Talmage, second son of Dr John F Talmage, born in his Heights home, educated at Polytechnic Institute, briefly with D L&W railroad, California sportsman, joined New York Stock Exchange at nineteen, active in Crescent and Hamilton clubs, social and equestrian leader in Brooklyn Heights. Clement Scott, London drama critic, to visit America this winter, famed for first nights and influence on actors and playwrights. Tshang Yao, governor of Suantung, rose from poverty to brigand leader, rewarded for defense of a town with a bride. A Chinese governor known as "the blue sky" for charity though not always fair to Europeans. A Texas snake tale follows a judge, son, and a dangerous reptile, with a wild chase and escape. Later notes mention a snapped turtle trapped four months, and a Queen Victoria gift to a gardener. Bradfield's Female Regulator advertised as a remedy for diseases of women.
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Talmage
California
West
New York Stock Exchange
Crescent Clu
The
Heights
Brookly Heights
Brooklyn Life
Clement Scott
America
London
London Telegraph
Scott
England
Foster Coates
New York Mail
Express
Chines
Tshang Yao
Suantung
Hunan
Tehang
Ted Hume
Tshang
London News
Why Ladies look eo Miverabic in Cold Weathe
A fragment discussion on women looking pinched and cold in winter. It describes observations of facial color, gloves, and a claim that only whiskey can restore warmth. Mentions Pure Malt Whiskey and warns against fake tonics during cold weather. Also touches on Presbyterian revision and general health remedies. Includes ads for Dr Bull cough syrup, Salvation Oil, and Serbine liver medicine, plus forest park ranch listing.
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Sue
Avery Wanen
Datto
German Nobility Shaken by Berlin Panic and Russian Loan Collapse
The panic in Berlin rattled old German aristocracy as the Russian loan crashed and Hirschfeld Wolff failed to act. Famous houses like Warschaners and Lippe-Biesterfeld faded amid the financial quake, while a wary public sought explanation.
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Berlin
Adam
Wyachnegradski
Russia
Warschaners
Hirschfeld & Wolff
Aris
Frei Flerripziger
Sommerfeld
Count von Zedlitz-Traetzschier
Baron von Kilitzing
Posadowski
Germany
Zur Lippe
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WM. Ayres & Sons
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J. Douglan Shore
W. L. Douglas
Jourt
Buia
Lienwice
Gsert
Convines
Thelemertta
Syllshuud Durable
SNL
Itouglas
Ord
G. Menger & CO
DR. Leslie
Semple
Briges Medical Company
San Francisco
Gai
GEO. Leis Drug Company
Lawrencs, Kam
QLD
Paris
W. Baxer & Cos
W. Barker
Gu. Domcaaste, Mase
SOR Cares
Nentton
Perrationl Atrial Medical Ass'n
Sole Ageam
Gearborn St
Chicago
Ill
Lawrence
Ran
Ernest
Rened Cormer
Runken Kenness
wErther
Wrewey
Saray Toopernton
Leo
Ozmanlis
Prettess Firenzi
Canifornia
Listawel
J. Maksim Forbes
Boston
Nancy Hanks
Marion C
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Bardstown
Kyard
Robert Bonner
Peekskill
N. Y
Amd
Martha Washington
Beatrice of
Leipsic
Cincinnati
Lotta
Douglas Shirley
Louisville
Harry B. Smith
Chicago Tribune
Marion Manola
Jack Mason
Dork Mies
Lincoln Parish
Barber Bros. Real
Gilbert
Henry Irving
Amerie
Henry Vht
Macbeth
Ravenswood
Ballara
Billard
Barber Brothers
Japan
M. J
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Boston Highlands
Mass
Ely
I. A. Alcorn, Agt
U.P.R.R
George Ceon
Frederick Shepp
Frederick Gott
North Manlius
Shepp
Gott
Syracuse
James
Jameses
James Rich
James Wright
Dirs
Marlison County Times
Justice Hawkins
Bar Committee
Jndges
Yorkshire
Mildred
la Have Bank
Fish Commission
Gloucester
Slimpurse
de Fashion
Europe
Slimparse
Frogtown
Mie
Shell
Sandy Hook
Slimporse
Europa
New York Weekly
Gila River
New Mexico
Abe
Castoria
Wansbn
Roysi Worcester
Royal Worcester
C. BR. Hosdley
Fitcher
Critoria
Bnake
A. McFarland
Guy
Mortimer Hamilton
Jackson County
Cor
Lancaster
Ean
Washington
Hiwokpowo Tomas
Bradfield
Barber Broa
Ada Lewis
Ove Uicht
Piel
Harrignan
Reilly
400
Ayer
New York Presbytery
Forest Park Ranch
Howell County
Sterling Station
Kansas City, Fortscott & Memphis Railroad
Ozark Mountains
Thayer Building
N. W. Cor
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Kanes City
Jocenal
Kumens City
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Colvin
Bradfield Fegulator CO
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Ite
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Bortolo Commercial Advertiser
Hooming Weekly
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Canada
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Phila
Lv. Bulletin
Roy
Harper's Weekly
Bazar
Soribner’s Magazia
St. Nicholas
Gample
Littell 2 CO
Samuel Pitcher
Ita
Mercer Ee
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J. F. Eos
Conway
Mote
Bae
A. Anoeza
Oxford
Aroskiya
Bave
Cacia
Unizan
Aus
Sarx Fee
Tris Centaur Company
Murray Street
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W. W. Flute
E. A. Gildner
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Twilight Graham
Broadcloths & Doesking
McConnell
le Duc
Aumerica Pil Co
Spercer
Iowa
Stevemson & Co
Ohie
Linley
Bet Cokine
Myrile Ave
Brooklyn
Stoddart & CO
7Th St
Wasutroton
D.C
Leavenworth Business College
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Delaware St
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