Fragments From Aged Columns Include Odd Facts And Quirks
A scan of misc notes reveals assorted items from old newspapers: a Welsh native in Wilkes-Barre stands 36 inches tall and weighs 58 pounds at age 34. California wheat curiosity grows 161 stalks from one kernel. pigeons and sparrows produce pest losses in England. bees and honey provocations in California. a steer tale of a feeble-minded friend and a misheard instruction. and a curious peroxide sea atmosphere mood enhancer proposed for disinfection.
How One New Worker “Decides” an Income of Ten Thousand Dollars
A New York man, once a dry goods drummer, became a professional beggar for the New York Children's Home. He collects from millionaires, earning about $50,000 yearly by soliciting wealthy donors, while avoiding ordinary donors. He demonstrates patience in meeting figures, recounting meetings with Jay Gould, William H. Vanderbilt, and R. P. Flower, and notes how the city’s rich support charity, if approached счетically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
New York
Jay Gould
Mr. Gould
Windsor Hotel
William H. Vanderbilt
Mr. Vanderbilt
R. P. Flower
Cor
Savannah News
Beecher’s frugal purchase ends in odd luxury for home
The anecdote recalls Lyman Beecher, father of the Brooklyn divine, who once bought a bale of cotton for its price and had it brought home. His wife, initially discomfited, imagined a carpet from the cotton by carding, spinning, and weaving it, then nailing it to the garret floor as a curious extravagance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyman Beecher
Brooklyn
Notice of Administratrix Appointment in Douglas County
Notice to all persons that on June 13 1887 Lida Weldridge was appointed administratrix of the estate of T B Eldridge deceased by the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas. Persons may act accordingly to govern themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas County
Kansas
Robert L. Frazer
Kan Doveins
William Zimmerman
Probste Court
Douglas
Zimmermaate
Germany
Deca
Don County
Elizabeth P. French
Themelves
Tigly Cnartes D. Frence
T. B. Eldridge
Lida Weldridge
Codard
M. Summerfield
James R. Woodward
James Brooks
Notice of Probate Administrator for Xenophan Richards
On June 13 1887 the Probate Court of Douglas County Kansas appointed G R Richards administrator of Xenophan Richards deceased. All persons having claims or concerns are notified to govern themselves accordingly.
Notice to James Malley in Douglas County action 1887
In Douglas County Kansas John McDonnell & Co. sue James Malley as defendant. He must answer the petition by July 11, 1687. If he fails, the petition will be taken as true and judgment will be entered for 809.28 dollars plus interest from March 4, 1831 and costs. An attachment action orders the payment of debts to the Merchant Bank of Lawrence or G W Griffith or any property found in their possession to satisfy the claim. Attorney John Hutchings, June 1887.
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Board of Pardons
State of
Kansas
John W. Chamberlain
Kaness
Douglas County
M. H. Rogers
James Malley
Douglas
Kansan
John McDonnell & Co
Costa
Cuit
Merchant Bank of
Lawrence
Kantian
G. W. &. Griffith
Bossonion
John Hutchings
Edward Russel
Maleta - Daly
Edward Russell
Eald Maleta J. Daly
Lane
John Daly
Jenny Seltzer
David A. Seltzer
Harry Seltzer
Street Vendors Cries Describe New York Morning Life
Cor. Denver Republican reports on New York street vendors and newsboys whose calls, from milk wagons to coal wagons and radish vendors, create a vivid morning chorus. The piece catalogs cries for newspapers, food, tools, and wares, noting the unique tones and familiar phrases heard across the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Smith
Peter Smith
Mr. Smith
Washington
Asparagua
Rockaway
Broom-Peddiers
Denver Republican
Young girl learns irony over orange at luncheon
A ten year old girl on Franklin Street helped herself to the last orange at a luncheon. Her mother called it selfish, but the girl replied that waiting would deprive her of time to grow generous, noting she would die first and have to explain to heaven. The playful exchange reflects a child’s cheeky logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Street
Buffalo Courier
Anxious Mother's Breakfast Exchange on Iron Cure
An anxious mother voices concern for Clara after nine oclock breakfast. Father suggests iron as a remedy while discussing which type to take. The dialogue portrays a domestic inquiry into care and health.
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Hill
United States
Agricultural Department
Rees Willer
Wales
Wilkesbarre
Woodland
Cal
N. C. Picayune
Chicago News
Wayland Seminary
Gospel Age
Boston
England
Philadelphia
California
Far West
Joe
Bear Lake County
Idaho
West ‘Mountains
Chicago Times
Birmingham
Ers
Moseley
Snyth
Arkansaw. Trav
Mexico
Bamet Ened
Price
Harter
Girlsa
THE
Magnetic Appliance Co
Dearborn St
Chicago
Ill
Kaskine
F. A. Miller
East 157Th Street
Kashire
West
Gideon Thompson
Bridgeport, Conn
T. A. Solomunse
Halliday St
Jersey City
Harry
Kaskine CO
Warren St
DE. T. A
P.E
Pearl St
New Tees
Anan
Ada Francis Beam
Nglas County
L.D .S. Tosh
Xenophan Richards
G. Richards
Fiat
Atari
New Oreans
Thomson, Langdon & Co
Clare Augusta
Paul BR. Brooks
A. B. Meserve
Brooks & Meservey
Alamo
Delaware
Kansas City
Missouri
Tee
Malon J. Dalz
Thanes
Amos Gruber
P. A. Dolbes
June Sth
A. D
Mary A. Casey
John :Tnton
Juneth
State OF Kansas
Dovnains County
Said
Herbert W. Beam
Oliver Barber
Dovastas Council
Matt
Rune Titcomb
Ouc Estate
Ford
Wiw
Service By Publication
John Q. A. Norton
John
Masescha
Atrect, Philedat
Clara
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