Local Gleanings and Wry Lines From A Midwestern Paper
A mixed quip filled column comments on a Chicago minister preaching against men, anarchists, imperial shifts in Corea, and the Pacific cable. It weaves satirical notes on matches causing fires, divorce trends, lawyer versus clergy pay, and the ethics of reporting rumors.
Fragmented 1900s speech about chemistry and finance notes
The text discusses Armour laboratory chemists in Chicago and notes a rumored $11,000 stake involving Count Ron de Castellane. It references Carnegie and Uncle Rus sell, the Manhattan elevated, and a mix of language about Doukhabor, a blend of Russian terms. It reads as a fragmented, colorful discursive passage with speculative finance and theater references.
Disappeared Sudden and Slow Aims Scan of Absence
A reflective note on the phrase disappeared and its implications. The writer contrasts abrupt vanishings with the idea of a gradual disappearance, pondering how gradual loss might read as a remarkable event in narrative.
Coal trust seeks man who sought to steal everything
A curious note claims a man who asked street police to look him up to steal all he saw is wasting opportunities. The coal trust reportedly needs him, implying a role or connection to coal industry labor or supply.
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The
Coal Trust
Palmist challenges J. Pierpont Morgan claims business skill
A New York palmist asserts Morgan lacks business ability while noting many would pay for proof. The remark hints at public interest in Morgan's managerial acumen and potential demonstrations or tests.
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New York
J. Pierpont Morgan
New Jersey Groom Warned About Wife’s Hosiery Habits
A New Jersey man recently wed fears his bride’s open work hosiery may affect their marriage as the season changes. Authorities advise patience, noting wives may alter their wardrobes with time.
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New Jersey
Chitaro Man Credits Luck in Path to Success
A Chitaro man, asked to name the keys to his success, cited good luck among the factors. The admission stands out as notable coming from a figure regarded for steady progress and achievement.
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Chitaro
New York Gentleman Rewards Nurse After Illness
A New York gentleman who recovered from a serious illness with good nursing has given his nurse fifty thousand dollars. The gesture is portrayed as preferable to dying and facing a will contest by direct heirs.
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New York
Florentine Art and Donatello Works Recaptured in Florence
Sunny Florence reports on Botticelli’s modern spirit in Florentine art and highlights Donatello’s tender stone carvings, Santa Croce crucifix, and Bargello pieces. The tale recalls Brunelleschi’s witty clash with Donatello, Salvi Gherghini, and Margherita Acciajoli, ending with a defiant defense of their home treasures against French king Francis I’s art predation.
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Botticelli
Florence
Donatello
Annunciation of
Santa Croce
San Lorenzo
Margherita Acciajoli
Baccio d’Agtolo
Cassoni
Andrea del Surto
Salvi Gorgherini
Margherita
Lucca
Francia I
France
Giovanni Battista Vella Palla
Trate
Measer Giovan Battista
Sentlemen
Villantes
Giovan Battista
Francis
Monkey Foster Parent and the Cat in Washington Heights
A Chicago guardian tale tells of a cat adopted by an African monkey named Jocko in Washington Heights. The monkey cared for the cat, its mischief and near escapes, until the pair grew estranged and were separated. The owner bought back the monkey and later resold it, while the cat mourned the loss, then the owner reclaimed the monkey at a profit.
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Bargello Museum
Agia
Benedetto Rovezzano
Jupiter Pluvius
Washington Heights
Chicago
David Miller
Secord
Jorko
Jocko
Iit
Jacko
Selee
Mookey
James R. Keene as He Is in a Cosmopath Tale
A pen portrait portrays James R. Keene the Wall Street speculator as a cultured yet volatile figure. The essayic depiction blends noir humor with sharp observations of his motives, patience in campaigns, and perilous charm amid market hustle.
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James R. Keene
James Keene
Wall Street
Wellesley Plans Women Farming Department
The Northwestern Christian Advocate reports Wellesley College plans a farming department for women. It will teach scientific gardening, disease treatment for wheat and grain, grafting, and include a modern dairy for butter production and a poultry yard. The grounds and Hunnewell estate greenhouse facilities are cited as advantages.
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Wellesley
Wellesley College
Northwestern Christian Advocate
America
Hunnewell
Parisian Restaurants Charge Extra for Table Cloth
Some Parisian eateries levy a shilling extra to use the table cloth, adding to the meal’s cost. The practice reflects hidden charges that can surprise diners who expect only advertised prices.
Ko Keene Traits Revealed as Complex Figure
Fragmentary passage characterizes James Ko Keene as wary of disinterested friends and cautious with allies. It hints at a mixed nature combining distrust with pragmatic selectiveness, avoiding reckless ventures and balancing contradictions in ability.
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James Ko Keene
Governor Bailey Engaged to Miss Williams of Seneca
Gov Bailey reported engaged rumors say William J Bailey the new Kansas governor will marry Clara Williams of Seneca Kan daughter of George W Williams president of the First National Bank of Seneca a reputed millionaire Mralley pledged to wed if elected
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Gov. Bailey
Willian J. Bailey
Kansas
Will
Clara Wiliams
Seneca
Kan
Williams
George W. Williams
First National Bank of
Mralley
Question of Anatomy Advances in Medical Debate
Medical men focus on hair cases as attention shifts from corridor kicks to a man stabbed in a craps game. The report details clinical considerations and the shift in concern among doctors.
If We Could All Be Sufficiently Mad To Be Happy
A witty remark about happiness and sanity, suggesting that true contentment comes from a playful madness, while the sane would be the ones locked up. The line emphasizes a lighthearted view of joy and social norms.
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Tabby
Arether
Hatital
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