Vast mix of notes on arts, politics, weather and oddities
The Marble Hill Press notes Maude Adams play critique tensions while reports cite price hikes by Chicago packers and a Scranton jury discharge after liquor bottle finds. Peruvian amnesty frees political prisoners in Lima, with notes on post office naming and Montana politics. Also mentions Virginians naming a post office, weather insanity links, Maine Christmas trees, a Chicago street renamed, Massachusetts deaths, and a landlord tenant law mix up seen in a misbound Bible incident.
Cincinnati Bride Found Thimble Sign In Cake
Misa Allen Studatt a bridesmaid in Cincinnati found a thimble in the bride's cake. The omen sign was rejected as she agreed to marry her fiancé William Keeler at one. A minister was located within three hours of the planned ceremony to officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Allen Studatt
Cincinnati
William Keeler
Elevators and Modern Life Stir Public Health Theories
A London style discussion notes dangers tied to elevator exposure and rapid movement and questions whether frequent trips affect heart disease risk. It cites trains with in-car telephones in St. Louis suburbs and plans to link lines to public services for passenger use. It also reports the Hawaii Sons of the American Revolution prize for an English oration on a historic theme and hints at racial tensions in the winning answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ines
St. Louis
Hawaii
Engilah
Inonge
Tendency to Increase Ship Size Reduces Coal Per Ton
The tendency to increase the size of ocean steamers is explained by the fact that larger vessels use coal more efficiently per ton of cargo. A 4,000-ton vessel consumes coal more than twice as much per ton carried as a 9,000-ton vessel, showing economies of scale in bulk transport.
Ambition to Improve Self by Serving Others
A reflective note urges bold self-improvement through body and mind and prioritizes helping those in need as a guiding principle. It stresses the value of generosity, discipline, and ongoing personal growth to benefit the wider community.
Honeymoon Train Night Terror in Western Corridor
Gervis Templeton and his bride Glady travel across America by palace car, facing a looming snowfall and a mysterious stranger with dark eyes who unsettles Glady as danger leaps from the rails. A tremor of past loves and moral trials colors their voyage toward an uncertain future.
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America
Gervis Templeton
Gervis
Gladdy
Vancouver
Rockles
Glady
Magnetic
Temple-Dene
Leila
Gervie
Lella
Lady Jane
Sho
Ita
Or Riagen
Snow Shed Fire Threatens Passengers In Mountain Train
A stranded passenger train inside a long snow shed faces a raging fire from a hidden snow slide. Gervis, carrying his fainting wife Gladdy, seeks to save them as a silent stranger guides risky steps toward a desperate effort to force a passage to safety amid roaring flames and choking snow debris.
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Gervia
Gervis
Hoise
Aparka
Gervig
Stoker
Gervin
Pir
Gorvis
Gladdy
Tad
Rockies
Nalion
Ren
Ejucu
Fun Aboard Boat On West Street Ferry
A late night West 2nd Street ferry carries crabbing boys with strings on crab claws. Crabs scatter across the cabin as passengers watch and wager on improvised gymnastic races. The boy gathers the crabs, declines buying offers, and resumes his trip home with the lively catch.
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West 2Nd Street
Shrewsbury
New York Sun
Butter by the Yard Cambridge's yard butter tradition
Cambridge in England is famed for selling butter by the yard as a historic custom. Dairy workers roll lengths to a yard and a pound, wrap them in cloth, and ship them in long baskets to market. ButterWomen in white aprons measure with a knife, and university students receive portions with bread at breakfast each day.
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Cambridge
England
Cambridgeshire
Philadelphia Times
Cambridge “Yard
Dangerous bridge work at Niagara Falls proves steel and stone progress
The article describes ambitious bridge construction near Goat Island at Niagara Falls. Workmen brave the swift river current under temporary cofferdams as concrete piers are set for three-span bridges linking Green Island and Goat Island and the mainland. Controlling engineers Buck and Waldo oversee safety and progress as pedestrians remain barred and carriages halted.
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Niagaa
Niagara Falls
Goat Teland
Wight
Upper
Rapida
Rapide
Slate Engineer Department
Goat Island
Niagara Hackman
Othe
Rochester Democrat
Malmland
Green Island
Alnk Vofferdamg
Buck
Cameron
Niagara
D. D. Waldo
Mellina
van Savleon
Lefora
Balmoral Castle Not Large by Historical View
Balmoral Castle, originally a private retreat for Queen Victoria, is described as not large for a royal residence. As the royal family grew, guests and visitors increased, forcing multiple annexes and other properties to house the court, with some members scattered among Balmoral, Birkhall, Abergeldie and Moor lodges.
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Balmoral Castle
Queen Victoria
Balmoral Court
Birkall
Abergeldie Castle
Abergeldie Maing
Balmoral
Iteelf
Uohess
Fife
Landlordham's Wway. Reminiscences of Buckshot
Reminiscences describe brutal rule in Ireland echoed in a local Indian village near Cheboygan Michigan where a sheriff's posse displaced residents. Indians and children slept on their goods in rain while some left for new homes sought by McGinn. An Oceante steamer table numbered No. 10 appears in the fragment.
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Ireland
Burt Inke
Cheboygan
Mich
McGinn
Aquawe
Heating lights in London inventor’s electric stove device
An London inventor introduces an electric novelty called Incandescent Heating Lights. The device uses elongated bulbs in a metal frame with back reflectors and air inlets that pull heat around the bulbs to warm a room. It can stand near a chandelier for reading and requires only switching on to operate.
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Nogiance
Automatic Pen Wiper Patent by German Inventor
A newly patented automatic pen wiper device from Germany promises handily drying pens. The mechanism uses a pivoted arm, a spring, and replaceable pads to press on the pen. it aims for reliability and ease of use, with simple maintenance and quick pad replacement. The piece also rails against American puffery and public opinion manipulation.
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United States
Paraguay Frui ts Promised New U S Market by Consul
United States consul Justin at Acun tlon promotes Paraguay fruit industry to supply U S markets. Guava jelly quality praised. oranges lemons and diverse pineapples noted. Burlap usage surges in U S for packing and wrapping amid rising export trade. yearly demand reaches hundreds of millions of yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paragoay
United States
Justin
Acuntlon
Fusiionnable Jewelry and the Paris Exposition Influence
The Paris exposition showcases refined French bijouterie with delicate craftsmanship. Lalique leads trends, inspiring imitators who struggle to match his vision as gold and silver enamels replace traditional stones in daily wear.
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Lalique
Contradiction in Master Mulloy’s Character Revealed
A noted late Professor Max Mulloy is portrayed as a profound philosopher and writer who also displayed snobbery toward de Plorabio circles. His reminiscences claim friendships with royalty and nobility, and he admitted valuing the title right honorable over learning and fame.
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Max Mulloy
Royal
University expense figures draw comments from Angell
Pp Angell of the University of Michigan issued an inter ng statement on the cost of running large universities. Figures show Michigan with 000 students costing 420000 a year, Yale with 2500 students 400000, Columbia with 2000 students 800000 and 300000 debt, Harvard with 2900 students 1200809. A father jokes about his son studying at college and a professor notes the loan of 35 dollars. Queen Emma of the Netherlands teaches pillow lace making to her daughter, a skill hoped to prove valuable for livelihoods.
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Pp Angell
University of Michigan
Michigan
Yale
Columbia
Stu Denuts
Harvard
Fenhlonade Jewels and Green Stones Rise in Fashion
Emeralds lead jewelry trends this season with green stones gaining prominence. The revival of interest in green stones highlights the peridot, Indian chrysolite, a clear deep leaf green, appearing nearly yellow beside emeralds. The prose then shifts to a moral aside about self-worth and making oneself necessary.
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Missouri
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New York
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Lima
Schleys
Tuan
Clark
Montana
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Washington County
Apaton
Maine
Chicago
Archey Road
Nooley
Ling
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Trelad
Canada
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Manwell
SAR Rion
Giaddy
Dervia Templebon
Atood
Logan
Arkwright and Watt
Telford
Landlordham
Oceante
Nowth African Mines
London
Kogusti Marming
Emergon
Msauy
Varbanace
Emma
Netherlands
Wilhelming Big
Eyrue Sarena Paesthin
Eai
Mneniiaelas
Breese
Gastoria
Bears
MFGEL
Centaur Commany
Row
York City
UH Pauly
Magnetic Starch Manufacturing CO
Omaha, Neb
Wiermod & Geeeare Jewelry Co
Eaee
Brussels
Germany
Rydder
Jonx
Jobson
Vrlend
Oklahoma
Addrews
Dick T
Morgug
Perry
Conquelon
Ine
Land of Lead and Zinc
T. Louis
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Arkansas
Texas
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Indian Territory
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Twige
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