Inventors’ Stumbling Blocks and Early Inventions
A garbled recount from the Chicago News era presents a collage of inventor figures and attempts, from Papio’s digester and lever safety valve to early steamboats, Jacquard’s loom, and the sewing machine. It notes public reactions, riots, and ridicule by authorities and mobs, with scattered remarks on electricity, lighting, and social implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Papio
Sheavnorant Bostuen
Jenachien Thutls
England
Gerel
Jucynard
Stites
Chin Culiur Livinzsune
New York
Hiour
Daniel Webster
Murdocch
Our Paul's
Walter
Sir Walter Scott
Heine Lendon
Sir Walter
Lahieel
JL. Wollaston
Chicago News
Beauties of the Past in Historical Portraits
The article surveys famed women from antiquity to early modern times, noting Sappho as blonde, Jezebel with fiery eyes, Empress Anna of Russia’s portliness, Margaret of Anjou’s strong features, Pocahontas’s European-tinged regularity and lighter complexion, Theodora as beautiful yet crafty, Catharine of Braganza’s gifts unsealing her husband’s affection, Cleopatra as Greek beauty with white skin and musical voice, and Catherine I described as disfigured by drink, reflecting varied historic judgments on female beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sappho
Jezebel
Ahub
Anna
Russia
Margaret Ot Anjou
Pocalontas
Theodora
Justinian
Cleopaten
Not a Safe Price in a Frightful Ad Scene
A young man responds to a stark advertisement and surveys the room with measured scrutiny, concluding the offered terms are not satisfactory. The brief scene hints at a tense negotiation and a wary observer weighing risks and rewards.
Jennie Learns Inner Worth From Teacher Dialogue
An excerpt from Youth's Companion recounts a teacher addressing a somber class of poor children. Jennie confesses her inner struggle with cleanliness, and the teacher emphasizes that God values inner goodness over outward appearances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amd
Jennie
Banks and Monde: satire on politics and manners
A New York World clipping mocks Banks and Louk as a haunted pair while contrasting American and British social norms. It cites Pittsburg Bulletin on Enfant Terrible and quips about a presidential couple and handshakes. The piece mocks Reed McKinley talk and Cleveland era Anglo sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
McKinley
McLaurin
South
Washington
Gabe
Capitol
McLautin
Cleveland
County Court Proceedings Adjaarnad Fedstarin F295 Today at Mareh
County court considers official heads of Moses Limbaugh and others with approving bonds for road work and school funds. It approves salary allowances for county officials, settles accounts, and notes solvency on tax collection while outlining delinquencies and adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adjaarnad Fedstarin
Mareh
Goort
Purausat Toga
Prac
Conrad
Dustin
Hans Mouroe Sinadman
Boe
Stinkard
Asseinte
Urry
Medlaes
Sieritt
Je Mumran Robina
Apurovedi
Fan Fondo
Samael Ithodos
Sua
Bobo
Lea Ug Aid Bon
Chis
Seiior Sey
Offteuil
Vander Mikves
Harel
Patty
Woo
lEoury
Siosea Turper
ROW Caltymeten
KF. B. Clippard
Pohimw
Aliow
TM. Bailey
Dells Speer
Deane
Conte
Alluw
Walker
Ronal Otsesear
Reaad Gvarseur
Urilue
Todrassur
Geo
Bay
Varty McCans
Erif
West Op
Don. Manning
Moses Limbagih
Tuetor
Landdehuydeat
Paul
Moses Limlwsch
Deliugielit
Moses Liniangi
Moses Limbaugh
SioUe
Monroe
State
Alonzo Greer
Winizier Monte
Va Flanry Billinea
John Cash
Atape Ve
Flevelle
Sharp
Madison County
Clothig
Moses Livsbaugh
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Studebaker
George E. Clark & Son
Lutesville
Luiesville Drug Store
Dr. E
Andy Candy
FM. Wells
Pres. I
Fo Stevens
Gaal Bollinger
Count. Bank
Liutesville
Larmere and
Morrants
Twin City Hotel
IOTEL
High Street
Courthouse
W. P. McCanxs
Apa
A.bohnsack
Marble Mill
Missouri
Ron
Polyumlus
Pelt
Charleston
Cairo
Belwont
Etnae Glen Alun
ST Louis
Joseph W. Caldwell
Bollinger Co
Marble Hill
S. AL. Mcanally
Suraenon
Marlle Hill
C. M. Witmer
C. P. Caldwell
Kennett, MO
Kennett
Wil
Supreme Court of the State
A. Sander
Sander & Sgn
Physicians and Surgeons
Mardle Will
L. Mayer & Son
Rouse
Maruey Hus
Moses Whybark
Matrre Hus
C. A. Sander
W. A Dunn
George Elihus Conrad
W. K. Chandler
Rotary Public
Marble Will
Union Hotel
Henry Gaines
Zauma
Brownave and
Northwestern
Lambret
Scheperville
Verom
Jonathan Hulls
Ile
Clarity
Evening Post
New York World
Banks—Louk
Banks
Pittsburg
Matmima
Cinempati Enquirer
Ferry
Oda
Urser
F. L. Meyers
Alexinhy
Porve Waolhich
Moses Hinata
Teventeon
Eabyeenadualss
Amdi
Uae
Thesnay
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