Vanity and memory span a Queen's historical arc
The piece muses on vanity and justice while noting Cuba pay by year, not by job, and warns against excuses for avoiding work. It reflects on public figures and the era of Queen Victoria, listing U S presidents from Andrew Jackson to Cleveland, underscoring lasting reign and historical impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Andrew Jackson
Martin van Wuren
Larrison
Tyler
Polk
Taylor
Fillmore
Merce
Buchanan
Lincoln
Johnson
Urant
Hayes
Garfield
Arthur
Cleveland
Harrison
Bread Stuffs Origins Put On Record In Mark Lane Express
A Mark Lane Express writer in London explains Britain’s 1895 bread supply. Home grown wheat provided 7.4 million quarters, enough for about 2.75 months. Imports from possessions and BNA yielded 2.3 months, while foreign imports supplied eight and a half months, with the United States five months and Russia one and a half. He notes reliance on imports for most of the year and cites 3,000,000 acres unmalted and 250,000 people displaced from cereal farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Lane Express
London
Britain
British North America
India
Australia
United States
Russia
British Isles
Philadelphia gas works show net city profit, not loss
Editorials debate municipal ownership of gas works. Philadelphia reports year 1895 gas bureau receipts of 1 155 956 while expenses reached 2 985 513 leaving a net profit of 170 443. Of this, 54 589 funded permanent improvements and 115 854 boosted city revenue, plus free gas valued at 638 498 if sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Philadelphia
Cleveland Leader
Brooklyn Eagle
Gas Bureau
Philadelphia Gas Bureau
Tale of Three Lions: the hunt at Pilgrims Rest incident
In a night chase near Pilgrims Rest, Jim-Jim the lioness and two black-maned lions battle a hunter party led by Inkoos and Pharaoh. After a dramatic sequence of ambushes, shots, and decisive ax work, the lioness is killed and the lions are slain, ending the dangerous pursuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Tim
Pharaoh
Jim-Jim
Westley Richards
Ecound
Inkeos
Rebuilding Noses Through Early Plastic Surgery
A historical overview describes early nasal reconstruction methods from Dr. Weir’s use of an aluminum nose framework to restore form under the skin. It traces from duck bone graft attempts to metal grafts, noting later adaptations by Abbe Powers and Knight and the aim of natural appearance.
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New York
Robert Wer
Weir
Abbe
Powers
Denver
Knight
Married Man Tailor Visit Noted in 19th Century Transcript
A brief exchange shows a man seeking a suit from a merchant tailor named Mr. Truepay, with mention of tape and book. The dialogue notes the man's marriage and the tailor's surprise. The item reflects everyday urban commerce and social customs in the period.
For Fun Theatergoer Taunts the Claqueur
An amused theatergoer questions a professional claqueur about applause. The exchange turns on intention and taste as the crowd awaits reactions to a staged piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fliegende Dlaetter
Major McKinley Named Third Methodist President
The Philadelphia Press reports that Major McKinley will serve as the third president of the Methodist organization, marking a notable leadership milestone for the denomination.
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Major McKinley
Philadelphia Press
Merit Wins Invention of Alatustine Becomes Global Standard
The article touts the invention of Alatustine as a landmark in wall coatings, noting its spread from a small start to worldwide use. It condemns cheap kalsomine, now renamed by some producers to ride Alabastine’s reputation, and asserts that durable, quality products prevail through merit and strong advertising.
Boy Hired After Test Vocal Whistles In Interview
A boy seeking work in a wholesale house was nearly rejected when the employer tested him with a whistle routine featuring Daisy Bell After the Bail Tara and two Little Girls. The candidate worried about his habits but was finally offered probationary employment.
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Tara
No To Bac For Fifty Cents Promises Health Decline Cure
An advertisement claims No-To-Bac costs fifty cents and prevents tobacco desire saving money and improving health and manhood with a cure guaranteed. It asserts over 404,000 already cared and urges purchase through druggists at 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mivand
A Meautiful Alloy Invention For Money Making
A scientist proposes an alloy of golf and aluminum for counterfeiting. He argues that true counterfeiting is nearly impossible, noting the only feasible mix would be seventy eight parts gold to twenty two parts aluminum. The resulting product is said to have a beautiful weak color with ruby reflections that cannot be imitated.
Elias on Sight Peddler and the Hall Noise
A fragment from New York Weekly describes a scene where a peddler asks if the speaker has daughters while a housekeeper tries to hush vulgar curiosity. The exchange hints at resonators and magnified sounds, likened to cannon fire, as a night kiss echoes in the hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elias
New York Weekly
Strange Golden Rind Watermelon Seed Pitch
The notice touts Golden Rind Watermelon as a sensational freak of nature with yellow rind and crimson flesh. It offers prizes and a seed package deal from John A. Salzer Seed Co. of La Crosse Wisconsin, with postpaid seeds and a 146 page seed book for $1.00, claiming high cash rewards for early melons.
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Selzer
John A. Salzer
Fragmented remarks reveal harsh attitudes in text
The fragment shows a harsh judgment about a woman, accusing her of giving “a piece of her mind” in a rude manner and claiming she has only fragmentary education. The lines reflect social bias and a dismissive view toward the woman's intellect.
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