Amusing Russians and a Tolstoi anecdote reveal strange power
An American observer relays two tales showing Russia's paradoxes from reforming officials to famed writer Tolstoi. General Loris Melikoff misused power against nihilists, while Tolstoi allegedly expelled him from his estate. A separate note describes natural refrigeration of beer and trout in desert-like sand dunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Wwe
Loris Melikoff
Melikoff
Tolstoi
Bvi
Sant
Ree
Meli
Talstoi
Uoris Mulikofe
Talstri
Loris Meelikoff
Tmperar
Melikeff
Matkoff
Dini
Loris Melikoff Eenpon
Mit
Finance
Theodore Cleila
No More Sackeers in London Portrait of an American Promoter
A tired chronicler recalls American promoters in London, detailing high stakes, shifting property values, and the lure of New York markets. He notes investors soured by schemes, the rise and fall of London property plays, and the difficulty promoters face without strong backing to persuade American capital.
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New York
Huhin
United States
London
Huuway Schowers
Victoria and Metopole
Retizn Nalk
MOODY
Orchid
Moody & CO
Cincinnati
JORES
Bingslamton
Binghamton
N. Ys
AMERICAN FABLES AND MORALS IN A CHICAGO LEDGER CARD
A compilation of brief old fables and morals from the Chicago Ledger. The doctor and the lawyer clash over truth and profit, the bee and fly debate labor versus ease with a soup misadventure, and the ant and grasshopper plot winter survival. Wordplay and moral lessons highlight human foibles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Momal
Chicago Ledger
Real estate pitch tainted by flood risk mystery
A lively exchange shows a real estate agent touting a riverbank tract as unique and sunlit while a wary buyer questions flood risk and bank erosion. The agents insist the land stands firm, citing trees and soil color as proof, amid driftwood and past high water chatter.
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Chong
Chinese Endurance and a Government Messenger Feat
A report details endurance feats by a Chitswat and a government messenger who will cross 4500 miles from Pekin to Shassa in 36 days, average 125 miles daily, with strict diet and gear rules. The piece weaves in quips about editors, libraries, sermons, and quirky anecdotes from various figures.
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Pekin
Shassa
What Burdette Says
A speaker argues that mere prohibition fails guidance compares advice to a bridge. One clear rule is better than many cautionary tips. He praises knowing one thing to do, the correct path, over vague warnings and uncertain advisers.
Fragmentary 1888 testimonial from Ohio pharmacy
A garbled letter fragment from Vas Wert Ohio dated July 11 1888 discusses medical remedies and testimonials for a syrup marketed by Hines & Sox druggists. It mentions Newark and Dr. Wera's Widow Mine Syrup and a supposed cure, with dubious claims and unclear patient details.
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Vas Wert
Ohio
Aveup Co
Jackson
Mich
Newark
Hb. Wera
Ulier & Hon
von Wier
Arner Rose
Hines& Sox
Bruggists
John Henry confronts Serena in tense domestic scene
In a vivid domestic moment, Serena demands truth from John Henry who rises from bed with his gear ready. He braces himself, lighting a lamp as he stands in his familiar catcher pose, preparing to face his wife’s sharp words.
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Cat
John Henry
Serena
Lall Club
Curious Discovery At Spokane Falls Paper Page
A fragment describes a printed page where heat damaged figures, but damping with water and careful handling allowed a bookkeeper to read and transfer all accounts to a new set of books. The method involved wetting pages and turning leaves to reveal legible figures, with several workers succeeding over a few days.
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Spokane Falls
The Black Horse Cavalry in Fauquier and Warrenton lore
In Warrenton Virginia Judge John Scott discusses the Black Horse Cavalry of Fauquier noting it formed amid John Brown era tensions. The unit drew young Fauquier bloods mounted on thoroughbreds and included General Billy Payne as a noted figure. The cavalry served in the Civil War with reputations amplified by army correspondents despite modest capital.
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Black Horse Cavalry
John Scott
Warrenton
Virginia
Waaslang
John Brown Rait
Fauquier
Billy’ Payne
Bull Run
Black Horse
Marriage as Foundation and Women’s Health Claims
An editorial style piece extols marriage and the family as national foundations, then advocates Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a guaranteed remedy for female disorders including leucorrhea, prolapsus, back pain, and related ailments. It asserts women’s health drives home life and prosperity and promotes refunds if unsatisfied. The text targets women and references medical pills and stomach regulation.
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Prmnce
Sir Andrew Clark Beggar to Eminent Physician
The Toronto Globe notes Andrew Clark entered London Hospital as an ill assistant with six months to live. He rose to become Sir Andrew Clark, famed English physician after many years of eminent service.
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Sir Andrew
Andrew Clark
London Hospital
Sir Andrew Clark
England
Toronto Globe
Conclave Knights Templar Trisunial Hearts in Washington
An 1889 notice advertises a Knights Templar conclave in Washington from October 8 to 11 with rail travel options via Rock Island and Pacific routes. Details cover departure and return windows, stopovers, and additional excursion offers across Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, and the Midwest.
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Washington
D. C
Caicasao
Rock Isnanp
Paciri Ramway
Missouri
Niger
Uedd
Wislington
Loford Noy
Atations
Kansas
Nebraska
Pansane
Triles
Colorado Points
Buffalo
Pittsburgh
Serena
New York
K. Z
Onca
Rock Island
Joun Keusatian
Cgoneoral Ticket & Passenger
Chicago
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Au Fately
Meltakoft
Mab
Easychain Isaugster
Papa Co Ylum
Rasyehair
Dr. Verbose
Baltimore
Gonbier
Burdette
Wiggers
Jipgers- 1
Tittle
Missy
New Orleans Picayune
Hibbard
Jook
Knights Templar
Amasvindnusteles
Florence
Aim
Ustern
Iineisevansville
Ger
Agrend Tosall
Puigta
Tannesawr
Fotislatad
I. Morrell
Fins
Hank
Oregon
Corrain
Oregon Immigration Board
Portland
Tanslli
Cizar
Hood
Capateno
Bronlinwton
Hodd & CO
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
Chadwick
Theodore Holland
Ely
My Bros
Warren
OURES
Drugelat
Catr A. Mogeler CO
Yale
Omaha
Sen Rion
de. J
Rll Rett
Felice Kidder
Irsaavinstres
Highlands Park
Ill
Northwestern Military Academy
Preverea
Coens
Government Academies
Business
Bond
Catalogus
Piso
Mall
Hazelliio
Rey Olyer
Igt
Smith & Wesson Arms
U Papellon
Rand
Dangaroun
Vilin
Appica Sulth & Wesson
Springfield
Daan
Scott's
Scott
Comrcs
Punzisuing Co
Philadelphia, Pz
Agens Vite
E. Rosy 2
Noreen
SF , Ag
Bampton Worth Rami
Heenan
Mtoe
Tan & Horee
Nhon &Co
Lehmond
HMA
Papttam
Kelick
Hetil
Loomis & Ayman
Tiffin
Tom
A. J. Tower
Boston, Mi
Warraund
Maentactass
Crichester
RED Cross Diamond Saaro
I. Ingraham Aem
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