Keeping Cool in Heat Wave a 1896 guide on clothing and diet
The article urges Americans to adapt to hot weather by reviving simple liver and cotton garments, washing them often, and dressing for heat rather than fashion. It criticizes new London Paris influences and advises lighter foods, plentiful water, and frequent cold baths to stay comfortable in high temperatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudyard Kipling
India
United States
America
London
Paris
He Fred
Anita Bent
Nature
Renson
Seo
Minu
Ohunewa
Olsigedra
A Bathing Pirate and the Jersey Beach Day Inquiry
A fragmentary narrative describes a Jersey shore scene with settlers and beaches, mentioning a bathing pirate, the annual county fair, and talk of flying machines. It questions public figures from teachers to physicians and notes a new invention claimed to cross the Atlantic, urging public scrutiny before acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Jersey
le Eurs
Farmers' Institutes Drive Rural Progress and Co-op Growth
The article discusses farmers institutes as a tool to raise rural conditions and counter corporate influence through cooperative organizing. It notes state support from Minnesota Wisconsin and Ohio with funds for two week schools, teaching by experiment stations and practical topics including cooking schools at the institute.
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Farmers’ Institute
Ontario
Canada
New York
Agricultural Institute
State Experiment Station
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
The Foolish Millionaire Showoff of Bills
A vivid portrait describes a man who flaunts wealth with big wads of cash, dining at top restaurants and tipping large, yet lives beyond means. He pays no attention to debts, burdening his family and servants while pretending to be affluent. The piece argues true wealth hides in modest spending.
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Delsarte
Lewes
al .Kandy
Polote
Palisa Mperot
Palmer
Packner
Buckner
Jefferson
Jarkson
Jefferson Tony
Jackson
United States
British Railways Reach Profitable Six Months In 1894
The first half of 1894 brought unusually strong earnings for Britain’s leading railways, aided by no coal miner strikes this summer. The article notes higher gains compared with 1895 and observes ongoing profitability despite American railroads largely in receivership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Double standards in lynching and foreign affairs in era unrest
The piece contrasts lynching of black people with Italians in Louisiana, warns whites against mob violence, notes potential U S government damages, and cites evolving attitudes toward law and justice. It also covers a phonograph use in industry, Cuban revolutionary aims, heat stroke treatment, and Germany's industrial progress versus England, urging U S educational policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Charles Parish
Dikewice
Gharles Parish
United States
Lynchera
Lana
Spain and Cuba conflict voiced in reform and revolt
The text argues Martinez Campos would need 400 000 troops to quell the Cuban rebellion, claiming a near quarter of the island's population would be mobilized. It condemns Spain's approach as degenerate while noting Crete's limited autonomy under Turkish rule and parliamentarian fault lines in American press reactions to sectional tensions. Weyler is quoted speaking on treaty obligations and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cubin
Cuba
Revolutionies
Maxime Genz
Spain
Martinez Campoa
Duly in the Race Declares True Democracy Nominations
The Sept 14 event in Louisville brought many prominent Democrats as they notified General Palmer and Buckner of their nomination by the gold Democratic convention in Indianapolis. President Cleveland sent telegrams condemning violence and urging unity as 5000 attended the Auditorship exercises. Anarchy fades in New York as Herr Most contemplates leaving. Fusion completes in Colorado with Bryan and Sewall electors joining the Silver Party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriel Traagram
Paler
Loulaville
Palmer
Tuckner
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Bynum
Buzzards
Grover Cleveland
Aimtinar
Waa
Carlisle
Loth
Poaule
Audietorium
Bryan
New York
Presidia Aiiieer
Cattery
Fellows
York
Bucisner
Lriefly
Wathering
Pueblo
Sewall
The
Nations Silver Party
Proposed Retaljats itoteliusd Shy Uh Open of Pitusberg district
The article discusses a proposed wage reduction for miners at the Pitusberg district, opposing a gates cut, with references to district price and miners working below stated rates. It mentions miners’ health issues and doctors' opinions, and advertises Cheney Co tincture and Hall's pills, typical of period medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seorailroad
Pitusberg
Batlentt
Vonna
Peernt
Io Aivese
Ten
Sateaford
Oy IL Wa
New Dyspepsia Cure Promises Quick Stomach Relief
Advert explains Star's Dyspepsia Tablets claim to cure most stomach troubles except stomach cancer. It touts safe ingredients like vegetables and fruit extracts, ease of use, and pocket size. Druggists sell full packages for 50 cents. testimonials offered by mail from The Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Star
Gale
Stuart Co
Marshall
Mich
Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted As Safe Piles Remedy
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe fast acting treatment for piles with the claim of being the only positive cure besides surgery. It markets the product as widely sold and urges readers to ask their druggist for a package and request testimonials from users across the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyramid Co
Albion
Mich
Paris
United States
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Germany
England
Fme
Textile Fabrica
Theis
Porte
Weyler
Herr Most
Hood
Hobbs Sparagus
Emrendy
Ted Ube Fineh
Ther Mann
Ols
Eceanu
Hobbs
Noaralala
Gaut
Dito Nabates
Ted Droga
West Chicago
Ben Francees
Bazi
Tisearteges Connect
Constitutionsal
Brent Trent
Cheney
Vireuius
Pestinentis
Adress
Ornorists
Hall
Miedtenn
Manacen
Pittsackagh
Lass CO
Mealay
Murrel Eal
Ilarty Mace Bey
Petseoey Argelio
Toe Mediatery
Calbonn
Syria
Bt Pthode
George Inperall
Yarriet Fisher
Charl
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Artem
Martio
Marstult
Calhan
Michigan
Jota Houston
Theda
Ad Instrumien
Issa
Avid Jobn Houston E. Iones
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State of Isa
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Saia
Register of
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Wobey
Court House
Turner
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