Ragged Bits of Gossip and History Amid Oddities
A collage of humorous anecdotes, misheard phrases, and literary notes from a late 19th or early 20th century column. It references Oscar Wilde at sea, a baking powder ad, a Georgia lightning death, a front piazza scene, a Chicago school capillary joke, and a Denver Tribune misprint. It also recounts Tudor court intrigue between Elizabeth I and Mary Queen of Scots, with commentary on Rizzio and court life in Paris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langtry
Oscar Wilde
Mr Fitznoodle
Georgia
Frontier
Brigga
China
Fall
Atili
Jack Horner
Wheeling
W. Virginia
Mme Modjeska
Juliet
Raxcal
Chicago
Tne
Stableman
Haddocks
Finnon
Smithson
Jet Brown
Bluewkip
Piazza
Houlogne
Greenwich
Eisabeth
Othergelf
Palace
Elizabeth
Bimier
Paris
Mery Stuart
Hareelf
Rizzio
The French Envoy Simier Ferociously Draws Queen Bess
Queen Elizabeth I becomes deeply entangled with M. Simier, the French envoy admired for elegance and charm. Deceiver Simier guides her marriage plans, advising on succession and political fate as their discreet liaison fuels court intrigue.
Happy Irish couple celebrate dream home finished
An old Irish couple from Lawrence has lived in a tiny mill town home for fifty years. They have no children and share a life of thrift, patience, and pride as they finally complete the “fore room” and its carpeted charm. Each night they gaze at the Virgin picture above the table, content with their simple wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Alous
Logan Vance clash over Porter vote on Senate floor
At a Wednesday evening scene Gen Logan defended a Porter vote as sincere while Sen Vance of North Carolina challenged his remark as mean and unfounded. The exchange drew several senators and nearly led to a physical quarrel before a colleague intervened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance
Logan
Tlocisville
Hay
Porter
A Journalist Wanted In Georgia Monitor
An ad seeks a versatile journalist for the Monitor role in Georgia. The description demands aggressive editing, political mixing, fundraising and publication leadership, with a strong edge in sales and public appeal. The candidate should blend bold stunts, financial acumen, and stubborn resilience to drive subscriptions and influence readers.
Heads and heads size theory questioned by portraits
An old discussion surveys head size in famous figures from Alexander the Great to Frederick the Great. Dr Gilbert’s idea on intellect and head size is contrasted with artistic bias, noting painters flattered subjects and a few royal heads show larger skulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ibia
Gilbert
Elisabeth
Alexander the Great
Julius Case
Frederick the Great
Carlyle
Great Minds May Lack Large Foreheads, Study Suggests
The article argues that famed figures from Byron to Bacon and Cosmo di Medici had small or ordinary foreheads. It cites ancient Greeks and even gods with modest brows, challenging the notion that genius correlates with a high forehead. It notes Geneva watchkeeping efficiency as an eight day clock aside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Byron
Lord Bacon
Cosmo di Medici
Herodotus
Alcibiades
Plato
Aristotte
Epicuria
Burton
Thomas Browne
Albert Darer
Geneva
Land Climate and Settling in Montana and Yellowstone
A Chicago Times report quotes a Montana native on settlement troubles from vague surveys and unclear section lines. He cites climate warmth from the Pacific arctic current and Hayden Survey figures, noting Montana’s elevation and arable valleys compared to neighboring states and Yellowstone Park’s 3,079 square miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montana
Monana
Yellow Stone
Chicago Times
Congrass
Yellowstone Valley
Pacific
Portland
Oregon
Vancouver
Avaneix
Gennett
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Wyoming
Newada
Yellowesone Park
Caniné Intelligence and the Trusty Grouse
Canine Grouse guides the lost dog Peon Sort to safety after a trap injures him. Eldridge of Newton recounts how Grouse, a faithful companion, led searchers through woods to a stone wall where Peon Sort was freed with a broken bone but alive. The tale highlights loyalty and reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldridge
Newton
Atass
Bor
Grouse
Tug
Education of Poor Girls In Mexico and Russia
A report notes a new girls school for 9 to 11 year olds under imperial patronage to address gaps in elementary female education. It will cover religion Russian language natural history caligraphy drawing music and needlework over four years. The piece also mentions Mr Beecher remarks on safety and common sense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Pulio Gymnasia
Essex
Viele
Rail Lines Affected By West and Northern Routes
Fragmentary notice describes Green Bay and Winona St Paul Railroad connections with Northern Pacific and Canadian Pacific lines. Mentions direct line to Western and Northern Iowa Nebraska Minnesota and parts of Dakota. Indicates a court action severing service to St Paul and Minneapolis on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tie Ghigaco
Waukee
Chicago
Milwaukee
LaCrosse
Winona
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Madison
Prairie du Chie
Mason City
Sioux City
Tankton
Albert Les
Aberdeen
Ouauque Rock Island
Cadar Rapids
Council Bluffs
Cmicagy
MIL. Waukee & ST
Pall Rallway
Jene
Norfolk
Muncie
Noe Coutsien
Dakota
Diwan
Waine
Hayes
Romedle
Madina
GAME
Aly
Lung Alice
Low Roken
Moraitia
St Paul
Mhoneapolis
Omaha
Green Bay
Winona St. Paul Railroad
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
TUS
Iowa
Nebraska
Minnesota
Pakotas
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Ethel
Algemon
Vin
Faiz Erba
Algernon
Fm Nis
Hahah
Denver Tribune
Bess
Siaier
Deicester
Thames
M. Simter
Elize
Bhut
Simier
Alencon
O¢oees Monitor
Horace Greeley
Monitor
Was, Lydia E. Pinkwam
Lybm, Mss
Lydia E. Pinkhan
The
Posltive Ciee
PIN Usair
Pinicbaan
Lydla
Vie Chiengo
Milwaukee & Ar
Paul Rollway
MERTI
Geuert Duuigus
Beecher
NEW Railroad
Nebrasea
Choigest
Eta
Skr Meul
Loway
Wil Slico
Wayne
Wayne County
Tale
Herrarkng
Vie Mons
Tarmog Ae Piasing Murpore
Adar
Teasdale
Conera
Merrileas
Inaba Cote -Ar
Sey
LONBO
Mibeikee & &T
Paci Bey
AD Wesona
Otnenge
Umea
Sprvess
Justengs
Worthawest
Gomotce
ST. Page
Thane
Eapolis
Fremeus
Wisconsin Central
Via
Neenah
Oshkosh
AMD
Fond du Lac
Steves
Chippewa
Falls
Asdeau Claire
Brand ‘Rapids
Wausau, Merrill
West
H.fimney
Jas. Barker
Gan
Gen'l Paua
Ayta Alilwankee
Miwanker
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