Britain's Awakening on Debt and Municipal Expenditure
An article cites The Yorkshire Observer reporting Bradford officials warning of rising debt and taxes as municipal mismanagement grows. It discusses Woolwich and Manchester examples, fears of public utilities losing public control, and socialist ideas of municipal ownership expanding to tramways, water, gas, electricity, bread, and land. It also covers tramway costs, patronage, and the theory of artesian wells amid rising public works expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Keir Hardie
Bradford
Perfumed Caravan and Turcoman Slave Trade Report
London Answers describes the Persha perfume trade exporting attar of roses from central Persia to Bombay via Bushire and other ports. It notes caravans guarded by soldiers, scent detectable before sight, and warns of Turcoman robbers who capture slaves for markets in Khiva and Bokhary, with brutal treatment and shipments on Caspian ships.
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Mide la Persha
Central
Persia I
Bushire
Bombay
Hindustay
Caspian
Central Asia
Caspian Sea
Folles
London
The Crack In the Plate
Nellie and her family dine at South Broad Street home with oyster soup. Nellie spots a crack in the plate and questions it aloud, prompting her mother’s calm reply that it is nothing. Nellie theatrically tests the crack with her spoon, insisting the crack can move.
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Nellie
South Broad Street
Avian
St. Louis Rex Public
A Diplomatic System
A Cleveland Leader quote reflects a middle aged, happily married man explaining a paradox of marriage. The man says when his wife is wrong he agrees to keep peace, and when she is right he argues to show his foolishness yet feels secure. The lesson: learn this before you marry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
An Oversight in Hotel Tar Charges
Ty complains at the hotel tar that an error favored the other party. He says he has reviewed the extras and cannot find any charge for noting the possibility of rain, implying an uncharged or overlooked item in the bill.
The Idea Exclaimed MrsRadley in Curious Exchange
Mrs Radley exclaims in a brief exchange about someone watching her, and her husband questions the motive. The fragment hints at social tension as a passerby’s gaze becomes the focus of their dialogue.
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Mrs. Radley
The Time to Call Trifles Dictate Social Lines
Mrs Donleigh notes it is singular when your mother calls only when I am out. Yittle Flossie Dimpleton jokes about spying through the front window. Carlyle muses that every day blends past and future into intersecting lines of influence for each man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donleigh
Carlyle
Cleveland
The Defense Speech That Could Fit an Hour
A rookie lawyer defends a frat client and seeks counsel from a veteran. The veteran suggests an hour for the speech, arguing that the defendant cannot be sentenced until the speech ends, while joking that longer talk keeps him out of jail.
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London Mail
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by Kingston councilman
From the Antilles W O Reilly Powarty of Kingston Jamaica writes that one bottle of Chamberlains Cough Remedy relieved a troublesome cough and he plans to buy another bottle. The note notes sale by Sexton Bros Hor Loxt Jewels. Also a London Mall dialogue mentions a Mrs Swellnan robbed of jewels and Mrs Kraft accused with playful gossip about thefts and pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. O'Reilly Powarty
Kingston
Jamaica
West Indies
Chamberlain
Sexton Bros
Wise counsel on bitters and quack cures from old Tennessee ad
A fragmented column quotes J R Blankenship of Beck Tennessee touting Bitters as a cure for back and kidney trouble with testimonials and prices. It also includes several ad snippets for Dr Shoop's Cough Cure and a humorous exchange from the Benson Bend hotel and Cleveland Leader with local servants and guests.
How to Cure Chilblains
John Kemp of East Otfield Maine shares a tip for chilblains using Bucklen’s Arnica Salve. He reports success also treating salt rheum with it, noting the salve’s general healing claims. Available at Sexton Bros drug store for 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kemp
East Otsfield
Sexton Bros Drug Store
His Own Grilis and Stage Screen Experience
A dramatic actor recounts being filmed while on stage and seeing his own performance, calling the result extraordinary. A prominent critic replies that this illustrates what actors must endure when facing the new cinematograph medium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grilis
Xow
Critle
London Express
Stomach and Liver Tablets Cure Longstanding Illness
A Cooper Maine resident reports two years of bad stomach trouble cured after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. After taking twelve bottles in total, she is now well. Sold by Sexton Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
John Lowe
Cooper, Maine
Sexton Bros
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Comel
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Tartory
Unique Theatre
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