Glut of Orators Tests Speechmakers at Dem HQ
New York Sept 13 A flood of would be orators swarms Bartholdi hotel headquarters of Treasurer St John for the Democratic and free silver campaigns. To screen talent the plan to hire a hall for tests draws mixed reactions from veterans and aspirants as McLaughlin estimates thousands have visited the room. The scheme aims to throttle loud talkers with a mock audience while the crowd continues to pour in seeking a chance to speak and a share of campaign funds.
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New York
Bartholdi Hotel
William £. St. Job
Democratic
Free Sliver
St. John
Ha Bay
Chicago
Thorn
Henry Clays
Daniel
Gold Bugs
Five o clock tea fashion notes from a bygone era
A hazy fashion column recalls birthday celebrations, seaside fashion at college retreats, and evolving styles. It notes the shift from coral buttons to gilt, white duck waists, puffed sleeves waning, and autumn gowns with changes in sleeves. It mentions bonnet trends, straw hats, and maidens in low necks and short sleeves seen at resorts.
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Coral Buitons
Deaks Taj
The Janizaries History and Valor in Ottoman Warfare
A compact historical portrait of the Janizaries detailing their origin training and feared reputation. The piece portrays them as the nerve and sinew of the Ottoman army famed for fearless desertion of retreat and decisive charges in sieges and field battles. It notes their discipline religious zeal and reliance on elite companies like the Dat Kilitz or warriors of the naked sword.
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Janzeries
Switzerland
Persln
Moslerr
Dat Kilitz
Farm notes on lamb castration and crop care
Practical dairy and farm guidance discusses early castration of lambs for weight gain, the effects on meat quality, and the management of feeding. It also covers spraying fruit trees, road building efforts in Texas, and the need for skilled farm labor, diverse crops, and soil fertility to maximize acre value.
Baby outfits in simple, elegant trousseau style
The piece extols modest infant attire emphasizing simplicity over expense. It advises choosing sheer materials, fine handwork, and minimal trimming. Recommended are delicate side dresses, nightgowns, and multiple garments, with a simple bassinet features like a white dotted mull lining and pink satin accents.
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Jane
Baby Bedtime Furnishings Described In Satin Silk
A faded description details a baby’s bed with satin underlay, a white blanket with pink stripes, pink ribbons, and white silk spread with pink embroidery. The piece mentions a brass chain secured basket stand and a simple blue standard plate.
Condition Of Crops Reports Decline In Corn Wheat And Oats
Washington reports from the September crop survey show corn condition slipping from 94 to 91 percent, with state figures ranging from Kentucky to Nebraska. wheat averages at 74.6, down from prior years, while oats stand at 1374 percent, down from August. Local droughts, insect damage, and heavy postharvest rains affect yields, though overall the harvest is expected to be large.
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Washington
Department of Sgrtculture
Kentucky
Michigan
Missouri
Nebraska
Kangast
Great Central States
Ohio
Indiana
Illinoit
Wisconsin
Minnnesota
Towa
Kennas
South Dakota
North
Kota
California
Oregon
Europe
Ageia
Points on People and Marriages Across Years
Anna Livingston the common wife of John L. Sullivan died in New York at about 39. She lived with the champion during his world title years and was said to have given him support, amid reports of a later quarrel and tales of her having disciplined him. Frederick Anderson, a candy maker of Beaton, married her 19 years ago. they later split as he entered theatre. Their daughter Ethel is now 17 and studying medicine in Providence. Charles H. Sunberg, famed cartoonist, and Grace Welen Gove of Rockford were wed in Rochelle, Illinois. Gove, a rising songwriter, inspired Sunberg at the World's Fair in Chicago and their romance grew from there. He tracked her to Rockford and began courting, leading to a partnership celebrated in art and music.
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Anna Livingston
John L. Sullivan
New York
Grotigion
John L. Sulivan
Frederick Anderson
Beaton
Anderson
Ethel
Providence
Charles HH. Sunberg
Grace Welen Gove
Rockford
Rochelle
Saalberg
Chicago
Lace Jacket for Garden Use Described in 19th Century Advice
A black Chantilly lace jacket designed for women to wear at home or in the garden. It features a loose front, a back cinched by a black belt through sleeve slits, narrow ribbona borders, and wide armholes. The piece is pitched as stylish and practical for unexpected visitors.
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William G. McLaughlin
McLaughlin
Welangulin Saro
Marcy
Kaughlin
Auelutant
Crich
Ollie Teal
Ollie
Tod
Aragon
Eretter
Texas
Thas
Galveston
Arkances
Little Rock
France
Thomas Shaw
Minnesota Experiment Station
Tadian
W. ©. Latha
Atason
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