A Tangle of Verse and Stage From a Distant Page
The fragment blends poetic lines of longing with scenes from a domestic drama and a obituary note. Florence Peacock is cited in London as a fashion feature, while a New York Times piece honors dowager Lady Stanley of Alderley for her century-spanning life and advocacy for women’s education.
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Lady Stanley
Alderley
George III
George IV
Queen Victoria
Queen's College
Emily Davies
Girton College
Central Asia
Gludstone
Waumuaua
The Typewriter In India A Quaint Tale Of A Judge
A fragmented account recalls an Indian judge famous for using a typewriter in court. The instrument sparked novelty as each line ended with a bell. The condemned prisoner received sentence amid questions of evidentiary attention and unrelated musings about belts and attire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Joe Guy
Fulluyl
Diplomatic Glitter at Washington New Year Reception
A vivid description of the New Year’s Day White House reception scene where the diplomatic corps parades in ornate attire to the secretary of state’s residence for a diplomatic breakfast. Spectators crowd the fence to glimpse the glittering gowns, gold lace, plumes, and insignia, while some onlookers trade witty lines about the showy procession and social spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Diplomatic Corps
White House
Chinunia Padden
Indianapalis Journal
Two Lifelong Lovers A Sentence That Endures
A New York Herald reader recalls a late evening encounter with an elderly couple walking arm in arm on Broadway. The husband, about 70, tells his wife, “But my dear, I like to think God sent you to me,” a line the writer calls a weighty, dignified affirmation of lasting marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodby
New York Times
Broadway
Bere
New York Herald
Korean Curiosities Described By Frank G Carpenter
In a Roxbury Gazetta excerpt Frank G Carpenter details Korea’s oddities including horses and bulls being shod with iron shoes, bellows operated by boys on a seesaw, and hand crafted farming tools. The account highlights improvised techniques and rough conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank G. Carpenter
Korea
America
Roxbury Gazetta
A Lake of Boiling Lava At Mauna Loa Craters
The article describes Mauna Loa and its two craters Kilauea and Wi Janes. It details a lava lake that continually moves, forming glassy filaments and Pele's hair. It notes lava threads and bubble-like particles forming comets tails and pebbled shore coverings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauna Loa
Wich
Kilauea
Wi- Janes
Pele
Eterni
Curiosity Ceekers
St. Louis Republic
How to Roast Succulent Oysters in Butter and Parsley
Select large oysters scrub thoroughly place them in a large tin with shells down so the liquor stays when they open. Remove the upper shell sprinkle with salt pepper and chopped parsley add a little butter and serve hot on watercress. A lively first course, best with brown bread and butter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Journal
Sheriff sale notice in Mills county Iowa
By virtue of an execution issued from the Mills County District Court the real estate of Lindolph Wittke is to be sold at public auction in Glenwood. The property at 28 feet of lot 2, block 8 in Chenwood is described and will be sold to the highest bidder at the west door of the courthouse on December 21, 1859, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sale will be conducted by Sheriff WP Canrannte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shermos
District Court of
Mills Ennuty
Sid
Grtoher Lpa
Beplin
Mfilly
Iowa
Dow
Glenwood
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Amy
Ted
Florence Peacock
London
Hells
Doctora
Roteran AM
Departments of Life
Prince of Perversity
Department of Life
Loudou
Jerusalem
Aroness Mathaghild
Othsehild
New York
Detroit
Canrannte
Daniels & Lufiir
Fred K. Meyers
H. Towslee
Hrind
Lowa
Aah
Smee i Ik
Bruta
Owih
Lwe
Werner Company
Adams St
Chicago
Mills County Nation
Glenwood, Lowa
Capital
Genelia
Wutpaus
United States
Europe
Bubinxwron
H. B. Woomurr
J. ¥. Williams Gee
Mickelwarr
A. C. Sabinio
Migkelwait
F. M. Buffington
Babin
Adress Tomental Med
T. Dodge
Scientific American Agency For Re
Id Aluway
York
Airfom Tama
Scientific American
MU Pullisuers
BOL Brudwery
New York City
Por
Mailal
Tacksum Medical
Ghinsgy
In Ay
Qwarket
Trea
Jackson Medical CO
Ill
Clark ST
Imperial
Skillicorn & Co
Owen
Owen Electric Belt
A. J. Kronsbein
Malvern
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