Leap Year Legends and Superstitions Across Europe
The article surveys leap year beliefs from England to Belgium Russia Sicily and France. It notes fears of crop failure and animal trouble in leap years while mentioning exceptions and quirks such as vines grafted in leap years and the Roman view of leap day as unlucky. A French demon tale amid La Chatre lore adds a folkloric, eerie note.
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Failore
England
Belgium
Russia
St. Cassian
Sicily
Henve Jook
Mr. Chambers
Scotland
St. Augustine
Fixtus
Joshua
Gebaon
Thistelton Dyer
Home Journal
Say the Purists Embrace a New Verb Antepone
The Newport News notes a new verb ante-pone gaining favor for public use. It shortens wording by placing actions before a set date, redefining how we express scheduling before the original time.
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Newport News
The Levil of Procrastination and Political Snippets
A fragmentary tale contrasts courtship with a quip about Mr Sampson and a young woman who is already engaged. The passage shifts to political asides critiquing Democratic handling of financial policy and a surplus claim, reflecting 19th century newspaper tone.
RIDDING THE TARIFF BILL Sparks and splits across papers
A collection of editorials criticizes Mills tariff plan for political bias toward the South. It argues northern industries face free lists and warns the measure would disrupt protection. Respondents urge Republicans to replace it with a scheme cutting $75,000,000 in revenue.
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Mgr. Mills
Wa and Means Committee
Congress
Boston Record
Free trade bill sparks partisan contention across papers
The New York Press argues the bill would grant unqualified free trade to all feasible American industries, reducing duties on others to let foreign competition prevail. The Washington Republican calls the measure a deliberate blow to U S industries and warns it would largely raise government income.
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New York Press
United States
Washington Republican
Tariff Bill Critiqued by Democratic Leaders
The dispatches attack the tariff measure as a political craft balancing free trade with protection. Critics say it mirrors Democratic divisions and aims to pass through a Republican Senate, urging caution in entrusting leadership. The warnings come from multiple papers noting Democratic influence and Cleveland administration ties.
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Cleveland News and Herald
Senate
Philadelphia Record
Let Them Speak Up on Mills Free Trade Bill
Editorials criticize the Mills free trade bill as divisive among parties and interests. Observers say one region shows no map of support and warn of broader backlash as domestic industry cuts loom and Washington managers risk deaf ears.
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United States
Philadelphia Press
Patchwork bills and tariffs spark partisan criticism
The passage condemns a Mills tariff bill as foolish and aimed at pleasing Southern voters. Critics argue the measure harms national trade and industry, calling out selective framing to secure political support while noting the limited use of water power by iron industries.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburgh Times
Boston Budger
Quips and Curious Clippings From Brooklyn Eagle Verses
A collage of whimsical lines and odd anecdotes from Chicago and Brooklyn papers. A philologist links wind and pirates to Cyprus while a bricklayer escapes injury as a hostile cake floats from a window and vanishes into the sky.
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Chicago
Isle of
Cyprus
Philadelphia Times
Forger Netted After Cashier Request Gone Wrong
Reporter recalls a caller posing as a newspaper man who asked to cash a $50 check. The suspect was handed to police after the office case was opened following the encounter at the Omaha World office.
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Omaha
Prolific Wedding Week and Barbarous Mexicans
A dialogue notes Miss Waldo in Boston attending four weddings last week with three more on her slate, while a West observer jokes about Boston leap year effects. Separate remarks depict a barroom style “Footpad” quip contrasting Mexico’s wealth with claims of barbarity and armed gangs.
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Miss Waldo
Boston
Mr. Wabash
West
New York Sun
Mexico
Omaha
Witty Parade of Mild Jests and Quips from 19th Century Papers
A collage of short humor items and humorous exchanges from Chicago Times Omaha World and other papers. Jokes cover train robberies wheels on roofs writerly posthumous authors and punning dialogue about editors and organists. Lighter notes include misheard lines and playful exchanges among citizens.
Chicago Cocaine Victim Returns Home Cured
Dr Charles Bradley of Chicago, once addicted to cocaine and morphine, is said to be cured after leaving a Christian home for intemperate men. He weighed 110 pounds on entry, rose to 158 pounds, and resumed life with strong resolve.
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Charles
Bradley
Chicago
Bunting
Christian Home
Shinting
Kedley
Jersey City
Montreal College
Notice to Creditors Estate of Elizabeth Brearley
Estate administrator directs creditors and anyone with claims against Elizabeth Brearley deceased to present them with vouchers within four months of first publication. Claims must be filed with R D Martin in Mitchell Davison County Dakota. Dated March 15 1888.
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Elizabeth Brearley
R. D. Martin
Mitchell
Davison
Dakota
Mitchell, Dak
William H. Brearley
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