Fragmentary 1900 Almanac Snippets and Local Notes
A mosaic of facts from the era notes Alaska creek regions and a five story building plan, plus counts of professions in Boston, U S postal reach, celery yields in Westminster Cal, Mexican War veterans reunion, and New York election candidate professions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francisco
Latisie
Alaska
Bilnnesota
Sbonton
United States
Westminster
Cal
Independence
New York
Turf Topics and Purchases in Horse Racing
Adbell sold to J E Madden for 10000 dollars. A Malcolm Barbes of Boston bought Elloree at 2 08 percent. Jessie Wilkes at 2 10 percent will race in Detroit this winter. John H Shults of Parkway New York owns Rose Croix at 2 11 4 percent. National horse show premiums totaled 29020 dollars. Lexington association cleared over 10000 dollars at its last meeting. Bitter Root farm averaged 734.34 dollars per horse at auction for 227 horses. Over 200 horses are in winter quarters at the Lexington track. Hans McGregor at 2 11 percent will drive in winter for John Johnson of Buffalo. Mary P Leyburn at 2 18 percent, Lawson string member, trains for 1982 campaign. Frank Sorton of Chicago bought Axtelletta at 22 14 percent from Al Thomas. She joins the gentleman band of brood mares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adbell
J. E. Madden
A. Malcolm Barbes
Boston
Elloree
Jessie Wilkes
Detroit
Jobn H. Shults
Parkway
N. Y
Lexington
Bitter Root
Hans McGregor
John Johnson
Buffalo
Mary P Leyburn
Frank Sorton
Chicago
al Thomas
Theatre changes and stars across London and New York
Nina Morris resigns from The Man Who Dared cast while Florodora thrives in New York and beyond. James K Hackett scores in Edward Rose's new play. Cora Tanner engaged for a December production by Amelia Bingham. Mr Yorke Stephens resigns from Terry's Theatre management due to ill health. Bryce brothers maintain perfect show reliability in Eight Bells. Henry Arthur Jones works on a Duke of York's production with Frohman. May Edouin to add Rosina Voices pieces to her season notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nina Morris
Florodora
New York City
James K Hackett
Edward Roses
Cora Tanner
Amelia Bingham
Yorke Stephens
Terry's Theater
London
Bryce Brothers
Henry Arthur Jones
Turbie
France
Charles Frohman
May Edouin
Willie Edouin
Foreign Facts Highlight Early 20th Century Curiosities
A collection of global notes reports gold found in Clairac France during a well sinking, Bengal natives consuming cocaine, Trieste magistrates funding an Italian university start, England using incubators for pheasants and game birds, and South Africa raising ostriches in incubators. It also cites national debts with per head figures for France and Australia and notes a push in Germany for state exams for music teachers amid widespread claims of incompetence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bengal
Triest
England
France
Australia
Germany
Reichstag
The Cynic
A fragmented piece humorously reflecting on gossip, love, and social quirks. It contrasts hearing both sides, being told one knows nothing, and a hostess guarding her book as time slips by.
Faded Fragment Recounts Bondage Imagery and Atchison Mention
A fragmentary text references bondage imagery with the phrase the width of bondage and mentions Atchison in a cryptic context, suggesting a historical or literary clipping. The garbled lines imply a metaphorical struggle linked to a ball and chain motif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atchison
Vinegar From Prunes Aids Oregon Prune Growers
The Oregon agricultural experiment station runs experiments to produce vinegar from prunes. It aims to dispose of small prunes and large ones that ferment, noting prune juice vinegar in Oregon is very strong and must be diluted by half to meet standards. If accepted, prune vinegar could benefit prune growers by utilizing inferior stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon Agricultural Experiment Station
Oregon
San Francisco Chronicle
Dream Balm and health remedies in early advertising
An assortment of quotes and testimonials touts Dream Balm for catarrh, Ely Brothers tonics for voice and hearing, and various patent medicines. Subjects include landlord discussions and personal claims about cure products like Dr Thomas' Eclectric Oil and Woods Norway Pine Syrup, with generic appeals to health and beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Brothers
L. G Brown
Granger
Ely Bros
Warren Street
New York
Phrenologist Hints at Spare Change Forecast
A comical dialogue shows Sniffy seeking a sunnier future from a phrenologist. The tongue in cheek exchange notes a 25 cent forecast and a quip about betterment with another quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gov’nor
Meandering Mike Seeks Revenge Over Dog Nips
A quirky tale features Meandering Mike offering to work for dinner and planning a nasty prank after years of being nipped by a neighbor's dog. The dialogue shows his intent to settle scores and cause discomfort to the dog owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Curious Cats and a Blown Gas Detects Motive
A Chicago News item notes two odd cat facts about female yellow hair and deaf blue eyes while a separate Chicago Post quip depicts a disputatious author and playwright. The source strings include slang dialogue about a blow and mystery.
Headlines on death and shock in newspaper writing
A satirical dialog contrasts readers and reporters about gruesome news. A woman criticizes dreadful press content while a reporter admits sadness at news which compels sensational coverage.
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Lexington Track
Clairac
Cynic
George
New York Journal
Dr Thomas
Norway
Dean
Humphreys
Cage
Malaska
Sexen
Wites Grarastee
Rth
Hiram
Po i City
Chicago News
Chicago Post
Scribner’s
Washington Star
Jonn Harding & Go MS Ie
Venyor Te Tarbert Oor
Journal Office
Greater New York Loan Co
Rock Island
Brown
C. P. Skinner
Allen Bros
McKinnile Block
Moline
Journal
LD. T
18Th Street
White
Moline Heights
O. F. Anderson
Cady's Add
Roundhouse
Mueller & Son's
Henry Rohwer
19Th Street
Lost
The
Christison
46Th Street
Rock Inland
People's Furniture & Carpet House
5Th Avenue
Dewend & Kuechmann
Undertakers
A W. Esterdahl
Anc &Mbalmer
6Th Avenue
Lutheran Church
Crystal Steam Laundry
3D Avenue
Journal Business Office
Sattley Manufacturing Co
Decatur, TL
Eastman Tailoring Co
2D Avenue
J. Stofft
H. P Hansen
4Th Avenue
Williamson
Third Avenue
saJe
2¢ Avenue
T Jones
Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company
John M. Ekelin
Merchant Tailors
the Journal
BANKS
Moline National Sank
15Th Street
4 Avenue
Moline State Savings Bank
Moline National Bank
People's Savings Bankk
Nmoline, Il
German Savings Bank
West 3d Street
Davenport
Iowa
J. G. Swenesson
Ill
Rosenstein
Bouton
J. L. Kerns
Lindvall's Drug Store
A. R. Beal
M. D
12Th Avenue
To & P
Mock—Rosenstein
Sth Avenue
Clothiers
McKinnie Block
P. Mullane
Tth
Carpenters
John Carlson
Wee
Chderberg
Avenue
W. Odell
16Th Street
Postodiies
Wood Security
Lawrence M. Magill
Attorney At Law
Skinner Block
J. Seark
C. B. Marshall Searles
Ee Pre Awyers
Daily Journal
People’s Paper
National Association OF Stationary Engineers, No
Mene
Mueta
J. B. Oakleaf
Fensee
Kansas
City
Ala
United’ States
Math Uliding
Over
Rock
Tsland, iLumots Ormrce Hovns
W. A."briggs
Fidelity Loan CO
Mitchell & Lynde
B. A. Ainsworth
Geo
H. Edwards
Hirach
Ooo
Eoces Cashifer
B. G. Allen
Cc. P. Skinner
J. Bilas Leas
R. Ainsworth
Jawan
A. &. Wright
Porter Skinner
Geo. H. Edwards
ML A. Ainsworth
Veswuce
J. Skinner
Banking House
Uth Street
Jens Lorensen
Hw. Lincher Eee
Chas, N. Voss R. Andresen
Wd. Kaufmann
T. &. Murphy
Paulo Roddewts
H. O. Seiffect
Chas
N.voss
Ig Aests
People’s Savings Bank
Moline, Ill
CapliMd
Ccresecovenss
Officera
J. T. Browning
P. H. Weseel
Vice Press
Gillmore
Cashier
C. W. Lundahl
PITAL
B& Wight
W. W. Wells
Geo H. Edwards
Wright
W. W. Wella
H.A. Armsworth
W. H. Adama
Geo. W. Wood
J. G. Skinner
Moline National Bank Bidg
World Star Benefit Association
Mms
Cian
C H. Mangold
Peeters
Sthave
Matinee
Ant
Aoa
DR. Ostrom
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