Ramblings in Virginia A Good Country to Epigrate From
Braunton Virginia visit chronicles Piedmont’s beauty and deep valley landscapes near the Blue Ridge. The piece blends regional pride with nostalgia for pioneer legends and Virginia social lore. It recounts mountain life, hunts, militia eras, and local tales of strength and hospitality from the old Virginians and their servants.
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Braunton
Piedmont
Virginia
Blue Ridge
Washington
Chesapeake and Ohio
Rocky Mountains
Colorado
Virginia Standard
John Francis
Hnietian
Attica
A Virginia Tour Reflects on Pioneers and Old South
A narrator recalls Virginian frontier bravery, enslaved people, and family pride while tracing the landscape near Staunton and Monticello. Observations address local dialect, climate, and historical figures, noting Jefferson, University of Virginia, and early state growth. The piece blends memoir and cultural reflection on the era’s social dynamics.
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Thomas Jefferson
Virginia
John Brown
South
Middle England
Sage and Gould In Business Rift Rumors Grow
Sage and Gould are said to be in open dispute with strained business ties and possible rupture. Sage aims to profit from money making while Gould eases after family pressure and the Vigilant purchase fuels the conflict. Washington Post report notes tensions and possible fallout. The Tablet editor Cox visit to the pope yields a witty misstep, prompting jokes in the press.
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Rousell Sage
George Gould
Gould
Sage
Helen
Young Gould
Washington Post
Olive Harper Fashion Styles for Men in Mourning Goods
New York Aug 28 describes social satire on menswear as Olive Harper notes men suffer fashion pains as they struggle to fit stiff starched collars and shirts in the era of mourning attire. The piece contrasts women’s dress woes with male garment challenges in high civilization.
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Olive Harper
New Shirt Innovations From Japan Inspire Modern Comfort
A literary survey notes Japan's shirt design enabling front opening like a coat with two bosom button holes for studs while others use fixed buttons. It describes embroidered fronts, soft pale fabrics, and tape details. The writer extols comfort, fashion, and the decline of shirt boards, imagining lace and ribbed hems enhancing male appearance.
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Japan
Belronpg
Cherea
Coaching Parade in New Hampshire's White Mountains
Norra Conway notes the annual coaching parade in North Conway attracts thousands. Decorated hotels and dozens of carriages dazzle in color schemes, with elaborate horses, riders, and floral embellishments. Winners receive gold-lettered banners as the three mile pageant ends.
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White Mountains
Norra Conway
N. H
White Mountain
New Hampshire
Alps
America
Gayety
North Conway
G. P. Suara
Young Men of Today Opinions of Men Whose Names Are Widely Known
In New York, August, a series of interviews gathers views from public figures on whether today’s young men have as good a chance to succeed as in the past. Policeman Rev Collyer and Rev Dr Hall dispute whether opportunities have declined, with many arguing modern education and corporate demand favor today’s bright youths. The piece also notes differing views on farming versus city life and the role of preparation, hard work, and ability in achieving success.
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Mraonam
Bernardsville
Alpree Village
Philsopher
Craton
Tanner
Millvan
Emily
Aldo Camea
Oglers
Niagara Falls
Toa
Danan
New York
Union Oes Ee
Robert Collyer
Square
New Yorker
Herkimer County
Chicago
Hall
John Hall
Collyer
London
America
Thomas L. James
Isaac K. Funk
D. D
The
Voice
Ora 8
Pete
L D. Marshaul
Blood Stains and Iron in Wood Said Indelible
The piece cites superstition that blood stains cannot be washed out and recounts historical references from Sir Walter Scott and Shakespeare. It explains iron oxide in blood sinks into wood, making stains hard to remove, noting pig blood stains as comparably persistent.
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Paria
Walter Scott
David Rizzo
Mary
Holyrood Palace
Darnley
Lancashire
Gallows Croft
Macbeth
Blakespeare
Pearson
Good Advice on Comfort Health Over Appearance
The Washington Star notes that comfort and health should not be sacrificed for appearance. It cautions against seeking approval from a fickle audience whose opinions have little true value and can be bought with surface elegance.
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Washington Star
Tard Work For Senator Hill
President Cleveland is slashing at the tariff programme amid fragmented passages, urging Senator Hill to defend him further. The New York senator may find the labor heavy in this line. The French colonies prove costly to the home government, outlay exceeding income and trade gains.
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Cleveland
Mr Hill
New York
New York Press
Atlanta's Sensation Preacher Johnson of Gibbs La
Aged 18, Charles Johnson, a light ginger cake colored youth from Gibbs Louisiana, preaches in Atlanta. He reports conversion at eight and immediate calls to the ministry. He attends a theological seminary studying Bible, with a notably quiet voice and confident bearing.
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Atlanta
Charles Johnson
Gibbs
Cure catarrhal and chronic diseases this season
Drs Stackhouse and Daniel offer a permanent cure for catarrhal and chronic diseases during favorable weather. Testimony from Rapide City resident Peter Cowe describes a fifteen year illness that left him unable to work, but he reports relief after seeking treatment from the eminent specialists.
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Stackhouse
Daniel
Peter Cewe
Furmer
Rapide City
Siuerhouse
Cowe
Sleeping Car Rates on Phillips Rock Island Excursions
The advertisement promotes California excursions from Chicago to Los Angeles or San Francisco via the Scenic Route and Ogden. Phillips, an excursion manager, conducts personally supervised tours leaving Chicago twice weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays. A daily tourist car departs each night at 6 o clock via the southern route through Indian Territory and Ft Worth to the West Coast. Tickets are available at Rock Island ticket offices on Clark Street.
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Phillips-Rock Island
Chicago
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Sceni
Odgen
Phillips
Enocial
Cobnet
Indian Territory
Ft Worth
Rock Island
Tog Clack Street
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