Washington Society and New Year Festivities in 1880s Era
The piece surveys Washington politicos, society figures, and receptions on New Year’s Day. It notes the White House season under President Cleveland, the social role of Colonel John N. Wilson, and expected diplomatic visits amid winter weather and health concerns.
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High Treason and Dreyfus Case Stir Paris Comments
Boston letter notes Paris government threats of death for Captain Dreyfus if convicted. The article claims leakage of war plans to Berlin and internal French security debates. It also reports Boston stamp cancellations and a separate profile of financier Winslow, his loan practices, and Harvard background.
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The Goulds and Society Stir New York Rumor Mill
The New York Recorder reports a social flutter over a possible ball by Mr or Mrs George Goulds. The piece imagines crowded, fashionable gatherings, suggests a society press agent, and mocks snob invitations while praising a charity tone and ball as a social turning point.
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Norway Plans Live Mutton Exports to London
The London Telegraph reports Norway is arranging to supply London with mutton, alive or dead, as export demand grows. Experiments under Stavanger Agricultural Society show heavy lambs gaining quickly, selling in London at high prices with strong profit despite some skin and packing losses. The Stavanger group calls the venture remunerative and aims to secure steady English supply.
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Neat Home Dress Beats Fashion Without Wealth
A columnist argues that careful home dress and neatness define true style over expensive outside garments. She praises a mother and daughter in simple, refined outfits, contrasts home making with ostentatious displays, and urges women to invest in neat home attire and personal conduct.
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A Good Thing For Texas and Electric Light Feats
A discussion on Republican presidential strategy mentions Texas as pivotal. The piece then describes a revolutionary electric lamp project at Fire Island, powered by a small engine and clockwork, claiming vast candle power and rapid rotation for coastal illumination.
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Syrup of Figs Offers Gentle Laxative Benefits
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative by the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims cleansing effects on the kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and promotes health and comfort for daily use. The 60 cent bottles are sold by druggists with the manufacturer’s name printed on each package.
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A Morning on the Levee and River Trade Shifts
Old river men in St Louis mourn the fading Mississippi traffic and fear decline as railroads intrude on river commerce. The piece contrasts river nostalgia with rail growth, notes fewer ships and barges, and describes levee activity, bridges, and floating loading barges shaping the current commerce scene.
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Port Arthur victory cited by Count Oyama aide
The article notes Countess Oyama, wife of Field Marshal Count Oyama, as a leading Japanese figure in the Port Arthur victory. It mentions she studied at an American college, possibly Wellesley or Vassar, and served as one of the Empress's lady commissioners to prepare an exhibit for the World's Fair.
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TIPS IN AMERICA WEIRD TIP TALE AT A ENGLISH TRAVELER CHARGES
A Pall Mall Budget note recounts an English traveler’s interaction with tipping in the United States. The tale centers on a waiter who deems tipping undignified yet accepts a gratuity. The piece critiques American tipping culture and recalls a Lord Chancellor Bethell speech about change and rest.
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Photographic Eye Experiment at Gone Wrong
An experiment to photograph Mrs Shearman's eyes failed as films and chemicals failed to clear the pupils. Coroner Rowers and colleagues testified the eye figure was visible before removal and lamented removing the eyes. The case raises expectations for a future crime scene photograph.
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Aged Woman Fatally Burned and Man Killed in Domestic Incidents
Reports from Springfield outline a fatal burn of Mrs Eliza Wilson wife of Rev Tucker E. Wilson as her dress caught fire from a stove. Meanwhile Thomas Pritchard fired on John Williams, killing him after Williams attacked Williams' wife. Pritchard surrendered to authorities. Separate Bremen incident describes disgraceful church scene as Keon is ejected after abusing the presiding minister. London notes discuss Mrs Ormiston Chant facing threats and alleged nervous breakdown rumors.
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