Ethnologists and antiquarians explore past human life worldwide
Field work by museums and universities expands knowledge of human progress and ancient customs. The US Bureau of American Ethnology and the American Museum of Natural History support preservation of aboriginal relics, cliff dwellings, and African civilizations, with Pennsylvanias expedition uncovering Ethiopian roots of Nubian art.
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Bureau
America
Bureau of American Ethnology
Smithsoniap Institution
Southwest
American Museum of Natural History
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Ueht
Africa
David Randall Maciver
Lower
Nubia
Henry D. Clayton Nominated to Notify Bryan of His Third Bid
Henry D. Clayton of Alabama chosen to deliver the notice of William Jennings Bryan’s third presidential nomination. Clayton, longtime Democratic figure, has served in Congress since 1806 and chaired the Chicago Democratic National Convention. He was born in Barbour County and practiced law in Clayton and Buffalo before residing in Buffalo. He was a U S attorney for the middle district of Alabama and a presidential elector in 1888 and 1892. He cited the Bible line The tree is known by his fruit to defend his point amid Republican laughter.
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Clayton
Barbour County
Ala
University of Alabama
Bufalo
United States
Middle District
Alabama
Congress
Word and Deeds in Indiana District Highlights Brewer Backing
Fort Wayne and Allen Adams counties form a Democratic stronghold that now faces a Fleming bid for state senate. Steve Fleming, Fort Wayne brewer and ally of brewing interests, leads an anti temperance campaign while brewers control local politics and many Democrats oppose his candidacy amid a brewing dominated district.
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Fort Wayne
Allen
Adams
Democratic Party
Indiana
Adams County
Allen County
Bryan
Stephen B. Fleming
Berghoff Brewing Company
American Seating Company
Steve Fleming
State Senate
Senate
Brewers’ Combine
Brewers
Fleming
Alen
John W. Tyndall
Decatur
Allen and
Adams Coun
Indianapolis
Foola
Tom Marshal
Blind Tigers
Indiana State Fair announces first preexposition judging panel
The State Board of Agriculture names judges for draft horses coach horses light harness saddle ponies mules cattle sheep swine dairy and other classes. Notable appointees include E. Morse M. A. McDonald T. W. Bell J. E. Vestal and multiple regional experts across Illinois Kentucky Michigan and Missouri.
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State Board of Agriculture
E. 8. Morse
Chicago
M. A. McDonald
West Lebanon
T. W. Bell
John E. Vestal
Plainfield
N. Ih. Gentry
Sedalia
Thomas Clark
Beecher
Aberdeen
Woodford
Vales
Uriah Privitt
Greenshire
Lloyd Mugg
Kokomo
Berkshires
Poland
Theatrical Admiration Meets Box Office Truth
A Washington Star exchange has Mr Stormington Barnes replying to a quip about crying at the theater by noting his emotion upon reviewing the box office statement. The sharp remark blends art and finance in a playful vault of theatre culture.
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Stormington Barnes
Washington Star
The French Are Good Travelers
Miss Betham-Edwards praises French travelers for patience and cheer. She notes they remain amiable in discomforts, never grumble, and turn annoyances to good use during journeys with friends in remote places.
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Batt Gexes
Bryan’s Backing Believed To Reaffirm Old Policies
The piece argues that despite claims of change, William Jennings Bryan remains tied to his long standing standpoints. It cites his Lincoln speech asserting continuity in his bimetallism and imperialist views, noting critics say the nomination reflects Democratic growth rather than change. The article questions what principles truly define his platform.
Brewers and Prohibition Battle in Indiana Campaign
Indiana brewers rally for county local option while warning they will quit politics if they lose. They argue liquor restrictions are spreading, and accuse opponents of boodle and political manipulation. The piece frames the race as a stand against tainted money and party pressure with a call for clean voting.
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Indiana
Prohibition Party
Texas
Tom Teggart
Crawford Fairbanks
Democratic Party
Tom Marshall
Chew
Anarry
Finding Owners Of Lost Things In Public Places
The Chicago Record Herald argues finders must try to return valuable items to their owners. If the owner cannot be located after using lost and found departments, newspapers the finder may claim the item with a clear conscience. If they ignore ads or neglect to search, they are nearly as dishonest as the original taker.
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Ifntelliveniece
Hipdee
Tnds
Lke
Chicago Record- Herald
Tess-Bess age denial turns to weight battle
In a witty exchange from the Philadelphia Press a quip about Tess and Tess-Bess highlights her struggle with aging and weight. Jess counters that Tess spends more time denying her weight than aging. The dialogue uses humor to reflect self perception and public commentary.
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Tess
Bess
Jess
Philadelphia Press
Preachers Rally Against Brewers Over Local Option in Indiana
Indiana preachers frame county local option as a moral issue in the temperance fight. Rev Somerville Light of Marion’s First Methodist and Miss Daisy Barr of Fairmount Friends Church warn that brewers seek to sway elections through influence and fraud, urging citizens to support local option to uproot liquor.
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Somerville Light
First Methodist Church
Marion
Indiana
House of Representatives
Emais
Daisy Barr
Friends Church
Fairmount
Weeping Day Beliefs Around Weddings Across Cultures
The article notes brides in Brittany and other cultures perform a weeping ritual before weddings. It links tears to future happiness and discusses similar beliefs among the Eran of Sitativsk, Bundagas of the Neilgherries, and some Greek tribes. It compares customs where a drenching or mourning signals joyous marriage ahead.
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British Isles
Eran
Sitativsk
Lfe
Bundagas
New Gal Shows Gentle Spirit in Domestic Work
Mrs. Offen praises her new girl as good hearted and kind in the Philadelphia Press report. The servant reportedly asked not to work too hard, reflecting a mild exchange during daily tasks.
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Mrs. Tiam Offen
Mrs. Memall
Gen
Philadelphia Press
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Ales. Erdlicka
Wady Halfa
Assouan
Philadelphia
Maciver
Alaska
Henry D. Clayton
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St. Louis
Preachers
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