What Some People Eat. The Tidbits From Many Lands
An extended travelogue of global eating habits and exotic foods. It cites Esquimaux and Tongouse meat intakes, Greenland whale delicacies, Austra lasian fare like rats and shark, Amazonian loam, Peruvian clay meals, African delicacies, Asian delicacies including dog, rat soup, and insect dishes, and notes regional specialties in Siam, China, the Caribbean, Falkland Islands, Japan, and Central America. The piece closes with a Maine tea anecdote from Governor Vaughan's circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Esquimaux
South America
Amazon
Peru
New Guinea
Jamaica
New Caledonia
Siam
Siberia
Kamschatka
Africa
West Indies
Ceylon
Antilles
Honduras
Falkland Islands
Trinidad
Fulton Market
Isle of Ascension
Central America
Magdeburg
First Tea in Maine Linked to Cutt's Island Story
A correspondent recalls the origin of tea in Maine noting the first tea was brewed on Cutt's Island in Kittery about 167 years ago. The account mentions Maj. and a daughter, hinting at early colonial tea practices in the region.
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Maine
Cutt’s Island
Kittery
The Empress Regnant Takes Up Boxing Lessons
The Hong Kong Times notes the Chinese empress regent at fifty training in boxing, appearing in a short skirt and romping with an elderly trainer. It highlights her rare blend of clever statecraft and public eccentricity while detailing her ascent from concubine to ruler amid dynastic intrigue and modern reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Hein Fung
Tung Chi
Hong Kong Times
English and American Smokers Compared by a Londoner
A London observer recalls stark contrasts between American street life and English norms in smoking. He notes Americans freely smoke cigars in public, while English cabmen and porters would be mocked for such luxury, even if they can afford it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer House
England
London
Chicago Journal
Candidates Who Indulge in Presidential Aspirants
The article surveys present day candidates and their drinking habits. John Sherman drinks if invited, Blaine refuses champagne, and Conkling avoids strong drinks due to a weak stomach and youthful excess. It notes Conkling lately favors appolinaris water, with no smoking unless unlit.
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John Sherman
Blaine
Mr. Conkling
Washington
Conkling
Appolinaris Water
Night Clerk Seen as Key Hotel Position
The Night Clerk at the West Hotel in Minneapolis, Manager Shepherd notes the role is highly responsible. He explains the eight hours of sole control, lack of immediate help in emergencies, and the need for calm judgment to protect patrons, especially in fire situations.
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Shepherd
West Hotel
Minneapolis
Raisins Spark Curious Food Request at Family Visit
A 38 year old boy visiting relatives observes an indulgent auntie feeding raisins for cooking. Expecting to be excluded, he asks who she meant by here before receiving his share, prompting the raisin feast to be provided.
Water Danger From Mexican City Water
The Philadelphia Record warns that water in Mexico City can be deadly to drink due to evaporation and mineral contamination. It notes Chapultepec’s living spring, the five mile aqueduct, and a door to door water carrier selling dubious water for a fee, advising travelers to avoid drinking impure water to prevent incurable illnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Tenochtitlan
Chapultepec
Campo Santo
Philadelphia Record
A Bed-room for Summer
A neat summer bedroom features cream white and green patterned matting at 60 cents a yard and a green tinted walls. An iron white bedstead, muslin spread, and pale green cambric lining. a green mantel with ribbons. a white and gold framed watercolor. bamboo screen adds charm and simplicity praised by Art Age.
Stereoscopes Used to Detect Counterfeit Banknotes
A French paper notes the stereoscope once seen as mere novelty now serves a banking function. Put side by side with a suspected note, genuine and suspect images are overlaid to reveal even slight discrepancies. Forgeries that fool the eye fail the stereoscopic test at the Bank of France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of France
Chambers’ Journal
The Nearest Fixed Stars From Cygni to Earth
The Rev Dr Pritchard of Oxford notes fifty million miles separate us from the star of Cygni, the nearest beyond our system. The light reaching Earth left its source about eight years ago, per the London Exchange. A man who loses borrowed race money only feels a lighter sorrow than money taken from his own pocket.
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Pritchard
Oxford
Cygni
London Exchange
PPL
Doolofepolein
Aol
Stomachs Bitters touted as cure all remedy
A reader warns against quinine and promotes Hostetter s Stomach Bitters as a safe speedy fix for chills, feverish symptoms, and miasma. The ad claims cures for dyspepsia liver issues nervous ailments rheumatism and kidney bladder inactivity through this botanic medicine used promptly and persistently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rapwax & Co
Henry Kenworth
Chebanne
Iroquois County
Radway
A. C
Middlebrook
Doravius
Scandinavian name origins and varied European notes
The article surveys historic name origins for European nations including Sweden, Norway, Prussia, Denmark, Russia, Spain, France, Switzerland, and Italy. It weaves in brief remarks on ancient terms, conquerors, and local legends, then shifts to short social notes about Mrs. Benton, Turkish sermons, and various ads and medical tips.
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Sweden
Norway
Scandinavia
Prussia
Russia
Denmark
Sarmatia
Muscovy
Spain
Iberia
Hispania
France
Germany
Celta
Gaul
Gallia Barachatta
Switzerland
Helvetia
Italy
Italus
Hesperia
The Sickroom Spoon and a Patent Medicine Pitch
An old verse laments the sickroom ordeal with a silver spoon of medicine, describing nausea and pain. It contrasts this with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Purgative Pellets, praised as sugar coated, vegetable, and effective at 23 cents per vial. An editorial quip about the sword of Damocles adds a note of newsroom humor.
Esther and Fred a model marriage in warm tale
Esther marries a reputedly fickle man, but her cheerful temper tact and healthful habits keep their home pleasant. Over years Fred sees other women fade while Esther remains vital, a jewel of a wife whose well being stems from Dr Pisree's Favorite Prescrip 100. A jokey aside notes the Yankee dood will do.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther
Fred
Kisther
Scott's Emulsion touted for flesh and strength gains
An advertisement extols Scott's Emulsion with hypophosphites as palatable and digestible, claims rapid improvement in delicate individuals, and cites a testimonial about a child gaining weight. It also notes a question from a Lady correspondent about women fighting since needle guns and promotes Lyon's Patent Heel Stiffeners for new boots.
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Scott
Iho
Pros
L D
Alabama
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Turkey
John Jasper
Detroit Free Press
Hawk
Dr. Sage
Brown
J. A. Lawrence
East Ninth Street
New York
R. W. Tansill & Co
State Street
Chicago
Florida
O. M. Crosby
Wood
Hood
W. R. Bann
Wilmington
Ohio
C. I. Hood & CO
Lowell
Mass
Kidder
AIRC
Jress
WM. F. Kidder & CO
John
Damocles
America
Gxt
Lyon
Isaac Thompson
Ballit
Ely
ELY Bros
Greenwich St
N.Y
William Noonan
Blanchard
Mick
Price
Buyant’s Business College
Buffalo
Jax Bronson
Detroit
Mich
Pettit's Eye
Te Rion
U. & Pensions
Izgarald & Powell
Indianapolis
Ind
J. Stephens
Lebanon
Kieder
Vite
Sole
Eno
L. Bing
HAM
Atty
Washington, D.C
Wkitixa
J. W. Barton
26Th Ward
Clucinmati
Brewster Safety Rein Holder Co
Holly, Mich
Spreatiuseas
A. P. Lacky
Frazer
Freicht
Jones
Binghamton
Kreyer
Seni
John P. Lovelet Arms CO
Boston
Masa
Apraxrekas
Go Ets
Ward Oil Company Chicago
Hobensack
St. Pula
Tor Chewlase
Ched
TOWER
Simmons St
Masa. Val
Payne
Cb Sons
Elmira
N. Y
Dey Strest
Dr. Williams
O.N.Y
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