England's Future King Wears Plain Frocks and Bonnets
A portrait and discussion of Prince Albert and his siblings show the royal children dressed simply in plain frocks, bonnets, and modest trims. The article contrasts royal and American child fashions, noting Prince Albert wears pique skirts while his sister Victoria favors plain slips. Major X hosts a breakfast of rice, which the Kentuckian colonel declines, preferring other fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Albert
England
Prince Albert Frederick Arthur George of York
Duke of York
Namsook
Victoria
Quintain relic to survive in England at Oldham Kent sale
A medieval quintain framed in a house deed is listed among Oldham Kent village property to be sold. Buyers must promise to keep the relic in good repair. The crossbar, square target and sandbag lure riders to nimble parries as in ancient tournaments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oldham
Kent
Westminster Ganeette
England
Contempo Costume Inspires Quixotic Tilt at Historical Clock
A playful observer envisions donning a modern outfit to ride a fiveteenth century tilt at the quintain and feel time reversed. The scene blends contemporary dress with medieval sport as a mental journey through eras.
True Hospitality True story told by retired army officer
A Washington Post feature presents a true story narrated by a retired army officer about an event described as true hospitality in New Mexico. The veteran recounts personal experiences illustrating kindness and duty during a period of service and residence in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Post
Noted Vanderbilt Heiressin Conspiracy Case at Bloomingdale
Mrs Marie Allen Wilmerding, alias Jack Wilmerding, a Vanderbilt kin, is confined at Bloomingdale Asylum amid claims by friends that she is sane and a victim of conspiracy. Once famed for gaiety and wealth, her marriage to Jack Wilmerding soured after quarrels and a Delmonico ice cream incident ending in separation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mra
Jack" Wilmerding
Vanderbilt
Bloomingdale Asylum
Wilmerding
Marie Allen
Vanderbilt Allen
Commodore Vanderbilt
Jack” Wilmerding
Delmonico
Jack
Marie
Italy
America
Worldly Wisdom with a Family Visit
Mrs. Uppenup explains she hid her smile to spare Cousin Marriet from aging wrinkles after a quarter century apart. Henry points out her cool greeting and she explains smiling would worsen her face with time and distance.
Juggernaut Festivals and Social Quirks Highlighted
A column critiques sensational Juggernaut festival stories noting most tales are imaginative and accidental deaths occur. It jokes about old feeble breath and mocks romance in novels while recalling soda making and political crookedness with a wry tone.
First Lady of Hawaii Named in Former Republic
A Honolulu portrait of Mrs. Dole, Annie P. Cate by birth, wife of the American-Hawaiian President, is described as poised for a first lady role in the newly annexed land. The Dol es are praised for simple, respected life in Hawaii’s capital, with Dole noted as a native son educated in Massachusetts.
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Hiawaii
United States
First Indies
Hawai
Dole
Honolulu
Republic
Islands
Hawaii
Mr. Dole
Massachusetts
Land of
Kalakaua
Pulpit Wise Words and Odd Tales From a Busy Page
A collage of quotes by various pastors on religion, unity, power, and life, plus brief notes on snake bites deaths and a cheeky courtroom verdict. Also contains a humorous exchange about a deaf mute endowed hospital and a loquacious lunatic asides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Journal
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervous Relief and Blood Purification
An 19th century advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for nervousness and insomnia, claiming it purifies and enriches the blood to feed and strengthen the nerves. It promotes Hood's Pills for liver issues at a low price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Pleasant Flace Exposition Fetes Northwest Growth in Portland
Portland prepares for the Oregon Industrial Exposition from September 22 to October 22 with $12,000 raised, band concerts by Bennett’s 82 piece military band, aerial feats by the Hegelmans, and a program of flowers, baby shows, school exhibits, and free wedding ceremonies open to couples. The fair promises grand displays of Northwest fruits and timber and low travel rates from rail and steamboat lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
Joe Meek
Lislie Applegate
Christopher Columbus
Northwest
Etand
Spota
Portalnd
Bennett
Hegelmans
Gram Music Hall
Stoughton wagons advertise improved models and catalogues
Three more car loads of the new wagons are en route as the maker touts improved design and urges readers to request the catalogue from John Poole at Morrison Street. Also noted is a remark on neutral ports and coal for warships under international law, plus brief historical curiosities about Gladstone and a cold shoulder origin in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poole
E Mt
Morrison Street
Lort
A. G. Long
Fourth &T
OPP
Fire Dept
Portland
Fire Department
Kabcock
Iabeock
Sherman’s Mental Decline Examined in Press Commentary
The Oh state publication cites aging figures suggesting John Sherman may have lost grip on details. A Spokesman Review note links mental vigor to passions and action, arguing great intellects need motive to avoid stagnation and that ambition or hate can restore drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sherman
McKinley
Oh@ stateman
Sherman
Spokesman Review
The Growth of Rootalism and Quack Medicines
An eclectic page of pseudoscience and ads argues socialism grows from large standing armies and praises remedies like Kyostetter's Stomach Bitters and Schilling's Dest tea. It touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co and Jesse Moore Whiskey, plus Kilner’s Nerve Restorer and an electric hemostat by Lawson Tate of London with dramatic surgical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyostetter
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Hal
Open Letters Endorse Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Readers from Jexxix E Green Denmark Jows and Mrs Starry Harpy Riverside Iowa praise Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual pain backache ovarian inflammation and related symptoms. Both letters claim substantial health improvements after using the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jexxix E Green
Denmark
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Starry Harpy
Riverside
Iowa
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Vivan
Los
Milea
Ponce
Orto Nico
Prince Alment
Major B
Dia
Offira
First Lady
T. T. Munger
Unitarian
New Haven
Conn
W. H. Moreland
Episcopalian
San Francisco
Cal Q
D Barber
Baptist
Columbus
PF. James
Philadelphia
Presbyterian
New York City
Lyman Abbott
Congregationalist
Brooklyn
N. Y
Christ
Cuyler
Ufe
Jordan
Anitarian
Palo Alto
Cal
J. A. Henry
Spain
Russia
Turkey
J. M. Scovell
God
Reyv
J. W. Atwood
Episcopatian
Columbia
Chblo
J. FH. Ecol
Denver
Calo
Crane
Methodist
Chicago
India
New York Tribune
Portland Letter
Professor Koch
Koch
Mers, Mulligan
Piuenstead
Garden of Gethsemane
Mr. Gladstone
France
Nile
Schilling
Jesse Moore
North Carolina
Virginia
Kentucky
Lawson Tate
London
Jennie E Green
Harry Hardy
Armstrong
Business College
Fortland Business College
Oregon
A. P. Armernowo
Mate Montror
Ding
Chicago Board of Trade
Downing, Hopking & Co
Chicago Board of Trade Brokers
Seattle
Wash
Moore
Wom Stewart & Holmes Drag Co
Seattia
Lapand
Walter Baker
Gosts
Dorchester
Mass
Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Thomas Nl. White
Morrisom and
Fourth Streets
Washington
Admissin
California Fig Syrup CO
Ures
Bob
Arbour
reeEvans Cwewiar Co
Cincinnatio
Polsolatia
Wlll & Finck CO
Market Street
Isabella I
ATLAS
Cawston & Co
H. P. Gregory & Co
First St
Portland, Or
WA First Ave
Seattle, Wash
Snes Seceed
J.C. Hubinger Bros. Co
Keokuk
R. LeRoy
ALL Grocers
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