Remarkable London Suit Over Spirit Illusion
The case pits J N Maskelyne against Archdeacon Colley over a stage spirit projection named Alice. Colley sought 5000 dollars claiming the illusion duped the audience. In court a painting illustrated the vapor growing into Mrs TH Maskelyne, the illusionist’s wife, as the spirit figure.
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London
J. N. Maskelyne
Thomas Jolley
Archdeacon Colley
Alice
Maskelynne
Dr. Monck
Monck
Maskelyne
TH. A. Maskelyne
Busy White House mistress Mrs. Roosevelt’s day in the capital
The article portrays Mrs. Roosevelt as active in White House life with two breakfasts the first for children, a morning with cabinet wives, frequent visits from Miss Hagner, and late dinners. It notes her private correspondence, gift making, hospitality, sewing, and leadership in social duties, including frequent dinners and state receptions.
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White [House
Land
Fen ¢An
White House
Archibald
Quentin
Sthai
Drs. Roosevelt
Alown
Lureheau
Roosev
Isabel Haguer
Roosevelt
Mrs. McKkinley
Ava. Roosevelt
McWinley
Ethel
Fractured Comic Snippets Pop Across Papers
A collage of humorous quips and misread lines from multiple newspapers features playful misprints and social jests. The columns showcase mangled phrases, regional slang, and light banter on jobs, dancing, and everyday life.
Farmers brave rain to reach markets across long distances
Farmers travel forty to fifty miles through storms to reach distant markets. They load hay and gear in tarpaulins and waterproof coats, choosing wet days to avoid crowds. Market access remains scarce, with few wagons traveling freely in bad weather.
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Ile United Siams
Missing Bank of Fagbind notes uncovered in history
In a forty year span from 1798 to 1322, outstanding Bank of Fagbind notes were believed lost or destroyed. The total value reached EL WOON odd, with every shilling clearly traceable to the bank.
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Bank of Fagbind
EL Woon
Banc
How to Mix Fertilizer from Readily Available Materials
The article outlines assembling fertilizer from various sources such as cottonseed meal and nitrate of soda for ammonia, acid phosphate for phosphoric acid, and muriate or other potash sources. It gives a worked example totaling 1680 pounds, plus optional soil to reach a ton, and notes seed and crop observations from Richmond Times data.
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T. B. Parker
Foster
Oliver
Richmond
Neighbors Urged to Curb Stray Cattle and Improve Farm Practices
An article warns farmers about nuisance stray cattle harming crops and urges notifying offenders, confining stock, and using legal remedies when needed. It extols systematic farm management, prudent foresight, and timely clipping of clover to boost yields, citing Richmond Times Dispatch as the source.
Lawn bed plan with tropical effects and edge details
A Washington Star article outlines a lawn design featuring a large central bed of ricinus with surrounding salvia epsendens and edging, plus smaller beds of cannes and ornamental grasses. It notes water needs, mower clearance, and cautions that if lawn care is poor flowers may be excluded. It adds a science sidebar on frost and plant death, detailing cell water loss, ice formation, and varying cold tolerances.
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Washington Star
Chicago
Tribune
Rations and yields in dairy farming and farming profits
A historical brief discusses ration balance for dairy production and the risk of neglecting the last third of the ration, noting losses from unbalanced feeds. It cites G Gordon and Country Gentleman on dairy waste and outlines factors behind higher farm profits including soil preparation, seed quality, fertilization, cultivation, and improved machinery and grazing.
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G. Gordon
Envn
Knapp
Cleveland's Odd Attire Sparks Princeton Interview Joke
Reporters covered Grover Cleveland at Nassau venues in Princeton noting his indifference to clothing. A New York writer sought an interview but mistook a shabby, homespun outfit and battered hat for a joke, revealing the former president’s well known eccentric prerogatives.
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Princeton
Grover
Cleveland
Nassau
New York
Brandstind
Mir
Abure
Measles Cure Promises Relief After Months of Suffering
A patient recalls severe head and scalp symptoms lasting six months after measles. Cathora Remedies reportedly cured the condition in about three weeks, with the patient stating no recurrence years later. The note includes other stray phrases and ad-like lines from the era.
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Henry Porter
Albion, Neb
Pioneer Browning Tells Remarkable Story in Ogden Utah
J Browning, a 74 year old pioneer who crossed plains in 1848, recalls doctors diagnosing diabetes and failing kidneys five years ago. He suffered night rising, fatigue, weight loss, back pain, and rheumatism until taking Deat's Kidney Pills, which he credits with relief and a year of good health. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
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Browning
Ogden
Utah
Pioneer
Plaines
Deai
Ant. Hare
Foster-Milburn Co
Bilffald
N.Y
The Ruling Passion Doctor Laments Clinic Aches
A fragment from London Punch shows a doctor inspecting a patient’s fever and a golfing quip about bogey with a playful exchange. The snippet reflects a period newspaper tone and light satire.
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London
Boston to host weeklong Sons and Daughters event
The Sons and Daughters of New England announce a home-coming week in Boston from July 28 to August 3. Citizens have prepared grand celebrations to honor Boston and Massachusetts history and achievements drawing thousands from across the country. The event mirrors large reunions held in Louisville and Georgia and aims to unite families and celebrate regional heritage.
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Boston
England
Massachusetts
Kentucky
Louisville
Georgia
America
More Economical: Do you find it more economical to boil your own
A fragment from Harper's Weekly debates cost savings in homemaking. A reader answers yes and notes her husband prefers half portions, reflecting practical domestic concerns in an era of practical economics.
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Deacon Cloveriop
Faruer Aleddergrass
Carsone
Gebhart
Philadelphia Ledger
Rovingstone
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Seratiner
Chicago Chronicle
Monthlaska University
Deelk
Crotchett
Philadelphian Press
Indead
Harper's. Weekly
Train travel tour offers low rates by major lines
Special Trains-National Association and Christ Endeavor propose guided tours through the Chicago North Western and Mexican Central routes. The promoted itinerary highlights sleeping car accommodations and organized travel in congenial company. Hutchison leads the Tourist Department in Chicago with A A Robinson noted as Mexican Central Railroad president.
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Chicago
Hutchison
Clark
Street
A. A.‘ Robinson
Mexican Central Railroad
Praxmen
St. Joseph
Denver
Railroad
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St. St. Vitus Dende
Sehiee
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Coogan
Storz
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