Duels Through History From Balloons to Billiards
A historical overview traces the code duello from ancient judicial battles to modern private duels. It notes noted celebrations of duels between women such as the Marquise de Nesle and Comtesse de Polignac, plus a balloon duel in 1808 and a billiard-ball duel in 1843. Also recalls duels in New Orleans Oaks ground and a consoling quip about drudgery and marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Itont
Francis I
Charles V
England
America
France
Comtesse
Tistols
Boise de Bou- Jorne
Marquise
Paris
M. de Grandpre
M. le Pique
Tuileries
le Pique
God Grandpre
Grandpre
Lefant
Melfant
Moelfant
Red Tape in Germany Trains and a 6 Mark Fine
An excerpt from a Teck duchy account describes travel woes on German branch lines. The author boards a third class carriage with a fourth class ticket and faces a 6 mark fine after a roadside inspection. The delay from arguing with staff draws curious travelers on the platform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duchy of Teck
Baring-Gould
Germany
Ober Lenningen
Owen
Gwen
Suce
Given
Court of Napoleon Feudal Demand For Tips
A historical vignette recalls a major domo at Napoleon III's court demanding pourboire from guests. Attendees faced lumped bills totaling 606 francs with stark rates for ambassadors ministers and nobles. The piece notes varied opinions on paying in a single sum versus per servant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
Compiegne
Napoleon III
Marc. de Hegermann-Lindencrone
Harper's
Domo
Gia Acritto
Ponthaire
Bossier
France
Obliging Crabs and Fishermen Tales From Seville
A fragmentary column describes crabs with claws presented to fishermen as they harvest shore crabs near Seville. It notes claws come from salt water crabs near Morocco and Portugal, and describes the crab’s habitat, mating, and a quirky scene where fishermen harvest the claws without harming the crustacean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fishera
Tham
Viskera
Seville
Morocco
Spain
Portugal
Chicago Record-Herald
Silent For Once and Noisy Neighbors Steal Home Moment
A Kansas City Journal quip notes a late arrival and a near altercation with a neighbor’s spat as the wife stays listening. A description from Lippincott's praises a soprano with fine timbre and striking features tied to lumber regions, while a Marcier quote claims man cannot live by intellect alone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City Journal
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gilliard
Noah
Veudeville
Cleveland Plain Dealer
London Telegraph
Washington Herald
London Mail
Wall Street
Poe
Chicago News
Marcier
Japan
F.A. Blaha
Franklin Avenue
Business Directory
P. B. Bross
Mountain View Avenue
Nutley, N. J
Thomas Hayes
Passaic Ave
Nutley
N.J
William H. Parry
Tikit OF
Hampson and Parry
Roory
Union Bidg
Clinton ‘St. Cinewark
Centre St
Newark
WH. J
Alexander Edwards
Kalsemining
Newark St
Glendale St
N. J
G. H. Angell
Chestnut St
Nutley, NJ
William Searle
J. Searle & Son
Church St
Keyser & Corb
Telephone
Connet
Trion
Ss. Ss. Davis Garage Overland Agency
Chestnut Street
George C. Baptiste
Res
Mountain. View Ave
Keyser & Fleming
Beech St
Opp Post Office
Dahiaindieinddmene Amie
Francis J. McKenny
General Contracting
Franklin Ave
West Nutley
W. L. Jones
Ferns
Palmas
Passaic Av
H. E. Brown
Nutley, N.J
Fred’ Spatz, JR
Harrison ST
J. M. Davis
F. C. Wittmann’s Choice
Butter and Eggs Delicatessen
Avondale Road
Weston Place
New Jersey
Central Meat Market
Stager Bros
Nutley, KN
William R. Stirratt
Hugh Hallidy
Vreeland
Mutley
Ferd
Haberle
V. Lombardy & Son Custom Tailor
Weat Nutley
Allwood
F. Guthrie
Highfield Lane
Nutley Market
A. Blum
Pro Beef
Passaic Avenue
Franklin
Building and Loan
A. Savings Bark
Park School
T. S. Brown
J. A. ‘Connolly
Ernest VE Cockefair
William H. ‘Parry
Bloomfield
Bloomfield, N. J
Passaic County
Hanlon
Jeffereen St
Passaic, N. J
Teton
Ackard Commercial School
Lexington Ave
35Th St
Quy
Hudson
Peon
Glen Ridge
Jerolemon ST
Schoener Bldg
oKo
Hovgnan CW
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