Overland Route Wonders From Colorado to the Northwest
Fr. P. L. Baker extols a cross continental journey along the Overland Route via the Union Pacific system. He describes Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, Utah, Nevada, California, and Oregon highlights including Ames monument, Dale Creek Bridge, Mount Shasta, and the Sacramento valley. The piece urges travelers to choose the modern, comfortable rail experience at reasonable cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
New England
Kansas
Rocky Mountains
Denver
Cheyenne
Continent
Sherman
American
Ames
Mr. Ames
Egypt
Dale Creek
Colorado
Wyoming
Idaho
Northwest
Utah
Nevada
California
Portland
Oregon
Sacramento Valley
Redding
Upper
Sacramento
Castle Brazs
Soda Springs
Mount Shasta
San Francisco
Southern Pacific Co
Sisson
Union Pacific
Fr. PL. Baker
Notable Women in Public Life and Philanthropy
The Ditchens of Teck donate 5000 annually to philanthropic work, a fifth of their Parliament grant. Isabella Bird Bishop, the traveler, has been asked to read a paper before London’s Geographical Society. Miss Braddon is 60 and Mrs Oil plant 63, still guiding lovers through a long novel. Edna Cooke, daughter of Connecticut's Gov Cooke, is the year’s sole graduate from Leacon School in Hartford. Christine Law of Springfield becomes assistant clerk of courts for a three year term. Mary M Bartelme named public guardian for Cook County by Gov Tanner. she is Chicago’s only woman probate specialist.
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Ditchens of
Teck
Isabella Bird Bishop
Geographical Society
London
Braddon
Oilplant
Edna Cooke
Gov. Cooke
Connecticut
Leacon School
Hartford
Christine Law
Springfield
Mass
Miss Law
Mary M. Bartelme
Cook County
Gov. Tanner
A Boater's Yarn From the Detroit Free Press
An old time boat racing scheme is recounted with bets and fast boats. A partner and a man describe rigging a miniature motor propeller to speed profits, a crimp end as a boat escapes, and a dramatic finish with a fish as a backer. The tale ends with retreat and hollow courage.
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The
Detroit Free Press
Southern Railroad
Catfish
Two Ways Endings and Anecdotes Recalled by Dodds
A reflection on presenting anecdotes with the correct ending. The piece compares Dodds' account of Chalmers at a London party and a misreported version by an Englishman, illustrating how mishearing changes meaning and humor.
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Arlo Bates
Tle
London
James Dodds
Chalmers
Dodds
Care of an Owl and Feeding Guidelines
The owl naturally eats mice and small animals and must be fed alive at first. With time it may accept fresh or cooked meat and can be taught to change its eating habits gradually. Owls live long, some claimed to over a hundred years. They are not ideal pets due to dirty habits. A suitable cage is a roomy box with a central perch and stout front bars.
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Castoria
Pitcher
Irale Mark
Samuel Pitcher
Hyannis
Massachusetts
Mothers of America
Centaur Company
Chas. HH. S&letcher
Otmaha Company
Stati Medical Company
Otuyaha
Neb
T.housands
Dr Johnson Dictionary Odd Definitions Highlight
London exhibition of Dr Samuel Johnson relics recalls his curious dictionary entries. Notable lines include network as a reticulated figure with intersecting points and pensions as payments to state hirling for treason. The piece notes Johnson’s later regret over harsh descriptions.
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Samuel Johnson
London
England
Johnson
My Daughter Returns to Town for Quiet Health Break
A Chicago Record item quotes a doctor advising rest and distance from visitors as a reason for a daughter leaving her country home and moving back to town. The exchange notes the need for a calm environment for health.
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Chicago
Theatrical Topics: Plays Drive Vaudeville Demand
The article notes a surge in demand for plays as managers seek strong manuscripts. It highlights actors turned writers, cites Henry Arthur Jones, Bernard Shaw, Arthur Wing Pinero, Louis Parker, Murray Carson, Sutton Vane, and Lillian Burkhart as examples, and discusses the crossovers shaping stage success in London and Boston vaudeville.
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A. M. Palmer
Union Square
Henry Arthur Jones
Bernard Shaw
London
Arthur Wing Pinero
Henry Y. Esmond
Louis Parker
Murray Carson
Sutton Vane
AmericanStage Figures Shape London and New York Theater
The piece surveys actors and managers linked to American scenes. Effie Shannon and Lillian Burkhart gain prominence in vaudeville and legitimate theater, while Dan S'roh man and Mason Mitchell plan tours. Frohman successors and American scripts push into London markets amid industry shifting currents.
Free farms of 160 acres offered in Canada West
Pleasant homes in the Canadian West available with Manitoba Hard wheat suited for Alberta and Manitoba districts. Berry crop noted as high grade, with an average yield of 35 Dushela per acre not known on the continent. For transportation details and pamphlets on dairytog and wheat raising write C. J. Brovanton, 282 Clark Street, Chicago.
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Manitoba
Alberta
C. J. Brovanton
Clark Street
Chicago
Josiar Excels in Mid dleweight Class Says Washington Star
Mr Corntossel proudly proclaims his son Josiar is doing well and was the best in his college class. The summer boarder asks which class and learns it is the middleweight division as noted by the Washington Star.
Various 19th Century Advertisements and Snippets
A collage of short ad blurbs and miscopied phrases. Mentions Dr Kay and Dr Kui nerve tonics, Uncle Eben quotes, a claim of cures for fits and nervousness, a 991 Arch St Philadelphia address, a claim about using newspaper to polish windows, Piso's Cure for consumption, No-To-Bac tobacco cure, August Belmont statue order, Mrs Winslow soothing syrup, 26 cent cure product, Cadacareta laxative, and a note about Christ’s love.
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Kiine
Rew. Kui
Stark Nursery sales pitch ad with free-take offer
An advertisement urges readers to write to Stark Nursery in Louisiana Missouri or Rockport Illinois to learn the truth about selling Stark Trees. It promises cash payments to salesmen weekly year round and offers a free outfit with no upfront cost to try the work. It also seeks CLUB MARENS to obtain trees for free.
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Stark
Stark Nursery
Louisiana
Rockport
Ill
Grateful Note on Photo From Mr Champleight
A Brooklyn Life quip thanks Mr Champleight for sending a photograph. The speaker notes initial dislike but considers the possible gesture a positive surprise.
Airship crater strength likened across Germany and continent
The report notes the airship crater is nearly as strong in Germany and on the continent as it is in the United States, implying comparable impact or resilience across regions.
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Germany
Continent
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America
Great Northwest
Vaudeville
Lillian Burkhart
Europe
Boston
Charles Jimerson Cook
Lucius Hosmer
Tremont Theater
Christie MacDonald
Francis Wilson
Walf
Piace
Wilson
Secret Service
William Gillette
F Euch
Maryland
David Belasco
Tor
J. Comyns Carr
Robert Buchanan
Harriet Jay
Effie Shannon
Edith Ainstey
Robert Mantell
Rose
Robert Elsmere
Dan S’rohman
Lyceum Theater
W. N. Crane
Miss Morton
Percy Haswell
Daly Company
Charlie Dickson
Keith
Dickson
Annie Russell
Lillian Burs
Ung
Beracvicn
Miss Russel
Sol Smith Russell
Martha Morton
New York
Miss Russell
Sylvia
Esmeralda
Hazel Kirke
Sue
Mason Mitchell
Walker Whiteside
Richelieu
Eugene Aram
Gringoire
Mr. Mitchell
Chas. Frohman
Red Robe
Rosemary
Mr. Brohman
Agierican
Mart Wy. Tautey
Edward Harrigen
HH. A. du Sauchez
India
Verge Huret
Hanscu
Jones
Mankatteen Theater
Christie McDonald
Kay
Uncle Eben
Washington Star
Anna M. Ross
Williamsport
August Belmont
Henry of Navarre
Hegeman
Clark Co
New Haven
Hall
Price, the
Christ
Rio Grande Western Railway
F. A. Wapiran
G.P
Salt Lake City
Lydia J. Pinkham
Lydia S. Pinkham
Southern Teachers’ Bureau
M. Sutton
Sutton Teachers’ Bureau
BIW
Sd Sts Lowisediie
Manuwier
Dearborn St
Louiyeile
the Centrum Company
Murray Street
American Truss Fence CO
Tremont, Ill
Elo
Delsarte
Henry Soper
Prin
Steinway Hall
Li van Duren
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
Berte
Tioguis Pree
Tipice
A. Morrissey
C.S. C
Illirgis Female College
Sm37on Ville
Roneh
Taney
Christian
Torus
Promecstin
Jos
EK. Harter
Br. Wu
Gkken' DS Sons
Atlante, Ga
Willson &Co
W.N. Y
Pethes Co
Nashua
Eustis
Gen
TNO
Decatur Tent & Awning CO
Decatur, Ill
Rure Selier
Decatur
O'Farrell
New York Avenue
Washington, D.C
Horpmas
Isabella Uedg
Columbias
Hartford Bicycles
Eo Ge
Columbia
Pope Mfg. CO
Conn
Mall
Des Moines
Adams Street
Draggiata
Ly Express
jColumbias
R.A. Warner & Bro
Weber Dvcoue
Elty
Gifford
Alth 2
Main Sts
Richmead
Veo
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