Book on Myra Bradwell Helmer raises funds for orphans
An author’s note describes a twenty five cent book sold to aid orphans and notes over a hundred dollars raised. The tale includes whimsical fairy godmother scenes and a doctor discussing microbes as a child attempts to understand illness and fever. The four pictures feature a little girl, her grandfather, and a credited author and publisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Yra Bradwell Helmer
United States
James B. Bradwell
Bessie Bradwell Helmer
Chicago Legal News Company
Httle
Myra
Mamma
Myra Bradwell
Iearo Legal News
Grandpa
Papa
Eugene Field
The Queer But Casy Home of Rev J B Kenny
A Baltimore Sun excerpt describes the Holland's Hook residence of Rev. J B Kenny on Staten Island. It details the rambling one story brick house built into a forty acre plot, his sea voyage to find relief from asthma, and his belief that the climate saved his life. It also notes his literary work and church career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Staten Island
Holland's Hook
Battle Hill
Rev. J. Kenny
Rev. J. 1
Kenny
Jane
J. FB. Kenny
Potter
Houghton
St. Thomas
Church of the Heavenly Rest
St. John's Baptist Church
American Bible Society
Cotton Smith
Imolland
Hook
Ancient mining in Matabeleland hints at rich prospects
The article notes ancient prospectors in Matabeleland left extensive workings and quartz reefs. Arabs reportedly used trenches and slave labor to extract ore, roasting it for processing, with shallow shafts and little ventilation. Modern methods may improve results, and several reefs show excellent prospects under trial tests.
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Matabelelands
Florentine Epicurean and Leisure Ideals in Florentine Life
The piece contrasts a typical Florentine’s epicurean tastes with Northern manners. A man content with 2% daily for life seeks leisure and independence, enjoying cafe life and modest sweet fluids. It reflections on wealth, indolence, and cultural pride amid Florence’s monuments and skies.
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Florentine
Tio
Cormlil
Three Little Bryans and Their Devoted Mother
A brief notice describes the Bryans and their mother dedicated to Christian precepts of truth grace and virtue. Names William and Thomas appear among the children, with emphasis on moral instruction.
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Truth
Grace
William
Speed of Insects and Flight Times Compared
A naturalist notes that a common house fly cannot match birds for speed yet can travel 25 feet per second with wings beating many times. When unassisted, a fly may cover a mile in a minute under steady conditions, though windows and weather can hamper progress. The report mentions swallows and dragonflies in a race of speed and an attempted chase between a swallow and a dragonfly, illustrating insect flight limits.
Youthful leaders shape early American destiny in a political era
Washington Letter argues that many founding figures achieved national prominence at a young age. It highlights Hamilton, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe, Jay, Jackson, Clay, Webster and others rising to influence in their twenties and thirties, noting Bryan's relative youth in contemporary politics.
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Thomas Jefferson
Patrick Henry
Alexander Ummilten
Madison
Monroe
Clay
Webster
Bryan
Washington
Nebraska
Republic
Grant
The
Platte
John Adams
Mr. Bryan
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
Chicago
Congress
Treasury
Jefferson
Virginia
Continental Congress
United States
France
John Jay
Jay
Great Britain
New York State
New York
Supreme Court
Committees of Safety
Day
Paris
Pemce
Franklin
Adams
New Republic
Calhoun
Sackson
Chay
Benton
Killmore
Mila
Jackson
Por Nessen
Ehoseny United Siates Senanter
Jameson Raid and Kruger Role in South Africa Crisis
A critical view links the Jameson raid and Johannesburg revolt to a long power struggle between Rhodes and Kruger. The piece blames Kruger's government for oppression and corruption, arguing Kruger is the real cause of disturbances in the Transvaal and the bloodshed at Krugersdorp and Pretoria.
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Krueger
Johannesburg
Rhodes
Kruger
South Africa
Jameson
Transvaal
Dopper
Krugerdorp
Pretoria
Ginger ale and eel mix novelty drink advise
The New York Press suggests a curiosity only sampler describing mixing imported ginger ale with fresh eel to create a stimulating beverage. It claims the concoction yields satisfactory results though the idea reads as a playful, odd period piece rather than practical advice.
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New York Press
National Dance Debate Ended By Plumbottles
Imogene Plumbottle asserts a national dance status for the polka. Old Plumbottle questions the claim, noting a forward step and two backward steps as justification, and casts doubt on the degeneration of the American ration amid the exchange.
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Imogene Plumbottle
Old Plumbottle
Reading of dedication inspires local women’s group
In a clipped, archaic voice, a speaker hints at a dedication read by a woman, praising a group and a figure of authority. The dialogue reflects a community gathering and evolving social roles within a town setting.
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Smithton Jones
Waehline von Seber
Musical Prompt Written in Ghosted Phrases
Fragmentary text appears to discuss a musical piece and performance notes. It mentions Gus De Sunth and a cue at the Chay l with references to treatment and service. The readable content is highly garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.
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Gus de
Parnell's Mother Plans Departure From America
Delia T S Parnell mother of Charles Stewart Parnell says she will leave America for Ireland. In a public letter she casts doubt on her son’s death, alleging possible murder by English agents or body substitution, and cites family and social witnesses who claim Parnell may still be alive.
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Lincoln
William Bryan
Mrs. Bryan
State University
Dr. Uhler
Delia T. S. Parnell
Yeader
Charles 5. Parnell
America
Ireland
Charles Stewart Parnell
Parnell
Sither
Where Meerschaum Comes From
The piece explains that meerschaum is not sea foam but a clay mined in Turkey. It notes the origin and describes the carving craft as requiring a long apprenticeship of three to ten years, comparable to marble sculpting.
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Turkey
Windsworth D A R Chapter Counts Living Daughters
A tenuous report notes Windsworth chapter of the D A R includes one real daughter of the American Revolution Mrs Slary McLean Wyllys of East Glastonbury aged MW. Her father Jamies Ale Lean served with Putnam’s troops and fought at Bunker Hill. The text briefly references other names and places, including Gboyve Woilys and Tharvtsey Thet Pere thom Velucian.
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Windsworth
Slary McLean Wyllys
East Glastonbury
Jamies Ale- Lean
Putnam Cards
Bimker Hill
Smallest Hanmidl-VUsade Acticte Reveals Hidden Glass
An unclear article fragment describes tiny objects and a mysterious phrase about a water scene. It mentions invisibility of certain elements and a reference to Renate, with garbled wording suggesting a science or art discussion. No clear names or events emerge.
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Fragmentary OCR text shows garbled words with no clear person, organization, or event. Unable to determine a coherent news item or factual details for a proper summary.
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Juige Bradwell
Bubba
Myra Bradwell Helmer
Rev. J. FE. Kenny
Holland's
Rev
Lincoln Sorosis
Tam
Sorosis
Hines
East
Sono Monquito Facta
Ruth
Andersen
Ferman
Howe
Wien
Grace Axa Wikuam
Maatabeleland
Bryans
Speed OF
Tennessee
Kentucky
House of Representatives
Ghent
Daniel Webster
Dartmouth College
Millard Fillmore
William H. Seward
James Buchanan
Pennsylvania
Garfield
Blaine
Roscoe Conkling
Winfield Scott
Sheridan
United States Army
George Bancroft
Patrick Twenry
Virginia House of Burgesses
Tarquin
Caesar
Brutus
Charles J
Cromwell
George III
Henry Clay
Stesare
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