Fresh lines in the era of monopolies and odd notes
A montage of satirical items spans a rock salt trust, a boastful theater claim, yachting quips, a Milwaukee poisoning by cheese sandwich, a rise of so called messiahs, Georgia colonels, a Kentuckian tragedy, and college football earnings. It comments on Diaz stopping bullfighting, New York editorials, Tom Reed’s mustache, and President Low’s Atlanta speech. It closes with coinage figures for 1894 and notes on Russian rail plans and Henry Clay memorabilia, ending with a jab at Volapuk.
Robin Adair Ballad Tied to Irish Romance and Bath Love Story
The article traces the popular ballad Robin Adair to an Irish gentleman named Robin Adair and Lady Caroline Keppell. It notes the tune stems from the ancient Eileen Aroon melody and places the 18th century origin in 1758 with a romance involving Bath society and aristocratic opposition.
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Robin Adair
Eileen Aroon
Desmond Fitzgeralds
Caroline Keppell
Carle of Albermarle
Caroline
Albermarle
Bath
Robin
Caroline Adair
Adair
Carol O'Daly
Eileen
Carte Blanche Flowers For Cincinnati Belle At West Seventh
In a Cincinnati florist, two men rush in to buy “carte blanche” flowers for a young woman. A youth pays $2 to secure handsome roses with delivery by 8 pm to West Seventh Street, while the clerk notes American beauties at $1.50 each and roses at $4 a dozen. The woman pays the bill, hinting the boy may still find city prices steep.
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Cincinnati
West Seventh Street
Flag of truce ends battle on distant hill
Capt Spinner recalls risking a flag of truce to allow enemy troops to bury their dead after a fierce clash. Gen Decampus praises the effort but the general insists mercy was chosen over a full slaughter as the fight ends with mercy in mind.
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Spinner
Decampus
Cleveland Plain Dealer
South West Breezes Says on Weather, Wives, and Wisdom
A column of wry quips on politics, honesty, economy, and marriage. Jokes touch on life insurance, old maids, acting looks, and domestic economy as a lighthearted survey of human foibles and social norms.
Remarkable Carcera of Chicago’s Wealthy Colored Citizens
A Chicago correspondent profiles leading African American wealth after emancipation, detailing Lewis Bates worth nearly 500000 in real estate and business holdings, his humble start, and properties on Dearborn and Plymouth. profiles Mrs. John Jones at 300000, Dr. H. Smiley’s estate near 200000, the Scott brothers with combined assets, and J W S Thomas the lawyer with 75000 and Michigan farm holdings.
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Chicago
Abraham Lincoln
United States
Lewis Bates
Dearborn Street
Bates
Plymouth Place
Polk Street
Mr. Bates
State Street
Thirty-sixth
South
St. Louis
Fannie
Mississippi
John Jones
Laterederick Douglass
Jones
Bay Street
Philadelphia
Kinsley
Twenty-second Street
Daniel
Andrew Scott
Michigan
Mr. Scott
Dan
Scotts
J. W. SE. Thomas
Indiana Avenue
Scott Brothers
Mr. Thomas
Alabama
Illinois
Northwest
Thomas
One on Du Terreail Joke On Himself
A Paris correspondent recounts Ponson du Terrail a master of daily installments who often ran three stories at once. To aid memory he used leaden figures with character names. a misreading note led to a blunder when Rocambole was revived after being killed in a prior episode.
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Paris
Ponson du Terrail
New York
Rocambole
Hat Destruction by Edinburgh Examiner Sparks Applause
An Edinburgh University examiner warned against hats on his desk. After a prank hat was placed there, the examiner cut the hat with a penknife and the room applauded. The tale ends with the question of what he said after realizing he had damaged his own hat.
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Edinburgh University
Harper's Round Table
Silk Nightdresses and Velvet Fashions Dominate Wardrobe
A fashion taste for silk nightwear and velvet garments dominates current women’s styles. Silk nightdresses in ivory and cream with lace trims showcase round necklines and bishops sleeves, while Dresden silks and pale tints like pale pink and blue appear with lace and velvet ribbons. Velvet frocks, coats, and hats remain exclusive to the affluent, as mondaines favor luxurious textures over common goods.
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Gotham
Dresden
Lyons
Cayenne Pepper Plaster For Headache Relief
The guide advises mixing equal parts cayenne pepper and flour with water to form a paste, spread on soft paper, and applied to the back of the neck. It notes cayenne plaster does not blister like mustard, can be reapplied if ineffective, and suggests washing the neck in soap and water in warm weather to avoid interference from sweat.
Clever makeover for old fur capes creates new collars
The article describes transforming bear fur capes into stylish collars and collarettes. It outlines cutting shoulder seams square, shaping fronts into points, and joining fur edges with a tight stitch for an invisible seam. Finishing touches include crepe de chine edge frills, collar ruche, satin ribbon bow, and optional tulle scarf.
Velvet Craze Sweeps Fashionable Street Wear
Velvet dominates dressy street wear and carriage gowns with furs, giving a cosy look. Storybooks depict princesses in velvet gowns wrapped in furs, and the fashion world has gone velvet mad with velvet street frocks everywhere.
Fur Lined Cloaks and Elaborate Fur Accents Dominate Winter Fashion
Women favor fur lined cloaks in severe winters, with squirrel and imitation ermine common and rarer chinchilla sealskin and otter. Garments feature heavy meltons and broadcloths, with a Scotch gray melton coat described as smooth at the waist and hips, full skirt, fur front bands, fur pockets, a large fur collar and muff, rose satin lining, and a black quill adorned English felt hat.
Almond Cream Cakes Recipe with Almond Frosting
A dessert method describes mixing two cups powdered sugar one cup sweet milk flour butter egg whites baking powder vanilla to bake in four tins then layering with almond cream frosting Whip cream with powdered sugar vanilla and chopped blanched almonds spread between layers and on top and sides.
Queen Margherita’s Strict Catholic View on Marriage
The article recalls Queen Margherita of Italy opposing civil marriage and divorce. It notes Signor Crispi’s early rule and the presence of two divorced wives and Donna Lina’s ex-husband. When pressured, the queen allowed Donna Lina into court but insisted only one wife be received, and always the same one.
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Margherita
Italy
Signor Crispi
Donna Lina
Jelly Aspie Gelatin Preparation From Pantry
A recipe describes soaking half an ounce of granulated gelatin in half a cup of cold water then simmering with onion bay leaves carrot parsley celery in a pint and a half of water. Beet extract is dissolved in hot water and added, then gelatin is incorporated and the mixture is strained seasoned with salt and pepper.
Sweet Omelet With Jam Filling
Beat four eggs with warm water and butter. Pour into a hot buttered pan and cook until set. Lift edges to let the liquid cook, then season lightly. Add four tablespoons of jam in the center, fold, and serve on a heated platter.
It Stood the Test A wall of soundproofing in a study
A public writer had a partition wall built to be soundproof and told the carpenter to fill it with shavings. He stood on one side and called to Jankie on the other, who replied he could not hear a thing.
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Jankie
Printer’s Error Marks London Times Marriage Notice
A Times notice of a city man’s marriage to a naval constructor’s daughter at Sheerness was followed by misplaced telegram text reading “Trouble is expected.” The garbled note appears to originate from notes sent from China or Armenia.
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London Times
Sheerness
China
Armenia
Embarrassed Miss Seven Figures-Oh Mr Gilthunt Proposal
Embarrassed Miss Seven figures-Oh, Mr Gilthunt, surprised by a sudden proposal. He questions the fortune W45 and compares it to the Bank of England.
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