Dairy gains and livestock shifts spark cautious optimism
The United States Department reports a mixed year for dairy and livestock. Cattle numbers rose while horses and sheep fell, milk prices stabilize, and regional price differences emerge especially in Massachusetts and the Pacific coast. A Russian visitor notes a shift toward Americanism among youth after two decades abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Agricutural Department
Toas
First Clans
United States
Massachusetts
Oxford student Robertson wins two scholarships and excels in crew
The narrative lauds Mr. Robertson a University of Oxford athlete who earned both the Treland and Craven scholarships. It ponders brain and brawn balance and quotes on flags, Turkish behavior, and railway signage, interweaving civic opinions with reflections on Wendell Hobbes and hotel odor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Oxford
England
Robertson
Treland
Craven
Liely
Australian model of child care praised for reforming orphans
The text describes reformers Mrs Catherine EH Spence and Miss Clark proposing a state supervised system where receiving houses place children with private foster families, overseen by local committees. Children are educated, fed, and trained, with wages saved for when they reach adulthood. They argue this beats the traditional orphan asylum method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Catherine EH Spence
Clark
America
Spectors Favor Replacing Old Orphan Asylum System
A brief remark notes that inspectors or spectors favor a newer approach as an improvement over the prior orphan asylum framework.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spectors
The Few Times of California Mining War and Mariposa Grant
A narrative recounts a spring era find of a rich vein near Mokelumne Hill by French workers in California under Mexican rule. It details the ensuing clash over mining rights, mediation by the French vice consul, and a compromise granting possession to American miners to cover costs of military organization, plus a long account of Fremonts Mariposa Estate and mineral rights disputes ending with legal clarifications on mineral ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preneh Hall
Mokelumne
Americas
Rench Viceconsulant
Jared
Corril Hall
Tts
Merced River
Bridgeport
Maripost
Guadalupe
Arkansies Flat
Lower Aqua Bria
Princeton
Mount Ophir
Bear Valley
Cidifornia
Mexico
Dtu Bo Alvarado
California
Oakland
John
Fremont
United States
Hina
Mariposa
Vremont
Josephine
Merced
Battle over Californian mining grants and McGarrigan's grievance
The 1859 Fremont triumph is cited in Browne’s Mineral Resources report to show how Federal courts favored the powerful over settlers. The piece recounts Billy McGarrigan’s fight over the New Idria quicksilver mine in California, where spurious claims, litigation, Congress lobbying, and a failed relief bill under President Harrison left him ruined. The article concludes with a note that the contest over title was lengthy, costly, and marked by outrage, with further continuation promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiast
Fremont
J.ross Browne
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Railroads
Billy McGarrigan
New
Tadria
Santa Clara County
Idria
Fresno County
San Joaquin Valley
William McGarrigan
Billy
McGarrigan
Congress
Ascendancy of the Young Married Woman in Society
Mrs. Van Rensselaer notes the rising social prestige of young married women over debutantes. She argues the matron gains first place in society and maintains it, while women improve manners, dress, intellect, and ambition with age.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amon
Vanderbilt heiress Wanks aids convalescent children home
The wife of Charles Stedman Hanks of Manchester Massachusetts is Miss Claring Shumway of Cincinnati. Mrs Wanks inherited a large fortune and dedicates much to charity. She founded the Visiting Nurses Association of Chicago and maintains a home for convalescent children at Manchester by the Sea with trained nurses and wholesome country pleasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Stedman -Hanks
Manbehester
Mass
Claring Shumway
Cincinnati
Ufe
Bread Pan From Stovepipe For Housekeepers
An ingenious suggestion uses a four inch section of stovepipe as a bread pan for crusty bread lovers. A tinsmith can cut the length, bend the edges to prevent cuts, and keep ends open with leaves shorter than the pan. Mrs Sol Smith, actress, joins the Professional Woman's League of New York with enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sol Smith
Professional
Woman’s League of New York
West Division Notes and Local Happenings
Local items report illnesses and recoveries at Brighton Park. Births include Peter and Morsette's baby son and Curtis nee Hutchison's newborn boy. Cardiff news mentions weddings, a new two story house, and a cottage fire aftermath. A free lecture is announced and Sub-station 28 of the Chicago Postal Service resumes home money orders.
Douglas Park Firemen Expand To Eight On Duty
A local update notes Engine Company No. 66 at Douglas Park now has eight men on duty. Other brief items include J J McCann planning a trip to New Orleans, a social at Fitzgibbons, a dentist moving to Madison Street, and a new dry goods firm opening near Kedzie. Parish activities at Mayflower Congregational Church reported with sixteen parishioners received and the Sacrament administered. Sidewalks to be elevated where some sections drop about four feet. A pedestrian incident is mentioned.
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Fire Department of Engine Company No. 66
J.J. McCann
Kedzie Avenue
New Orleana
Che Priatera
Fitzgibbons’ Hinl
Martin
Twelfth Street
Madison Street
Thomas
Kedzie Street
Mayflower Congregational Church
Local Notables Open Shops And Plan Weddings In City Area
Mrs. Fitzgibbona opens a grocery on Twelfth near Albany. John Boland, ex-fireman, starts Boland & Gibson saloon at Ashland and Madison. A wedding near St Patrick’s Day is planned. Miss Gertie Bower of Sterling and Mr Guilford Woodworth of Dixon wed at 499 Albany Ave. Venetian club moves to 635 Sawyer Ave with new members. Firehouse activity notes include Jefferson Harrison fire and a Sacramento flue incident. Kate Johnson and Alexander M. Coddington wed February 27 near Kaneville.
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Fitzgibbona
Twelfth Street
Albany Avenue
John Boland
Ashland Avenue
Madison Street
Boland & Gibson
St. Patrick's Day
Thomas Kelly
Kedzie Avenue
James McGrath
Corgrove
Harrison
California
Alworth
Gertie Bower
Sterling
Guilford Woodworth
Dixon
Maren
J. J. Brokenshire
Venetian Club
Sawyer Avenue
Fire Department
Jefferson
van Buren
Sacramento
Rockwell
Laughton
Local notices and obituaries from Central Park area
J Wally the barber is on the sick list. A ten pound boy born to Thomas Coleman the plumber. Miss Antonia Young to visit Germany on April 1. Lena Bradley’s surprise party at Redmann's hall. A Munson closes Groceries at 2096 Lake street. Adams street M E Church choir preparing for March 20 concert. Ladies Society of the B L F to host anniversary party March 29 at Rebmann's hall. Pastor Rev C A Kelly surprised at Mrs Alexander's on Van Buren for his birthday, purse of 38 dollars. Infant Charlottes Peterson dies aged infant at 2170 Lake street. funeral at home then Forest Home. Tyrrell erecting two story brick blocks at Forty-fourth and Fulton. two stores with flats above front Forty-fourth and a double flat on Fulton. St Clair supervises carpenter work. Kreger mason. Joseph Coughlin dies February 28 at 2102 Kinzie street. cause apoplexy. Funeral Sunday 2 pm at St Phillips. burial at Calvary. Corrigan in charge. Coughlin formerly police captain. leaves six children and a widow.
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J. Wally
Charley Klempt
Will Cresswell
Milwaukee
Thomas Coleman
Forty-first
Lake Streets
Antonia Young
Lake Street
Germany
Lena Bradley
Redmann's Hall
A. Munson
Adams Street
M. E
Society of the B. of L. F
Rebmann's
M. E. Church
C. A. Kelly
Forest Home
Corrigan
Tyrrell
Forty-fourth and
Fulton Streets
Tilton School
Forty-fourth Street
Fulton Street
St. Clair
Kreger
Joseph Coughlin
Kinzie Street
St. Phillips Church
Carringer
Northwestern
Calvary Cemetery
Coughlin
Civero
Local births and civic notes fill town pages
A daughter was born last week to Mr and Mrs O Peterson. Streetcar rails reach Lake Street and Forty-eighth Street electric line now crosses Northwestern and connects at Lake Street. Ladies of the Macabees meet Tuesday at 2 PM in Sayles hall. March 16 AOH ball at Fischer's hall. Populists rally February 27 at Brett's hall with speakers Stedman Williams Cox and Bendel. R H Teare mourns death of father Robert Teare at 76 Jackson Avenue Jersey City NJ from pneumonia aged 71. Democrats hold masoi meeting. Wim Forbes president and Charles Stone secretary elected. Fire at John Sorensen grocery corner Lake and Forty-eighth. losses about 25 building damage 50. Christ Anderson furniture damaged. prior fire in same building last fall.
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Chicago Postal Service
Conrady
Henry Mr. Meehan
Thirty-eighth Street
Grand Avenue
Robert Newbaker
Mt. Olivet
Adams
John McCaffery
Georgetown
D. C
Burke and
McGrath
Brighton Park
Police Commission
Burke
Paulina Street
O. Peterson
Forty Seventh Street
Lake Street
Forty-eighth Street
the Macabees
Sayle
Democrats
Wim. H. Forbes
Mr. Forbes
Charles Stone
John Sorensen
Lake and
Forty Eighth Streets
Sorensen
John Fagan
Christ Anderson
Chicago Amusements At Frank Hall’s Casino This Week
The article highlights Frank Hall’s Casino in Chicago as a major entertainment hub with large daily crowds and an exceptional weekly bill. It notes new wax figure arrangements in Musee halls and promises novelties never seen in the west. Also mentions Chevalier Cliquot’s sword swallowing at the Royal English Circus next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hall
Chicago
West
Musee
Chevalier Cliquot
Amazing sword swallowing and carnival acts draw crowds
A young performer named Chquet swallows twenty two inches of steel with apparent ease as a spectacle at the arena. The bill features a baby elephant from the New York Zoo and the Zamore Mexican Family with aerial and trapeze acts. Bowen Brothers, Miss Cora Beckwith and a renewed ballet add variety as the audience turnout remains large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chquet
New York
Zamore Mexican
Ange F
Bowen Brothers
Cora Beckwith
Women’s tact surpasses men in guiding rights
The San Francisco Chronicle notes women excel in tact guiding how they pursue rights. It argues intuition helps them avoid needless conflicts and gain information when subjects are unfamiliar, surpassing pure logic. The piece claims nature grants women leverage through tact beyond law.
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San Francisco Chronicle
Oil as facial cleanser favored by actresses
The New York News urges using oil to remove makeup and cleanse the face after travel or soiling, arguing soap and water harm the skin. It recommends rubbing on oil such as cocoa and then wiping away with a soft cloth to show superior cleaning.
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New York News
Healthful dress for babies promotes strong legs and vigor
An advisory warns against constraining babies with tight garments and bowknot pinning blankets. It urges freeing the limbs to encourage kicking and vigorous growth, advising mothers to remove heavy skirts when babies show attempts to move and to keep floors warm and clean for safe tumbles.
Guide the Pen Carefully Becomes Tale of Lost Baby and Wills
A dressmaker marries a penniless consumptive boy to care for him. He dies after arranging a will that leaves their infant to his Michigan parents. Strangers seize the child with the will proving the bequest, leaving the mother with no recourse.
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Michigan
Philadelphia
Rules for a Perfect Woman Form Movement and Disposition
A columnist outlines three ideals for women form movement and disposition. Rules include breathe right walk using muscles not bones exercise regularly maintain cleanliness with cream and hot baths and avoid fretting by focusing on others or a life interest. The piece suggests aging with dignity if followed.
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Lfe
Women Real Estate Agents Thrive In Several Localities
Women have found success as real estate agents in multiple communities, a trend noted as surprising given their apparent fit for the field. The piece highlights how more women could enter the business and capitalize on opportunities in property dealings.
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Adoul
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Rhine
American Republic
Turkey
Our Republic
Oliver Wendell Hobies
William Halley
Pyvench
Premone
Pt Rhe
Bei” McGarvigan
West Division News
Michael Clarissey
Thomas Neuman
Lady Foresters
Barney Crotty
Malachi Kelley
Freedom Fife and Drum Corps
Sarney’s Hall
Peter Morsette
Ottee
Weat
James Maher
Rockwell Street
Curtis
O. C. Brunson
Bride
Kansas
Walter McLogan
Hugh McCarron
Thirty Eighth and
Leggite Streets
Douglas Park
Central Park
Moreland
Chicago Amusements
Royal English Circus
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