Mountains and Seashore Teacher Tour Promoted
A teachers' personally conducted tour from Chicago departs July 12 for mountains and seashore including White Sulphur Springs, Natural Bridge, Luray Caverns, Charlottesville, the University of Virginia, Williamsburg, William and Mary College, Fort Monroe, with summer board rates and a pamphlet available.
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Chicago
W. Va
Natural Bridge
Charlottesville
University of Virginia
Richmond
Williamsburg
William and Mary College
Old Port Comfort
Fortress Monroe
U. L. Truitt
Clark T
Baltimore inventor proposes new one handed letter box clamp
James W. Hentz of Baltimore patents a letter box with several improvements. The design allows insertion with one hand and prevents removal after closure. It offers better weather protection and easier mail collection via two openings and a drop‑bottom feature that allows contents to fall into a bag placed underneath, aiding heavy deposit sites.
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James W. Hentz
Baltimore
North Western Home Seeker Promotes South Dakota Lands
The Chicago and North-Western Railway publishes the North-Western Home-Seeker to showcase South Dakota for agriculture dairying and cattle raising. Lands are offered on favorable terms amid expected large settlement this season. Correspondence invited and free copies mailed from W. B. Kniskern 22 Fifth Avenue Chicago Ill.
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Chicago & North-Western Railway
North-Western
South Dakota
W. B. Kniskern
Fifth Avenue
Chicago
The Little Worlds and the Asteroids
The latest count of asteroids between Mars and Jupiter reaches 429 by end of 1896. Twenty new bodies were found last year, though some discoveries turn out to be rediscoveries. They are faint specks, identified mainly by their orbital paths rather than appearance.
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Mars
Jupiter
Allen's Foot-Ease advertisement claims swift foot relief
An 19th century style ad promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder for painful feet bunions and sweating. It touts instant relief from tight shoes and hot tired feet with a trial offer and mail order 25 cent stamps. Sold by druggists and shoe stores, trial package free.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
Young Champ Clark Declines McKinley Withholding Blame
A New York Tribune note recalls six year old Champ Clark son of a Missouri representative replying to a question about McKinley’s policies. He retorts that “we democrats will not be responsible for any of McKinley’s acts.”
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Champ Clark
Missouri
McKinley
Champ
New York Tribune
Grain-O the New Coffee Substitute in Grocery Stores
A new preparation named GRAIN-O made from pure grains is sold in grocery stores as a coffee substitute. It is described as easy on delicate stomachs and almost indistinguishable from coffee while costing about 1% of the price. Children may drink it with benefit. Packages priced at 15 cts and 25 cts.
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Walter Baker & CO. Ltd
Dorchester
Mass
Mrs Vogue Invites Attendance at Third Party Next Week
In a spirited social exchange Mrs Vogue asks if attendees will join her forthcoming third party, while Mrs Shy expresses interest but fears offending her husband, noting the influence of a politically opposed spouse.
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Vogue
Shy
Boston Courier
Unpardonable Offense in Greek Popularity Plunge
A commentary notes the surprising drop in Greek popularity and predicts the shift after reports on their handling of war correspondents. The Indianapolis Journal opines that public perception shifted rapidly following the seized correspondents.
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Watts
Potts
Doerses
Indianapolis Journal
Seed prices from Salter Seed Co and a Borneo flower
Millet buckwheat and other seeds offered at low prices by Salter Seed Co of La Crosse Wisconsin. A separate note describes an insect eating flower in Borneo that emits carrion scent.
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Salter Seed Co
la Crosse
Wis
Borneo
Powerful fond of clams went seventeen miles to dig
A Scituate, Rhode Island resident in Kent's Corners traversed 16 to 17 miles to reach Cowesett bay and Phoenix to dig a bushel of large clams. He wheeled a wheelbarrow through mud and ice, stating the day was fine and he wanted a mess of clams.
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Kent's Corners
Scituate
Rhode Island
Providence Journal
Hope
Valley
Riverpoint
Appenaug
Cowesett Bay
Warwick
Phoenix
Kent
Gray Mineral Ash Promises Pest Death for Crops
The National Mining and Milling Co. of Baltimore offers Gray Mineral Ash to kill cabbage worms tobacco worms and potato bugs claiming safety for humans and animals. A free Bug Book is available and a $1000 prize is offered for the most complete season report using the product. Farmers encouraged to send name and address and mention the paper.
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National Mining and Milling Co
Baltimore
Dangers of Diet Fad Warn Against Fasting Children
An article from the Woman's Home Companion cautions that restricting children's diets to stay thin is harmful. It argues that before adolescence at age 12 a fat reserve is prudent and that denying nutritious food can weaken growing youths.
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England
Drunk for Twenty Years Receives Secret Remedy
A correspondent recounts twenty years of drinking and decline until his wife provided Anti-Jag from Renova Chemical Co. He claims the drug cured him, transforming a worthless drunk into a sober, respected citizen. The notice offers to mail the product for one dollar or provide full details.
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Renova Chemical Co
Broadway
New York
The Selfish Passenger Cartoon Exchange
A crowded car prompts a witty conductor remark about sharing space. A passenger dangling from a strap claims plenty of room, and the conductor retorts that space is alongside the other rider, calling him a selfish hunk of humanity.
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New York Weekly
Ocean and Rail. Big Four Route to mountain resorts and seashore
The notice promotes the Chesapeake and Ohio and Big Four Route lines to Blue Ridge and Alleghanies resorts and the Ocean Route to New York and Boston via Old Point Comfort and Fortress Monroe. It invites readers to request tourist rates and descriptive pamphlets from U. L. Truitt at C. & O. Big Four Route, 234 Clark St., Chicago.
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Chesapeake and Ohio
Blue Ridge
Alleghanies
Seashore
New York
Boston
Old Point Comfort
Fortress Monroe
U. L. Truitt
Clark St
Chicago
Beach banter over bribes and bragging ends in exchange
Dialogue shows Brown asking for $5 while Jones refuses. Brown concedes and makes a curt retort about others on the beach and the drug store, signaling a casual, petty dispute within a public setting.
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Brown
Jones
Pebbie
Complete Drug Catalogue and Cut-Rate Price List Offer
An advert promises free mailing of a complete drug catalogue and cut rate price list from Paul V. Finch & Co. in Grand Rapids Michigan, claiming savings on drugs patent medicines rubber goods wines and more for every family. The note also mentions the world’s largest cut stones in the Temple of the Sun at Baalbac with dimensions given as over sixty feet long and twenty feet broad.
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Paul V. Finch & CO
Grand Rapids, Mich
Temple of the Sun
Baalbac
Cascarota Candy Cathartic Claims Constant Constipation Cure
An advertisement touts Cascarota candy cathartic as a permanent bowel cure with money-back offers if C C C fails. It also cites Bible printing figures: 81 157 copies in 1808 and 8 970 439 in 1896.
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C. C.C
England
C.C. C
Earned runs clarified by Young under NL rule changes
President Young announces the official interpretation of Sec 9 Rule 71 defining an earned run. A run is earned if the baserunner reaches home without fielding or battery error, with sacrifices and stolen bases considered but not reducing earned status. The aim is to reflect pitcher ability and discourage bunting while noting potential effects on base running.
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Young
Omaha
State Medical Company
Neb
The Good Natured Man and a Wise Manager
The article recounts how catcher George Miller, praised for his good nature, caused a saga with manager Chris Von der Ahe over a $50 fine. Miller borrows a dollar, then drinks to his generosity as the fine is forgiven. The tale ends with both men in a mellow, jovial state and a large debt lingering.
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von der Ahe
George Miller
George
Chris
Miller
Doggy
der Boss
Caliope
Dexter Young Star Shines in Louisville National League
Charles Dexter of the Louisville team rose from Suwanee University catcher to Evansville Tribune reporter and private secretary to Indiana secretary John G. Shanklin. His fielding, batting and polished conduct have earned immediate success and praise from managers and peers.
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Charles Dexter
Louisville
Dexter
Suwanee University of the South
Indianapolis
John G. Shanklin
Hoosier State
Evansville
The
Tribune
Louisvilles
Dexters
Ponds
Tenneys
Smiths
Lewises
St Paul Player J W Glasscock Longtime Western League Leader
J W Glasscock of the St Paul team in the Western League enters his twenty third season as a ball player with active service dating to 1875. In that season he played third base for the Standards of Wheel ing West Virginia alongside Barkley Vernum Jenkins Sommers Moffit and Lukens Robinson and Wilson in the field.
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Glasscock
Alleghenys
Pittsburg
Forest Citys
Cleveland
Clevelands
Cincinnatis
Union Association
St. Louis Maroons
Indianapolis
New Yorks
St. Louis
Louisville
Washington
St. Paul
J. W. Glasscock
Standards
Wheeling
W. Va
Barkley
Vernum
Jenkins
Sommers
Moffit
Lukens
Robinson
Wilson
Indian first in National League signals new era for baseball
A Cleveland Base Ball Club contract introduces Sock Alexius as the first American Indian to reach the National League as a professional player. The article praises American Indians as natural athletes and suggests Sock Alexis could pave the way for more Native players, noting favorable views in professional sports.
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Cleveland
Sockalexis
Indians
Denzer the German Youth Becomes St. Paul Prospect
Denzer, born in Le Seur Minnesota in 1874 to German parents, joined St. Peter’s 1898 team and helped them win most games. He later signed with St. Paul, pitching 49 games in the season and recording a strong August stretch with 22 wins and 2 losses. Anson learned of his feat and Denzer now has his baseball career in the national spotlight.
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Carlisle
East
Lords of the Forest
Sockalexis
Cleveland
Denzer
Chicago
St. Paul
le Seur
Minn
St. Peter
Anson
Frank Simple
Pitchers and clubs in early baseball talk and legends
The article profiles pitchers Carney and McMahon and notes teams Birmingham Michigan Cass Detroit and Brooklyn. It recalls Anson’s era and hints at a Kansas City marriage rumor. Manager Joyce touts a strong pitching staff with Meekin Doheny Seymour Sullivan Gettig Scudera and Dad Clarke as a future asset.
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Carney
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Big
Birmingham
Mich
Michigan
Cass Club
Detroit
Louisville
Boston
Brooklyn
McMahon
Barnie
MccMahon
Robinson
Baltimore
Anson
Kansas City
Joyce
Meekin
Doheny
Seymour
Mike Sullivan
Gettig
Scudera
Dad Clarke
West Point Records 67 Professors and 296 Students
The Military Academy at West Point lists sixty seven professors and two hundred ninety six students in its current enrollment figures.
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Military Academy At
West Point
Vote June 7 For Judge of the Superior Court
The notice lists Republican and Democrat candidates for Superior Court judges including Theodore Brentano and Arban Waterman. It notes all have substantial bench experience, with some over ten years and one over eighteen. It urges voters to support these honorable candidates and to ensure they appear on the ballot.
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Superior Court
Theodore Brentano
Baptiste the Hippo In Paris Zoo Recovers From Chilblains
In the Paris Zoological Museum Baptiste the hippo from Africa amused visitors with tricks while the big hippos slept. When he grew sick from chilblains keepers isolated him and heated his tank. The warmth relieved his condition and he returned to playful mischief, though he misses making islands of the others' noses.
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Zoological Museum
Din Des Plantes
Paris
Africa
Baptiste
Duet Discord Between Tenor and Soprano Sparks Friction
The Boston Transcript recaps a church quartet scene where the tenor and soprano clash over music pages. With no reconciliation, each singer performs from their own sheet, highlighting strained harmony and the need for coordination.
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Mercy
Boston Transcript
Labor wages and Chicago telephone traffic
The article notes Indian labor costs about 3 cents per day for unskilled work and describes a journeyman earning about $3 monthly with a skilled mechanic around $4. It also highlights Chicago's Washington street telephone exchange as the busiest in the world with about 180000 messages daily, implying many people rely on the line.
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India
Chicago
Washington Street
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