Grand Prize Bible Competition Offers Cash and Prizes
An English style prize contest promises up to five hundred dollars in dental and other rewards. It outlines multiple cash prizes from one hundred to seventy five dollars and additional goods, urging readers to submit answers with stamps and personal details to the Quisque Toilet Mfg Co in Toronto.
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Eggvland
Great Britain
Stas Peet
Canada
Perth O
United States
Pearnbeam
Aamouth
Constantitesr
Wayne MacVeagh Endorses Cleveland for President
Wayne MacVeagh former attorney general under Garfield announces his vote for Grover Cleveland. He cites tariff policy clashes with Republicans and calls for limited taxes to fund government while praising Cleveland’s integrity and prior service. He urges party unity and criticizes McKinley era protections and pension expansion.
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Wayne Macveagh
Garfield
Cleveland
Hornbook primers linked to Tudor era schooling
The Thornbooks served as primers for children who wore a single book attached to the waist by a string. A rare copy exists in the British Museum, found years ago in an old farm house wall. The specimen features a horn cover and a portrait of King Charles I on horseback on the back.
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British Museum
Charles I
Cuicayo
Questions for protectionists on tariffs in the campaign
A compilation of rhetorical questions from the Utica Observer aimed at debating tariffs with protectionists. It contrasts wages under free trade with protected systems, cites historical wages, asks about wheat and cotton prices, tinware exports to Canada, farmer wealth, and McKinley bill wage gains, urging readers to observe evasive replies.
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Indiana
Louisiana
Pennsylvania
Vermont
Congress
Republican Party
Cougtess
Lee
Les Stroys
Europe
England
Russia
Mexico
China
Canada
New York State
Utica Observer
Which Horn Will Protectionists Choose
A York Word editorial questions the logic of tariffs as revenue, wage support, and price effects. It notes rising farm prices yet lower living costs, and asks why high tariffs allegedly boost wages when German and French wages lag England. It cites a 1 cent duty and demands a clear defender of protectionism.
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Germany
France
England
McKinley
York
Shaving Mishap In Bathroom Sparks Ongoing Quarrel
In a New York Herald report a domestic incident ends with Mr Flatteman attempting to shave and cutting his throat, prompting Mrs Flatteman to scold him for shaving outside the bathroom. The scene unfolds with a towel fetched and the bleeding noted on the bedroom carpet.
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Mr. Flatteman
Mrs.Flatteman
Henry
iNew York Herald
Saleswomen complain of long hours and fines in dry goods stores
A New York interview with a veteran saleswoman describes brutal standing hours from 8 AM to 6 PM, heavy fines for tardiness and even for early arrivals, and scarce seating. She cites Consumers' League support, widespread wage cuts, and a fragile system of wraps, bottlenecks, and costly mistakes at the counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis Smith
Smith
Miss Smith
Consumers’ League
New York City
Suka Frost Death Sparks newspaper memory and scandal
A St Paul Globe editor recounts how a misprinted obituary for Suka Frost led to sensational reactions and a reshaped recall of a tragedy. The piece notes misfiled notes, editor edits, and rival coverage while hinting at unrequited love as a motive.
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Michael E. Moore
Laclede
St. Paul Goobe
Monte Meda
St. Pau
Suka Frost
Express
Incising
Suka
Luka Frost
Umn
St. Paul
Globe
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
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PitabeLpsia
John W. Carter
Massachusetts Reform Ciut
Boston
Harrison
Vaat
Alexander Hamilton
Henry Clay
Democratic Party
House of Representatives
Foo
Maine
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Taupe
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New York
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Plover
Cocos Islands
Luigi Raffa
Batavia
Antwerp
Cocos
Mr. Ross
J. G. Ross
Lloyds
Ross
J. G. Rose
East
Italy
Straits Settlements
East Indies
Missouri
Mississippi
Amazon
Nile
Ce Evers Bes
India
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