Noses of the Great Presidents Draw Scant Respect for Smellers
A Dispatch correspondence from Washington notes how noses denote power and character in presidents and judges. Blaine's Roman nose dominates, while Windom, Noble, Trace, and Proctor show average features. The piece highlights Fuller and Bradley as strong classical noses, with Gray and Brewer depicted through contrasts.
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Washington
Blaine
Plato
Laine
Cleveland
Lisbe
Arther
Abe Lincoln
John Tyler
Andrew Jackson
Alexandria
Secretary of the Treasury
Windom
Harrison
Noble
Trace
Proctor
Supreme Court
Justwe Fuller
Judge Field
Greece
Judge Bletchford
Bradley
Juris
Judge Harlan
Rubens
Justice Gray
Gray
Brewer
Justice Marshall
Henry Clar
Washington noses in gossip and politics raise laughs
A travelogue of prominent noses in Washington humorously praises the oversized spectacles of generals and senators. It compares General Blank to a masked ball and then surveys noses of Edmunds Sherman Stanford Hearst noting traits, rumored boasts, and symbolic value in political life.
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Bacchus
Washington
Army
United States
Blank
Bitter Creek's feared man with a fierce boast
The passage describes a boastful fighter from Bitter Creek known for his temper and willingness to confront any rival. It notes West's fondness for fighting and eating, calling him a man of notable skill and a distinctive pugilistic nose.
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Bitter Creek
West
Nose Nomenclature in the Senate A Humorous Portrait
The speaker catalogs senators by their noses, describing Fuller Gorman Cockrell Coke George Carlisle Reigan and Vance with vivid, humorous detail. The piece jokes that noses reveal character and daily work, ending with a preference for Vance’s amiable countenance.
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Senator Gorman
Senator Gray
Senator Cockrell
Cockrell
Senator Coke
Senator George
Carlisle
Senator Noses and Political Power Profiles
A vivid newspaper character sketch analyzes U S senators through their noses. Evarts Callum Jank Hiscock Sawyer McKinley Reed and others are described with humorous, pointed detail. The piece blends satire with sharp observations on appearance and influence in Congress.
Japanese Theater Sparks Tears and Salaries Stir Applause
The New York Times describes Japanese theaters as plain interiors with somber blue dress tones among crowds who become deeply moved by dramatic scenes. Applause by bands is rising as a modern trend and audiences shout actor names or amounts like ten riyo to show the acting's cash value.
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Japan
Indian decorative knickknacks spur model evolution
The passage notes Indian excitement driving a model's development for ornamental knickknacks, adapting to varied purposes and lending itself to diverse uses with native grace. The text highlights the cultural appeal and flexible design of these objects.
Duty and devotion in worship must replace bargain with God
The sermon argues against treating religion as a bargain like Jacob with God. Duty and devotion guide Christians to attend church, perform service, and give generously because it is right, not for payoff. True love for God elevates service beyond obligation, even through hardship.
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Jacob
Odin
Paulinus
Fortuna
Lue
Guinea
Satan
Job
Nelson
England
Napoleon
Battle of the Nile
Yonder Pyramids
Christ
Haphagard
God
Grorce
The Poor Man's Meat From Ellice Serena's General Recipes
A historical discussion on bacon and salted pork as the laboring man’s food, with guidance on selecting quality bacon and its culinary uses. Includes recipes and dishes like bacon w apples, bacon with liver, mushrooms, and potatoes, plus basic preparations for salt pork and a variety of bacon based meals.
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America
Europe
Old Country
Helping Birds to Eat A Novel Feed Cap For Cages
The St Louis Post Dispatch notes a new feed cap for songbirds that fits cages and keeps cages clean. It prevents grain scatter and over feeding, aiding care for pet birds. The cup design includes a small opening for controlled feeding.
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St. Louia
Post-Dispatch
Stanley's Foster Father and the Explorer's Named Heritage
A New Orleans letter recalls Henry Hope Stanley born 1815 in England who adopted Stanley the explorer and helped his early life. Stanley came to America c.1837, married twice, adopted orphans, and died in 1875 on a plantation visit after a sudden illness. The piece notes his complex family ties and the man nicknamed Africa- thus preserving a portrait of the foster father.
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New Orleans
Henry Hope Stanley
Stanley
Africa
England
America
Charleston
S.C
Great West
Texas
Lone Star
Joanna
Henry “Stanley Africanus
Anon
New York
Pacific Portrait House
Broadway Theater Building
Very Active Fish Stories Entice Naturalists Readers
The piece explains flying and climbing fishes, their habitats, and behavior. It compares fish anatomy with limbs, notes flying fishes rise and fly long distances, and tree climbing perch found near East Indies. It also covers salmon jumps, gill function out of water, and a discussion of the Star of Bethlehem with historical star sightings.
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Atlantic Ocean
East Indies
Bethlehem
Jesus
Cetus
J. H. Wzan
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Wanamaker
Judge Burian
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Dhermay
Hearst
Senate
Edmunds
Senate Chamber
Sherman
Cuba
Rexor
Saratoga
Senator Stanford
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Epmvos
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Vance
Chamber
Evarts
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Lincoln
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Sawyer
McKinley
Mek Miley
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Reed
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John J. Ingalls
Ingalls
Vest
New York Times
Ellice Serena
Abraham Lincoln
Atwater
Century Magazine
Maine
Beason
Utah
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Ellice Serewa
Hofleiden
H. M. Stanley
Pittsarrg
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OED
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