Jaguar Panic and Bear Heroine In Georgia Texas
A tongue in cheek piece portrays jaguar killings by Western girls, recounting Mrs. Susan Handfield’s stand against a jaguar on her Pecos River farm and a swamp bear killed by Miss Margaret Respess near Adel Georgia. It cites Atlanta Constitution as source and mocks Depew’s large godchild tally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New World
Old World
Susan Handfield
Painted Cave
Tex
Pecos
Jesse
St. Leonia Globe-Democrat
Handfield
Smithsonian Institution
Georgia
Adel, Ilves & Man
Jackson Reapers
Margaret
Juliet
Adel
Margaret Respesa
Romeo and
Julie
Fleming Harkaway
Romeo
The
Atlanta Constitution
Unlikely Appointment Sparks Witty Rural Oddities
The excerpt recalls a humorous exchange about a suggested appointment and the ignorance valued for navy matters. A man jokes about bringing his wife, while anecdotes of a pallbearer request and a tobacco chewing quip at a funeral reflect colonial era storytelling and small town curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theent
Navy
Springfield
Mahone
White House
Whisky sales tale shows clever ruse to seal deal
A Philadelphia Times report recounts a salesman failing to sell whisky to a Pittsburg buyer due to a full cellar. He rents a yearlong cellar to create space, then secures the order, illustrating persistence and outsmarting objections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Pittsburg
Joe
Lasid
Passenger Confusion Ends in Hasty Exit on Train
A man boarding at East Buffalo notes a seat with a “cee” and meets a woman seated with many relatives nearby. He blurts out he forgot to ask her permission, prompting her to reveal her traveling party including husband father brother uncles and a cousin conductor. Startled by the family reunion, he leaves for the next car, as described by the New York Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duval
United States Senate
Jetter
Chauncey Mitchell Depew
Peekskill
America
New York
Depew
Baltimore
Mr. Depew
Captain Duval
Nevada
New York Sun
Rattebone
Champlo
Egol
Champ
Oure
Mahone
United States
General Harrison
David T. Littler
Springfield
Littler
Illinois
Republican National Committee
Dick Oglesby
Inter- State Commerce Commission
Newark
Jay Gould
Ontario
Mary
East Buffalo
The
Notorious liar’s sales tale prompts stern Omaha remark
The Philadelphia Times recounts a con artist’s boast of selling underwear to an Omaha shopkeeper through high priced cigars and drinks. The pattern shows inflated profit claims, a 10 percent discount note, and a wary reaction from the shopkeeper over future billing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Omaha
Prolific streetcar tales mix with Philadelphia visit
A citizen of Haddonfield recalls long streetcar rides and a West Philadelphia journey. He chats with a fellow passenger amid crowded cars, noting attire and a sense of being overwhelmed by the length of the vehicle and the passing scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Haddonfield
West Philadelphia
New
Skating on Roofs Takes New York Idea Abroad
A Philadelphia Times item notes the Manhattan Athletic Club converted its roof into a skating rink with real ice suggesting the Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club might adopt the plan. The asphalt floor and large room could be flooded for winter skating above a warm interior, offering a cozy alternative to streetcar rides and sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manhattan Athletic Club
New York
Schuylkill Navy Athletic Club
Eating for Health and the Humane Way of Killing
A wide discussion on nutrition, vegetarianism, and humane slaughter argues for kinder methods and cleaner food. It cites Daniel’s lentil diet, vegetarian limits, bread quality, and the case for electric killing to reduce animal suffering, urging strict market inspection and safer soil practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
India
Ormerod Wilson
Alanus
Germany
Saag
Pow
France
Prof. Slade
Harvard University
Slade
Massachusetts Society For the Prevention of Cruelty
Boston
Vallombrosa Through Milton's Eyes and Charcoal Burners
In a Dec 12 dispatch from Fioresce Italy, Vallombrosa is celebrated as Milton’s muse. The account follows Giovanni Gualberto’s mercy that founded the Vallombrosa monastery, chronicles its medieval growth, destruction by Napoleon, and revival. An accompanying wandering tale describes a carbonari camp near the Pratomagno and a night among forest clans, with imagery of beech and fir, songs, and rugged hospitality. The piece culminates praising Vallombrosa as Milton’s spiritual fountain and source of Paradise Lost inspiration.
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Fioresce
Italy
Vallombrosa
Giovanni Gualberto
Milton
Giovanni
Tuscany
Wisdomini
Hugo
Visdomini
Florence
Viedomini Ras
San Miniato
Christ
Abbott
San Ministo
Pratomagno Mountain
Acquabella
Paolo
Guatemo
Buta
Napoleon
Victor Emanuel
San Giovanni
Vallambrosa
Arno
Pontassieve
Pelaga
Tosi
Ris
Carrettato
Carbonate
Stomnelli
Addie
Vale
Vallom
Pratomagno
Franceschini
Fabbrini
Lorenzo
Christophaso Landini
Dante
Vallombross
Buono Faggi
Mattio Bandello
Boccacio
Berni
Vollombross
Epcar L. Wakeman
Patrolman Detains Man After Fence Fall Incident
In the Second police district Patrolman Watson found Walker Wilk near 1354 Alter Street after he allegedly tried to climb a fence and became stuck. Wilk was arraigned and sent to prison for six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Inquirer
Watson
Walker Wilk
Alter Street
Why Lights Go Out and Fuses Fail in Electric Circuits
A essay on why electric lights go out examines lead fuses as automatic circuit breakers. It notes poor contact at clamps, corrosion, and high resistance as causes of failure, plus arcing, fume issues, and slow response in high voltage. It suggests copper alternatives, magnetic arc suppression, shunt devices, and practical improvements for safer, quicker interruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse Electric
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Jaguar
Chauncey M. Depew
Balt
William Shakespeare
New York Tribune
Pauline Collier
Texas
Carrie and
Maude
Hamlet
Seminga
Watsery Price
Mrs. Handfield
Ian
No-man’s Friend
Anrale
Washington
Him
Advanos
Philadelphia
Philadephia
Eating
Shirley Dare
Major M'Kinley's
Dispatch
Hudson Bay Company
Esquimaux
Kipling
Weiveles
Hardinge
Weybridge
Helen Bensmore
London
George Meredith
Meredith
M'Kinley
Cat
Keng
Canada
Shirley Dag
Conrad II
Gisela
Eremo
Order of
Vallombrosans
Ciambue
Perugino
Struce
Vallambrosa's Gates
Melody
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