Little Tommy and the Indian Game on the Farm
A humorous wartime tale unfolds as Tommy Enlists Johnny in a pretend Indian war on a snowy farm. Gingerbread, blankets, a frozen bucket, and mock battles drive a clash with Uncle Benjamin acting as the Great White Father. The boys face consequences as the game ends with a stern warning.
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Tommy
Benjamin
Ben
Johnny
Little Tommy
Nimeet
Siberia
Weill
Acuta
Tiny
Johny
Jeremy
Little Johnny
Uncle Benjamin
Washington
Stumbles into King Humberto in Sanpy Italy
Lillian Spencer recounts a sudden encounter with King Humberto in Frogesce Italy on Dec 31. She describes the fright, the king’s courteous reaction, and her own disheveled appearance after the accidental bump, noting the humorous tone of the royal meeting.
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Lillian Spencer
Sanpy
Italy
Humberto
Victor Emanuele II
American Women in Italy and Royal Delights in Rome
Sincerity and satire mingle as Spencer recalls encounters with European royalty and Italian peasantry. She praises Queen Marguerita while critiquing the Naples prince, notes sharp views on Italian manners, and describes a pedestrian Genoa to Florence journey with vivid hostelries, padrone anger, and fleas in a stark hotel room.
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Italy
Argherita
Indies
Florence
Rome
Cour
Genoa
Belgium
Padrese
Qman
St. Peter
Spencer
Celery Safety Questioned By Medical Authority
Dr H Jacobson of the St Louis Globe Democrat refutes claims that celery harbors typhoid germs. He notes celery is harmless, nutritious, and curative for rheumatism and brain function though cautions washing is wise to remove soil residues. He argues plant juices do not absorb manure or germs and accidental choking is the main risk.
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H. Jacobson
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Shoeing the Bullocks by Corean Blacksmith Beasts
The New York Tribune notes bullocks as a feature of Ceres and laments the cruel shoving method. The process pins the feet, twists the head, and leaves the animal in a painful position until the smith finishes. The piece hints Brahmins might object to the ring through the nose and the heavy load.
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Ceres
Boston’s Great Act in The Boston Traveller
The Hart administration boasts that Boston has not paid for a single bottle of wine, highlighting fiscal discipline. The claim centers on official purchases and city governance.
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Boston
A Hart
Leston
Salt in the Streets Increases Pneumonia Risk
A 19th century letter cites Dr Cyrus Edson and Dr August Siebert arguing that salt sprayed on streetcar tracks with snow harms human health by promoting pneumonia germs. The salt and humidity mix is said to worsen horse hooves and amplify disease risk, suggesting pavement salt is a health nuisance.
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Mever
Cyrus Edeon
New York World
August Siebert
Central Park Sleighing Costs and City Delights
A New York correspondent recalls sleighing in Central Park and Harlem, detailing the frosty thrill, costly indulgences, and bustling scene. The piece notes outfits, horses, and tavern stops, ending with the resolve to limit sleigh rides to a lifetime.
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Central Park
Harlem
Fifth Avenue
Ice cream molds and a desert city tale in one piece
The excerpt blends a craftsman detailing ice cream mold making with an altered memory tale about Father Blank and a voyage through a desert city. It juxtaposes practical mold craft with speculative, philosophic discourse on urban life and societal change.
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New York Herald
Handsome Diamond Ornaments Displayed in Platinum
The New York Tribune notes the era of sun and star shaped diamond ornaments set in platinum to minimize metal. Pendants feature nearly invisible platinum and gold chains. A renaissance scroll design is described as part of the styling.
A Romance of Life as It May Be Made
A brief notice announces Joaquin Miller as author of A Romance of Life as It May Be Made, attributed to the Dis?atci et by Miller, known for Songs of the Sierras and other works. The item highlights Miller’s literary stature and connection to his earlier poetry and prose.
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America
Plo
de la Mars
Sensa
Sierras
Princess and Author Seek Lost Madonna Across Worlds
The heroine known as the Madonna drives a quest from Poland to the Holy Land and Mexico Desert, aided by a press soldier. Spies chase the Princess while the author endures a long wait in Mexico City for news of her.
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Poland
Siberia
Poe
Holy Land
Mexico
Cairo
Madonna
Olive Grove
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Little Tom
MR. Fielding
Nes Hal
Fat-Man
Uncle Sam
Uncle Ben
Humberto Dawn
the Prince
Jorda
Prince
Victorio Emmanuello
Charles Spaniel
Charles
Heira
Naples
Prince Entre Nous
Prig
the Queen of
New York Tribune
Wilil
Metropolitan
Teddy
Dispatc
New York
Murray Hill
H Orse
Seventh Avenue
Charley White
Coner Island
Grant
Riverside Park
Noble Hudson
Uncle Tom
Fred Douglass
Canada
Hudson
Father Blank
Blank
Woda
Joaquin Miller
Thad
Press
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