Charming Children and the Lessons of Lovable Boys
A reflective piece by Shirley Dare recounting lively schoolboys, a poet’s son, and a bright child named Wes. The author recalls playful days in Central Park and a teacher’s firm guidance that steered a wayward student toward a future, celebrating the bond between mother and children. Strong memories of a magical, rough, and affectionate brood illuminate the author’s creed: love with intelligence and fervor makes children lovable and true.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wes
Crane Reales
Influence of Portents and Fetish Stage Beliefs
A London Standard essay examines belief in portents and luck, noting how some people cling to fetishes at meals and social events. It contrasts pagan notions with Christian tradition, cites examples like salt throwing and various superstitions, and concludes that human credulity and fear shape such practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
Lorrie
London Standard
London
Reforming Chicago. Philadelphia Record reaction
A Philadelphia Record notice discusses Chicago crime and domestic violence. It cites a week of wife killings and suicides and quotes a Chicago man and the press discussing preventive reforms. The dialogue notes hope to simplify laws to make divorces cheaper than pistols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Chicago
Fes
Count Frangoletti Prologue Shouts in Alleyways
A fragment shows street theater dialogue with swearing and mock Latin phrases. Puck exclaims lines about ropes as a dramatic gag. No clear event or names beyond the characters.
Tornado safety and volcanic sea wave described by Finley
The article reports on R J P Finley’s paper to the National Geographic Society about tornado signs and safe shelter. It covers how to identify tornado centers, best escape directions, preferred frame buildings, cellars, and a budget shelter plan. It also mentions volcanic tsunamis in New Guinea, and theories on why earthquakes occur, plus a brief note on bees vs pigeons in flight speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
R. J. P. Finley
National Geographic Society of Washington
Finley
Mississippi Valley
South Africa
New Guinea
von Below
Hunstein
Cape King William
Java
South America
Malayan
Peraps
Alaska
Atlantic
Old World
Norway
Switzerland
Scotland
Mediterranean
Smyrna
Archibald Geikie
British Geological Survey
Winco
N. 8S
Shaler
Very Like a Pig. British Tories and the Pigott Inference
The commentary likens British Tories to buying a pig in a poke, arguing it is unwise to trust a Pigott in cross examination and suggesting political forgeries or misrepresentations in Irish affairs. The piece satirically questions reliability and exposes skepticism toward political deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Evening World
Ireland
Remarkable recovery after La Cu Pi A and Peruna cure
A Columbus woman recalls a long worsening leg ulcer and lung trouble from 1864 to 1887. Doctors deemed incurable consumption and an orthopedic operation restored by La Cu Pi A and Peruna under Dr. Hartman. The testimony credits healing of the sore, lung health, weight gain, and leg straightening, ending in a strong, married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corumars
Columbus
Hartman
D 'S
Mattie JonEs
Miss Jones
Athena County
Pe-ru-na Medicine Co
Herr Borg Srry
Bob Saemaes
Augusta and its monuments amid Southern pride and North’s gaze
A correspondence from 1880 visits Augusta Georgia, praising its broad avenues and the Confederate monument, contrasting with Pittsburgh’s scars from the Civil War era. The piece reflects on Southern hospitality, rail travel, and social exchanges with the North, while noting Arlington Hotel, Sand Hills Arsenal, and a lively winter scene with New York visitors enjoying cake walks and races.
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Pittsburg
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Arlington
Monongahela House
Augusta
Richmond County
Georgia
Aiken
New York
Arsenal
Stara
Confederac
Calhoun
Jeff Davis
Wigfall
Rosser
South
Pennsylvania Central
Mrs Brown and Johnnie at party dispute over cane
A New York Sun item records Mrs Brown scolding Johnnie as he touches her with a cane during an entertaining party. Johnnie retorts that he was not harmed and notes his father struck her harder the previous night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Smith
Pittsburg
Sam
Darkey
Washington
Bessie Bramble
First Gentlemanly Stranger on Crowded Pullman Car
An excerpt from a crowded Pullman car scene features a porter addressing a traveler as a stranger of courteous demeanor. The brief dialogue hints at a social gesture or misread seat claim as passengers move about and stand to accommodate others.
The Cir Cassian Woman Born Without Feet Feature
Texas Siftings spotlights a remarkable Cir Cassian woman famed for her unique condition and striking natural hair. The item highlights public curiosity and local fascination with an extraordinary performer.
Cure for Skin Disease Claims by Curicuna Remedies
Eight years of psoriasis and scalp sores vanished after using Curicuna Remedies according to letters from Archer Russell of Deshler Ohio and L R McDowell of Jamesburg New Jersey. The writers attribute cures to the products after trying doctors and other medicines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer Russell
Deshler
Ohio
MES
A. McClafplin
Morette
L. R. McDowell
Jamesburg
N. J
C. W. Brown
Sturtevant Building
Jamsica Plain
Mas
Porree
Dave Axp
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Shirley Dare
Silken Chains
Mary Stuart
George
Romeo
Little Prince Charming
Prince Charming
Earth
Lance
Knight
Noos
Providence
Count Frangoletti
Puck
Gen. Sherman
Distatch
ATEER
Sherman
Atlanta
Charleston
Savannah
Allegheny
Ode Sande Skhoneh
God
Faber
Miss Havergal
Robertson
Newman
Carlyle
de Quincy
Shakespeare
Scott
Emerson
Thas
Grovcs
New York Sun
Poelice
Texas Siftings
G. Ahren, Dubois, Dodge Co
James Briscoe
End St
Peter
Baby
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