Winchester: A once royal city with ruins and royal ties
The piece tours Winchester once ruled by Norman and Angevins. It notes the cathedral, St Mary College, King Arthur’s table, and royal ties, then contrasts the modern town with its ancient sites. It mentions Isaac Walton, Raleigh, Cromwell, and notable trials and burnings in the market area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William the Norman
Richard
William of
St. Mary
A. D
Zeca
Westminster
Nere Et
Refuges
Goodly
Arthur
Henry VI
Henry II
Malcolm
Scotland
Saxony
Maud
England
Henry the IV
Imal Ae
Swithin
Rufus
Walter
Egbert
Canute
Emma
Sam Wilberforce
Winchester
Taded
Isaac Walton
Raleigh
S Coke
Henry VII
Froude
Dickens
Anne Sboleyn
Jane Seymour
Alice Lisle
Hicks
Jeffreys
Oliver Cromwell
Ken
Nell Gwyone
Training a Fighter's Strict Regimen for Kilrsin Bout
John L. Sullivan outlines daily May training near New Orleans then at home. He details morning walks, meals of beefsteak and tea, rope skipping, punching, and rope-bound foot drills. He explains rub-downs, baths, and the goal of hardening flesh and building wind, plus seven scientific blows and views on boxing’s public role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Sullivan
Kilrsin
New Orleans
Ryan
Sam
Tam
Fashions in Flowers and City Conservatories
A survey of urban conservatories in New York households and notable mansions details their decorative role in interiors. It describes semi circular tiled spaces with palms and orchids, water features, and grand vistas linking drawing rooms, dining rooms, and galleries while noting florists handle maintenance and rental schemes.
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Suista
Madison Square Theater
Vanderbilt
Hare
New York
Mr. Marquand
Madison Avenue
Hermia Suydam
Marquand
Alhambra
Thich Man
Olan
Fragmented London parcels and a medieval cathedral visit
The narrator recalls a London parcel delay for a song by Blumenthal linked to Shelly while visiting Dump the hairdresser near the college arms. He observes the shop’s旧. He then walks to the Cathedral of St Mary, noting its vast nave, carved pillars, and soaring roof as nobles pass through in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blumenthal
Shelly
Punter
London
Mechi
Punter &Co
Cathedral of St. Mary
Origin of Lynch Law Traced to Campbell County Virginia
The article notes that the term lynch law originated in Campbell County Virginia before the Revolutionary War. It credits Colonel Charles Lynch with forming a force to arrest and execute outlaws, a method later seen as a rapid form of justice. Lynchburg was named after his brother, who had a son later governor of Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Campbell County
Charles Lynch
Revolutionary Army
Coleone
Lynch
Lynchburg
Louisians
The Meanest Man in Creation
A Clay resident who owes over two years' subscription returned the paper marked refused. The article cites other infamous acts and contemplates severe judgment for the man who marks a payment as refused and returns it to the post office, a petty yet grievous crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meyer
Awnings for Weddings Use Curtain That Clears The Passage
The latest trend in wedding and reception decor features a curtain drawn behind the passage to spare foot travelers not going to the water from the air flow, effectively hiding the person waiting nearby. This creates privacy as the curtain blocks the penetrating breeze while keeping the route clear.
Mysterious Scribbles Prompt Puzzle in Puck Style
Fragmentary dialogue shows a playful mock scene with a bank president and slang phrases. The excerpt hints at a shuffled morning routine and a reference to Washington in two volumes. The tone mimics satirical newspaper chatter from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Overplus
Niin Pieckpaal Vane
Washington
Puck
Enamel Insulation Invention Reaches Electrical Trade
A London Electrician correspondent reports a new enamel coating for cores of electromagnets, bobbins, and possibly wire, acting as an excellent insulator and protective layer. It could also coat the inside of iron tubes used for underground wire conduits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Electrician
Summer manners guidance for young women readers
A late 19th century admonition to young women venturing to seaside resorts. The author urges discretion in flirtation, avoidance of reckless behavior, and selection of respectable company, stressing modest dress, chaperones, and kindness to others. It closes with a call to uphold virtue and destiny as American girls shaping the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosz Texey Coon
Critique on American organ building and organists
A caustic piece argues America builds magnificent organs but fails to produce capable organists. It decries the mismatch between high instrument quality and underpaid, undertrained players and blames church congregations and leaders for the inefficiency. It laments the gulf between famed makers and unworthy performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Art Journal
America
Travk
Cremona
Yardsick
Eae
Railroad Training Schools At Altoona Train Staff For Pennsy
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs a unique Altoona training school for transportation department candidates. College graduates may enter without fixed hours or instructors, and are placed in locomotive fire, machine and car shops, drafting, or maintenance work. Learners are paid like regular employees and advance from ranks to upper grades as vacancies arise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ite
Altoona
Transportation Department
Aa Thors
Towne Scientific Department
University of Fees
Po Kensamioer Institute
Descrip
Frere
Taoaian Teale
Ha Ht Sect
Editor Receives Curious Subscriptions at Luther Mish
The Luther Mish newspaper notes unusual items sent by readers including a banks bill terrapin and a woodchuck presented by a freight conductor. The editor reports the woodchuck cage failed to contain it, with humorous remarks about the creature and the building location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther, Mish
A. B. Hullasple
Adderson
Treadgold
Cage
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Europe
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Spain
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Molly
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Boston
A. S
Elijah
Artemus Ward
Artie
Oll
Hoane
Jackon
Poll
Jacko
Fichtere
Ple
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East
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Prince of
Ales
Anerysis
Ueensberry
Prince of Wales
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Ping
London Saturday Review
Téday
John Broughton
Lom Johnson
Daniel Mendoza
Hnson
Bill Perry
Tipton
Tom Sayers
King
Joux L
Captain Swift
A. J. White
Upper Fifth Avenue
White
Theodore Baer
Sue
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Jay Gould
Arnold
Gould
Chadwick
Albany
Wykeham's Chantry
Alabama
Lineville
Ala
Rose Terry Cooke
Nyero
Rosie
Ecpot
Ali
Woodchuck
B. B
Asa
Bardock
Burdock
E. Ransom St
Kalamazoo
Mich
Thare
Bentock
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