Delaware abolishes whipping post as Nevada law echoes old cruel sanction
The May 8 1897 issue notes Delaware’s recent act abolishing the whipping post and pillory while drawing parallels to Nevada’s long standing cruelty law. It questions enforcement of the Nevada statute and imagines the public display of a man branded “wife beater” at the courthouse. A brief ad for Patent Medicine follows.
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Delaware
United States
coippies
Bob Ingersol
Ingersol
Nevada
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners
Rosa Bonheur on daily life and artistic study
In an interview with Ladies' Home Journal Rosa Bonheur describes life as a peasant, her forest studio near Fontainebleau, and her relentless daily routine. She details morning walks, painting from nine to noon, simple meals, reading travel and history, and a lifelong pursuit of truth and simplicity through persistent work.
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Rosa Bonheur
Ladies’ Home Journal
Fontainebieau
ly estate
Clocks With Nerves Refuse to Run in Tall Buildings
A New York Times note describes pendulum clocks failing in high steel framed towers. On lower floors they work, but upper levels and top floors cause stoppage due to building vibration. Weather Lineau’s tower clock in Manhattan Life Building is unreliable since offices moved. Replacing pendulums with balance wheels offers relief.
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New York Times
Tuirt
Dunn
weather Lineau
Manhattan Life building
weather bureau
Duke's Settlement Details Amid Vanderbilt Wealth
Article outlines a disputed English duke settlement tied to W. K. Vanerbilt holdings. It notes an 14,145,000 or 25,000,000 stake, with the duchess's daughter and future inheritance rules. Investments include Lake Shore stock and other Vanderbilt railroad interests.
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Worhl
W. KK
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duie
duie and duchess
Lake Shore
Vanderbilt
acean
The Snake's Eyes Described by Philadelphia Press
The serpent is peculiarly liahte and crawls on dusty ground. No eye injuries occur, as the eye is protected under the skin. When a snake sheds skin three to four times yearly, the eye skin comes off with the rest.
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Philadelphia Press
Tea promotion at grocers offers refund if unsatisfied
A local advert promises Schu ding's Best tea at grocers in packages with a money back guarantee if customers do not like it. The note emphasizes trying the tea and paying only if satisfied.
Christmas Beliefs Divide World Faiths Across Sects
A New York Herald summary notes Muslims and followers of Mohammed hold diverse views on Christmas and Christ’s life. Druses and Buddhists disregard it, while Mohammedans insist on Allah and his prophet. Some sects imagine children of unbelievers serving the faithful in paradise, others deny such notions.
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New York Herald
Mohammed
Allah
Paradise
ubow
Alighu
bel
Draw Him Out The Finest Art Of Flirtation Is Adaptability
A fragment discussing flirtation as adaptability. It advises quickly mapping a target's character, steering conversation like a military campaign, and worst failures when one cannot become interesting in topics the other person values. It argues mental exercise has advantages and warns against excessive garrulousness as dull.
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Lippincott’s
Heine
Barker’s ruse fools man seeking only light for pipe
A Chicago Post tale describes a street barker at a State Street clothing shop preying on a shabby man. The target pretended interest, then lit a pipe inside the doorway while the barker shouted half price overcoats hats suits boots and shoes, hoping to lure more victims.
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barker
State street
Chicago Post
All the World News Weekly Promises Accuracy and Fairness
A description extols a weekly newspaper as superior to daily papers, claiming wide coverage, timely news from around the world, and fair reporting. It highlights democratic stance, opposition to trusts, serials by notable authors, and special departments for women and diverse topics.
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Reno Evening Gazette
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E. KAP
Temple Court, New York
Hastern Advertising
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Nevada Bank
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Bank of Nevada
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California
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GOODWIN & DODGE
Attorneys-at-Law
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FIRST NATIONAL
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Nevorvada
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JAMES F. DENNIS
CHAS
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RB, M. CLARKER
CLARKE & JONES
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ALFRED CHARTZ
CARSON CITY
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Daniel Meyer
G. F.Turrittin
Moritz Scheeline
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Jeitling Fire
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K. W. PARRY
Feed & Sale
R. W. PARRY
Hack and Transfer Co
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Wm. Pinniger
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COOKSEY & EASON PROP'S
HODGKINSON’S
LARCOMBE
BE. B. COFFIN COFFIN
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Wieland’s Steam Beer
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San Francisco
world
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Cujon Building and Loan Association
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