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Newspaper
Rock Island Argus
Location
Rock Island, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
2
Math and Brautham 60 at Phone 1156 on 1716 1718 Beyond Ave
A compact item notes a numeric address 1716 1718 Beyond Ave linked to Math and Brautham 60 and a contact phone 1156. The fragment presents no clear event, organization, or date beyond these figures.
Clergyman Goads Latecomers With Naming Policy
A Cornwall clergyman, tired of late arrivals, vows to name each latecomer from the reading desk. He pauses to enumerate Mrs S in a new bonnet and Mr and William, causing amused reactions among the congregation. The item blends anecdotes from humorous columns and an ad for Dean's Ointment sold by W. Lenhart Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. S.o
Mr. S
William
In a Philippine town by Rock Island soldier
Special correspondence from Aparri in Luzon describes the town, its people, and daily life through a soldier’s view. It covers Aparri’s population, trade in tobacco, Filipino habits, housing on bamboo stilts, cooking practices, markets, and the navy of cascoes on the Cagayan river. The piece notes American sanitation improvements and contrasts Filipino industriousness with patient labor around boats, crafts, and fishing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TRE Argus
Aparri
Rock Island
Philippines
Luzon
Cagayan River
Sabloc
Island
16Th Infantry
Cagayan Isabella
Noevs-Viscaya
United States
Wittras E. Evriswood
Crane Carrying Satchel Reveals Crane in Ordinary Manner
In Delware Water Gap Arthur Leeds encounters Stephen Crane acting unpretentiously as a porter. Crane, described as a farmer’s boy type, carries bags to a hotel and is later seen reading on the piazza while Leeds greets friends. The incident appears in the Philadelphia North American.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crane
Arthur A. Leeds
Tioga
Stephen Crane
Mr. Leeds
Delaware Water Gap
Philadelphia
The Last Chinese Actress and a Royal Decree
The article traces a 1736 decree by Empress Dowager Yang of China banning women from the stage, explaining how male actors have performed all roles since. It notes mixed practice abroad, with Hong Kong allowing women to act, while San Francisco has not.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celestial Kingdom
Yang ’’Scheng
Kim Sung
Hongkong
San Francisco
Weight of Women’s Brains Compared to Men
Reported figures from Boyd show 102 men and 113 women between 64 and 66 inches tall averaging 65 inches. Men's brains average 46.9 ounces versus 41.9 ounces for women, a 12 percent advantage for men. A separate group of 21 shorter men and 135 shorter women show 45.6 ounces for men and 42.9 ounces for women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyd
New York Herald
Stage Fright and a Farce of Nerves in Public Talks
Stage fright echoes through 19th century lectures as Bob Burdette recalls Beecher’s brutal honesty about nervousness. A humorous aside follows from Farmer Corntessel praising his son Jostar, then doubting himself over market prices and salt. The exchange blends publicity, pride, and farm wit in a quick two-gesture vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jostar
Corntessel
Josiar
Washington Star
The Snore Poem Ends with Elizabeth Jane Snoring Tease
An excerpt humorously extols a bedroom scene as the poet praises the snore of Elizabeth Jane. The playful rhythm compares sound to a bee in June and a bassoon, capturing a lighthearted literary moment from a private verse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Jane
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Praised By Frontline Officers
Twenty nine officers and men wrote from the front claiming Bucklen's Arnica Salve best for scratches bruises cuts wounds sore feet and stiff joints. It also treats burns skin eruptions and piles. 25 cents a box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by Hartz and Ullemeyer, druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Hartz & Ullemeyer
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted Despite Cautionary Note
An advertisement advocates Foley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy for Bright's disease and diabetes if taken early. It urges prompt use due to high death rates and claims the cure is available through all druggists, warning against delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
Table and Kitchen Practical Suggestions About What to Eat
This excerpt presents a periodical guide titled Table and Kitchen, promising practical culinary wisdom. It notes that the first volume is conducted by Lida Ames Wilts in Chicago and claims rights reserved by Banning Co., with inquiries to be directed to the listed address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Ames
Wilts
Chamber of Commerce Building
Chicago
Banning Co
Chi
The Art of Jelly Making in Simple Steps and Tips
The article explains jelly making from fruit juice with sugar and air conditions, detailing selecting ripe under-ripe fruit, best jelly fruits like grapes and quinces, two juice extraction methods, cooking guidance, tests for doneness, and proper sealing and storage. It includes a tangential anecdote about handkerchief crafts and ends with a note on a ball hosted by Spain's Queen Regent.
Pure Food Standards Asserted by Analysis
Column note declares only thoroughly reliable pure and healthful foods, 30 proven by actual chemical analysis, will be accepted for these columns.
Royal banquet at Spanish court described in lavish details
A historical account recalls a royal palace ball during the Spanish court era with Queen and princesses in gala gowns, dignitaries in knee breeches, and a grand hall filled with tapestries and music. It also mentions American novelist Mrs C N Williamson, her background, and notes on English fashion and flowers, ending with an ad for Burdock Blood Bitters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Alfonso XII
Princess of Asturias
Maria Teresa
Infantita
Infanta
Isabel
C. N. Williamson
England
Alice Muriel Livingstone
Poughkeepsie
London
The
Daily Mail
Liyed’s
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