Cosmopolitan anecdotes and curiosities in Home and Foreign Gossip
A miscellany of light items: a San Francisco observer plan on a Sierra Nevada site, a Parisian fashion of cosmopolitan marriages, China policy talks in San Francisco, a Hooperstown theft mishap, a dozen varied vignettes from lands near and far. Notable notes include Iceland centennial plans, a Massachusetts court ruling on spousal money, and a New Hampshire baby show.
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Pioria
San Francisco
Sierra Nevada
Tlousvini
Landseer
Portugal
Edwin
Gov. Booth
Hoopertown
W. MH. Tomes
Bloomington
Engind
Australia
New Zealand
Bank of England
London
Stockton
Cal
New York
California
Contra Costa County
Iceland
Reykjavik
Massachusetts
Tan
Boston
New Hampshire
West
Detroit
Roberr Toomis
Georgie
G. C. Towel
Polly
Girl of the Future lecture sparks debate on women’s health and attire
Elizabeth Cady Stanton opened a unity chapel talk in Harlem on The Girl of the Future arguing that the woman of tomorrow should be healthy wealthy and wise. She cites rising lunacy and invalids among wives and links dress to health noting waistbands and suspenders as influencing disease and suggesting fashion shapes thinking and scholarship.
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Unity Chapel
Harlem
Heaven
Tod
West Point
Adams
Yancock
Captain Hall Died From Natural Causes, Robeson Finds
The New York Tribune quotes Secretary Robeson rejecting a poisoning theory of Captain Hall’s Polaris death. Robeson details a grueling polar journey, harsh conditions, and a fatal end from vertigo and exhaustion in a sealed cabin. He notes no new findings but plans a report after further examination of Bryan and companions.
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New York Tribune
Washington
Iai
Robeson
Capt
Tall
Tyson
Liverpool
Value of gold and silver in bulk calculations
Denver Colorado news summarizes bullion values with figures from Professor J L Schirmer. It gives ton and cubic foot weights for gold and silver, coin weights, and fineness in Colorado ore. The article explains ore composition and mint valuation basing on 43 ounces gold 900 fine equals 800 dollars and 11 ounces silver 900 fine equals 12.80 dollars.
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J. . L. Schirmer
Colorado
Denver
Col
Invention Aims to Replace Human Skill in Music
A Paris inspired device uses punched paper music and mechanical fingers to play piano pieces without practice. The machine rests in front of the keyboard, reads cut holes, and triggers hammers to strike keys. It can adapt to other keyed instruments, but may lack human touch and expressive refinement.
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Paris
A Word to Wives and Irrigation Convention Proposals
A New York Times editorial urges wives to help ease household expenses this winter by saving money. The Denver irrigation convention backs a national irrigation system and forest culture, plus Homestead reforms allowing 160 acres after two years with dwelling, fencing, and crop proof.
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Denver
Colorado
Stieklers for Etiquette Analysis of Exact Social Critics
A critique of the sticklers for etiquette describing their rigid, exacting way of social exchanges. It contrasts meticulous invitation rules and precise manners with moments of generosity, revealing diverse personalities among those obsessed with strict etiquette.
A Husbands Mistake Exposed on Train Car
The Scranton Democrat recounts a married man, famed for courting other women, as he travels with his wife and a former sweetheart. A playful car ride culminates in a caught moment when the conductor reveals the situation, ending with the husband seeking forgiveness and a new chance.
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Scranton
Democrat
Nicholson
Aftairs
Old Nations Concerning Dairy Soils
An article argues dairy success is not tied to soil alone. Expert tests from Scotland to Maryland show fine butter and cheese can come from varied soils with skilled milk handling. The piece notes adapting process to local conditions is crucial for quality.
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Harding
Toyland
Scotch Agricultural Societies
Scotland
Somersetshire
Maryland
Wiltart
Rerat New-Yorker
Farm and Fireside Household Recipes and Advertisements
A mixed page offers kitchen recipes from a snowy clime including Gakn-Take dough with butter sugar and rice, plus sauerkraut methods and salt rising bread. It also includes medical ads for Allen's Lung Balsam and Ridlers tonics, with brief notes on various domestic remedies and health products.
The Best Apples for Market and Their Quality
The Ohio Farmer discusses market apples, arguing many big bright fruit varieties sell well regardless of intrinsic quality. Prices range from $4 to $7 per barrel for large apples like Calverts and Alexanders, with Michigan and Western New York supplies dominating. The author criticizes consumer taste and notes large fruit outsells smaller, finer kinds across markets in Boston New York Philadelphia and other cities.
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American Vpanological Society
Boston
Michigan
Alexanders
Eme Perors
New York
Philadelphia
New England
Atlantic
Buffalo
Cleveland
Columbus
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
Ohio
To Learn Farming and Earn a Living
The path for poor men to become skilled farmers is hard not easy. Seek an enterprising, economical, intelligent teacher and work with dedication. Do every task, learn quickly, and prove your value to earn land, oxen, or horses on credit as neighbors trust you.
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Tess
Jett
Savoy
Asiny
Thirty Years Experience of Mrs Wigslow’s Syrup
Thirty years of use by mothers. The solution claims to be prepared by a leading female physician in the United States and sold by Curtis & Perkins. It purports to ease stomach acidity wind colic and bowels rest for mother and child and to treat dysentery and diarrhoea in children from teething onward.
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Facalmie of
Curtis & Perkins
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Cos
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Leatpaco
Teoy
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