The Zelt Gelat and Other Tales in Appletons Library
A review of Lily Dougall's The Zelt-Gelat and related Appletons Town and Country Library selections. It notes Hart Toyner’s ascent from social outcast to spiritual awakening and evaluates other contemporary tales and authors, including Butterworth, Marsh, and Doyle, with brief critical context and publication details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Dougall
The
Appletons
Miss Dougall
Bartholomew Toyner
Bart
Hart
Evi
Mise Dougall
Hart Toyner
Surrounnee
Bookman changes publication date to month name
The Bookman announces a date change starting with the next issue making the title page date reflect the month. The Aug 5 issue will become the September number labeled August-September, with twelve issues for subscribers. Publisher F C Nunemacher of Louisville explains the suspension and assures full payment of claims. The issue also features Clap-Rook satire by Etta Dexter Field and a critical piece by Arthur Waugh on reviewer's tendencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bookman
Lssue
F. C. Nunemacher
Louisville
Guspenelon
Clap-Rook
Etta Dexter Field
Penelope
Arthur Waugh
Lamphiack
Mcitning
Carlyle
Perpetual Discomfort of Humanity and Wit in Letters
A miscellany review notes George J. Kappeler’s Modern American Drinks with nearly 1000 recipes from Merriam. It also previews H. S. Welle’s Select Conversations with an Uncle, presenting a mock theory of perpetual discomfort and social reform, plus anecdotes on actors and journalists.
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George J. Kappeler
Merriam Company
New York
H. 5. Welle
Well
Hook
George
Dlip
Ireland
Power of the Press and a Reader's Collapse
An anecdote from Texas Stiltings recalls a man who bet he could read every article in four Sunday papers including ads in one hour. He finished the challenge but collapsed and was taken to an asylum as a raving maniac. The tale unfolds with Dr Chadwick and a Rambler reference to Oliver Wendell Holmes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Ward
Beswle Aeal
Lori Byrne
W. Bembey
Richard Henry Stoddard
Julian Gorrison
van Rensselaer Cruger
Joseph Hatton
Victoria
Gwen Meredith
Lady Lytton
Thomas Hardy
Oppwie
Bram Stoker
Appletons
Grace Ellery Channing
Finn Macleod
Stone & Kimball
Lockhart
Brett Ia
Andrew Lang
Lang
Ile
Percy Pitagerald
Dickens
John Forster
Pit
Providence
New York Tribune
Broiach
Terebly
Power OF the Press
prom—Foor Rashleigh
Jack
Tom
Texas Sistings
Chadwick
Boston
Oliver Endell Holmes
New York Mail
Dr. Holmes
Bicycle demand and 800000 wheels for 1896 forecast
The Cleveland Leader reports that even with factories operating overtime the U S bicycle output cannot reach a 400000 unit next season. Production could reach about 800000 bikes, with annual spending around 50 million dollars as buyers from all income levels invest in wheels.
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Cleveland
United States
Atlanta Big Show advances at Cotton States Exposition
Structures on Midway Heights rapidly take shape for Cairo Street German Village Mystic Maze Palace of Minalon and the Phoenix Wheel foundation. Mexican Village arena nearing completion and Chinese Village act preparations underway with concessionaire Kee Owyang bringing in Chinese entertainers and a beauty show.
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Atlanta
Midway Heights
Cairo Street
Pittsburg
Kee Owyang
China
America
Charles W. Dabney, Jr
Dinner at the Witherbys Ends in Humble Hospitality Incident
Gilpin is invited to dine with Mr. and Mrs. Witherby at their home, where a lavish meal unfolds from oysters to sauterne. Gilpin, grateful yet overwhelmed, admits he has eaten more than he expected while Witherby notes a pending telegram and commits to bringing Gilpin out again.
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Philadelphia
Atlanta
Warwick
Louise M. Gordon
South
Witherby
Gilpin
Witherlby
Onpin
Mrs. Witherby
Gipin
Harper
High Wheel Race Near Tennessee Memory
A reminiscence recalls riding a high wheel in a crowded race in Tennessee about twelve years ago. With twenty five starters, a cobblestone near the finish caused a crash, but the rider stayed upright on the front wheel and crossed first as the crowd reacted with excitement.
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Tenneree
Chicago
Odds in Draw Poker From a 52 Card Deck
A St. Louis Post-Dispatch exercise details the probabilities of five card hands in draw poker. It computes odds for pairs about 20 in 47 deals, two pairs about 1 in 22, three of a kind about 1 in 47, straights roughly 1 in 255, flushes about 1 in 509, full houses about 1 in 64, and fours about 1 in 4,165 with straight flushes near 1 in 64,974.
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St. Louis
Post-D'spatch
American House
Standard Work
Mr. Proctor
Surprising Banana Dessert Preparation Guide
A vintage style recipe explains how to prepare bananas with peaches lemon juice and sherry. It instructs selecting firm ripe bananas, halving and scooping, beating the pulp to a cream, mixing in peaches lemon juice and sugar, and filling the banana shells for serving with a decorative ribbon.
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Atx
Sea Tale Demand At Library Weekly
Editor of the library weekly asks Mr Skiges to write a thrilling sea story of six columns for next week. The anxious abordinate student admits ignorance of navigation but the editor remains hopeful, insisting if he means business he must be here on the specified night.
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de Harlan
Otis
Chicago Journal
Savannah
Julus Caesar
Harlan
Harkin
Tam
Britis
Avon
Barnes
Mr. Marian
Tully Coulnned
Skiges
Library Weekly
Texas
Miame
Wr Athletic Club
Cleveland
Patriotic League Organizes Chapters and Three Year Course
Citizens including Charles Bulkley Hubbell Henry M Letpager and Edward Everett Hale organize a Patriotic League to promote American history and government through a three year course with diplomas. Chapters will govern themselves wear badges stage national holiday events and send delegates to a state convention each October.
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Charles Bulkley Hubbell
Henry M. Letpager
New York
Edward Everett Hale
R. Fulton Cutting
William E. Dodge
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Patriotic League
The
P. L
The Nifforenes Civilizational Banquet Exchange
The Washington Star quotes a statesman and his wife debating progress in civilization. She claims men rose through war, while he counters that modern status requires risking life in politics. The dialogue highlights evolving views on power and sacrifice.
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Washington Star
Swayne's Ointment Claimed to Cure Skin Diseases
An advertisement touts Swayne's Ointment as a universal cure for skin diseases including eczema tetter and eruptions. It promises clear white healthy skin and urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy.
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Swayne
Ladies' Muslin Garments and Fabrics at Leader Prices
Catalog note lists various ladies garments including chemise drawers skirts and gowns with lace embroidery and cambric trims. Also features ribbed silk vests in multiple colors, all wool berge fabrics, indigo blue calico, 10-4 unbleached sheeting, fine damask towels, Canton flannel and a new drapery line with competitive leader prices.
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Leader’s
Jer
Leader
Sona
Leader's
Fall Drese Goods Display At Very Low Prices
A local retailer announces new Fall Drese Goods import offering a bargain price push. The store highlights a wide assortment available to customers seeking value on seasonal items.
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Appleton
New England
Hex- Kiah Butterworth
Richard Marsh
Miller Af Glanmire
George W. Barker
E. Madison Et
Con. T. Murphy
H. F. Brown
W. B. Conkey Company
Conan Doyle
Brigadier Gerard
John A. Cockerill
Utah
Julian Ralph
Baron Rothechill
Ralph
Nance
Daily Graphic
London Graphique
New York Graphic
New York Graphique
Gol
Russia
Prince of
Benesth
Dan
Waal
Deira
Wisi
Vyes
New York Herald
New York Recorder
Proneutor
Mann
Dr. Jalap
Fenderson
Baw
Howton Transcript
Arthur Mursell
Spurgeon
Mr. Murvell
Mureet
Enid
Sparkeon
Boxhill
News Age
Boas
Napoleon
Trilby
Mar
Satell
Hettle
Svergal
Irbicau
At. Helens
Kittle Ailes
Angel
Elouda
Bicycle Statistics
Vanderbilts
Astors
Gould
Europe
Atlanta’s
Exposition Information Bureau
Department of the Exposition
Department of Publicity and Promotion
Department of Public Comfort
Liberia
H. M. Turner
African Methodist Church
Surveyor of Customs
J. A. Gorman
California Building
Chamber of Commerce
Los Angeles
Antonio Macchi
Athinta
Great Britain
Birmingham
Bradford
Coventry
France
Ricoh
Pasteur Institute
Germany
Planca
Majolica
Dresden
Italy
Scholastic
Eef
Belgium
St. Petersburg
Alea
Iivermrth
A&etter
William L. Sreugga
Avuguet
Dre. Andrade
Washington
Miranda
Zulla
Zarmora
Bermudes
Bolivara
Peter White
Lady Aberdeen
Kelley
Fort McPherson
Fifth Regiment
United States Infantry
Cotton States and International Exposition
Government Building
United States Army
POKER
Chisa
Sadie
Bellefield
Bloomfield
Wyoming Ave
Gents’ Furnishing Department
Ray Bengass
Tia
Spoig
Teeader'e
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