Godowsky at Paris Fame After Saint Saens Aid
Russian born pianist Leopold Godowsky, born 1870 in Wilna, rose to fame after Saint Saens mentored him in Paris. He later toured the U S and Europe, with critical acclaim and a planned New York Conservatory appearance and concerts across major cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold Godawsky
Pianet
Wilna
Poland
Stady
Muale
Berlin
Koonlse
Godowsky
Paris
Saint Sans
Saint Saens
Bie Dai
Balint Saens
Paria
Saint Srens
Parla
Saint Raehs
Parle
Saint Snaens
Nieture
Mr. Godowsky
Conservatory
Tnderoewrkl
New York
Pacine
Mme
Emma Nevada
Metropolitan Opera Houfse
Charlese L. Young
Mmne
Nevada
Achille Albert
Bari
A Question on Unsettled Bird Migration Theories
A scientific journal laments the lack of trustworthy data explaining bird migration. Naturalists have long debated the causes and mechanisms, contending it is partly instinct and partly other factors. The text notes ongoing uncertainty about why birds migrate.
Peruna praised by medical men and patients across the country
A collection of letters and endorsements from medical figures and ordinary users tout Peruna as a cure for chronic catarrh and related ailments. Dr. Llewellyn Jordan of the U.S. Treasury notes personal relief after a month, while others from Louisville to California claim improved digestion, sleep, appetite, and general health after using multiple bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Llewellyn Jordan
U.S. Treasury Department
Columbia College
Weat Point
Peruenna
Perunu
Columbue
Perrin
George W. Thirlmain
Seventeenth Street
Loganstort, Ltd
Hartman
Peruna
Chas
D. Smyth
Angel's Camp
Cala
Rome
Turtmill
Witt Flood
Fifth Avenue
Louisville
William Bowkley
Willan
Hartian
Columbus
Migration of Birds and Winter Arrival Theories
The passage discusses bird migration from north to south as winter indicators and debates whether temperature, hunger, or food supply drives moves. It notes Virginia plover speeds near two miles high at 225 mph and cites Wilson's Warbler arrivals, while acknowledging gaps where birds vanish despite favorable conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Moat Naturaliste
Localized historical note on a lemon grove and water works
Fragmentary entry from a county area mentions a large lemon grove in Deg, Cal, northeast of Benton Torino, with references to a district and a town Marshall. It references a water works and electric plant, indicating municipal services and infrastructure in the era.
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Fun Deg
County
Cal
Benton Torin
Mio
Marshall Tows
Ui Water Works
Fragmented 1800s Trade and Labor Notes Across Regions
Fragmentary observations describe copper stocks in Germany, employment figures, and global labor trends. The piece notes 910 million worth of copper exports, 418 to 440 tons shipped, and 2200 people finding work through free employment measures. It mentions British possessions drawing workers to India, New Zealand, Canada, and Africa, and odd living conditions, with references to straw diets, improvised clothing, and early social reforms. It also cites a US fisher output of 500 pounds per man annually and notes a new street cleaner design and a water cart system for dust control. The text ends with unusual food descriptions and a reference to Sparkling Hawi milk product replacing traditional coconut preparations.
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Twente
Camille Pane
Germany
India
New Zealand
Coguda
United States
Diamonds Watches and Jewelry Weekly Price Sale
Davidow Bros presents a special sale offering fines like Fine Diamond Rings at 5 dollars and Ladies Solid Gold Watches at 14.50 with several items at discount prices. Extra Heavy Solid Silver Thimbles sell for 19 cents and many pieces claim values far above sale prices.
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Elgin Movement
S. W
Rogers’ Bros
Rogers Bros
Davidow Bros
Future of the Island and Cuban Annexation Debate
Charles M. Pepper analyzes Cuba under Spanish rule and American occupation, arguing annexation is likely but not universal among Americans. He surveys autonomy, sociopolitical shifts, economic needs, sugar and diversified farming, immigration, labor, race, and the role of the American military, church, and governance in shaping Cuba’s future and a possible constitutional convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper & Brothers
India
Charles M. Pepper
Newspiper
Pepper
Cuba
Jong
United States
Tao Idental
Goverveal Maximo Gomez
Antonio Maceo
Martines Campore
Valeriano Wregler
Spain
Mr. Pepper
Cleveland
Congress
McKinley
Havana
Maine
Lee
Slgsheso
China
Popper
Europe
Ula
Larney
Chant Marine
Mrst
Black West India League
Lavi Aimoe
Mhempelyes
Notic
Island
Fepper Dieewaies
Jeankrvend
Uban
Ctmw
Mark Twain Embarrassed by First Meeting with Grant
The Ladies Home Journal recounts Mark Twain’s awkward first introduction to Ulysses S. Grant. After a tentative handshake and a long pause Twain feigned embarrassment, prompting Grant to smile. A decade later Grant teased Twain by joking he did not feel embarrassed.
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Mark Twain
Grant
Ladies Home Journal
Trien
Twain
Mick
Agun
One Hundred Dollars Reward for Catarrh Cure
The notice offers a reward of one hundred dollars for a cure for catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure. It claims testimonials for J. Cheney and Company of Toledo as reliable druggists and advertises the internal remedy with a money back guarantee and free toll free information.
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Cheney & Co
J. Cheney
Wholewite Druggiate
Aidtax
Klynan & Clatvin
Hall
All Drugeiate
Dr Von Stan Pineapple Tablet Ad Promises Quick Digestion Aid
An old advertisement touts Dr Von Stan Pineapple Tablets claiming instant relief for digestion and related ailments. It markets the product as a preventive health aid priced at 10 cents per box, available through Matthews Bros and W. Tylars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. von Stan
Alimont
Nature
Matthews Bros
W. Tylars
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United States Treasury Department
J. T. Watkins
Teacher’ Institute
Charles A. Hartley
Boston
Gephers Club
All Artists
Schubert
Jloe. Taylor
Tobant Orpheus Chubart
Quartette
Bivcten A. Hartley
Mr Knowles
D. Stephens
Faust
Robin Adair
Buck
Venteriliogatisgny
Ceca
Mr. Hartley
Gots Beynon and Watkins
Herbert Orpheus Chal
Finnle
Belubert
Tone
Rota Linde
Thue
Burnham
Anna BE
Otten
Kim Park
Vnaccess Bilis
Leeming
Palanty Sage
Plat
Salome Chott
Orman
Lymn
Belectud Alte Soto
Flartlett
Crecereeeee Chirke
J. Alfred Pengington
Jarvis-Fardenbergh Sela
Mussig and Art
Carter Building
Alfred Wooler
Gobder
Elm Park Church
First Presbyterian Church
Myles BR. Foster
Thiele
Sudds
Florence Hi. Richmond
Cincinnati
New Scranton Glee Club
Beynon
James Savange
Tom
Willian Shakespeare
London
Melba
America
Arthur Nikisch
Philadelphia
Clara Butt
Echoo
Burt & Packard
George W. Hartman
Lackawanna Avenue
Politics
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