The Inquisition of Jimmy Fitz in New Orleans
In New Orleans Chaudron and two young ladies face questioning by Captain Fitzgerald of the secret service. Fitz questions Anita and Alice about their mother Mrs. Ashton and the events at Hotel Louis le Grande as detectives press for clues while a porter Hippolyte is brought in for questioning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Fitz
Louis le Grande
Felix Chaudron
James Fitzgerald
Secret Service
Terror of the Crook
Casey
Victor Labouisse
Chaudron
Victor
Woodford Vance
Felix
Capt. Fitzgerald
Vance
Fitz
Mr. Labouisse
Fitzgerald
Monsieur Fitz
Zair
Muzzer
Anita
Miss Ashton
Alice
Miss
Jitzgerald
Mother
Flitz
Attita
Monsieur
Arthemise
New Orleans
Hippolyte
Monsieur Victor
Mrs. Ashton
Labouisse
Explorer James Bruce and the Nile Discovery
The article portrays eighteenth century explorer James Bruce as astonishing natives the Abya-Sinjans and notes his reputation as an astrologer alongside feats such as curing smallpox and performing supposed miracles. It credits him with taming horses and shooting kites as part of opening the Blue Nile region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bruce
Colorado Leads West in Humane Protection Efforts
H. S. Mann of Omaha reported at the American Humane Association meeting in Chicago that Colorado has the strongest state humane system, with a State Board of Child and Animal Protection and annual funding around 5 000 dollars. He noted active groups in several cities and outlined laws on docked horses, live birds, and humane education, urging similar legislative models for neighboring states. He warned about 40,000,000 cattle starving on western ranges and called transport issues a major humane challenge.
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American Humane Association
Chicago
H. 5
Mann of
Omaha
Mississippi
Colorado
Colorado Humane Society
State Board of Child and Animal Protection
Denver
Nebraska Society
Montana
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Des Moines
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Council] Bluffs
Western States
Nebraska
Ilona
Minneysota
Utah
Washington
Oregon
California
Michigan
Iowa
Friends
Missouri
Oklahoma
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Postum Cereal Co growth told in new booklet
A charming booklet titled The Door Unbolted chronicles the Postum Cereal Co story from a Jan 1, 1895 barn start to a modern Battle Creek complex. It highlights the Shakespearean style general office, grand factory buildings, and Post’s emphasis on attractive healthy work spaces.
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Postum Cereal Co
White City
Postumville
Battle Creek
Mich
Post
Diverse visitors frame Atlantic City tale of War Eagle
Mayor Stoy recalls cosmopolitan crowds at the resort and a Pasteur Institute visit satirically. An Indian chief named War Eagle sought hydrophobia treatment after fearing a black poodle served in a ragout last Friday.
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Stoy
Atlantic City
Pasteur Institute
War Eagle
Ten Years of Pain ends with Kidney Relief
Mrs Margaret Emmerich of Clinton street Napoleon Ohio suffered fifteen years with kidney troubles back pains poor eyesight and dizzy spells. She could not do housework for ten years and had two years indoors. Doctors offered little help until Dean's Kidney Pills provided quick relief and a final cure. Sold by dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Margaret Emmerich
Clinton Street
Napoleon, O
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
The Age of Heroines in Novels Grows Older
The article notes a shift in romance where heroines have aged from 17 to 20 over time and now appear as supporting figures rather than leads. It observes the rise of the older heroine and a period when the "ugly heroine" appeared, suggesting a broader, more serious trend in fiction.
Rothschild's Tart Reply and Starch Endorsement
Lord Rothschild as a leading figure in Jewish colonization deliberations is described as the wealthiest banker and social influencer. A tale recounts his curt Europe quote to Jay Gould: Europe is not for sale. The piece also extols Defiance Starch for safe use on fine fabrics, noting its strong stiffness reduces the needed quantity.
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Lord Rothschild
Jay Gould
Gould
Europe
Bishop of Massachusetts declines plea from prisoner for help
Dr. Lawrence says a prisoner wrote asking him to secure release, claiming he aided the bishop by serving as a lay figure in a portrait. The bishop agreed the task was hard but could not use that claim to obtain clemency or release.
Mix Soap With Dough Rumor From Belgian Chemists
A communication to the Association of Belgian Chemists claims continental bakers mix soap with dough to lighten bread and pastry. The amount varies, reportedly larger in fancy items like waffles and fritters than in bread.
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Association of Belgian Chemists
Phrase on patience and reward in idle waiting
A proverb asserts that a man who sits and waits for luck will eventually receive his reward. It warns that his to¢és may come with time, implying outcomes arrive to those who endure or stay idle.
Witty Ads and Sayings From a Peoria Cartoons Page
A compact set of humorous lines promoting Lewis' Single Binder cigars and Lewis' Factory in Peoria AI. The quips joke about self opinion and value, framing a lighthearted tobacco ad style.
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Lewis
Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
Cure Deafness With Contiguous Mucous Remedy Claim
An 19th century advertisement claims deafness stems from an untrained mucous lining of the Eustachian tube and promises a $100 reward for any catarrh deafness not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It urges readers to request circulars from FJ Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and to buy Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Cheney & CO
Toledo
Drugelata, Fic
Police Roles and Ratios in New York City Force
The article notes New York City police structure with one captain or sergeant for every 20 officers. It highlights officer counts and supervision ratios within the force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Police
New York City
Gained 34 Pounds With Dr Williams Pink Pills
Testimony from Mrs. Nathaniel Field of St Albans Maine claims the pills cured amantia and malnutrition after two doctors failed. She describes chronic pain headaches dizziness and poor appetite improving after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills and gaining weight from 120 to 154 pounds in three weeks. The ad promotes the pills as a cure for anemia digestion rheumatic pain and nervous issues and offers 50 cent per box pricing.
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Dr. Williams
Nathaniel Field
St. Albans
Somerset County
Maine
Ialso
Dregeists
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
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Sidney
Duke OF Devil May-Care
D. Appleton & Co
M'sieu’ Labouisse
Association For the Protection of Children and Animals
Dre. Williams
Lane
Asc
Soc
Carters
ITES
W L. Douglas
Al.douglse
Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.L. Douglas
Hsrm
W. L. Deuglar
Cate
Pall States
W. L. Douglas
Dept
Greckton
Masa
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