Wyoming Tribune Rewards Seven Cowboys For Portland Exposition
The Wyoming Tribune of Cheyenne launches a statewide vote contest to send seven cowboys to the Lewis and Clark Exposition in Portland. Winners from county pairs receive rail fare, passes, and cash bonuses for the most votes, with nomination rules and subscription incentives outlined. Also notes historic pub sign lore and word origin anecdotes.
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The
Wyoming Tribune
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Portland Exposition
Crook County
Weston County
Sherdian County
Johnson County
Big Horn County
Fremont County
Uinta County
Sweetwater County
Carbon County
Albany County
Natrona County
Converse County
Laramie County
Legacy of tar and feathers in medieval punishments
The article notes that in 11898 Richard I ordained that thieves be shaved, doused with boiling pitch, and covered in feathers before being left ashore at the first landfall. It claims the practice later gained popular appeal as a quick form of punishment, even when the law did not seek harsh action.
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England
Richard I
Holy Land
London Mall
Minister Weds Couples at Winslow Parsonage
Rev Mr Williams, then Congregational minister in Winslow Maine, marries two couples at the parsonage after a Boston Globe correspondent visits. The groom asks the parson to charge the wedding to his father, a well known town man, amid the ceremony and bridesmaid and best man roles.
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Mr. Williams
Winslow
Boston Globe
Sunday Card Playing Laws From English Proclamations
A historical note recalls a time in England when laws forbade playing cards on Sunday. The royal proclamation against vice declared subjects must not play dice cards or any game on the Lord's day in public or private spaces.
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England
Enlarge Finger Joints Cause Annoyance and Relief Method
The article notes enlarged finger joints cause annoyance and may stem from cracking fingers, hard work, rheumatism or gout. Relief is offered by light rotary massage around the joints with the thumb and fingers and upward strokes, plus application of wintergreen oil.
Not Too Much of a Feel
A dialogue snippet shows Lady Tahpen and Miss Cayenne debating Algernon Mayfair. The speaker notes Algernon undervalues money and only proposes to heiresses, while asserting his father’s alleged wrongs.
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Algernon
Miss Cayenne
Old Gentleman and Little Girl Exchange Flattery
Dialogue shows an old gentleman remarking on a girl's age who retorts about flattery and perceived ages, highlighting social manners and wit in a brief exchange. The quip contrasts aging with perceived youth and women’s susceptibility to compliments.
Memory Destroying Habit Revealed in Quip
In a witty exchange Brown tells Green that the true memory destroyer is not alcohol or tobacco but something that ironically does the man a favor.
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Brown
Green
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