Lady Henry Somerset’s Husband and the Beaufort Claim
The St James Gazette notes Mr Somers Somerset son of Lady Henry Somerset and Lord Henry Somerset. It explains the family line and that after Lord Worcester and any children, the Beaufort dukedom claim is very remote. Lord Henry is said to live abroad, sometimes at La Scala in Milan.
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Henry Somerset
Somers Somerset
Royal Commission On
Lord Henry Somerset
Henry
Italy
Milan
Somerset
Beaufort
Lord Worcester
St. James Gazette
Value of Literary Mistory in Education
The Atlantic argues that literary history has limited educational value comparable to geography. It credits some primers but warns against overemphasizing memorized authors and dates as intellectual training. The piece critiques reliance on literary history for child learning.
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Fathors
Bolivia
Afghanistan
Stopford Brooke
Richardson
Brander Matheris
The Western Man's Ideal
The United States embodies a unique openness for the individual unbound by old social restraints or heavy governance. The self made man exemplified the Western ideal and a social regeneration myth built on the freedom to pursue any path.
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United States
Atlantic
How to Mend a Silk Waist in Three Rules
A dressmaker offers three practical rules for mending a silk waist. Use ravelings when possible, sew from the under side, and darn flat with careful pressing. If a bone shows, cut it off. move hooks and eyes as worn. Use black feather stitching on seams and keep the upper sleeve intact.
Novel St Nicholas Serials Spark Interest
A naval pneumatic hay tube earns notice for its rapid stacking method. John Bennett’s Master Skylark leads the November St Nicholas volume alongside William H. Sheridan’s The Last Three Soldiers about Union soldiers stranded in the Confederacy. Both serials debut in the new issue.
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John Bennett
St Nicholas
William H. Sherton
Confederacy
Poultry Houses Need Thorough Ventilation and Cleanliness
A Poultry Keeper discussion warns against over ventilating in winter and urges thorough cleaning over artificial air flow. It notes unplastered houses leak air, recommends dry weather for ventilation, and cites winter deaths from excessive cold air.
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Poultry Keeper
Improving the Smith Shoe Shoeing Standards Rise in Vet Guided Farriery
An editorial in London Live Stock Journal details a shift in farriery away from overuse of the knife in horse foot prep. It notes educators and judges praise recent improvements in workmanship at shows and the impact of the Worshipful Company of Farmers registration and R.S.B. letters on credentialed smiths.
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Smith
London Live Stock Journal
Papering the Poultry-House for Winter Warmth
The article explains papering a poultry house as a winter insulation method. It suggests heavy building paper or felt, glued to smooth interior boards, with a second layer for a smooth surface. Whitewashing after drying may seal cracks, though irregular houses require adding boards to create a pasteable surface.
Dairy Notes Promise Simple Milking Time Method
A tip from an exchange suggests placing a cloth over the cow’s back at milking time. The cloth, easily made from old cotton sacks, should be large enough to cover the body. The method is said to work well and cost little to try.
Barrel poultry house ideas for English cottagers
Aillustra ted designs show a compact barrel shaped coop and a larger adaptable model. Key features include lime coating with carbolic acid, tarred exterior, brick or block bases, and a ground clearance for drainage. Both designs emphasize light ventilation handles or wheels for mobility and seasonal relocation.
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England
High priced Poland China hog sale at Springfield Fair Grounds
The August 5 auction in Springfield Illinois showcased Poland China hogs from three central Illinois breeders. Bids were lively despite heat with a two year old sow selling for a record 1810 dollars to Indiana, the highest hog price at public auction.
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Poland
Fair Grounds
Springfield
Ill
Central Illinois
Indiana
Condolence and a Detroit man on summer suit fashion
A Detroit man buys a popular summer suit of tow. An African American porter comments on the outfit and reflects on wages and hard times, recalling Southern poverty and white generosity in past eras. Iowa farms for sale advertise crop payment terms by J Mulhall of Waukegan, IL.
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Detroit
Augustus
Iowa
J. Mulhall
Waukegan
Judge Admits To Ten Year Sentence For Pair Of Horse Thieves
Two men convicted of horse stealing in a Montana district court received a light sentence of three years after the judge suggested a harsher term. One inmate threatened the judge with a future killing, while the other stayed silent and is now free, illustrating a stark contrast in outcomes. A testimonial note promotes Piso’s Cure for lung and chest diseases.
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Montanias
Remembering Names In A Boston Society Scene
A Boston society woman who cannot recall names meets Mia Howe and later Mrs Singer and Mrs Wilcox. The daughters suggest associating names with machines to remember them, as the two ladies reconnect and greet familiar figures. An ad at the end promotes Dr Kline's nerve product with a free trial offer.
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Boston Society
Mia. Howe
Emerson and Whittier anecdote in the Arena note
The August Arena piece recalls a drive with Whittier and Emerson, noting Emerson’s joke about a calvanist neighbor who prays for him and his own prayer for life near Boston. The item also mentions Dr Kay's Renovator and Harper's Bazar serial Frances Wardeaux by Rebecca Harding Davis with eight installments and autumn fashion features.
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the Arena
Whittier
Emerson
Boston
Harper's Bazar
Frances Wardeaux
Rebecca Harding Davis
Bloomers and a Forwarded Package at the Hendricks Home
Mrs Hendricks shows off bloomers to Percy who notes they age her appearance. The next day a neat package for the far away heathen is forwarded from the Hendricks residence reported by the Cleveland Leader.
Big Boom in Cabbage Leaves
An uptown produce dealer notes a sunstroke belief linked to cabbage leaves. He says the idea spreads quickly, with green leaves being bought in bulk by truckmen and street cleaners who place them under hats to beat the heat.
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New York Times
Harper's Weekly September 19 feature lineup
Harper's Weekly for September 19th will publish Brigadier-General A. W. Greeley on Nansen's Farthest North and Worthington G Ford on Washington's farewell address. A double-page Reinhart illustration titled High-tide at Gettysburg frames naval battles by James Barnes with Carleton T Chapman illustration.
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Harper's Weekly
A. W. Greeley
Nansen
Lon. Worthington G Ford
Washington
CS Reinhart
Gettysburg
Lake Erie
James Barnes
Carleton T. Chapman
Force of Imagination
A venerable couple from a distant western town arrives at a seaside tavern and the husband hears the surf in sleep. Morning reveals no sea from windows, only a bowling alley, leaving the anecdote to the Boston Journal in lighthearted disbelief.
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Matilda
Bostos
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