Parepa-Rosa's Triumph at 1869 Boston Peace Jubilee
In E J Edwards account, Patrick Gilmore recalls planning a 1000-piece orchestra and 10000-strong chorus for the National Peace Jubilee of 1869 in Boston. Parepa Rosa agreed to sing as soloist if cannons kept time with the beat, delivering a performance that proved her voice could soar above organ, orchestra, and artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
arepa-Rosa
Gilmore
To Patrick
Sarsfield Gilmore
Par-pa-Rosa
Carl Rosa
Parepa
Europe
Parepa-Raga
Boston
United States
Gisd
Coliseum
Parepa-Rosa
Meyerbeer
Robert the Devil
Lke
E. J. Edwards
Take life as a man as an earnest vital affair
A motivational excerpt by Charles H. Spurgeon urges embracing life with duty and purpose. It frames existence as a serious calling, a chance to achieve, advance noble plans, and comfort weary brothers through steadfast effort.
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Charles H. Spurgeon
Preventive buyers seek rooster crowing remedy
A buyer and seller discuss a preventive item described as a recipe for chicken soup aimed at stopping roosters from crowing at dawn. The brief exchange suggests a home remedy or dish as the considered solution.
Secrets and Suffering of Mackenzie at Sleepy Hollow
In a reminiscence tied to Sleepy Hollow near Tarrytown New York the narrator recalls Alexander Mackenzie also known as Alexander Slidell Mackenzie. He recounts Mackenzies 1842 Somers mutiny court martial and executions and the later reported retribution legend. The tale links Mackenzies alleged downfall to his mid ocean hanging of apprentices and his own fatal accident years later.
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Tarrytown
N. Y
C. C. Clarke
New York Central Railway
Commodore Vanderbilt
Wiliam H
Revolutionary Army
Andre
Clarke
Alexander Slidell
John Slidell
United States Senate
Louisiana
Trent
Wilkes
England
United States
Alexander Mackenzie
Mr. Clarke
Mackenzie
United States Navy
Somers
John C. Spencer
Tyler
Spencer—Mackenzie
Tarry
Young Spencer
BJ. Bawards
Names and Fame clash for Roe authors in 19th century
The piece contrasts A. S. Roe and E. P. Roe, two popular 19th century fiction writers. It notes their parallel careers, shared pseudonyms, and public confusion, with A. S. Roe basing in Connecticut and E. P. Roe near West Point, both achieving wide English-language readerships.
The Big Chief of Chemistry Jests With a Congressman
Dr Wiley, famed head of the bureau of chemistry, meets a congressman after a president's order bars government employees from sharing information. When asked for details he replies, You’ll have to ask the secretary. The bureau staff nickname him the Big Chief and his quick retort earns a playful exchange with a junior mis-chief.
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Wiley
Congress
Bureau of Chemistry
Bureau
American husbands crown pie over cake in favorite dishes
The Woman's Home Companion reports a census on favorites with strawberry shortcake and chicken pie as top picks for American husbands. Apple pie and beefsteak and onions lag behind while drinks favored at home and elsewhere are noted.
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Woman's Home Companion
Fortune Teller Prophecy on Wealth and Union
The Fortune Teller predicts you are destined to marry great wealth. IL M. P. cautions that Geeg will claim you two days after a certain event.
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M. P
Doan's Kidney Pills End Severe Urinary Pain
Thomas E West of Terre Haute Indiana describes relief from nearly constant urinary pain after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He reports a dramatic improvement after failing three physicians and an operation suggestion, noting rapid recovery and passing a gravestone sized stone before full cure.
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Thomas E. West
St. Terre Haute
Ind
Dean
Doan’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Robbers board Arizona Train Targeting Passengers
A train in Arizona was boarded by robbers who rifled passengers pockets. A New York traveling salesman resisted by offering $200 and then clandestinely kept $4 from the loot claiming a two percent discount on a strictly cash transaction. The robber questioned the conduct as the salesman claimed his two percent discount.
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Arizona
New York
The Truth About Bluing Talk No 14
An advertisement style note discusses blueing quality and a remedy for stiffness. It mentions Red Cross Ball Blue for pure blue results and urges buying from grocers. The piece ends with a miscellaneous reflection on Emerson and a remark about thought photography.
Woman reads guide books not travel
A frank lady questions a woman's knowledge of Europe and Miss Cayenne answers that the woman stays home to read guide books rather than travel.
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Europe
Miss Cayenne
Benevolent Poor Support The Tich Opportunity
A reflection praises the poor for generous acts despite their penury, highlighting how their charity opens opportunities for the Tich. The tone is admiring and obliquely social in focus.
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E.J. Edwards
Alexder Mackenzie
Secretary of War
E. P. Roe
A. S. Roe
A.S. Roe
A. S. Ree
Nepal
Connecticut
Hartford
Cornell
West Point
Bluing
Emerson
Bears
Atx
the 7 Centaur Company
Jackson Co
Gaylor-Micfer, Really Co
Marynette
Gore
Usc Thompson
Standard Oil Company (Incorporated
W. L. Douglas
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mass
W.l.douglas
Spark St
Brockton, Mass
John Kennedy
Edmonton
Alberta
Canad
Katchewan
Manitoba
Ottawa
Can
Indianapolis
Ee A
Williams
Gerdner
Toledo
Orid
Gulf of Mexico
Pasco County
Florida
Port Eichey Company
Franklin St
Tame, Fla
Cord i
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