Rawlins Persuaded Grant to Deliver First Civil War Speech
In 1861 near Galena Illinois John A Rawlins urged Ulysses S Grant to speak to recruit volunteers after Fort Sumter. Rawlins then introduced Grant at a Galena meeting where Grants simple earnest speech helped muster local troops and set him on the path to leadership.
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Mexico
John Rawlins
Conversation at Albany Presages Arthur Vice Presidential Nominations
In early June 1881 at Albany station General Chester A. Arthur talks candidly about the Republican presidential race. He doubts Grant's nomination, discusses possible dark horse options and hints at a Western pick if Grant fails. He later becomes Arthur's vice presidential nominee and contemplates a New York Senate bid.
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John Sherman
Sherman
New York
Treasury
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Mississippi River
Mississippi
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New England
United States
Francis Kernan
E. J. Edwards
Dana and Bryant Boost a Sailor Author to Fame
A portrait of Richard Henry Dana Jr and William Cullen Bryant shaping Dana’s two year voyage memoir Two Years Before the Mast. Bryant’s praise led to Fletcher Harper buying the manuscript for two hundred fifty dollars plus twenty five copies, a decision that brought posthumous literary fame more than riches.
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Richard Henry Dana, Jr
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Pacific Coast
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George Buss
New York State
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E. J. Edwards
High Antitoxin Prices Draw Doctor Evans Fire
Dr W A Evans of Chicago criticizes the cost of diphtheria antitoxin in the United States. He notes the real production cost is far lower than sale prices and cites varying doses and patient income as factors driving expenses. He argues physicians know how to fight diphtheria but deaths persist, urging reform.
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W. A. Evans
Chicago
von Behring
Germany
Roux
France
Evans
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Odorless Car Complaint Sparks Gasoline Smell Row
Blithers accuses a car seller of odorless guarantees after a strong gasoline scent proves the problem. The agent contends the smell comes from the gasoline, not the vehicle, in a heated exchange reported by Harpers Weekly.
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Blithers
Harper’s Weekly
Dolomites Road Opens Connecting Italy and Bavaria
In May 1910 a new highway through the Dolomites from Botzen to Toblach opened, linking the Lake District with Bavaria and offering dramatic scenery. The route, praised for its smoothness, was heralded as a feat of engineering, with Botzen and Toblach as gates to the mountains. The old Brenner Pags plan begun by Heinrich Kunter in 1314 A.D. is fulfilled, though the Botzen Vigo di Fassa shortcut remains closed to motorists.
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Law to muzzle roosters in Los Angeles
Los Angeles considers an ordinance to stop roosters from crowing before 7 a.m. Pacific time. City Attorney John W. Shenk drafts options while residents complain of midnight to morning crowing. Proposed penalties include potpie consequences or throat operations, with enforcement challenges noted.
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Genevieve Dalrymple
East Seventh Street
Andrews
Legislation Committee
John W. Shenk
City of
Los Angeles Tribune
Bravery of the Cree Indians
A World Magazine excerpt describes Cree women as stoical and self sacrificing while noting rare claims of women asserting rights. It recalls a squaw chasing her husband with an axe and mentions widows being sought to inherit hunting grounds, reflecting gender roles and arranged marriage practices.
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Wide World Magazine
Jewish Population by World Regions and Cities
The article lists global Jewish totals of 11 483 876 with 8 876 299 in Europe and 1 880 579 in America. It notes the Russian empire hosts 5 215 805 and the United States 1 800 000, highlighting Warsaw at 220 000 and New York at 905 000, with Chicago 98 000 and Philadelphia slightly higher. It states one fifth of New York’s residents are Jewish and that New York contains about one thirteenth of all Jews. It ends with a claim that London’s Jewish population is around 150 000.
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America
Russian Empire
United States
Warsaw
Russia
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
London
Singer’s Range Impresses As Former Cook Surfaces
A performer known for her wide vocal span wows on stage while classmates recall she once worked as a cook. The anecdote underscores a surprising career arc and public fascination with talent origins.
Guessing Who Is Engaged In A Bridal Guessing Game
A hometown woman returning from a long trip announced her engagement through a luncheon game. Guests guessed the groom as a centerpiece labeled Sea of Matrimony, with a “man in the case” photo and a cat in a bag prop. The reveal came after hostessed questioning.
Home Wedding Etiquette From Elia
The bride’s parents act as hosts and should welcome guests in the drawing-room. Invitations come from them and they receive the first arrivals. The wedding cake remains traditional with the bride cutting it, and the bridal party is served last after greetings.
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Elia
Sending Announcements at a Wedding
The note discusses etiquette for wedding announcements when no guests are invited. It covers whether to issue cards, timing of sending, and how far in advance the announcements should go. The guidance emphasizes clarity, courtesy, and aligning notice with the couple’s plans.
What to Serve With Oyster Soup Menu Ideas
A reader asks for guidance on pairing with oyster soup. Suggested first course accompaniments include celery olives and sometimes cabbage salad, referred to as cold slaw, to create a simple, cohesive early course for a small home gathering.
Bridegroom Pays Carriages Except Groom Best Man Minister
Debutante asks whether the couple or bride's parents pay for carriages at a large wedding. Madame Merri replies that the bride's father covers all carriages except the one used by the bridegroom his best man and the minister.
Velvet Hats and Lace Dominate Evening Fashion Trends
Velvet hats with turned up brims appear in abundance. Lace trims skirts and evening frocks while dark blouses feature white mousseline de Soie. Horn buttons rimmed in contrasting colors and machine stitching on skirts and coats appear, with fur used more for day wear and charmoise remaining fashionable for afternoon outfits. Silk fringe remains the favored trimming.
Fashion Notes: Two Late Designs for Cloth and Dinner Dress
Describes a two yard skirt with black satin trim and a wrap front coat with satin straps. Details a black satin hat with ostrich plume and a cherry red satin dinner dress with gray ninon tunic and oxidized lace trimming. Materials totals listed for costuming.
Noble Saying Attributed To John Lytly
A quotation box notes that one lamp lights another and nobleness enkindleth nobleness. It cites John Lyly and an old proverb about children and fools speaking truth.
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John Lytly
Useful Household Hints From Practical Tips
Helpful hints cover cleaning brass with pasteboard masking, safe hatpin length, amputation costs to prevent eye loss, gifting books without names, travel candle use, wax around corks, washing apples, tiny microscope lesson, soap suds removing rings, aerating boiled water, keeping gold bead clasps front, emery paper on garments, sink drip cloth method, soft mop materials, folding cloth over sink drain, and Doctor Richardson's old age rules urging moderation, warmth, activity, sleep, and world awareness.
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Doctor Richardson
I Don t Abuse the Rich We Can t All Be Poor
A provocative opinion challenges wealth disparity arguing the moral peril of wealth concentration and the social duty to address poverty without demonizing success. It asserts shared responsibility across classes and calls for reform without targeting individuals.
Toast Recipes From Bread to Oyster Toast Guide
A compact guide on toasting bread to perfect dryness and browning, including French toast with eggs and milk, brown bread milk toast, tomato and asparagus on toast, and oyster toast. It notes avoid crowding toast, toast water for invalids, and simple dessert ideas with baked toast and fruit.
Margie Notes Dinner Etiquette Terms
Margie observes two dining terms. She recalls that she heard Papa say dressing for the ladies and stuffing for the gentlemen, noting each term reflects different appetites and usages at table.
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Margie
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