Ponderous Joke by Colonel Bright on Attorney General Garland
Colonel Dick Bright of Indiana plays a long con on Attorney General Garland by delivering a mock petition to become Inspector of Pork at Jerusalem. Garland laughs as Bright spins a tale of influence, then shifts to discuss a belated lunch and a beer dinner invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Bright
Indiana
Colonel Bright
Senate
Mr. Garland
Bright
Department of Justice
Attorney-General
Mr. Gardi
Tietoro
Mr. Garetani
Jerusalem
Jerusaleens
Garland
Parisian tragedy on Rue Pierre Charron ends in suicide
In western Paris a distressed man, thin and ragged, proclaimed ruin and hunger for his children. He drew a revolver, shot himself, and collapsed at a doorway. blood stained his shirt as onlookers began a collection for his wounded family before police removed him to hospital. The scene ended abruptly as the man vanished with the weapon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avas
Pierre Charron
Paris
Eclipse sighting sparks street chatter in Detroit scene
A timing of a solar eclipse draws amused reactions as pedestrians stare through smoked glass. A wagon rider jokes about bets while the crowd sizes up the spectacle and a Pennsylvania tax quip follows in a clipped summary of the Free Press snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tye
Ena
Detroit Free Press
Pennsylvania
Secretary of Internal Affairs
Philadelphia
Miscellany items from an 19th century issue
A collage of brief notes cites Professor Bain on land as a motive to industry, Croton Aqueduct waste, a Russian editor's explanation for semioccasional appearances, life expectancy trends in France, Arkansas penitentiary profits, cabinet changes, odd market anecdotes, oak growth tests, Cologne duels, and a warning on drinking water safety. It mixes statistics, politics, health, and curiosities with scattered names and places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bain
Croton
New York
France
State of
Arkansas
Ginistone
Duke of Arwyll
W. B. Forster
Jobe Bright
Mr. Dodson
Lord Carlingford
Charles Dike
Earl
Othes
Voss
Witten
Dakota
Postadios
Tes Union
Vermont
Florida
Shunks
Jonge
Isekats
U. Inoya
United States
Wadleigh
Hampshire
General Court
Massachusetts Bay
Devks
Sheep and cattle on the Staked Plains amid winter losses
The piece surveys the hard winter's toll on sheep and cattle on the Staked Plains. It contrasts fortunes in sheep raising, noting many flocks perish while cattle suffer from storms and drifting, with some ranchers abandoning cattle for sheep. It discusses price declines, drift toward Pecos River ranges, and the debate over sheep versus cattle profitability, emphasizing management and market fortunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oace
Slaughter
Daily Wing
Colorado Earth
Ineses Amon
Pecos
Brinkley Otel
Texas Pacific
Fort Worth
Texas
Lig Springs
Tex
Cor
N. Yo Sun
Fashionable Points On Spring Dress Trends And Accessories
The article surveys spring fashion for children and young girls, noting sashes, frocks with few flowers, revived braids, and varied ribbons including sky blue and rose pink. It covers fabrics like bengaline and cashmere jerse, gloves, mantles, corset covers, and jousting embellishments, with references to pet-name engravings and Galignand’s Messenger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gian Ehldeen
Galignand
Ata
N. Y. Sun
Currant Bush Planting For Best Results
Currant bushes should be planted with space to cultivate the side and avoid walls. Remove caterpillars, plant new stock on rich ground, and keep weeds down. For higher yields, plant in rows six feet apart with three feet between plants, or seven to eight feet apart. The popular red variety is the cherry.
Quirky Rules and Patent Cures in Broadsheet Snatches
A column of short quips and ads rouses readers with mock rules at home, hoary cures for rheumatism, and quick testimonials. Items praise Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, St Jacobs Oil, Red Star Cough Cure, electrics on trial, and jokes about tile wearing bricky hats, all in a brisk 19th century newspaper tone.
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Parisan
Norh
Stamford
Conn
Roxbure
Ward
J. H. Goldsmith
Walnut Grove
N. Y
St. Jacobs
Jauxes Brent
Baltimore
Max
Younlers
Whitehall Times
Tae Veuture Bext Co
Marshall
Mich
Philadelphia Call
Risponsery Medical Association
Buffalo
Tre Law
Lowwer
Pike
Sir Glean
Corns & Durjuns
Dr. Lace
Tse
Isaac Speon
General Markets
Kansas City
Chicago
COEN
Res York
Hs Petroleum
Jacobs Oi
P Desures
Liota E. Pixellan
C. W. Earox
Thurstos
Henry Randall Waite
Sobite
Waite
Wells
Cecilia
Lyon .& Healy
Oliver Ditsson & CO
Boston
Deliman
Cate
Usinesetite
Mallu
M. D
Newark
Azul Hiei
Wai
Wilhoft
All Druggista
Chas
F. Keeler
Til
Mary Cleaver
Marlon Har- Stowe
Wailey & KE Bryant & Strattor's
Thaes
J.J. Gens
Spa
Heaven On Earth
Guyloti
BES
L U. S. Grant
Demorest
W. Jenning Demorest
Puhileder
Deel York
Moe
Sem
Wedan Butler
David Swing
Nam’ Fallows
Uncle Tom's Cabitare
Teria W. T. Ma
Watadh Avenue
Salar
Sasipis
Aieirene
Joatan
Twelee Ceutn
Petsee Ieiet
PMO. Co
Lowle Mor
L.pold
M.D. Aurare
Kame
Ake. i
Emnty Mall
Johnson & CO
Mass
Arm and Hammer
Incnre
Arm & Hammer
Bulz
Salscda
Everrthlaut
Crees Howe
Hedd
Brantitel Pnereving
Pet
Ameren
Ouaraies Cassinese
Saatwey
X.Y. & Cents
Risvana Cymea
Femarta
Ime Peart
R. U
Lorillard
Loriiland
Loriilard
Meh
Erte
Institute of Prom Buse
Ieet & Mclivery
Lawre—ex
Hase
AMD
Ais
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