The Cabinet Room Described In Presidential Advisers Meet
An 19th century account details the Cabinet room during presidential adviser meetings. The space has broad windows with views of the lawns and Potomac, drab walls, a cinnamon marble mantel, a flowered carpet, gray silk curtains, and portraits by Catena and a Vandyck attribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hampden
Washington
Catena
Hayes
United States
South America
Aml
Rey Hinistering
Lietale
Cabinet Meetings of Early Administration Observed
A late 19th century observer describes cabinet meetings under President Cleveland, noting punctual members, handshakes on arrival, and an informal, freewheeling tone. The President rarely orders, opinions are voiced, and discussions cover land encroachments and law enforcement, with anecdotes about Webster and Lincoln.
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Tnterior
Cleveland
Garland
Bayard
Lamar
Bach
Ewart
Arior
Hswliiers
Wat
Webster
Zel
Asylum
Abraham Lincoln
Artemus Ward
al Lawton
Washington
Gov. N
Sun
Tiny Mites At Table In Strange Miniature World
A professor recounts the lives of miniature people including Baron Magri and Count Magri, noting their height, intelligence, and family size. Lucia Zarate is described as a 21 year old, one foot two inches tall, weighing four and a half pounds. The piece covers appetites, appearances, and social perceptions of tiny individuals with anecdotes from exhibitions and daily life.
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Baron Magri
Count Magri
Tom Thom
Haly
Susan B. Anthony
Lillie Devereaux Blake
Mie
Queen's Guard
Kentucky
Lucia Zarate
Tom Thumb
Chang
Joe
New York
A Queer Pit in a Plain Ash Fork Water Scarcity
Arizona readers report a water crisis at Ash Fork on the Atlantic and Pacific Railroad town. Artesian well drilling failed after 900 feet, forcing residents to import water from Peach Springs at fifty cents a barrel. A nearby eight mile distant cavernal well sighting yielded no clear understanding of its nature, with a 160 foot diameter and 320 foot deep seeming shaft, deterring explorers. Tucson Citizen notes regional drought and the curious deep pit as a possible water source or cave system. A separate Chicago Ledger quip on parenting follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Fork
Arizona
Avlantic and Paville
Nulroad Company
Peach Springs
Tucson
Ari
Grant
Beniza
Afghanistan and its long troubled Britain stories
A historical overview traces Britain's Afghan campaigns from 1838 to the 1840s including the siege at Cabul and the massacre of Sir W McNaughton and Alexander Burns, the hardship of retreat through winter passes, and subsequent reconquest aims led by Ellenborough and Pollock. It notes Afghanistan as a loyal but turbulent ally and questions future clashes across the Khyber Pass and beyond.
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Central Asia
England
Afghanistan
Dost Mohammed
Cabul
W.mcnaughton
Peshawar
House of T
East India Company
Alexander Burns
Ephinstege
Sir W. McNaughton
Akbar Khan
Brydon
Jellalabad
India
Lord Auckland
Lord Ellenborough
General Sale
Jdelalabad
Gene Nott
Candahar
Pollock
Khyber Pass
Hindow Koosh
Paraparmisan
Herat
Seistan
W. McNaughton
Outram
Bayard
Kiryrpan
Si Charles Napier
Company
Sende
Charles
Cavar
Peccavi
Seinds
Afecanistan
Alexander
Indus
Attock
Hydaspes
Sultan Mahmoud
Ghazni
Zinghis
Nadir Shah
Bala Hissar
Bagl Mahmoud
Somnath
Mahmoud
Spearently
Brooklyn Eagle
Hypnotic Test and Hypnoscope Explained by French Research
A report from the Masonic Temple recounts hypnotic feats once shown by Dr Beard. Dr Ochorowicz in France claims a simple device, the hypnoscope, can detect hypnotic susceptibility in seconds. Tests show 70 of 100 subjects yield no result, while 30 display striking reactions, implying possible hypnotic control. The piece notes magnetic and psychical theories, yet remains cautious about explanations. A local physician uses hypnosis for painless procedures, urging caution in wielding will power.
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Masonic Temple
Dr. Beard
France
Ochorowicz
Masonic Hall
Beard
William Thompson
N. F. Sun
Out of the Frying Pan in Galveston Art Display
A Galveston resident, Hostetter McGinnis, shows a painted picture in a bookstore and overhears reactions. Gui de Smith dismisses the work, then admits he misquoted others as the artist defends his piece. The anecdote reflects local chatter and satire across the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter McGinnis
Galveston
Gui de Smith
Hostetter
de Smith
Texas Siftings
Varraste axp Convesrent Brown’s Baroncuta
An old remedy advertisement touts Varraste axp Convesrent and Brown’s Baroncuta as safe throat and lung cures sold in jars or sets. The copy emphasizes guaranteed relief from throat and lung troubles with simplistic, promotional language.
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S Sertary
Chicago Ledger
Agra
Ecbatana
Paul
Ephesus
Astrep
Blackburn
Brooktys
State Superintendent of Insurance
Burlington Insurance Company
Kansas
Recerhie
Sit
Torera
Kan
LeRoy St. Avasi City
RB. Motris
G. M.D
Broadway
Bat Hat
GM. D
T— K
Dr. Pierce
Hack-priver’s Cockat
Chicago Tribune
Vortahc Bett Co
Marshall
Mich
Boston
Iowa
Burlin
Jones
Smith
J. Des Tuid
S&s
Dr. Lace
Lyan Union
Steiphur
Gespean Coux
Corns & Burtons
Indianapolis
Detroit
Burlington Pree Press
Jeane Thompson
General Markets
Kansas City
ST. Leuk
Ub & N ‘Ork
Eoeke
Oate
Wilkoft
Ail Drageista
Freeler
Propey
Chicago
Pocermewres. Bitter S. A Guaranteed
EH. Warrler & CO
Rochester, N.Y
S. H. H. Warner & CO
Roen Rochester
N.Y
Troeneville, Ata
Warner
Lioud
H. H. Warner & CO
Rochester
WM. Watson
Stertown
Sin
Guylott
Ciren Tate
Aelain
Oswego
Hight
Bright
Ladington
Ih. T. Avexaxver
Monroe, Mich
W. L. Cannex
J.C Stoeters
GS Fulton St
Cieagy
Whit
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Maas
San Francisco
Mia T
Vincennes
Ind
Birmingham
Wesster
Rwaspinne
Schoedns
G.ac
Merriam
Poo'rs
Spelag Sekt
Mase
Teach Dare Tries
Felief
Wipiaenioa Swift
Gli Haspman
Methroe
Thace
Swift
Ieee Aric
Atlanta
W. Ds N
Warn
Oaioe
Ching
Peart
Gan
Iar
Foua
R. U
Theuuare Pret. Ware Co
Rk Agents
Erte Crork Co
Sheridan
Mgm, Pein
Etary
Alan
Jonathan's Sakes
House
Flowers & Plants
Wainy
Louitsia
Sibiu Eros Wiel
Pad
Cot
Mau
Mayer
Jamie
Beoxsos
Dermot
Akrem
LZ Pag
Bassa Cearant
Geeto
Gapdins Parstmon
Fovlent
Ane
Presen
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