Tea Drinking in Japan and Elaborate Tea Ceremonies
A traveler’s letters describe Japan’s tea culture as a social institution. Tea houses separate privacy and host duties, with ceremonies, water heated over charcoal, and highly crafted gardens and plants influencing daily life. The piece notes political centers, artistic tea culture, and the ritual of serving and drinking tea without sugar, highlighting esteemed tea masters and generations of practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Anil
Chicago
Lessons in Etiquette in a 19th Century Exchange
An exchange in Detroit Prep Press and the Judianapolis Sentinel humorously critiques social manners. A kitchen helper and a man selling a book on Etiquette spar over proper door behavior. The dialogue covers hats, hands in pockets, cleanliness, and decorum, reflecting era guidance on polite conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Detroit Prep Press
GAMES OF ANIMALS AMUSEMENT IN THE WILD
The article describes insects and vertebrates displaying playful behavior as a form of sport. It recounts a sunlit scene where insects perform dance like actions, grasshoppers mimic rocks, and locusts engage in tag and leaping games. It also highlights otters sliding on ice and sea otters tossing young, drawing parallels to human play and domestic animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ovian
Nahant
Audubon
Lutra Canadensis
A Fable About Quarrels Between Two Foxes
In a forest two foxes argue over two stones and try many schemes to quarrel. One suggests ownership then both fight, but the second fox says it takes two to quarrel. They abandon the plan and stop playing the silly game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil
Kerald
The Poah Fellah and Gus discuss a chilly night
The Poah Fellah and Gus Saobberly recount a damp, cold evening after attending an opera. Gus jokes about being exhausted and soaked, mentioning the usher and a damp shawl, with a humorous, rural newspaper tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Knickerbocker
Gus
Chollie
Texas
Winter Millinery Hints on Hats Bonnets and Trim
This page offers fashion guidance on gray felt bonnets and hats, color coordination with white ribbons and cream maire, and edge trims. It covers capotes in deep red, garnet bead brims, quills in natural tones, and the use of serendipitous color pairings like dark blue with asparagus green. It notes military style trims, broad brims, and extensive fur use such as seal and Astrakhan, with emphasis on matching ribbons, beads, and plumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunter's
Lincoln
Astrakhan
Seal
Butterioh
Pelinestor
Signal Service Jobs and Pay Rates in the United States
The United States Signal Service offers low salaries in minor posts, with assistants at New York earning 1000 per year and most eastern stations paying 60 per month. Higher ranks gain only about 20 more. Applicants apply to the chief signal officer in Washington, face preliminary exams, and may be referred to larger stations for thorough testing before enlistment. Qualifications emphasize quick, accurate arithmetic, plus grammar, geography, history, penmanship, spelling, and self-reliance. ongoing education includes astronomy and meteorology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Signal-Service Department
New York
Mississippi
Boston
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Chicago
Jacksonville
Washington
United States
Tricks on the Stage and Wonders of the Electrical Man
A fragmented 19th century collage describes stage tricks, fake phenomena, and credulity. It cites a New York exhibition featuring a “wonderful lectrical man” and quotes physicians and journalists on deception. It also recounts anecdotes about Warner's safe cure and skeptical views of spiritual manifestations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Robert Dale Owen
Katie King
W. Winton
Kingston
N. Y
Freeman
R. B
United States
Warner
Self
Stally
Kright
Stead
Pall Mall Gazette
Wind Mills and the Future of Power
A collection of excerpts on wind energy and storage from the London News proposing wind to electricity via a dynamo and storage cells, then using stored energy in calm. It discusses wider aims to harness wind waves tides and sun, and warns against wasting coal, urging economizing natural resources for future energy needs. It also references various medical and commercial notices interleaved with unrelated items from periodical literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Due de Feltre
London News
Pierce
Geist
Rich Tunisian Jewesses at Malta as Suez Canal opens
The Suez Canal opening highlights Malta as a major entry and coaling stop drawing diverse travelers. Turks, Greeks, Armenians, Persians, and East Indian natives mingle. Tunisian Jewish women appear in vivid striped silk garb with multiple skullcaps before adopting European dress. Mella Letter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Tunis
Saratoga
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Judianapolis Sentinel
Tur Barber
Titus Siftings
Ulflex
Detroi Free Press
Taras Siftings
Cherleston Enterprise
Puck
Lowell
Pittsburgh Bulletin
Turer
Wuex Tom
Scott
T. J. Fisprey
M. D
Lone Star
Purma
Duluth
Nea
Cathorsia
Glenn
Hill
Weera
Burlington Free Press
Jie
Lewy Ward Beecher
Tansill
Tims
Gatarrh
ELY
Gmail
SLY Brothers
Greenwich St
Louis
Sata Teehee
Singhamton, NX
Hood
J.L. Roctr
Marksberg
Luraes
Robbins
East Thompson, Ct
All
Ruggists
C. J, Hood & CO
Apothecaries
Mass
Merrells Ao
ONIC
Vestone
Merrell
Merrelld Rog CO
Soiel
Pricy
Asa
Arraas
Wales
Goodyear Shoe Co
Wales Goodyear
Euney
Ayl Munke
Wales Goodyear Rubbers
Goodyear
Tye
Denegrete
Ets
Wizana OH Company
Cockle
Agente Michel Bkus, & Co
le Louis
Aly
DALY
Schoverling, Daly& Gales
Chambers Street
Sereenfferine
Felt
Patew
I. Irons
Pammlet
W. J. Horne
Wabash Ar
Wat
Gorden Medical
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Man Twarx
Roemans
Fous
Amro
Bess
de Miwen
Yalnai
Univeraty
Walleaseg College
Grarrad
Mert Jhe
Best Tong Wismota
Meadings
Vor
EL. Hastings
Cornhill Moston
Torres Ant
Johnson
Ftc
Arkansas
Little Rock
Lana
Leente
Merrngel
Druectet
Lincoln Park
Clneinnarl
de Washingham
Alesmen
Louistses
Goldiers
Eloy Pee Ea
Saad Meents
Jay Bunun
Mick
Amonte
Homstedt
Parc
Valentin Tart
Cominee Fees
J Vickemy
Acuotm
RT Aes EE Eee
Century Magazine
Abraham Lincoln
Edward Eggleston
Hoosier
George W. Cable
Frank RB. Stockton
Gen. Sherman
Aes Jo International
Prominabt Pagar
We Tee Democracy
Tas Centurr
Taz Century Co
17Th St
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