Grant as a Boy Showed Unusual Resolve and Skill
A McClure's profile of a 14 year old Ulysses Grant highlights his extraordinary self reliance. The youngster could drive 600 miles solo and pad four wagons with logs using only his ingenuity. He solved problems alone, trained a horse, and refused to retreat, traits that framed him as resolute, fearless, and exceptionally capable from a young age.
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Georgetown
Sipley
Batavia
Ulysses Grant
Hamlin Gartland
McClure
The Clairvoyant Operator at the Wheat Pit
A group of women stands daily in the Broadway gallery of the Consolidated exchange while a broker interprets their gestures. The clairvoyant operator appears to read the future market moves and signals buys or sells by finger counts and hand twists, a practice observed by brokers and visitors alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Exchange
Broadway
Whailding
New York Mail and Express
Cure for hydrophobia through liver remedy claimed
A French missionary in China reports locals advise eating raw liver after a rabid dog bite to prevent hydrophobia. Chinese witnesses say five Chinese bitten last March were safe after consuming liver broth, a practice noted by Piinlus in Natural History. Efficacy unproven, but merits investigation as early isopathile idea precursor to Pasteur Koch methods.
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Piinlus
Natural History
Pasteur Amt Koch
A Good Suit of Clothes and City Demographics
A Barnesville lawyer decries shabby clothes amid costly attire and credit. The piece notes New York City residents born abroad or to foreign-born mothers and cites Peter Stuyvesant era diversity with 18 languages spoken among early 1,400 New Yorkers.
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Barnesville
Eselulmedl
New York City
Peter Stuyvesant
Hile
Footprints in the Stone Unearthed in Elysian Park
Los Angeles area residents study a fossilized human footprint found in Elysian Park, Los Angeles, in shale near a new wagon road. The four fossil footprints show a high narrow heel and broad flat sole from an old Moscow fashion shoe. A fern and leaf impressions layer accompanies the find, with a mammal trail outline also recovered nearby. The site lies about four feet beneath surface soil, with the footprint 20 feet below surrounding deposits.
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Los Angeles Park
California
Elysian Park
Los Angeles Herald
Moscow
Park
Popular Idea Debunked Exiles From Siberia Punished
A commentary argues against the belief that Siberian exiles are innocent victims. It notes that two or more Russians sent to Siberia faced punishment upon return, including a 21 year burglary sentence and two murders. Investigations suggest the exiles were sent for crimes warranting exile elsewhere.
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Siberia
Russia
Siteria
Pueille
San Praneico
Ruston
San Pranelaco
Lik
Lin
Quanah Parker The White Captive Chief Of The Comanches
A historical sketch details Quanah Parker the Comanche leader son of Cynthia Ann Parker a white captive raised among the tribe. It notes his upbringing after his mother’s rescue in Texas and his prominent, wealthy status as a respected chief with five wives and a young son.
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Quanet Rker
Quanah Parker
Oklahoms
McKensie
Quanwh Parker
Cynthia Ann Parker
Jackson County
Tex
Qarnah Parker
Quanah Parker Ie
Few Americans Among Them in Hawaiian Census Report
A recent census of the Hawaiian Islands shows Americans less than three percent of the population and just over two percent of males. The report, echoed by the Manchester Union, notes the islands’ population largely Japanee and Chinese with a strong native government influence and a history of monarchic rule. The piece discusses annexation debate and fears of minority power shifts if control changed.
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Hawaiian Islands
Washington
Sys
Manchester
Nh) Union
Prevent
Mey
Bern
Science of the Ancients Tools Found in Pompeii
Prof Goodman notes Pompeii exhibits tools strikingly like modern equivalents from 1800 years ago. Iron implements, belts, and farming gear abound while surgery tools show modern design parallels. Bronze vessels reveal skilled craftsmanship, with water systems and fountains found in large houses.
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Pompeit
Goodman
Pompeii
Pormpelinus
Kitchener
Man boards South Malsted streetcar in Chicago with valise and cash
A man arrives in Chicago on a streetcar from the stock yards area wearing a brand new valise smeared with mud. He hands a conductor a dollar bill and keeps a chiding tone, offering a quarter as a tip and declaring he plans to start clean with the conductor on his trip. He insists no more words and tells the conductor to take the quarter and do his best.
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Atdin
Chicago
Kansas City
A College for Lovers Proposed by Miss Bell
Miss Lillian Bell advocates a college for lovers and a post graduate course for husbands in an interview. She notes that training husbands would improve romance, while women possess intuition to detect rivals, a skill men lack. The idea reflects her views on gender and love.
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Lillian Bell
Hali
Antennne
Lord Salisbury’s Routine Amid Cretan Crisis
A London Sketch notes Lord Salisbury’s routine and frank dislike of sport. He walks from Arlington Street to Downing Street, enjoys short rests in parks, avoids domestic worries, and finds only chemistry lab work congenial. He remains devoted to foreign affairs during the crisis.
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Lord Salisbury
London
Earl Granville
Arlington Street
Downing Street
Lord Salin Trists
Lord Salinbury
St. Jaren’ Park
Chamberlain
Hal Jfour
Pratee
Milhinter
Lim
Color Boxes Found in Tombs Reveal Reyptian Memmiet Treasures
Archaeologists report discovery of color boxes in tombs linked to Reyptian memmiet artifacts. Researchers note many boxes hold oolare coarse corn remnants, with several items dating over 3,000 yrare.
Religious Not METRODINT Sunday program at local church
A noisy early notice outlines an upcoming church schedule with morning and evening sermons, prayers, and a baptism service on Sunday. It mentions a pastor, lectern, and worship events through the week, including a Tuesday evening gathering and a Thursday prayer meeting.
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Epworth Seagrar
Parelay
Christian Endeavor Convention Ban in San Francisco Cal
Weary travelers describe a controversial Christian Endeavor gathering halted by police in San Francisco. A local proprietor from Gite West Virginia discusses reported sabotage and illicit activities tied to the event and the ensuing inquiry.
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Christian Endeavor Convention
Cal
Allan's Foot Ease and Grado Remedy Advertised
A garbled 19th century advertisement promotes Allan's Foot-Ease for tired swollen feet and foot discomfort. It also touts GRADO as a substitute for cotton, claims relief for various foot issues, and lists distributors Bivins Rivades and others. The text imitates a generic remedy catalog with multiple products and testimonials.
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Science OF the Ancients
Lovers
Thomas the Gaulter
Eveninit Subjock
Herad
Albery
St. Ons
Varn Erte
Julia Inel
Sinardey
Enervetie
Bone
Phere
Alo Oy
Do Pom
Krox Tod
Webb
Allen
Callidas
AGMA
Iimikus Wikanits
Hagens Linageoe
Hop Howart
Ehatiere
Atv
Dracy Meloy
Maciel Bamber
Ney
Evstanton
Tiber
Bert
Petion
Maine
Anton Ladd
Alina
Truster Brewlaker
Byening
Villa Alia
Tinker
Dean
Wilson
Pollasky
Brewbaker
Parrel Ukat
Ville
Toker
Lean
Wilein
Parker
Motie
Ariel Tyre
Boa
Taatey
Ban Toney
Aiwa
Mion
Alma
Mawiey
Clann
Wileon
Mondsky
Prar
Vantigne
Stutte & Meer
Buireeg
Dalian
Kaw Tenney
Tsien Harper
Phaton House
Gite
Utah
Troy Co
Allan
Custer
M. Wilhow
W A. Browswell
Kinariet
la Cygne
Kam
Miter
Ohareberhili
Tvs Myeriket
Bivins & Rivades
Caldwell
Uctioneer
Ferry Smith
Ma, Mich
Wright House
Jim Allen
Perris Bria
Med
Loteof
Pene Boravny
Coop Hal
W. Kelly
Opera House
Alma, Micw
Zeris
I. H. Mills
Lumen Ges
Justice of the Peace
Ie Insurance and Collections
Leo Miller
Bert Woodward
Sre Real Estate Broker
J. R. Peters
Bor
Thead Thede
Alma Meat Market
Hobbs — Sparagus
Health Insurange
The
Fidelity Mutual Aid Association
Woeldeut
Anpoiule Proletaide Ala
Mdollty Mutual Aid Association
United States
Hernart Wirloth
Lowether
WLU
Omic Reserve Fund
Lane Avait
Covent
ICORE
Ely
Weal Uy
Warren
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