Lent and Losses In a Frayed Moral Tone And A Philadelphia Shop
A March Lent mood blends with musings on sorrow and resilience. The piece cites John Wanamaker’s women workers in Philadelphia, reports on fire safety experiments by Fire Marshal Whitcomb, and recounts comic chess of Chestnut origin. It also notes wedding gift woes and the rise of small diamonds in fashion alongside a street blaze without insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Yan
Lincoln Conspiracy Trial Heavy With Alleged Plot Against President
Fragmented 1860s style report describes alleged Lincoln assassination plot details, conspirators, and protective actions. Uses period names and places, detailing steps against the president and subsequent investigations, with witness accounts and security measures.
The Microscope and Amateur Microscopy Gear
A Victorian era guide explains the latest fashion in microscopes and how to assemble a basic amateur setup. It lists price ranges for single and double power instruments, mounting, lenses, and slides, plus essential tools and supplies for wet and dry mounting and specimen preparation. It notes simple specimens like fly wings and butterfly dust as targets, and describes balsam, chloroform, alcohol, and dyes used to prepare slides.
Theater Rule Convicted Usher Urges Woman To Move
In New York a densely packed theater scene leads to an usher demanding a seat reversal when a Wendish woman blocks the front row aisle. The crowd murmurs as the patron refuses, risking danger as the performance continues and bystanders debate the legality and safety of occupancy.
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Mona
New York
Eltv
Ateros
Elaire
Clini
Tunis
The English Sparrow Harmful to Agriculture Across Year
A government report presents extensive data from 3200 replies showing the English sparrow damages nearly every crop from fruit buds to mature fruit across all seasons. It calls for repealing protections and enacting universal permissive killing and nest destruction, with appointed agents to eliminate the birds.
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Department of Agriculture
Cverala
Origin of Typhoid Fever in Cape Colony Investigations
Dr J P Allen links typhoid genesis in Cape Colony to use of certain manure as fuel and possible ingestion of contaminated discharges. Dr Lawrency notes after thirty years in South Africa that typhoid spread hinges on introduced excretions. sanitation progress cited but bovine transmission uncertainty remains a risk. An electric phenomenon in Westminster Maryland on a morning cloudburst caused a lightning storm shaking houses and frightening residents. Attorney General Roberts awoke to the flash and observed electrical effects, with damage to telegraph lines and widespread panic.
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J.P. Allen
Cape Colony
Natal
Lawrency
South Africa
Tir Lman
Westminster
Carroll County
Roberts
New Selipal of at Reporter-Good mornin
Customer asks about a rubber overshoe purchase near midnight in a lively street exchange. A dealer confirms the sale and recalls a satisfactory prior order. The dialogue captures a casual, bustling urban moment with humor and slang.
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New York
Tose
Mtresilint and Thiestar Tithe Listed at Institution
A historical catalog lists faculty names and roles at a female academy including Theodore Nelson and Lewis Stuart as professors, with departments in literature languages natural science and art. Tuition details, laboratory fees, and term dates are listed along with room and board options and terms for instruction.
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Ewing
A. M
Theodore Nelson
Lewis Stuart
Pot
Charles A. Davis
A. B
Mary, Gelstom
A. Welntead
Browel
B. Butler
A. AL
Kendall Brooks
Matildi J. Reas
Teatone School
Lelia A. Stevens
Kate L. Booth
Charles W. Yertogton
Popelpal
Issanit
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Bali
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Ee Jong
Tewo
Igaluet
Saloun
Eigar
Abraham Lincoln
Ritnaptog & “Lam
Inters
Nicollay
Ungis
Sid Mrolin
Conahe Rice Department
Vad
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Waltiitenes
Mrls
Iter
Washington
Trowas
Vonspirenios
Cinholoestes
Mtu
Nickle
Alwat
Boy Aid
Mr. Nichole
Pauls
Lincoln
Nikole
Guisd
Trent
Scuth
Carey
Ulid Wilts
Belwas
Nibe
Nail Wien
Alialeis
Lincoln Vylar Grays
Gilae
Oilie & Okey
Dadelam Dee Hind Lg
Aliad Sarrielog
Cneik
Cotnee Asiomioon
Shay Pub Beer Miei
Walit
Eli
le Erick
Euntanlaaon
Fekel
Kkerovene
Det
Farmer’s Favorite & Crown
Miller Bros
McCullough & Button
Nop
Salida
Alwia Colleue
Pacu LiPy
Tord W. Ewise
Geo. F. Hestine
Alma College
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