New County Officials Sworn In To Lead County Affairs
The new county officials were sworn into office Monday placing county affairs under the guidance of a capable group of men seen as strongest yet.
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Newspaper
The Semi Weekly Item
Location
Mount Carmel, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
1
Memorial Sermon for D. L. Moody at Congregational Tabernacle
A memorial service at the Congregational Tabernacle honors D. L. Moody with an address by Rev. R. N. Harris. The sermon praises Moody as a Christian man whose life and work touched two continents and whose death leaves the church poorer yet inspired. Moody’s words, Heaven and Earth, are quoted as emblematic of a life devoted to God and truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Tabernacle
D. L. Moody
R. N. Harris
Harris
Israel
God
Moody
Moody’s London Success Celebrated in Northfield Service
Rev Harris recounts Moody’s early life in Northfield and a final death bed scene. He recalls Moody’s 1866 Sabbath march after London triumphs, and a Northfield homecoming sermon before his aged Unitarian mother who urged prayer. Moody’s mother stands as he asks for intercession, tears flow, and hymns like Saved by Grace are sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewin
Harris
Northfield
London
Mr. Mooty
B. F. Jacobs
Chicago
Jacobs
Minnie Thomas
Bessie Powell
Mr. Moody
Locust Gap Coal Wage Dispute Angers Miners
The piece decries the sliding scale in the anthracite region and criticizes the Coal Exchange. It cites wage rates from 1887, 1895 1896 and 1897 to claim current pay is unfairly low, accuses leaders of bigotry and arrogance, and condemns a state official tied to the exchange. It closes with an ad for winter-weight suits at Stief's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coal Exchange
Anthratie
Grover Cleveland
Offense Arose Over Letter Addressed to Maury Smith
Fragmentary Chicago Post snippet shows a dispute about a letter in which someone claims offense over the envelope addressed to “Miss Mary Smith” now “Maury Smith.” One participant insists there was no insult in the content, only the name mix up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Smith
Mauryé Smith
Chicago Post
Too Mean for Anything May Indignation
May complains about Harry Easterleigh being mean after he writes from Egypt claiming to have shot a seven foot crocodile and promises slippers from a second animal, prompting Marie and May to vow silence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Harry Easterleigh
Marie
Egypt
The Door That Won’t Close Returns
Poem lines recall a stubborn figure referenced by the Chicago Daily News. The speaker laments a recurring pain caused by the man who will not shut the door, framing him as a constant torment in any weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Daily News
Moonshine Dialogue Sparks Youth Smoking Banter
A playful exchange centers on a boy smoking a cigar and a friend apologizing for sharing his own. The line features Cockney slang and a nod to late night moonshine culture, capturing street language and youth conduct in a breezy vignette.
Why He Was There Naughty Show Triggers Moral Outrage
A Washington Star item notes a controversial performances prompting moral critics to protest. The column implies performers faced scrutiny for provocative content while defenders argue for public taste and decorum.
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Washington Star
His Future Assured In Brooklyn Life Cartoon
Ida asks about symptoms, Frank recalls baby Penn as a destined poet. Frank notes Penn was found in a waste basket on a doorstep. Ida dismisses the detail but the exchange hints at odd beginnings in a Brooklyn Life piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Penn
Ida
Brooklyn
Time's Changes. A quip from Upson Downes on ambition
In a Town Topics exchange Upson Downes recalls a past wish for a diamond to wear on his shirt front and humorously reflects that now he is content simply to own a shirt.
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Upson Downes
Pupson Downes
Changed by Marriage in Yonkers States man
Conversation notes Penelope’s marriage altered her life. Patrice questions how a quiet man became her husband, reflecting on changes after the union.
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Patience
Penelope
Patrice
Yonkers Statesman
Absolute Cerebral Exhaustion
A fragmentary exchange references a brilliant actress and dinner plans, with a witty sidestep about gifts. The tone mimics a panel cartoon style from a period publication, hinting at social chatter and entertainment gossip.
Just a Hint. What is the longest day you ever knew
The exchange centers on a weary moment in Chicago Post style dialogue. A man asks about the longest day, and a woman answers this very day with a tired yawn, signaling fatigue and time dragging on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Watches in gloves spark fashion quip in New York
A witty exchange notes ladies wearing watches in gloves and clocks on stockings, reflecting light humor on fashion quirks as reported by the New York Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biggs
Boggs
N. Y
Inference Snippet Cites Jagley Drinking Schedule
A New York Journal note quotes Jagley claiming never to drink more than once a month and remarks on the burden of monthly payments.
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Jagley
N. Y
Physical Impossibility Tell
Nell argues she would not trade places Belle asks if she could fit into those shoes. Belle replies no, you could not even get into them. A brief exchange inTit Bits style with playful banter.
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Nell
Belle
Obstinate Women Spark Public Page Row
A brief Chicago Record snippet shows a quarrel between Glara and an unnamed speaker about blame. The exchange highlights stubborn behavior and mockery during a social page segment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Substitutes Leave Mentions Behind in Town Topics Quips
A Town Topics quip notes substitutes stay silent but widows can speak. The exchange frames quiet resilience and social chatter as a pointed aside in a community column.
Violet’s Voice to Be Cultivated Abroad Says Tit-Bits
In a brief exchange, a fond mother urges Violet to study abroad, while a sensible father protests that anywhere would suit him except at home. The remark appears in Tit-Bits as social commentary on upbringing and opportunity.
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Violet
A Possible Exception Boggs Actions Speak Louder Than Words
Reported remarks from Boggs contrast with actions cited by supporters as the New York Journal notes. Biggs questions whether his wife has spoken, reflecting a tense public exchange over the issue.
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Boggs
Biggs
N.yy. Journal
Truth Spoken in Jest. 1 What would you call a clean
A fragmentary line from a column hints at a pun or riddle about honesty and cleanliness without clear context. It references jest and truth, suggesting a playful challenge or question for readers. The lack of concrete events or named entities limits deeper identification.
Peculiar Transposition of Words Cited in Public Writing
A writer notes frequent misplacements in articles where the object becomes the subject, giving examples such as Admiral Dewey being presented to a house rather than the house to the admiral. He warns this error miscasts intent and distorts meaning in public accounts.
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Admiral Dewey
Empress Receives Luxurious New Testament Gift
A lavish New Testament edition given to the Chinese empress on her sixtieth birthday prompts a palace contrast as eunuchs request a plain copy for comparison. The royal quarto volume, produced by Presbyterian presses and Canton silversmiths, is bound in silver with bamboo and bird motifs and gilt page borders weighing 10% pounds. The gift label credits Christian women in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Leslie
Presbyterian Press
Canton Silversmiths
Imported cheese mimicry shocks New York restaurant keeper
A New York restaurateur cites Wisconsin and central state factories producing large quantities of so called imported cheeses. He notes Greene County Wisconsin 1898 factory output at 6 million pounds and says Swiss makers impersonate foreign cheese, shipping to the Pacific coast and beyond.
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Wisconsin
New York
Greene County
Wis
Pacific Coast
Mexico
South America
Origin of the term crackerjack explained by Boston Herald
The Boston Herald traces crackerjack to a mescal habit and a Castilian insult carajo jagcarahoojag. Over time a loud, red-hued drinker was nicknamed carajo jag, then crackerjack, becoming a general label for supreme cleverness or first class things.
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The
Boston Herald
New England Woman Sells Eggs To Feed Summer Boarders
A New England woman recounted how she funded her summer by selling fresh eggs at 35 cents a dozen and buying back worn eggs at a higher price, enabling her to house summer boarders.
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New England
Fragmented Chicago snippets reveal crime and romance musings
A garbled mix from Chicago papers portrays a detective interview about a funeral, a trembling suspect “carting” a small grip and crocodile tears. It shifts to jokes about engagements and unlucky numbers, then a vignette on a ribbon counter girl with riches and nineteen trunks.
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Preereess
Tribune
Atte Et
Chicago Tribune
Moonshine Prompts Domestic Cuisine Grapple
In a terse exchange a speaker asks Susie if she feels better after a dentist visit. Susie replies affirming relief yet confesses ongoing struggle with taming her meals, a line that hints at broader social or domestic pressures in the period.
Passes It On and Offend To Gain Praise
Dialogues include Elliott's Magazine trait about not pleasing others for praise. A quick joke notes Swift's death described as sudden and impulsive. The Chicago Daily News items reference a clever girl asking about the family Bible and a brother’s quip about age in the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
N. Y. Journal
Cholly Chumleigh Threats Marry or Die Says Judy
In a cartoonish exchange Judy notes Cholly Chumleigh’s threat to blow out his brains if she refuses marriage. Betty comments that it is a fairly safe threat, reflecting comic bravado rather than real danger.
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Betty
Cholly Chumleigh
Judy
Walking for the Firm Standoff Cited by Bill Collector
A Washington Post line quotes Mr. Iucash urging a man to walk the floor while the bill collector laments that the man won’t, saying the debtor has hired others to do the walking for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Iucash
Washington Post
His Retort to the Complaining Composer
A quick exchange shows a man replying to a woman's complaint about constant piano music. He quips he must hear some himself to judge, revealing a dry, witty banter tone characteristic of the Chicago Post.
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Chicago Post
Senior Partner Warns Young Man About Marriage in Biz Bond
In a Town Topics vignette a senior partner rejects the idea of a marriage alliance as a condition of joining his business. The Young Man replies that marriage won’t be necessary, signaling a cautious entry into a business arrangement.
His New Dignity at the Lodge
Mr Jiner proclaims election to invincible high protector of the sanctuary role in his lodge with duties to guard the outer door. His wife asks for specifics as the unusual title draws attention in Chicago.
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Jiner
Milliner ties debt to tragedy after Mrs Drestokil’s death
A fragment from Tit-Bits notes Mrs Drestokil’s death was by her own actions. The milliner laments the timing of her bill, fearing it will ruin her reputation and link the charge to the tragedy.
Biggest Growler in Town Rivalry Stirs Cheers
Local waterhole claims to offer the biggest growler in town as patrons cheer the oversized vessel. Mr. OToole and Mrs. OToole-Faith boast their ownership while inviting customers to see the famed container.
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O’toole
Breakoff in Engagement Over Return of Presents
A brief comic exchange shows one party ending an engagement while the other asks for the return of gifts, ending with a hopeful note to reclaim presents.
Family Resemblance in a Meaningful Lineage
A fragment from the Yonkers Statesman notes a family resemblance in manner and appearance, contrasting a rich uncle with a stern look and a casual remark on how kinship shows through. The snippet hints at social identity through facial and behavioral cues.
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Bill
Yonkers Statesman
Toy Sentiments and Crib Altered By Paint-Chewing Baby
In a breezy exchange from the Tit-Bits column Crawford asks if the baby liked the toys bought for him. Crabshaw replies the child has sucked all the paint off them, a humorous domestic vignette typical of the period.
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Crawford
Crabshaw
Waste Motion Weighs On York Job Effort
A fragmented note describes uncertainty over a York job project and the risk of delays. It hints at possible excuses and suggests the task may be easier if certain conditions align, but specifics are unclear.
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