Sinkhole Bull and Pest House Tales from the City
A traveler's reminiscences recount a farm sinkhole filled with discarded fill and a temperamental bull that charged a wagon, causing a farmer to crash. Parallel scenes show health inspectors, smallpox fear, and a desperate mother awaiting news of a sick daughter sent to North Brother Island, with poignant notes on urban aid and loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tre
Job
Hallad
Democrat
Jackson
Farmer Jackson
Sanitary Board
Mrs. Bertell
Dr. Raymond
Mrs. Bertelli
Por
North Brother Island
Mary Dertelli
Tony
Tom
Peterson's
Hayti Army Humor and Pay in an Independent Republic
A satirical look at the free and independent republic of Hayti detailing military pay, uniforms, and promotions. It notes a history of rapid generals and odd court intrigues, while criticizing pay disparities and the casual enlistment of volunteers amid political strife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free and Secent Republic of
Hayti
Seloave
Eame
Teilor
Soulouque
Life Guards
Faustin L
Europe
Christopher
Henry
Kleldom
Scotland
Bitherta
Haytan
Urbesrd
Bresch
Ciselptine
Trayti
Republic of
Mayti
Risek Rod
Wit
ML Pw
Iis
Lopden Mall
Clever Siamese Girls Train to Dance with Cups on Heads
London Modern Society describes Siamese girls famed for agile routines in the Capeers and cup balancing feats. It notes Bangkok depictions of royal gymnastic practice and unusual straw pickup with eyelids. The piece mentions age ranges and the ritual benches used in performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sism
Sis
Depcio
Bangkok
Geyter Rasium
London Modern Society
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Sray
Congres
Govert
U.S
Henry Hetield
Korge L
Shoup
Edgar Wition
Siteonenburg
Jos
Hutchinson
Mart Patrie
H. Hagerink Ramsey
Hailey
Reginter
Neal
W. A. Hodgman
Custer
Tnd
Axsosaor
wry _dames Hooper
Ralph W. Osborn
J. G. Flonett
Len. Howles
George E. Keyen
Brank Tolman
Samuel Leigh
Thos. Mollart
Hull
Carl Lane
Miss Munraret Keenanses
Tloou
Caihoun
Ssid la Roberts
Cieties
Custer Lodae
Challis
Geo. E. Keyes
N.G
Geo. Sewell
Slivur
N.C. A.C. Woien
Boorstars
Gritsch
A. P. Challis
Paul, Sarthe
W. of A
Woodmen of America
Loberts
F. C. Schermertorn
Venerable Council
Rogers
Congregational Church
Challls
Guy Foster
S. L. Rogers
Challis, Idaho
Sourtey
Ayal
J.S. Meyer
Challis, Spaio
Chris. Morler
R. A. Pierce
Idaho
W. T. Reeves
Pocatello, Idaho
Leon E. Calhoun
Spain
Im. Ieee
Ag Robinson
Mt. Sterling
Lord Pennsylvan
Rentle
Idaho Furniture
Rampton, Mer
Pat
Robinson Bar
Warm Spring Creek
Salmon River
Yongeon
Superior
K. D. Williams
Beardsley
E.R. Kire
Chicago
Bolero XIV
Wayne County
John Gilbert
Frivra Jackson
Jobeid
John
China
Tim
Faraier Jackson
Job Jackson
Maimie
Mammy
Paradise
Cleveland
Raytus Gilgertian
Stes
Alabama
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