Turkish consul graft charge rattles New York vivid chatter
The Silver Messenger notes a graft accusation against the Turkish consul general in New York amid a jumble of observations on taxes, optimism, hunting, census costs, Porto Rico’s status, and a miscellany of political and social thoughts. It comments on wages, tariffs, and the rise of commonwealths, with sidebars on suffrage, hats, and trade.
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New York
Long Live Musical Comedy Opens With Joyful Cheer
A lively ode to musical comedy argues the genre banishes gloom and renews youth. The author celebrates ebullient notes, bright light, and escapist theater that lifts weary crowds, praising entertainment over reality and urging audiences to embrace laughter and joy.
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Peter Pan
Cara
Laughing lightness and hopeful spirits shine in Salli Opus
A fragment from the Ecstatic Stage in New York Tribune favors Salli Opus as a beacon of buoyancy and faith. It praises cheerful resilience, calls out the uplifting power of joy to chase gloom, and honors those who keep hope alive. The text shifts to comic vignettes from Chicago Tribune and Yonkers Statesman, ending with a satirical note on press agents and a joke about Mme Homer.
Endeavor to Elevate Drama by Rev David H Greer
The sermon argues that while theater contains much evil and vulgarity the goal is not abolition but discerning patronage. It calls for moral refinement and cultural growth to elevate drama toward portraying noble ideals and heroic human struggles for an educated audience.
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Vladivostok
Russia
Pacific
Trafic
Heracit
Earl of Lytton
The Brute in a Divorce Aftermath
A sensational dialogue outlines a divorce dispute with a estranged husband abducting a dog and a woman resisting a kiss. The scene features Mrs Chugwater and Josiah debating unwritten rules in a Chicago setting, framed as a tabloid style vignette of scandal.
Poetic Talk and Banter From Harper's Bazar
A fragment from Bohemian Magazine captures quick quips about poetry, aging, young romance, and domestic life. It includes a jokey exchange about a boy sowing wild oats and a shopkeeper weighing steak. The tone mirrors light editorial humor from the era.
Where the Trouble Was
A humorous exchange about marriage beliefs and decision making. A quip on two minds needed to wed and settle, followed by a playful contrast of social manners. The pieces reflect light, comic chatter from Chicago sources.
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Freda
Chicago Tribune
Wealth and Power Destiny for a Nation
A historical speech argues a country is destined to be the greatest wealth producer and world power. It links wealth to responsibility, criticizes idle citizens, and discusses inequality. The speaker questions the white man's role as God's instrument and warns of dangers tied to wealth and power.
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William Loeb, Jr
North
United States
Congress
Europe
Alow
Unscrupulous talk and jokes from a 19th century strip
Quotations reveal a comic exchange about fashion cuffs and pants, a card game remark about a good loser, and a quip on taxing beer versus sausages. The Chicago Tribune style snippet hints at social humor and everyday banter.
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Phil
Scott
Nell
Chicago Tribune
Feed for the Thin Horse Ration and Feeding Tips
Guidance on feeding lean horses with oats bran linseed oil and salt in multiple daily rations. Emphasizes mash moisture, water access, hay intake, stall type, and exercise. Notes variations by horse size and winter feeding using corn oats and bran with straw cautions for colic.
Make Your Own Hog Waterer From Barrel and Pipes
Instructions describe boring a 14 inch hole near the barrel bottom and attaching two pipes to form a trough waterer. A tight barrel cover seals the setup, providing a simple homemade solution rivaling patented hog waterers.
Cows Peas and Fences for Hog Pasture Ideas
Farmers discuss crop and fencing strategies to optimize hog and cattle operations. Ideas include rotating hog lots with rye and forage crops, growing cow peas for grazing, and allocating permanent hog areas to reduce fencing costs. Open sheds for lambs are recommended with south exposure and abundant fodder.
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