Gossip of Washington reveals glove exchange between Hooker and Ransdell
A saucy Washington column recalls how General Hooker and Major Dan Ransdell swapped gloves after meeting in the capital. The anecdote traces their brief wartime camaraderie and ongoing habit of sending the “other glove” to his friend with a new one. It also digresses into a string of quirky vignettes about wealth, manners, and a humorous dialogue about tea preparation.
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Senate
Dan Ransdell
Indiana
General Hooker
Missisippi
Ransdell
Washington
Asume
Harrison
Hooker
Mississipi
Dissolution of Russell and Sheldon Partnership
The eco partnership Russell & Sheldon in Tucson Arizona is dissolved by mutual consent. Frank E. Russell will continue the business and collect accounts and pay all bills owed as of this date. Henry E. Sheldon signs as a partner with date May 17 1902.
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Russell & Sheldon
Tucson
Arizona
Russell
Frank E. Russell
Henry E. Sheldon
Burdock Blood Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments
Advertising copy touts Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy when doctors fail, claiming it cures dyspepsia and constipation and invigorates the entire system.
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Endorsed for Skin Ailments
A vintage advertisement promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the fastest cure for ulcers fever sores salt rheum cuts burns bruises and eczema. It also markets Palace Meat Market offerings and cheap leather goods at E G Capo's shop with photo services by Jackson and Stone.
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Earth
Pelts as Currency in Early Franklin Tennessee History
The Arkansas Gazette recounts how Tennessee’s precursor, the State of Franklin, paid officers in pelts starting January 1 1788, with salaries listing deerskins raccoon skins beaver skins and a minkskin fee. It notes Franklin’s 1788 boundaries along the Mississippi and Memphis’ growth from trading post to settlement by 1820.
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State of
Tennessee
Franklin
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Elishonor
House of Commons
Mississippi River
Louisiana
Memphis
Arkansas Gazette
Dust and belief in a quirky exchange
A brief, comic exchange from the Philadelphia Press features Slopay arguing about origins and a tailor’s skeptical reply. The dialogue plays on dust metaphors and a playful dispute about creation, ending with a wry remark about dust settling.
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Slopay
Philadelphia Press
Misunderstood Borrowell Debt Exchange in Philadelphia Record
A terse exchange over a loan features a speaker asking about repayment and the other party seeking clarity. The brief dialogue hints at a pending financial settlement between individuals.
E A James Teacher of Voice and Musical Arts in Tucson
E A James offers instruction in voice culture light singing piano violin cornet guitar mandolin and orchestra instruments. Dr William Mason provides touch and technique guidance. Artistic video piece taught at Studio 6 9 Council St Tucson Arizona.
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William Mason
Technic Lebert & Stark
German Legend Ties St Barbara to Gunpowder Birth
A German officer cites St Barbara as origin of gunpowder. Berthold Schwarz, a monk, claims she inspired a mix of salt white heart, coal black soul, and heaven sulphur, which he reportedly set aflame to yield a great explosion.
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Berthold Schwarz
St. Barbara's
A Golden Rule for Wedding Gifts in Timely Fashion
The article advises sending wedding gifts well in advance, with the earliest arrivals valued more than later ones. It suggests a month before the wedding as ideal, includes a visiting card, and notes addressing packages to the bride or to the bridegroom if closely known.
Cooking Hints On Potatoes Bread And Flavor Additives
Practical kitchen tips for improving vegetables meats and soups. Notes on Creamed potatoes avoiding darkening tea and coffee preparation enhancing flavor with onion carrot and veal tips on oil and vinegar marinating and the use of whipped cream to improve pea soup flavor.
Weather Persists Prompting Tailor Shop Banter
If this weather keeps up you will have to hunt up your last spring salt and have It cleaned or buy a new one from Smith, the leading Tailor.
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Smith
Spring lambs at Palace Market headline KC meat counter
Spring lambs draw attention at Palace Meat Market in Kansas City as the Palace Market showcases fresh meat offerings. Locals visit for new seasonal cuts and daily specials.
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Kansas City
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