World Newspaper Variety and Dated Oddities Across Nations
The article surveys global publishing, noting English dominance with 1,500 US dailies and 5,500 to 6,000 worldwide, and highlights long running papers in China, Persia, and India. It details Arctic and Pacific examples, including the Sarawak Gazette and Ascamino Bulletin, plus a California California Californian anecdote on typography and early presses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Germany
Post Zeitung
Frankfort
Europe
Great Britain
Paris
London
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
le Pet Journal
India
Island
Borneo
Sarawak
Telephone Tangle Between Ramfounders Reveals Secrets
A heated domestic scene unfolds as Mrs Ramfounder accuses her husband of secrecy and infidelity after failed telephone calls. He defends business talks by tongue while she exposes alleged conversations with another party, asserting a long marriage tainted by suspicion and anger.
We Have Improved a Bit Since Then
A brief wry quote from the Edina Sentinel reflects on life a century ago noting stage coaches in use, old penalties, scarce buttons, home-spun clothing, long workdays, and quaint tax customs, concluding with a light comment on modern improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Boston
England
United States
Virginia
Edina Sentinel
Pearson district social notes and upcoming events
The Pearson area reports hosting a pie supper at West Liberty to fund a Christmas tree, family visits with Mr Eli Collins and Miss Lizzie Knowles assisting with house chores, and gatherings including a Saturday night hometalk with Rash. Miss Corilla Roberts visited Ivorah Smith, while Miss Lizzie Knowles aided Mia Livie. Local preaching is planned and a Thursday literary drew a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Merion Knowles
Roberts
Feem Rash
Eli Collins
West Liberty
Ben Thompson
Lora Skipper
Lizzie Knowles
Mia
Livie
Oyster supper, Christmas tree plans, and local updates
Fine winter weather accompanies the week as Sherman Morrow hosts a well attended oyster supper. A Union church Christmas tree is planned for Xmas Eve. W D Cook builds a new barn enhancing his farm. W H Forbes visits on business from Unionville. Hosea Ross ships hogs and cattle to Chicago. William Williams from Oklahoma visits locals. James Clay plans remodeling and a new porch. Flour sold at Weatherford's store. Kirksville anticipates a new packing plant. Smallpox outbreak reported near Gulford Nodaway County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Morrow
Union Church
W. D. Cook
H. Forbes
Unionville
Hosea Ross
Chicago
Wm. Williams
Oklahoma
James Clay
Beautiful Magic Lantern Sampler Offer
At 25 cents a year each the ad offers a magic lantern for canvassing. Any boy or girl can use it by stretching a white sheet on a wall. Full directions are sent with the lantern. Eight new subscribers can be secured quickly to obtain the lantern. Send samples for canvassing and money by post office money order or draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strége
Belgium
Petit Bleu
Brussels
United States
California
Sandovich Islands
Vva
Tvvo
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Comstock-Brasfield Merc. Co
Arctic Circle
Teeland
Ascamino Bulletin
Cape Prince of Wales
Alaska
China
Missouri
Putnam County
Kansas
J.T. Altes
M.W. Mullins
Livonis
Mer
Luocerne
H. Warnick Marae
Mullin & Bons
Ads
Lemon Ville Mer
GOL Lemonville
Rae
Dan
Ranfoulder
Mr Ramfounder
Ramsonander
Ram Founder
Jnom
Sean Si
Boveth
Pearson Ridge
Jim Demery
Pearson District
Corilla Roberts
Ivorah Smith
Dayton Knight
A Roberts
Lizzie Knowels
Westherford
Kirksville
Gulford
Nodaway County
Columbus
América
Washington
The
Kansas City Weekly Journal
Kansas City Journal
Kansas City, Missouri
Tatman’s
P. J. Tatman
Kansas City Weekly Star
Weekly Star
Kansas City
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