Missing Words Reflect Quarrel Over Teashop Funds
Fragmentary verse hints at empty pockets and upset calculations. Voices blame each other for finances and mislaid funds tied to a local teashop dispute.
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Newspaper
Van Wert Weekly Bulletin
Location
Van Wert, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1890
Page
7
The Gypsies in History and Lore
A compact study of the Roma people, tracing origins from India to Europe, noting language mix, physical traits, customs, and social structure. It highlights their mobility, lack of formal religion, mysterious traditions, and varied fortunes from slavery to wealth, with cultural feats in music and trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Persia
Ireland
Siberia
Central
Africa
Australia
America
Egypt
Ishmael
Hagar
Indus
Europe
Russia
Moldavia
Wallachia
Bulgaria
Hungary
Bohemia
Transylvania
Scott
Guy Mannering
Meg Merrilies
Jean Gordon
Madge Gordon
Danube
Henry VIII
Elizabeth
England
Dean Milmen
Joseph B. Willits
N.Y. Ledger
English and American Word Differences
The Chicago News lists everyday terms with British American equivalents, noting moke as both donkey and insult, pitcher as jug, engine as locomotive, guard as conductor, ill as sick, basin for bread and milk, corn for wheat and maize, trotters for pigs feet, chemist for druggist, mince for hash, swan's down for canton flannel, calico for muslin, simmering for stewing, luncheon for lunch, lug gage for baggage, rig or chill as rigor, nettle rash for hives, sweets and lolly for candy, telegraph for telegram, postcard for postal card, and wrists for cuffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
America
Chicago News
Rest for the Brain at Wellesley Suggests Mental Relaxation
A piece on Laws of Life describes relaxing muscles and nerve centers to rest the brain. A physician and a school of elocution advocate sit back with head dropped to chest, hands on lap, gradually extending the practice from minutes to hours, noting it empties thought and enables long teaching days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellesley College
School of Elocution
Domestic cooking and cleaning tips from old magazines
A compilation of household guidance on food prep and kitchen care drawn from Boston Globe and Demorest's Monthly style columns. It covers warm serving methods, lemon and raspberry desserts, pan cleaning with salt, silver polishing, ink stain removal with acids, berry mush and jellylike desserts, lemon lentil soup, spiced bread, milk spoilage tests, and a milk authenticity trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Demorest’s
Ladies’ Home Journal
Boston Herald
Boston
Moths Butterflies and Caterpillars as Farm Friends
This article explains which caterpillars and chrysalides should be spared due to parasitic enemies, notes the roles of Diptera including robber and Syrphid flies as beneficial predators, and details their impact on pests like lice and crop-damaging worms. It also discusses maintenance tips for poultry housing, whitewashing, and farm teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cook
New Yorker
Hank East
A. R. Ramsey
Easington
Variety of inventions and curiosities in a newspaper page
A collage of notes reports and anecdotes cover animal talkers a nautical airship underwater ball railway warfare electric headlights and motors in war and transport horse vs electric power in street cars a snap of Gladstone Queen relations iron kettle found in tree roots and brief product notices including Hall's Catarrh Cure and Carter's Little Liver Pills plus satirical quips and miniatures from Drake's Magazine and Philadelphia Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Colvin
Phenic
R. I
Billy
Dicky
Civita Vecchia
Signor Balsamello
England
Nichonas Prsacsevirenun
Austria
Sadowa
Epison
Legion of Honor
von Orange Mountain
N. J
Edison
Prof
Millefleurs
Prof. Millefleurs
Boston
Glapstoxt
Manchester Guardian
Windsor
Gladstone
Dean Wellesley
Horatio Lirtierieth
West Kennebunk
Kellogg on Cellars and Air Quality in Homes
Dr Kellogg warns against fruit or vegetable cellars beneath living spaces due to gas buildup and decay bacteria. He notes earth beneath frost line aids basements, but plant respiration can suffocate in tight cellars. Proper ventilation and cleanliness are essential for safe storage areas.
Half Rate Travel Warns of Southwest Route Tours
An 1889 notice lists Via Wanasa Live itineraries at half rates for September and October 1889 to destinations across the Midwest and Plains, with round trip fares, time tables, and agent contacts. The item includes a quip about a five dollar bill from publishers and assorted letters and jokes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanasa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Indian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Colorado
New Mexico
Wyoming
Utah
Idaho
Montana
South
Orth Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Ratr
Wabash
Phrases Highlight Patent Remedies and Humorous Quips
A mixed scribble cites Syrup of Figs for kidney and bowel cleansing, praises Dobbins Electric Soap, and notes various quips from Yellowines News and N O Picayune. It mentions Carter's Liver Pills and a Harvard Lampoon line, mixing product plugs with casual anecdotes and wry humor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edith M. Norris
Yankee Blade
E. D. Looms
Detroit
Mich
Hall
Drake
Carter
Melon Trust
Soda Water Apparatus Trust
Philadelphia Ledger
Glenn
Hill
Binhampton
Dr. Kellogg
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Batiste
N. Y. Post
Jones
Smith
Texas Siftings
Wag Yin Wan
San Francisco
J. Moury
Tehauntepec
Strrecx
Puck
J. B. Borverson
Miss Beacon
Lanciers
Dr. Soyiston
California
Yellowines News
Picayune
Tere
Harvard Lampoon
N. Y. Journal
Broasov
Bik Nson Chemical CO
Providence
Itl
Dr.Arnaud
P&dine
Broadway
Dr. Pierce
Binghantor
Idge
Woolrich &C
Palmer, Masa
Egunwg F
A. J. Tower
Mass
Babes
American Educational Aid Association
EWA
Mi. V. B
Yaharsdale
General
la Salle Street
Chicago
Joliet Business College
Jassett
Jdullet
Nion Colleges
LAW
Glara’s
Sinsinews Mound
Grant County
Wisconsin
Dubuqueroya
Galena
Mother Superior
GPF
University OF Ta Inods
Selim H. Peabody
Fi T
T. de Witt Talmage
Gailies
Newport
A. D. T. Whitney
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Rose Terry Cooke
Henry Ward Beec
Mary J. Holmes
Louise Chandler Moulto
Lyman Abbott
Mrs. F
Curtis P
The
E. T. Hazeltine
Warren, Pa
Paris
Baker & Co
Ss “Breet Cocoa
Costineshat
W. Baker &Co
Dorchester
Mags
BRICE
Nts
NK AP
Rick
Srell
Washington, D.C
Johan Morris
Jensio
Washington, D
Tate
U.S
Washington
Walli & Tallmadge
Pensions
Reet
Cleveland
Ghisage
Collins Brothers
W. T. Pitegernid
Sra Avs
New York
Shieeers
Pork—Mess
Butler- Western Creamery
Broom CO
Bakers
Fenenuy
Louis
Fuulo
Mark
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