Notable 19th Century Debates and Anecdotes
A collection of brief items includes Andrew Johnson and Gustavus Henry debating for governor with sharp retorts about the American eagle. A Polish noble lineage described as primitive in Galicia contrasts with North American tribal life. A child asks what engagement means and weighs what a suitor supplies, noting courage in pursuing marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie
Breater
Tommy
Tennessee
Andrew Jonson
Uniteef States
Gustavus A. Henry
South
Johnson
Eagle Crater
Mississippi River
Unika
Besb
Henry
Europe
Galicia
American Northwest
Delicacy Ad Teases Lamb and Ham Treats
A fragment advert promotes lamb chops and ham as satisfying meals, praising hot and delicious options between meals and as a tasty option for hunger or a snack.
Dunbar Singing Orchestra Coming to Chautauqua
A popular company with strong appeal brings six talented women, vocalists and instrumentalists, to perform two delightful preludes at Chautauqua. The Dunbar Singing Orchestra promises lively programs with popular favorites and high artistic polish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunbar Singing Orchestra
Chautauqua
Dunbars
Danbars Bring Lively Musical Entertainment to Town
The Danbars offer a varied program with songs recitations and humor stunts that delight audiences regardless of musical training. They engage lively crowds with laughs and lively performances promising a worthwhile musical entertainment treat.
Albert L Blair Chautauqua Lectures Draw Interest
Albert L Blair will speak at Chautauqua delivering lectures on human interest and public thought. The traveler and writer is praised as a powerful voice to reach boys and the broader audience with strong messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blair
Balt
Chautaugea
Uiman Ife Telea
Kibert TE
First Day at Chautauqua With Fine Musical Group
Readable fragments describe a notable day at Chautauqua featuring a strong musical organization. The text highlights a premier event on the first day and praises the ensemble as among the best in the area.
Productive Labor in Pleasurable Struggle and Value
Fragmentary reader note reflects on labor and pleasure in work. It contrasts overcoming resistance with the reward of earnings. The text centers on productive effort, satisfaction, and the value derived from labor.
Visitor questions primates tail length sparks banter
A visitor at the city menagerie challenged keepers about why most primates have short tails while longer tails exist. The keeper and attendant exchanged quips over tail distinctions among South American and eastern primates, noting uncertainty about the reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minagerie
Bemp
Wiem
New York Tribune
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Skaggs Ha
Bel
A the Boy
Ladies' Home Journal
Seenast Sreess
Dr. C. P, ‘Rice
Freder
Benda
Markt
Frank Benda
Wahpeton
N.D
Post Rice
C.N. Thompson
Einere
Wilb Cately Son
Sextet OF
Real Artists
Albert L. Blair
Boston
Times
Bucklen
Bruce Jones
Birmingham
Land of
Wm. H. White & McCullagh Lumber Co
Watkins
Second Street
Hobson
Charles Kirsch
T Son
N. D
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Deans
Mitchell's
Wahpeton and
Reckenridge
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