Model Coffee Houses and Practical Benevolence
Philadelphia hosts a philanthropic model coffee house offering cheap hearty meals to workers. It began in one room, grew to a 300 seat hall, added women’s access and a reading room, serving over 5,000 meals daily from a seven‑to‑ten cent menu.
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Chicago
Paris
London
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Great Britain
America
Liverpool
Glasgow
Manchester
Birmingham
Bristol
United States
Far East
Thas
Society of Friends
Philadelphia Coffees House
Inter Ocean
The Romans Not Dancers Claim Debunked
A Globe-Democrat article reports that Romans did not embrace dancing, noting it was disreputable and not part of their practical culture. It cites Claudius trial allegations of dancing and his counsel’s defense that he was not guilty of such foolishness.
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Claudius
The
Tribune
John MN
Poland
Globe-Democrat
Not a Small Man Lord Randolph Churchill
A New York Press summary rebuts the idea that Lord Randolph Churchill is physically small noting he stands about five feet eleven inches in boots. It describes him as spare and not very upright with a delicate constitution and mentions nicknames given by humorous London papers.
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Lord Randolph Churchill
London
New York Press
Buffalo
Adam
Meldrum
Mustard Varieties and Oil Milling Basics
A reporter asks a wholesale spice dealer about mustard origins and types. English yellow mustard is floury and mild, while the black variety is pungent with higher oil content. Italian Toieste and Kentucky varieties noted. Mustard oil extraction uses hydraulic presses. mustard cake yields pure flour after milling. Separating bran and sieving produce a neat flour, with stamp mills common for pounding. A second feature recalls actors and matinee prejudices, noting audience behavior and gender economics in theatre noon shows.
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Italy
California
Kentucky
New York Mail and Express
Louisa May Alcott and Emerson Amid Firelit Loss
The excerpt recalls Louisa May Alcott recounting her visits to Emerson at Theodors Parker receptions in Boston and Concord. It highlights Emerson’s kindness and wit during his library fire, his guidance to Alcott toward Goethe, and the enduring lesson to seek beauty in loss.
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Emerson
Theodors Parker
Boston
Sumner
Phillips
Garrison
Howe
Louisa
Concord
Goethe
The Well of Blood and Nana Sahib’s Massacre Recalled
Carter Harrison’s letter recalls the mutiny at Cawnpore with a focus on the well where 700 noncombatants were buried. He notes the city’s industries and a mutiny’s ferocious memory, describing the cantonment and a white marble angel memorial over the well.
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Cawnpool
Nana Sahib
Carter Harrison
Post offices per capita reform idea cited by New York Evening World
The New York Evening World argues that the United States would fund mail delivery if costs were charged directly to citizens pro rata. It estimates one post office per 1,000 people and an average 85 cents annual per citizen to cover mail carrying expenses.
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United States
New York ‘Evening World
Maple Sugar Memory From the Oldtime Bush
Mary E. Spencer recalls a childhood day in the maple sugar bush with patent evaporators absent, describing gathering sap, boiling in kettles, skimming, and the moment it ropes and grains. The piece laments modern changes, praising the past and the tradition of making syrup and memory.
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Dobbin
Mary E. Spencer
Globe Democrat
Cotton and Corn: Southern farmers shift to diversified crops
The Southern press advocates growing grain alongside cotton to curb overproduction and price drops. Diversified farming lessens dependence on the West and lets cotton serve as a surplus for buying goods. Last season cotton and corn values show near parity, with cereals likely matching or exceeding cotton.
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South
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Forced Economy Scene in The Epoch Dialogue
A brief exchange between George and Clara shows Clara shivering as she refuses more coal to avoid papa overhearing. George presses for warmth while Clara cites fear of discovery in a domestic moment from The Epoch.
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George
Clara
Papa
Faith's Vista and the Stars Beyond the Sky
Poetic reflection on faith and mortality suggests death as a gateway to higher worlds. A South African circus strong man performs for Chief Umbandini in Swaziland, receiving a royal testimonial asserting the performer and son will never die, dated December 9, 1887.
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Umbandini
Cape Town
Ama Swaziland
Swaziland
Ambandini
St. James
Gypsy Band Visited by Lord Randolph Sparks UK Interest
The report notes Lord Randolph’s Rus sian visit and sighting of Nikolai Shishkin led Bohemian Gypsy performers to gain attention in this country. It highlights the band’s female members and potential marriages while citing London Figaro on their fame. It also contrasts English education with rapid college entry and the need for languages in business careers.
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Tuxsig
Lord Randolph
Russia
Nikolai Shishkin
St. Petersburg
London
Figaro
England
New York Freeman's Journal
Autograph Hunters Lose Their Charm as Celebrities Use Typewriters
A Philadelphia Times note laments poets and authors using typewriters for almost all correspondence. A lady found Tennyson’s reply to her plea for opinion was fully typewritten, signature included, leaving autograph seekers with a waning chance at personal mementos.
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Tennyson
Philadelphia Times
Horseshoes for Dad Roads
Germans invent road friendly horseshoes with two end holes threaded for a removable inch long stud. A sharp pointed stud provides secure footing on bad roads. At the stable the groom replaces the stud with a button to prevent damage and keep holes clean.
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Home Journal
Forest spiders aid in pest control in old growth zones
The Globe Democrat notes spiders in forests prey on vermin and aphids, thriving in dark spots and aiding pest suppression more effectively than insect eating birds. The piece highlights captive spiders as voracious predators, contributing to forest preservation through natural biological control.
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Globe Democrat
Red Quak Market Moves Wealth To Liverpool Trades Oak For Wealth
A profitable market for the despised red oak has been found with American dealers buying up all they can find and shipping it to Liverpool. There lumber is made into fancy furniture and shipped back to New York, sold to the wealthy as real English oak at high prices.
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America
Pittsburg Dispatch
Liverpool
New York
Chicago Herald
Limited Train of Thought Becomes Comic Punchline
In a Tid-Bits exchange, Miss Mabel and Mr Minuswit tease over a brainstorm. The joke hinges on the line Iit is because I so often start a train of thought. The setup plays on the idea that a busy brain fuels humor.
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Mabel
Quotations from The World’s Way and Pittburg Bulletin
A collection of aphorisms and proverbs attributed to The World’s Way and The early bird adage from Pittburg Bulletin, with a brief remark on smallpox cited by the Boston Commercial. The items present cheeky maxims about resilience, punctuality, and caution.
Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad Notes
Western New York and Pennsylvania overview lists officials Gorffects and routes. Gen Gatchell is noted as superintendent with associate officers and lines through Nort Exchange Street. Details mention J A Ligkee and others in wartime transport or railway service context, outlining duty assignments and station locations.
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Who & Gatchell
LLOWS
Nort Exchange Street
Buna- J. A
Ligkee
Wilefford
Warren and Erie Rail Schedules of May 23 1887
Train timetable details routes eastward and westward from Warren with connections to Philadelphia Erie Baltimore Washington New York and Washington through Pullman sleeping cars and coaches. Through trains from Erie to Philadelphia and from Williamsport to Baltimore listed with departure and arrival times. Officials Chase Pugh and J R Wood sign as general managers and passenger age.
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Warren
Sheffield Express
Sheffield
Pulman
Uyis
E Mie
Philadephia
Williamsport
Baltimore
Washington
Erie
Philadelphia
Willamsport
Kane
New York & GO
Ridgway
Chase. Pugh
Gen
Titusville
Garland
Garfield
FL & FE
RK. I
Vanderurift
Dunham's Mill
Dunham’s Mill
Clarendon
A.D. Woon
Lap Dusters Past Colors and Embroidered Designs
Advertises carriage lap dusters with strong horse sheets and 54 patterns. Promotes durable, well-made dusters at varied prices, featuring embroidery of flowers birds and scenery. Copyright 1888 by Wat Avaxs and Sons.
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Wat, Avaxs & Sons
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COLE
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Tiona
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