Decaying Customs and Public School Pride Across Nations
The piece surveys fading Old World customs amid accelerating assimilation, noting diminished St Patrick’s Day celebrations in New York and across cities. It contrasts colonial memories with modern forms of celebration and resale of cultural identity, then shifts to English schooling and status via public schools and universities, highlighting social value. It includes anecdotes on English manners, a vanity appeal during 1832 riots, and French thirteen-at-table superstition
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New York
New York Herald
England
Betty
Miss Betty
Detroit Free Press
Plenty on Hand. K. T. & O. Stock Mix-Up
A New York Tribune item portrays two brokers on the telephone confusing a request for K, T, and O with a grocery inquiry. The exchange reveals humor over a stock and map miscommunication as one broker realises sugar is being discussed.
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New York Tribune
Tax Question Quoted in Texas Siftings Cartoon
Newspaper reporter asks the company president about tax steps. The president says the firm has made two protests against the constitutionality of the tax law. The exchange reflects legal dispute over taxation.
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Texas Siftings
Dirt Roads and Drainage Principles for Passable Routes
Dirt roads, common in rural areas, require proper drainage to stay passable. Center drains and cross drains improve heavy clay soils, while mixing sand with clay enhances surface strength. A good road roller proves essential to achieve uniform compaction and durable progress, ensuring long term maintenance economy.
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Felford
United States
I. B. Potter
Denmury
Old Colonial House Plan Described For $1800
An illustration shows a square old colonial style house with four rooms on the first floor, a pantry, closets, and a staircase. It outlines materials, interior fittings, and a cellar under the entire building with stone foundation and brick chimney. The design emphasizes economical, simple layout and period charm suitable for rustic living. The total estimated cost is $1,800 in most localities.
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American Press Association
North Carolina
D. W. Kine
Washington to Host 1992 Grand Encampment of the G A R
The national encampment for 1992 will be held in Washington with most prominent G A R posts attending. Washington is highlighted as a central hub for Civil War orders and battles, and many Union veterans plan to travel there for what may be the largest veteran gathering since the war.
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Washington
America
Army of the Potomac
General Meade
Ermap
The Army Mule on Hand
A scribe observes a darkey leading a dilapidated mule down Tilbert street draped with flags and flowers. He recalls the mule as a former cannon mule from the Army of the Potomac and notes Memorial Day flowers memorialize its service while many others lack such honors. The scene ends with the driver shouting and moving on.
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Darky
Tilbert Street
Sam Jones
Waiting for the Bugle Poem of wartime resolve and youth
A poem by T. W. Higginson recalls soldiers waiting for the bugle at bivouac. It contrasts cold nights and frost with rekindled courage when the bugle sounds the new day. It honors comrades, endurance, and the hope of recovering lost youth through duty.
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T. W. Higginson
Leeds Husband Shot Wife in Frightening Attempt Discharged
In Leeds a violent husband named Knight shot at his deserting wife after she refused to return home. The jury ruled he fired with intent to frighten only and discharged him. Separately a cache of seventeenth century tobacco pipes was found in a London cellar and placed in the Guildhall Museum.
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Leeds
Knight
London
Guildhall
Floors for durable hardwood parlors and halls
The article recommends hardwood floors for quality and aging beauty. It notes mahogany and cherry are popular, with ash maple butter nut and oak as lighter options. Entire maple floors in narrow strips are durable. French floors, laid on cement, are firm level and lasting.
Chamber Walls and Finishing Touches
A decor guide advises dull rough walls provide soft backdrops for pictures and draperies. It favors a paler ceiling shade than the frieze and stresses a well finished wood floor with rugs for neatness and health in a chamber.
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Ilrelus
Palu EN
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Ireland
Senn
Europe
Myron Waters
GN. Parmlee
D. L. Gerould
Cashie
S$. P. Hull
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F.johnson
A. Hertzel
W.D. Brown
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Transects & General Banking
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Wyman & Davis
Carver Ihouse
Hickory ST
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E. C. West
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