The Kentucky Rifle and Offhand Shooting Methods
An interview with veteran rifleman Jim Conlin outlines Kentucky offhand shooting, the old Daniel Boone style, and the modern sporting rifle. He contrasts Kentucky, plainsman, German schuetzen, and military holds, stressing stance, balance, and the trigger.
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Kentucky
Creedmoor
Jim Conlin
Daniel Boone
Ta-Dar
Leveth
Carver
Schuetzen Corps
New York Sun
Gilmore's Aromatic Wine Promises Beauty and Health
A sensational ad touts Gilmore's Aromatic Wine as a cure for female weakness nervous exhaustion and sleeplessness. It cites numerous testimonials from doctors ministers and housewives praising its effects on blood vitality and vigor for women and children with claimed cures and health benefits. For sale by A W Morck & Co.
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Pierce
Druggisia
Warren
Gilmore
Loomis
Elba
H.B. Emen
Pavillion, N
W. Fisk Requa
Aurora
Harris Peck
Pavillion
N.Y
L. M. Derby
Linden
Dr. Freeland
Fowlerville
Rev. I. J. Whitney
Clarkson
N. Y
I. H. McIntyre
Daggetts Mills
A. W. Morck & Co
Handsome Mrs Kate Chase Returns to Washington Society
A Washington society note recalls Kate Chase, once dominant hostess fifteen years ago, attending a reception with her daughter Ethel. Now about 45, she appears aged gracefully, trading lavish Paris gowns for a simple black dress, yet retaining noble beauty and famed fashion sense amid diminished means.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. B. Mulett
the Treasury
Lhre
Kate Chase
Kitty Chase
Washingon
Ethel
Mia
Chase
Cazonchet
Paris
A Sioux At Buffalo Bills Show Slays Self Upon Mourning
A notably vivid report recalls a Sioux performer at Buffalo Bills attractions who, upon learning of his brother’s death at Pine Ridge, plunged into ritual self inflicted wounds. He tore at his flesh with a bowie knife, created wooden pins from his skin, wore them two hours, and moaned in mourning while guards and bystanders observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muzzah
Buffalo Bills
Pine Ridge Agency
Dakota
Incien
New York Tribune
Prince of Wales Elected Honorary Member of Linnæan Society
The London science correspondent reports the Prince of Wales has been elected an honorary member of the Linnæan Society, possibly the first British royal to receive such a honor. Founded in 1788, the society guards Linnæus’s library, manuscripts and herbarium. Dr. James Edward Smith, founder and first president, bought Linnæus materials for about $5,500. The Linnæan Society has long included many leading naturalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
London
Science
Prince of Wales
Linnwan Society
Linnens
James Edward Smith
Linnan Society
Fire King's Tricks Exposed by a City Editor
A Detroit Free Press writer tailed a magician billed as Pherguson the Fire King at the opera house. He reveals how the show uses water flame, melted lead, and quicksilver to astonish crowds, noting hazards and the magician’s calm denials before deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pherguson
Diablos
Detroit
Frea Press
The Cloud Dispelsed Humorous Quip on Wedding Night
A lighthearted exchange between Alonzo and Edith on the eve of marriage exposes a comic misunderstanding about being a somnambulist and marital status amid family quirks. A second note cites the Philadelphia Ledger’s claim of an epidemic rheumatism this winter and suggests rest, a diet of hot water, and cheerfulness as cure. Stain removal tips for marble involving Mims and strong lye follow with days of setting and brushing.
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Alonzo
Edith
Papa Wag
Mammia
Harper’s Bazar
The
Philadelphia Ledger
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Pratt
Geneva
Bright
James KE
Morris
Chambers
New York
Johnson & Siegfried
Bartsch
Diamond Block
C. & E. Bartsca
Water St
Mrs
Globe-Democrat
Senator Stanford
Ientist
Kennedy
Europe
Pfrelzer Bros, & CO
Surect
Philadelphia
Ines
di Tota
GEO. A. Macbeth & CO
Pittsburgh, PA
W. A. Hills
Oakland Valley
Iowa
Piso
L. G. Noyes
Acker
LL. G. Noyes
Warren, Pa
Hucksen
A. W. Merck
L. G. Noves
Boyes
Fire King
Brimston World
Catskill, Green Co
Frans
Clifton Co
As. Heaton
Athlophoros Co
Wall St
United States
Union Supply Agency
Glade Township
Engwire
Glade
Lessler, Té
Rochester
Panpae Menerse Co
Dr. Pardee
Jane A. Flack
Jefferson Avenue
Pardee Medicine CO
Rochester, N.Y
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