Noted South African Leaderess Rival to Olive Schreiner
The article highlights Cecil Rhodes sister as a leading South African figure. Described as masculine in style with a strong voice, she dislikes men yet maintains social proprieties. She commands influence on a steamer, at Cape Town duties, and hosts a zoological collection at Groot Schur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Schreiner
Cecil Rhodes
South Africa
Cape Town
Groot Schur
British Colonial Office
Olive Schriener
Woman Advertises Her Own Work as Advertisement Construction
The piece praises expanding roles for women in advertising. It notes a woman who has hung out her sign as an advertisement construction specialist, writing ads for bakers butchers candle-makers. She writes as a rhymester by nature, at her desk all day crafting buoyant ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Pierce
Alo
N. Y
Richland
Iowa
Mra. M. Vastine
South Liberty Street
Galesburg
Ill
Dr. Pierce
Remarkable Youth Admitted to Federal Bar in West
Miss Belle Flemming of Pauls Valley Indiana, only 17, has been admitted to practice law in the United States Court for the northern district of the territory. She began studying Blackstone and Kent at age eleven and shows advanced intellect for the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great West
Belle Flemming
Pauls Valley
Ind
Phe
United States Court of the
Northern District
Territory
Miss Flemming
Blackstone and
Kent
Youngest Woman Preacher Attracts Attention In Wisconsin
Miss Melesin K Lowles a sixteen year old preacher in Hon ey Creek Wisconsin draws notice as likely the world’s youngest woman preacher. Her early interest in theology led to a large embroidery business employing fifty women with property valued at seventy five thousand dollars. Mrs Clara L Kelley supports herself this way after a Europe trip studying tapestries and embroidery. Emily Talbot of Boston inspired the collegiate alumnae association now totaling two thousand members nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melesin K. Lowles
Baptist Church
Honey Creek
Wis
Clara L. Kelley
Europe
Emily Talbot
Boston
Colegiate Alumnae
Florence Nightingale Keeps Abed to Read Transvaal News
Nightingale remains confined to bed or couch while readers peruse papers aloud to keep her informed about events in the Transvaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
Transvaal
Boys Overcoat Fashion Advertisement
An illustration features a handsome boys overcoat with a double-breasted cut. It highlights a wide collar square corners and a neat fit describing style favored by boys.
Census enumerators urged for accurate agriculture data
Denver Field and Farm argues for careful census work in the upcoming 1890 census. It criticizes past methods of aggregating farms and warns against appointing workers by merit rather than service, urging a schedule for each farm and detailed guidance to farmers to improve data quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Denver
War Pen Pictures Grim Realities and Shocking Scenes
A London News correspondent details the brutal realities of modern warfare. He describes unseen dangers, infernal noise, and the fragility of life under rapid rifle and artillery fire, noting how bullets travel vast distances and wounds are often fatal. He recalls Modder River and Magersfontein, the horrors of stomach wounds, and the paradox of becoming callous after witness to many sufferings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Modder River
Magersfontein
London News
Boers Favor Low Shots Wounding British Troops
Correspondents at the front report the Boers repeatedly strike the legs and lower body of British troops. A field hospital record shows 309 officers and men treated, with 8 shell wounds and 301 bullet injuries, mostly to lower extremities, suggesting a tactic aimed at ricochet shots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hart
Pall Mall Gazette
Local Archers Cause City Street Hazards
Military students in Tung- Chou use a main street for archery forcing pedestrians to the curb edge. Repeated incidents include a lad struck just below the eye by an arrow while walking along the highway. He survived, treating it as an ordinary travel risk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tung- Chou
Gastronomic Gayety in Christmas Dinner Talk
A humorous exchange quotes He-Marie and She-Well debating economizing for the holiday meal. Edwin suggests that 50 cents worth of mincemeat can make them just as sick as $2 worth of fruit cake, reflecting lighthearted social wit from the Indianapolis Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie
Edwin
Indianapolis Journal
S. B. Johnston
American Poultry Journal
Boer Horses Trained to Hold Steady Under Fire
Boers use well trained horses that halt immediately when reins are dropped over their necks, enabling ambushes or firing lines to form with minimal rider guidance. The animals’ discipline showcases advanced equine conditioning in combat readiness.
Notables Travel, Donations, and Obituaries Reported
Within three years William Jennings Bryan has traveled nearly 100000 miles for speeches. Bishop Vidal arrives in San Francisco en route to Rome. Henry A. Marting of Ironton Ohio donates 10000 to Berea German Wesleyan College in memory of his parents. Casamir Zalewski dies in Warsaw, editor and Poland’s oldest lawyer famed for a 150000 ruble fee. Rev William I Fee, Cincinnati preacher and author of Harvest Fields, dies. Edmund Clarence Stedman quits Wall Street for literature citing better health. Nansen expedition contributors Nathorst Archer Collet and Lars prepare an English Copenhagen volume with more volumes to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jennings Bryan
Vidal
Fiji Islands
San Francisco
Rome
Henry A. Marting
Ironton
German Wesleyan College
Berea
Casamir Zalewski
Warsaw
Poland
William I. Fee
Cincinnati
Ohio
Kentucky
West Virginia
Edmund Clarence Stedman
Wall Street
Nansen
North Pole
Nathorst
Colin Archer
Collet
Lars
Copenhagen
The Cuban Heroine
A war story recalling the Acquackanock a tiny tugboat with a one-pounder on its roof. Ensign Duncan commands a calm, capable crew during a coastwise run with no nearby ships or strong fortifications while resting after a night of watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. Aecquackanock
Duncan
The Senorita And The Cuban Rescue Aboard The Skipper
On a calm Cuban coast a lookout spots a scarlet signal. The skipper and Ensign Landiss escort a plucky Senorita to safety, bringing medicine and food for her sick family and planning medical aid from a returning ship.
Reverent Nation Shows Devout People Across History
The piece argues Americans are devout, citing Admiral Dewey and Captain Phillips giving thanks after battles, Mayflower era droughts and prayers, and presidential proclamations. It notes Lincoln Gettysburg words and Garfield’s impromptu remarks, debunking claims of atheism and urging civic reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Washington
Manila
Captain Philip
Texas
Santiago
Bradford
Mayflower
Jefferson
Jackson
Lincoln
America
Garfield
New York
Leslie's Weekly
Why a Pony of Brandy Becomes a Fiery Steed
A reflective column questions rhetorical curiosities about human vanity and everyday ironies. It ponders why toil shows in sweat, why status appeals, and why others’ affairs captivate us, using playful contrasts and humor.
War time romance and a daring rescue at sea
In a Civil War era sea tale a Cuban girl persuades an American skipper to relinquish his loaded revolver to her. She uses it to save the ship and a field hospital, while signals and loyalties weave a tense coastal pursuit and a daring escape aboard the Acquackanock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landiss
Yucatan
Ensign
Worthy Staten Island churchgoer notes caste in church
A Staten Island parishioner observed caste dynamics within his church while contrasting it with Calcutta. The remark, quoted as a personal reflection, highlights social stratification in religious spaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staten Island
Calcutta
Nemo
General Lee Prayer Bent For Soldiers Night Vigil Quote
A Civil War era quotation from General Robert E. Lee emphasizes nightly prayers for his men and friends across the river, reflecting the era's spiritual resolve and leadership mindset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
R. E. Lee
Jokes and Jokers and a Sharp Exchange of Wits
A collection of humorous quips from various papers. The jokes feature a range of characters from blase hosts to earnest missionaries and wary businessmen. The snippets play on misunderstandings and social incongruities, ending with brief, lighthearted punchlines.
California orange crop boom fuels belt with record yield
The article details a surge in Southern California orange production with harvests of 14,000 to 14,500 carloads and a state total investment around 44 million dollars. It notes high profits, strong prices, and minimal frost risk while tracing history from past downturns and the Frost threat, plus the labor and shipping processes driving the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Jack Frost
Florida
United States
Los Angeles Express
Los Angeles
Riverside
San Bernardino
Orange
San Diego Santa Barbara
Ventura
Sierra Madres
Hesperides
N. Y. Sun
Thought All Dogs Barked
A four year old boy asks his new sea captain uncle to bark and the uncle confirms the nickname. The playful moment centers on a child’s pier side curiosity and a sailor’s proud answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobby
Nineteen Seek Natatorium Keeper Post in Milwaukee
In Milwaukee a civil service exam required nineteen applicants for the keeper of the city natatorium to plunge into the pool in street clothes and swim. The challenge tested fitness and swimming ability as part of the hiring process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Quips and Observations From Everyday Wisdom
Short, pointed passages on character and conduct. Quotes touch on love actions poverty schooling luxury and human nature with humorous and cautionary notes. The tone echoes a late nineteenth or early twentieth century moralizing style.
Fragmentary description of Boers using exploding bullets
The text describes a killing game where Boers use a bullet with a exposed lead point that mushrooms on impact, expanding on entry to tear an ugly hole. Side impact reportedly causes more harm.
Osage Orange Praised As Superior Shade Tree
John H. Creighton extols the Osage Orange as the best and most versatile American tree. He contrasts it with weaker options like the Silver Maple and Sycamore, noting Osage Orange’ strong growth, durable wood, pest resistance, railroad ties value, and suitability for avenues and farm plantings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Meehan
America
John H. Creighton
Barrel Feed Rack for Barn Use
A writer notes a crockery cask makes a handy hay or straw feeder for sheep or calves. In a barn or yard enclosure, cut two thirds of the staves from the cask to create an efficient feed rack.
Feeding Rack Reduces Waste In Barn Fodder System
Describes a feeding rack design that forms holes for fodder access ensuring all animals can feed without crowding. The setup prevents strong from pushing weaker, with a stake barrier near the cask to guarantee equal rations if fighting occurs. Barrel-fed fodder allows nearly zero waste when hay or straw is provided.
Early under glass vegetables urged for quicker market
The article advises starting hardier vegetables under glass in hothouse or greenhouse conditions. It notes southern trucking profits from early crops and explains transplanting from hotbeds speeds maturity. Tomatoes, eggplant, peppers and other greens are suitable, with green corn and melons also profitable for local markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
Breeding Pigeons for Profit and Care
The text notes equal sexes for breeding, a method for insect powder use, and salt cod. It suggests keeping pigeons in covered runs to raise squabs. Expect eight to ten pairs annually. they breed until age four mostly from March to September, laying two eggs that hatch on day 17 or 19. Squabs reach market in four weeks and sell for two to four dollars per dozen.
Capacity of a Well Estimate
Instructions describe a method to compute well capacity by using half the circumference, half the diameter, and the depth to obtain a cubic measure, then convert to gallons and pints per foot.
Feeding for Winter Egg and Meat Production
The author stresses green feed as essential in cold weather to maximize egg output and meat supply. Suitable greens include silage vegetables, cured clover hay soaked in warm water, turnips, cabbage, beets, mangels, swedes, carrots, or potatoes. Processing details and costed options like green cut bone and meat meal are discussed for sustaining poultry nutrition.
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Warren Mail
Warren, PA
Castoria
Chevasty
Waledatt
England
al Blanks
Mat
Hewitt
Jewett
Indianapolis Press
Jack
Tom
Boston Journal
Sydney Bulletin
Philadelphia Press
Yonkers Statesman
Bears
Astor
Ian Aways
Fenner
jUaiailing
C. Smith & Son
Warren
Baker & Bowman Co
Utz & Dunn
Levis & Pifer’s
Ladies’ Fine Shoes
Goker & Son
Golden Horse Shoe
No. 309
Second St
Rowland & Sons
W. C. Rowland
J. E. Rowland
W. C. Rowland. JE
Tut
N.greenland & Son
Pennsylvania
Sheffield
Harrisbay
Philadelphia
Pullman
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Sunbury
Lancaster
Pullman Pees
Erie
Williamsport
Kane
Williams
Delphia
Phiadelphia
Dubois
J. R. Hutchinson
Gen’l
L J. R. Wood
Avent
W. H. Druen
U. S. Pension Claim Atty
Dearborn St
Chicago
the Union Piano & Osean Co
Musica Oods
Fine Beautiful Organ
THE
Union Plans & ‘Troak CO
East 134 Street
Dunkirk, Allegheny Valley & Pittsburgh Railroad
New York Central
Hudson River
R. R. Co. Lessee
Albany
Seeeves See- I Bicb
Seveseses
Saad Ene Bytacuse
Eseeee Rocheseef
Grand Valley
Titusville
Geo. W. Bartlett
N.Y
Ene Saat
Cincinnati St. Louis
East
West
F. H. Garfield
Jamestown
Tionesta Valley Railroad
Sheffield Junction
Lamona
Shef Junction
Shemeld
Shef. Junction
Shef
M. Ga
Eld
Jerry Crary
Pie Eeenean
Kinzua
Bradiomanca
Olean
Olean Express
Sunda
Wee
Sanjay
Trace
Tionesta
Oil City
Pittsburg
Buffalo Express
Gilsade Ahes Sahen Iain
Leffard
R. Bexx
J. A. Fellows
Mooney-Brisbane
Clinton Streets
Buffalo N. Y
H. Cottrell
Kan
Sta
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