On the Regular Limited Train and Dream of Travel
An observer recalls a California Limited journey with vivid detail and nostalgia. The piece contrasts modern palaces cars and luxury travel with 15th century hardships, celebrating rail comfort while longing for future trips over celebrated routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Supreme
George Ade
Peggy
Paris
Prairie Junction
Golden West
Perpetua Il
California
Santa Fe
Mirthful Verse and Civic Quips In 19th Century Snippets
A collage of humorous verses and brief political notes from Yonkers Statesman and Chicago era papers. It includes a playful counting rhyme about microbes, Senator Cockrell’s marriage advice, a street beggar’s latest dodge, a sentimental poem excerpt, and City Committee chatter about ward leadership with a quip on speaking plainly. The items mix light verse, social satire, and local political banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Cockrell
Benedict
United States
Missouri
Kansas City
Cockrell
Mr. Cockrell
New York Tribune
Admiral Schley Endorses Peruna in Public Notice
Admiral Schley, famed naval hero, endorses Peruna after a private discussion on its efficacy for catarrh. The article notes Peruna use in his family and claims broad public support, urging readers to consult the Peruna Drug Mfg Co for literature. A separate note mentions Putnam Dye and a Dr Parker memorial window in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enasiatica
Stary
Cheserrouon Mfg. Co
Dmiral Schley
Admiral Schley
Peruna
Annals of Medicine
M’f’g Co
Columbus
Ohio
Peruna Almanac
Dr. Parker
City Temple
London
St. Paul
Ephesus
Waste Land in France Forests and Waste Land
The article notes France as highly cultivated yet containing 21,000,000 acres of forest and 17,500,000 of waste land. It cites bird nests used for soups as gelatinous items made mainly from the saliva of tiny Chinese birds. It quotes Quintilian on timely action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
China
A Man Lets Himself Loose Only When He Is Tight
A saying notes men rarely loosen up until they feel pressure or are pressed by circumstance, implying restraint loosens with tension and need.
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Winchester
Iles
DHS
Thornton & Minor
Kaert Cay
Caldwell
Pepsin Syrup CO
Monticello
Wreath Factory
The
Defiance Starch CO
Omaha, Neb
Wens Weiuumen
Canada
Greia
Grasine Lande
Sir Wilfred Laurier
Ouswa Leweikerioes
Ninth Street
J. Mo
Cgay Lee
Ausmsle Oleyer Lin Best
Mstieg
Ade
Safannes
Thompson's
Ane A
Te Sa Eae
India
Dr. Skirvin
Skirvin CO
LA Chosse
Wis
Ow. N
Orberroumessarian
Helles Creat
Mestores
Aree St
Pasuedelphin
Johnny Drummer
Biff
Paris Green
Yonkers Statesman
Madison Street
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Fae
Per
Kathleen I. Greig
Pearson's
John Boyle
Bailiwick
Blank
Boyle
Philadelphia Ledger
Schley
Pe-Ru-Na
Pe-ru-na Drug Co
Smoker
Putnam
DR. Skirvin CO
LA Grosse, Wis
OW. N.ud
Quintillian
Parkell Commission CO
ST. Louis
New York
Mamree Muliatins
Taos
Rowauss
Magia Street
Norwich
Ato Brmacetia
Dr. Price
Illinois
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