Deserting Husbands Shape Chicago Charity Dilemma
Describing a charity view from Chicago, the piece cites desertion by husbands as a primary poverty driver among families, classifying deserters by pattern and noting the burden on mothers. A sobering anecdote follows of a dying husband sent to Colorado and returned to Chicago to die with his wife, illustrating poverty’s emotional cost.
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Chicago
City
West Side
Bureau of Charities
Colorado
West
Miscellaneous items and scientific notes from era
The text surveys the Japan Current width near Japan and at San Francisco, notes Vesta as a naked-eye planet with a small diameter, and cites demographic and production figures. It also mentions copper mining in France, dairy farming, and new Indian electric-transmission projects with engineering details about poles, sockets, and elephants.
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Japan
San Francisco
Vesta
Euope
Rainy confession sparks awkward suitor debate
In a light Boston Tran script scene, a character brims with delight as Martha confirms acceptance of Mr Spooner. The others joke about his clumsy charm and the umbrella he held, claiming his love and accidental downpour prove his devotion.
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Martha
Mr. Spooner
Nancy
Boston Transcript
Village sale in Bridgeton sells Halberton for 1000 dollars
The sheriff at Bridgeton New Jersey recently sold the village of Halberton for 1000 dollars. Begun in 1893 as a colony for Russian Hebrews from New York, it proved a failure. The property included about 5000 acres, 200 houses, and a large factory building.
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Bridgeton
N. J
Halberton
New York
N. Y
After the Curtain Dropped
Stage jest ends with the comic banter about sailors failing to hold pitch causing laughter as the judge questions the chorus.
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Tars
The Modern Circus Compared to Military Logistics
The piece argues that wartime logistics would improve if leaders were circus veterans not officers. It notes circuses move essentials with precision using channel irons and end-to-end wagon systems, stressing daily setup and order to keep hundreds supplied and alive.
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Spain
Commissariat
Cuba
Siboney
Germany
Polly's command causes vase to smash in parrot prank
In Columbus a parrot named Polly surprises Mrs A and Mrs B. While awaiting Mrs B, Polly suddenly orders to drop a vase. The vase shatters as Polly quips You're it, exposing the bird's mischief in a living room caper.
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Columbus
Mrs. A
Polly
Mrs. B
Growth of Los Angeles Presses Ahead as City Surges
Los Angeles California shows the most phenomenal growth of any American city according to the 1900 census. The article notes southern California fever and jokes that even mountains might rise a few thousand feet to keep pace with such expansion.
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Los Angeles
Cal
America
California
Government Reporters Longtime Pivotal Senate Stenographers
A historical overview traces the evolution of federal reporting from verbatim senate and house records to modern stenography. It notes the shift from manual transcription to typewriters and phonographs, the skill set of elite reporters, and key figures who built the official reporting corps for both chambers. The piece highlights contracts, salaries, and the role of Dennis F. Murphy in shaping Senate practices.
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Senate
House of Representatives
The
Washington Star
Dennis F. Murphy
Murphy
Corps of
Stenographers
Ding
Edward V. Murphy
Theodore F. Shuey
Senate Corpe
Henry F. Gensler
Daniel B. Lloyd
Milton W. Flumenberg
Eugene C. Moxley
James W. Murphy
David Wolfe Irowne
del H. White
A.C. Welel
Fred Jeland
Real Small
John J. Cameron
Oliver Dyer
Philadelphia
Dennis Z. Murphy
Whig National Convention
Gen. Taylor
National Intelligencer
Union
New Courses of School Study Needed
Superintendent J C Benedict argues for modernizing high school curricula to include commercial training. He urges municipalities to provide education tailored to individual needs, enabling students to gain practical industry and business skills for life and work. He cautions against class education and top‑heavy schooling, promoting real world relevance.
Why we take milko with tea and other kitchen quirks
An essay explains the scientific reasons behind common food habits. It notes tea with milk protects the stomach lining by pairing tannic acid with milk albumen, compares vinegar on salads to chemical digestion, and discusses fats, salts, and spices as aids to digestion and appetite.
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New York Press
Bayly
Old Fable in New Form of Bell and Wolf
A settler on the Mattawan river frees a wolf wearing a bell to scare wolves from his woods. Sheep hear the bell and flee to join last year’s bell bearer, mistaking the wolf for a safe guardian. The farmer realizes the danger and doubts the bell’s usefulness for removing wolves.
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Mattawan River
Hai
Cheep
A Quiet Dresser in a Curious Exchange
A playful exchange features a man named John adjusting his diamond stud and a partner named Gayto hts wife debating manners. The dialogue centers on quiet dress and propriety, with light irony about appearances and restraint.
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John
Gayto
Philadelphia
Preece
Miner Smuggling Tales Prompt a Detroit Trader’s Stock Selloff
A Detroit man recalls a Nevada town meeting with a real estate man who claims ownership of famed mines and quips about the fortunes of mines like the Lucky Bird and American Eagle. The anecdote ends with the trader selling all shares for a small gain after hearing wild stock talk and legends.
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Free Press
Nevada
Lone Tree
Blue Hill
Clifls
American Eagle
Golconda
The Colors to Wear in Fashion Advice
The piece advises hair and eye color based outfit choices with notes on white versus cream, safe dark colors, and which shades suit red or blond hair. It cautions worn-black effects, sun sensitivity, and warns against colored undergarments touching the skin due to dye risks.
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Oxford
Vka
Anparagos Tips to Croustaides for Chicken or Chops
A recipe note suggests croustades as a side or separate course to accompany broiled chicken or chops. Prepare in advance and reheat briefly. Trim bread into 2 inch by 3 4 inch pieces, hollow centers, fry to golden brown, fill with asparagus tips or cream sauce.
The Little Touch Inspires Smart Dress and Cheese Patties
The piece notes that style rests on a small touch that elevates a look from daub to painting and from ordinary to artistic. It recounts practical food guidance for cheese patties toasted in butter with cheese, salt, paprika, and cream.
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Wonode
Washington Star
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Gacred
Koler
Mysore
Prince OF Wales
United States
T. Paul Globe
Washington
J. C. Benedict
Leroy, N.Y
Garimoulze
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