Alaska natives and company obligations in 1599 census report
The text outlines obligations of a company to the St Genege and St Paul islands including dried salmon, salt, coal, housing, schools, churches, medical care, and care for families. It cites a 1599 census population of 303, mentions Aleutian origins mixed with Russian and Kamchatka blood, notes labor of natives in killing and skinning, and a wage of 40 cents per skin.
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St. Genege
St. Paul
New York Times
Ek Eats Up The Meeper Gain Time And Distance
A cryptic fragment notes Ek advancing with speed and growing lead in time and distance across a tare. The line hints at a race or measurement event with unclear context or dates.
Electric carriage under construction in Brookline
A new electric carriage is being built at M. W. Quinlan’s Brookline factory using a London style design. It carries 32 battery cells in the rear, a foreign motor between the hind springs, and cog wheel drives to the rear wheels. The Holtzer Cabot Company completes the electrical work.
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M. W. Quinlan
Brookline
Mass
London
Eitheir
Holtzer-Cabot Company
New York Tribune
History of Vanilla Arrival and Spread Across Regions
Vanilla is a Mexican orchid with climbing stems used as a condiment with chocolate by early Mexican travelers. The Spaniards introduced it to Europe with first written notes in 1605, and it later reached France via Spain. It was once a beauty aid and drug in England before cooking use became common. Now grown in Bourbon, Java, Mauritius, and Central Africa, vanilla plants cling to trees and root on bark to yield fruit.
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Mexico
Europe
Clusius Io
Morgan
Elizabeth
Riumier
France
Spain
England
Tropics
Bourbon
Java
Mauritius
Central Africa
Lemon orchard prospects by F A Kimball in National City
F A Kimball of National City in the Santa Barbara Independent argues lemons can yield ten dollars per tree four years after planting if the root is healthy and soil is well prepared. He advises 125 trees per acre, pruning to three feet, and curing by picking green and layering sand.
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F. A. Kimball
National City
Santa Barbara
Cal
Mr. Kimball
The Speed of Electricity Across an Atlantic Cable
The Atlantic cable transmits electrical signals in about three seconds. Electricity travels at several thousand miles per second, but the cable's electrostatic resistance reduces the practical speed to about 1000 miles per second.
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Atlantic
Trying It Alone: A Daughter's Choice and a Father's Ultimatum
A Philadelphia Times excerpt portrays a tense exchange about marriage and independence. A father refuses to consent to his daughter's suitor, insisting she must endure hardship alone rather than marry without his approval. Emily's future hangs on a harsh paternal stance.
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Emily
Philadelphia Times
Gray fashion tips and a look at Swiss watchmaking labor
A fashion note advises brunettes to brighten gray with colored vests and soft silks to avoid blue pairings, plus hat trimming tips. The piece shifts to a discussion on Swiss watchmaking, noting few women in the trade in the U.S. and abroad, and remarks on female labor and future prospects in timepieces and jewelry.
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St. Louis
New York Dispatch
Women in Railway Clerical Jobs Across Countries
The piece notes that England has only one woman booking clerk currently, while France employs women in such clerical roles for years. It remarks that women are often in railway offices with private entrances and separate workrooms, and mentions long hours.
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England
France
Puritan Counsel on Re_creation and Godly Living
A sermon excerpt urges Christians to avoid entertainment that offends faith, choosing only activities that honor God. It likens life to a military band and music that rises in harmony when all things are for divine glory, ending with a prayer for steadfast service and delight in God.
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Tian
God
Chrstian
Christ
Jesus Christ
Paradise
T. L. Cuyler
D D
The
National Baptist
Railroad cars urged to cool travelers with vents and disinfectant
The Indiana State Board of Health asks railroad managers to install thermometers, keep cars near seventy degrees, ensure good ventilation, and place spittoons with disinfectant. Complying would make winter travel more agreeable and safer, though crews often prioritize heat over comfort.
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Tux
Indiana State Board of Health
The Bold Boy Seeks Funds and Receives a Desk
A boy in a store asks for a position and tries to borrow 2000 then 3000 dollars. He obtains a check and impresses Mr. W darning a bold entrance. He is offered a desk and begins work at W and Co as a result of his bold attempt.
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Sonny
Messrs. S. C. &i
Mr. S
Slight Difference of Opinion Over Marriage
A fragment from Life quotes a couple debating a possible marriage, with one person believing he was the right match and the other disagreeing. The exchange suggests a non serious, unsettled romantic difference of opinion between the pair.
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Taker
Theen
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Jobo Baird
Lars
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Augusta
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Ood Sm
Peter Gbowe
Wright's Hotel
L. Wright & Sons
Props
Columbia
Boones
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Awere
Feses
Jno
Boas
Perteatars
Maine
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