European and world notes on literacy, railways, and fashion
The article surveys global topics from Portugal's literacy rate and an anticipated crossing vessel to Siam's railway plans and population. It mentions McDowell pushing a world democratic synthesis, Turk target shooting, Rhine gold sands, Zurich to Baden transport costs, and Japanese dress reform. It also profiles Miss Bessie Bole, a San Francisco teen learning horse-shoeing and seeking a blacksmith shop despite parental wishes.
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San Francisco
Bessie Bole
Troy Telegram
Bessie
Emigration Figures to 1851 From Ireland by Connty
Evidence to the Commons committee shows emigration from Ireland since 1851 totaling 276103 persons, comprising 59 percent of the population. Of this number 47199 came from Connaught and 155076 from other regions.
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House of Commons
Ireland
Imi Connaught
Quaker Shipbuilders and Navy Plans Highlighted
The New York Star notes that the Cramps of Philadelphia the Scotts of San Francisco and most Grins building war ships are Quakers. U H Savery of Wilmington Delaware who built the Volunteer and studied new navy specifications is also a Quaker.
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New York Star
Cramps
Philadelphia
Scotts
San Francisco
U. H. Savery
Wilmington
Del
Dargied
Agricultural Depression and Salvation Through Diversification
The American Economist notes that low prices stem from the inexorable law of supply and demand. It argues diversification as a path to agricultural salvation, warning that issues such as market pressures and overproduction require strategic changes.
New York Health Report Reveals Self-Inflicted Deaths Rise
The New York Board of Health quarterly data shows seventy one self-inflicted deaths in the first quarter, equating to 254 per million per year. The rate continued through March and April, with June typically the peak month. The Paris rate reached 150 per million at its high. The New York first quarter rate in 1845 stood at thirty eight, about half of the current year.
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New York Board of Health
New York News
Paria
New York
Inscription Reveals Lighthouse Move to Escaping Sea IRL
The Dangenes lighthouse inscription states it was erected in 1792 about 100 yards from the sea, replacing an older tower 440 yards inland. The newer light now sits 50 yards from shore as the sea appears to be receding in that area.
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Dangenes
Jennie Wren and the Owltown Cottage Tale
In Owltown a family recalls Jennie Wren and life at the cottage as neighbor Rosemarys arrive next door. The tale shifts from holiday pride to village gossip with Frisky, a roaming cat, and a daughter returning from Boston amid small town tensions and affectionate recollections.
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Jennie
Rosemarys
Rosemary
Owltown
Paths and Perils of Easy Town Paths
A poem by S. W. Foss in Yankee Blade warns that choosing easy paths toward bread clothes home and bank accounts leads to ruin when winter freezes the streams of pleasure. It contrasts shaded hills with hard summer paths and recalls danger for those who stray from the right road.
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S. W. Foss
Yankee Blade
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Entiye
Origin
CT Waris
Siam
William J. McDowell
Sons of the Revolution
Louisville
Congress of Republics
Rhine
Rhennau
Canton of
Zurich
Phillipsburg
Grand Duchy of
Baden
Rzth
Japan
York Comm
France
Margaret Eytinge
Law
Jennie Wren
Wren
Janet
Boston
Nevel
Frisky
Mary
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