Book Trust Offers Encyclopaedia Britannica Reprint Deal
The Book Trust advertises a page by page reprint of the ninth Edinburgh edition of Encyclopaedia Britannica in 25 volumes at 1.50 per volume or 8.00 English edition and 5.00 Scribner edition, with half a million volumes sold in six months. Volume 1 offered at 60 cents, postage 40 cents, credit applied to full set. K. B. Peale & Co., 315 321 Wabash Ave Chicago, 3-12-lyr.
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Arving’s Columibus a Far More Wonderful Story
A brief literary note lauds Arving’s Columibus as a marvel beyond imagination, presenting praise in the voice of a prominent figure in literature with emphasis on its masterful storytelling and inventive imagination.
Columbus Informs Admiral Of A Wealthy Cove In Mountains
The passage recounts Columbus learning from Guacanagari of a mountain region called Cibao rich in gold, viewed by the admiral as a potential source. The natives display dignity and hospitality, while Spaniards glimpse easy living and wealth, sparking interest in remaining on the island. A demonstration of power with cannons shocking the locals underscores the mission's peril and allure.
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Captain John Palmer Named Leader of Grand Army of the Republic
Captain John Palmer born Staten Island in 1842 and raised in Albany enlisted September 10 1861 in the Ninety first New York volunteers serving three years and mustered out as captain by brevet. Right Hon Arthur James Balfour noted as former Ireland secretary and cabinet member with royal titles reflecting his position.
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Ireland
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Lord Salisbury
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The Charles Dickens Engine Reaches a Million Miles
The Charles Dickens engine, finished in 1882, marks a scientific success. It has run nine years on the Manchester to London passenger express, covering about 1834 miles daily, pulling nine coaches at about forty five miles per hour. It weighs three tons with a twenty five ton tender and carries 1800 gallons of water.
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United States
Isaac R. Greene
Louisville
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Sibley College
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New York
Lady Somerset and her temperance life work
Lady Henry Somerset presides over the British Women's Temperance association. Born in 1851 as the eldest daughter of the Earl Somers, she inherited most of her father's estate at twenty one and married Lord Henry Somerset. She pursued tenant welfare and turned temperance into her lifelong mission.
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Duke of Beaufort
Senora Rascon and Miss Townsend Marry in New York
The article notes the marriage of Cora Townsend to a Mexican official in New York at St Patrick's Cathedral with Rev Father Murphy officiating. It also references Dr J A Clutz as a Lutheran leader and profiles Samuel Van Cullen White known as Deacon White, with details of his early life and career in law and finance.
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Deacon” White
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Galesburg
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Wall Street
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C. H. Ackert
Con
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A. F. Banks
Marshalltown
James S Clarkson Editor and Politician Profile
James S Clarkson born May 17 1842 in Brockville Indiana learned printer’s trade then moved to Iowa. He owned the Iowa State Register with his brother and later became assistant postmaster general under Harrison and chairman of the Republican national committee.
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