Banana industry promises world food supply from Florida fruit
The article discusses the banana as a versatile staple, noting uses from meal to sausage and even beer, with claims of high productivity, potential for global feeding capacity, and plans to develop banana cultivation in Florida despite competition from northern and western states. It also cites Emerson and a personal anecdote on growing fruit trees and a large pecan grove in Louisiana, tying to broader rural and agricultural prospects in the South.
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Alexander von Nlumboldt
Central America
Florida
Aca Pte
Emerson
Tulane University
New Orleana
Canali Street
Louisiana
Mississippi River
New Yorker
W. H. Baldwin
The
Southern Railway Co
Texan
Nouth
Westorp Agriculturist
Inherent Fertility vs Available Nitrogen in Soils
A farmer explains Sir J. Lawes and the concept that soils may contain large amounts of nitrogen yet be infertile if the nutrient is inert. The piece argues that plant food must be digestible and soluble, noting deserts on the continent and the role of irrigation in unlocking soil fertility.
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Jan Lawes
England
Sahara
Africa
Early birds and crops in 1800s agriculture note
The article urges care for newly hatched chicks and notes corn stalks yield paper from corn, grass becomes top crop, sweet potatoes for northern markets, lice cause chick mortality and insect powder wrap remedy, plus French tobacco demand contrasts light Kentucky and heavy Kentucky says.
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Kentucky
Electrical world items mix progress and oddities in 19th century notes
The article reports on telegraph links with China via Burma and China on March 16, Mayor Jewett proposing trolley waste removal, Siemens’ electric home, a New Jersey lawyer buying and bidding by telephone, electric launch plans on the Wallkill, electric bridge car lighting, Philadelphia Traction Parades using parave cars and lunch on board, European mill lighting with reflective ceiling method, a rat powder fraud in France tied to an electric switch, and the Albi fair arrest.
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China
Jewett
Buffalo
N. Y
Siemens
Berlin
Germany
Wansee
New Jersey
Bridgeton
Vineland
Wallkill River
Midway Park
Middletown
Brooklyn Bridge
Philadelphia Traction
Munk
Spring Garden
Longbridge
Fort McHenry
Patapsco
Europe
Nell
Jean
France
Albi
Sun Bittern and the Kagu Exemplar of Island Bird Links
The sun bittern and the kagu of New Caledonia reveal a shared ancestry despite different forms. The kagu, Rhinochetua jubatus, shows a red beak and slate body with a crest and long legs, while the sun bittern resembles its relative in markings. The kagu, usually passive, can perform a dramatic wing and tail display and even spit in a frenzied show, but both bird types face rapid extermination.
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Newton
Stoological Society of London
New Caledonia
Army veteran credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for recovery
A Lewiston Journal feature recounts 43 year old widower from New Portland who suffered locomotor ataxia after Civil War service. After trying many doctors, he used Dr Williams Pink Pills on a recommendation from a former comrade and regained movement, strength, and mobility with improved health. The pills are produced by Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY and sold nationwide.
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Rom
Lewiston
Bamuel R. Jordan
New Portland
Alf Parlin
Madison
Maine
Dr Williams
Willams
Williams
Schenectady
Wil Lama
Mudivine Company
Battle of the Cars Trade engines reach Moscow and fast freight trains
The piece notes engines from J T Case in New Britain shipped to Moscow while Philadelphia Reading and Central New Jersey produce streamliners over 84 mph. It highlights the German emperor’s imperial train, a fast Pennsylvania and Vanderbuilt service, and a 166 mile stock train averaging about 80 mph.
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J T. Case Engine Company
New Britain
Pennsylvania & Vandalia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Peoria & Eastern
Bloomington
Indianapolis
Oddities and curiosities headline from old newspaper
The item notes include a Confederate house repurposed as a colored schoolhouse in the White House area, a 64 foot sea serpent skin at Bombay Zoo, Damet passing theology exams in Troy Kansas, Boston described as quirky, and a dogged burial custom in Assam. It mentions a horse in Ratisbon wearing two pairs of trousers and describes the Titan's Bridge in Douglas County Oregon as a notable natural curiosity near Oakland.
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White House
Bombay Zoo
Max
Damet
Troy
Kan
Boston
Assam
Ratisbon
Oma
Douglas County
Ore
Oakland
Virginia
Royalty of Europe and aging figures in 1899 context
The piece notes tensions among European rulers, mentioning Germany's emperor and the British throne, the aging Prince of Wales in good health, and the likeness and vigor of Queen Victoria and Mrs. Julia Ward Howe. It also cites Paroz Bismanox lamenting missed opportunities to visit the United States.
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Germany
Prince of Walesa
Queen Victonta
Julia Ward Howe
Paroz Bismanox
Tas
Marshmallow Hat Pie Confessions Among Friends
A Chicago Tribune fragment shows five women sharing light hearted private misfortunes from quarreling on sleigh rides to wardrobe mishaps. Each tale reveals an embarrassing secret such as lost handkerchiefs, mistaken outfits, and romantic mix ups as they toast marshmallows and cook up stories.
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Tom
Walter
May
Dora
Drospmaker
George
Jim
Mie
Chicago Tribune
Modern Girl S Dilemma and Small-Town Inventions
A collage of humorous clippings notes a modern girl balancing pride in seminary success with focus on marriage prospects. Fragments include a Chicago Post quote on female achievements, Pat’s bed alarm clock, a judge’s variation suggestion, and a war veteran’s stage fright anecdote.
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Humboldt
Tenn
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Odds and Curios
Royalty OF
Nic
Suz
Chicago Inter Osean
Richter
Dyspepala
Alek Headacha
Mala Kidnay
T Man
Texas
McDenater
Benat
John
Chicago Post
Pat
Richmond Dispatch
Detroit Free Press
Ewu
Jane Fok
Adre
Beecham
Vane
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