Venice Then and Now Through a Boston Reader’s Eyes
A Boston Herald reader reflects on Venice as it was years ago and today. The account contrasts old courtly fashion and modern street life with craftspeople, guilds, and markets lining narrow canals. The piece notes a lingering timelessness in daily routines, while noting shifts in attire, commerce, and public spaces in a Venice of leisure and work.
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Afucrnigon
Ricaius
Rivd
Biron Zagaun
Venwtin Pontedy Company
Zuge
Italy
Lear
Milas
Venice
Goldani
Theatars
Aldo
Sisua
Lyzanne
Republie
Chadsernangora
Silversiythe
Butters
Barnea
Domipise
Paul Veronese
Seruja
Hong
Gandullus
Pimantie Association
Conla
Bia
Lorenzo
Ko Antonio
Boston
Olaiewaye
Doron
Glasgow
Jord
Hyla
Gadgow
Scotland
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Glasgow Provostship and Urban Glamour in 19th Century
A vivid survey blends Glasgow civic pomp with temperate urban planning. It notes the mayoral role, provostship salaries, and the city’s distinctive staircase architecture, bathhouses, and social facilities, alongside plant and scientific oddities from gardens to photogravure notes. The piece juxtaposes British and American building styles and cites Melopotium and Heliotropism alongside peculiar scientific probes. It also references Paris academies and late 19th century London discourse on photography and science.
Garden hints and fruit crop notes from Rural Life
Readable sections discuss vine training systems, currant care, pest control methods, and grape varieties. It covers trained vineyard methods like the Knifin system, currant pruning tips, and notes on specific grape and currant varieties, along with ornamental plants and greenhouse temperatures.
Wintering and management of horses and hams
Practical notes on wintering horses with careful grouping by age and temperament, shelter priorities, and feeding. Also included are old time methods for curing hams, Norway pony notes, and reflections on stock farming efficiency from Robert J the great pacer.
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Peaice
Patra
Norway
America
Idarn
Robert J
Pacer
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Sven
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California
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Henry Barrolhott
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Colman’s
Lman's
Colman
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Wogan
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Varner
Unidge Stevet
Benalla West
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Comntry
W. G. Abbott
Williamstown
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Hall OF Commerce
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Astana
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Ware
Osters
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Collingwood
FASK
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H. A. Rose
George, Street
Sydney
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Bridge Street
Benalla
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Iptor
Cape Basie
Bismarck
Balvon
Planua Ailes
Britton Howl
Motatoes
Eartua Tour
Besalla Wool
Hales Steackey Veletins
Ankort
Cripsland Aatgoi Island
Gunsosli
Blejete
Orland Genue
Bivek Horaé Dairy Lot
Cinveed
Voilna
Calcutta Castor
Holmmel
Fox Eye
D .Pery
Orion Stoves
Waddell's Banedows Lipyy
Kuhl Weisner and
Nittag Vianos
Zaland Lean Abi Mercantile Fees Co
Pigbioss & Sons
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Cas RY
Cinte Sroni
Banalua
John Gerlofa
Hatrwoumie
OM 'Forlane
Perry Ruggles
J. Gerloee
H. Nee
General Grocers
M. J. Taylor
Draper
Enalla Roller Flour Mills
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J. D. Collins
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Tratlor
Ackerell Bros Bog
Benalls and District
Mr. Ha* Wall
Broken River Hotel
Iportant
W. H. Jackson
Nunn Street
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London Tailor and Cutter Academy
School of Art
Frederick A. Bird
Standard Office
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