Old World Battles Losses Across Great Conflicts
The article surveys historical battle losses from Mollwitz to Weissenburg, noting high percentages at Zorndorf and Kolin, smaller ratios at Alma and Solferino, and varying tolls through Napoleonic and later wars, concluding with figures from Gravelotte and Worth as cited by Saturday Review.
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Mollwitz
Kolin
Frederick
Zorndorf
Kunersdorf
Napoleon
Aspern
Boroding
Ligny
First Empire
Inkermann
Waterloo
Magenta
Solferino
Koniggratz
Worth
Gravelotte
Weissenburg
Saturday Review
Stone Carving: Rise in Building Ornamentation
The Philadelphia Press notes more stone is used in modern buildings and carving is more elaborate. A local firm employs over 50 stone carvers, many carving after installation to save time. Models are created in clay, cast in plaster, then used on site. Wages range from 41.50 to 5.50 dollars per day for eight hours.
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Philadelphia Press
Pastry Soap Practice Supposed Across Atlantic
A correspondent raises concern over Belgian practice of mixing soap into dough to lighten pastry. Soap dissolved in water with oil, whipped into flour, allegedly yields lighter bread. If adopted by American pastry cooks, it could ease some issues, though many may still eat such substances knowingly. Also mentions a counterfeiter's time in prison and a visitor’s witty remark about passing time and money.
We Escape From a Convict Etape Fire Night
A night fire at a distant etape traps convicts as guards battle flames. Gordon and I slip past warders through smoke, using the chaos to flee into the forest while the others scramble for safety amid the burning palisade.
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Taras
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Gordon
Kara
Tophet
We Meet as Old Acquaintance in the Forest Night
Gordon and I trek through a snowbound forest after a long escape. Hunger, hunger and cold press us as we seek food and shelter, while wolves loom unseen and a mysterious stranger appears near our fire, hinting at danger ahead.
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Gordon
Taras
Tere
Tsay
Gorden
Mademoiselle
Kameras
George Gordon
Gaiden
Mnemonic origins and old time name woes
The article discusses ancient mnemonic methods like Simonides locality plan, a tale of identifying victims by their seating, and a comic piece on baby naming. It also notes archaic terms around nuts and shucks and a speculative, grim proposal to use criminals for scientific experiments.
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Cicero
Simonides
B. C
Pittsburg
Short Pastures and July August Shortage Solutions
An Iowa Homestead note urges planing for substitute pastures to avert August shortfalls. Keep a reserve of grass, reduce livestock per 40 acres, and consider drought feeds such as silos or early corn blends. Farmer A Sampson recommends sorghum, popcorn, and millet mix for dry regions, with 3.5 tons per acre.
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Iowa
A. Sampson
McCook, Neb
Golden and Silver Sebright bantams praised by fanciers
The Golden Sebright bantams earn high esteem for beauty and penciling with the Silver Laced variety praised when well bred. Poultry World advises fall hatching to favor hardy chicks, while larger scale notes on agriculture include a new specialist in grasses and a $2500 salary, Italy’s demand for higher wheat duties, and US export figures.
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Poultry World
Secretary of Agriculture
Russia
United States
Canada
Italy
Department of Agriculture
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