Tree Planting Advice From the Cape Observer
The article urges autumn or spring planting of pine and spruce seeds, outlines two sowing methods, notes seed dispersal by wind, and compares broadcast sowing with plough or hoe planting. It cites Joseph Story Fay and John Kenrick, recommends Scotch pine for Cape shores, and mentions effectiveness of white and chestnut pines. It also describes nursery seeds, cost, thinning needs, and warns cattle should avoid planted land.
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Joseph Story Fay
Woods Hall
John Kenrick
South Orleans
Barnstable County
Cape
Seashore
Stanford to Build Endowed University in California
The article praises Senator Leland Stanford for proposing a grand university in California with a $20,000,000 endowment plus land valued at $5,300,000. It notes Stanford’s aim to attract top scholars, contrasts Stanford with Cornell Harvard and Columbia, and mentions General F. A. Walker’s presidency offer, viewing the project as a memorial to Stanford’s late son.
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California
Ile
Pacific Coast
Cornell
Columbia
Harvard
Stanford
F. A. Walker
Walker
Stanford University
Williams
Senator P
Fatal accident taints Country Club races season
The piece laments a fatal accident at the Country Club races and urges selecting only strong, trained horses and capable riders. It argues that better English standards of finesse and racing ability are needed, contending many current horses lack suppleness and prime form for steeplechase dangers. First-class horses are urged as safeguards against accidents.
New England Seeks Trade via London American Exhibition
Mr Speed the American Exhibition secretary says manufacturers and public spirited men in New England will not miss the opportunity to extend trade abroad. The exhibition in London is a first great practical chance to secure a market for surplus manufactures and food. If successful it will advance commercial prosperity beyond congressional laws. Colonel Russell in New England is urged to secure broad cooperation.
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London
New England
Post
Congress
United States
Russell
Richard Smith
Cincinnati Commercial
Melville E. Stone
Chicago News
Johnc. New
Indianapolis Journal
William Henry Smith
Associated Press
Fitz John Porter
General McClellan
Antietam
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Porter
Stanton
Frederick
Whitley
Mr. Speed
Great Britain
Europe
India
Robinson
Peirce
James Russell Lowell
Alexander H. Rice
James Freeman Clarke
Edward Atkinson
Leopold Morse
Appointment of William Hyde as St Louis postmaster
The President has named William Hyde editor of the Missouri Republican to serve as postmaster of St Louis. The prose reflects congratulation for Hyde and St Louis while noting the editor’s move from a leading newspaper role to public office.
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William Hyde
Missouri Republican
St. Louis
Hyde
General Swift Resigns in a Stampede of Satire
A mosaic of 19th century journalism and political quips. The piece lampoons Democrats, reformers, and public figures while cataloging odd facts from Nevada, England, and New York’s Croton dam project. It notes aging figures, elections, and cultural observations with sharp wit.
Oddities and Local Lore From City and County Tales
A Rivers of anecdotes flow through this compact slice from late era papers. Bateman’s auction offer in church, a Milwaukee firm’s prominence, Louisiana justice quirks, a Dallas dialogue about divorce and elopement surface amid lighthearted vignettes.
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Bateman
Green & Bateman
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Johns
Bozier
Dallas
Chicago
Texas
France Must Reform Or Perish Says Prince Napoleon
A sweeping assertion from Prince Napoleon declares the French republic must reform or perish. The note sits among varied early 20th century political chatter including Admiral Porter’s return, new entertainments, and fund totals, all reflecting a bustling, opinionated era in Washington and Europe.
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Francis Murphy
Cleveland
Admiral
Mra. Porter
Washington
Newport
M. Bartholdi
Montreal
Prince Napoleon
Emory A. Storrs
Lord Wolseley
Loudon
Duke of Marlborough
Washington Herald notes on Holland Patent homestead and White House preparations
Report describes Miss Cleveland managing the Holland Patent estate after inheriting from her mother, her sisters' marriages to a nurseryman, architect, and bank cashier, and the President sending weekly orchids to Miss Folsom. It mentions Mrs Hoyt accompanying the President and notes talk of a possible attachment between the President and Miss Folsom while she studies in Aurora and will winter in Italy.
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Washington Herald
White House
Europe
Italy
Miss Folsom
Aurora
Colonel Trenholm Deemed Capable Of Civil Service Reform
The Charleston News and Courier portrays Colonel Trenholm as a highly qualified Charleston merchant with solid learning and sharp tact in complex questions. He is seen as practical, businesslike, and ready to pursue substantial public value through civil service reforms rather than mere theory.
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Charleston News and Courier
Trenholm Urites
Charleston
Trenholm
Americans Exhibition Plans Progress In New England
A Boston interview with John B. Whitley and John Gilmer Speed details early progress for the London 1586 American exhibition. They report strong New England support, enlistment of leaders like Colonel Russell, and visits to manufacturers securing exhibits, with officials in Vermont Connecticut Maine and beyond preparing for strong regional participation and potential freighted trade benefits.
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Adams House
John BR. Whitley
John Gilmer Speed
London
Boston
New England
A Gay Young Son-in-Law and French Court Ties
Paris Letter describes Daniel Wilson a son of the man who introduced gas in France. Once known for lavish spending, he later becomes a Parliament member and shifts into influence with Jules Grevy. His sister Marguerite Pelouze wields power through the Elysee connection and a 1881 marriage links the families. The piece notes Grevy’s closeness to Jeanne and Marguerite, with glimpses of court life and the Wilsons’ grandchildren.
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Paris
Philadelphia Times
Daniel Wilson
France
Daniel
Mme Marguerite Pelouze
Chenonceaux
Mme. Pelouze
Jules Grevy
Alice
M. Wilson
the Elysee
Grevy
Gambetta
Wilsons
Marguerite
Jeanne
M. Grevy
Awakening of the colored people to self duty
It is gratifying to note that the colored people of this city have awakened to a sense of their duty to themselves. They consider matters that will inevitably achieve the desired future for their race and their efforts reflect hopeful direction.
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Charleston News and Courier
Schedules and fares for Boston rail lines to New England towns
Eastern Division train times and fares from Boston to Saco North Conway Great Falls Portsmouth Amesbury Newburyport Beverly Danvers Salem Marblehead Swampscott and surrounding towns. Sunday and weekday departures listed with many station stops and branch lines including Saugus and Scarborough Junction details.
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Causeway Street
Friend Street
Boston
Biddeford
Saco
North Conway
Wolfeboro
Great Falls
Rmochester
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Hampton
Beach
Rye Beach
Amesbury
Newburyport
Ipswich
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Het. Revere
Portsmouth
Reet
Portland
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Boston and West Route Train Schedule 1885
Passenger timetable details for the West Route from Boston including departures at 6:30 am and 8:30 am with express and Pullman cars to Syracuse Chicago St Louis, various stops like Gardner Ashburnham and Groton, daily Sundays, and a note on station stops and fares.
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Concord Railroad and Barcass Timetable Notice
Trains depart Boston from the B and L depot for Concord New Hampshire and connected lines starting October 5 1885 with specific morning departure times and adjustments noted for unavoidable delays and spy considerations. The schedule references multiple train times from the Boston and Maine depot and other lines with varying morning and evening slots and directions to Manhattan and upper railroads. The fragmentary text indicates timetable details and possible route changes impacting departures.
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