Howard's Letter on Charity and the Rich in New York
A columnist recounts encounters with beggars and organized charity led by the Little Sisters, examining systemic begging, the urban poor, and the widening gulf between rich and poor in New York. He critiques police limits, urges city action against organized begging, and warns of growing class tension and envy.
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Society of Organised Charity
New York
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Howard
Care of Orange Groves Fertilizer formulas and soil improvement
A Florida reader seeks a practical orange tree fertilizer plan for light sandy soil. The memoists propose a peat or muck compost approach with 1½ cords peat plus 100 lb soda ash and 1,200 lb fine ground raw phosphate, fermented to two tons, supplying 66 lb nitrogen and 800 lb phosphoric acid. Alternative mix offers 1,000 lb raw phosphate, 600 lb soda ash, and 2,000 lb nitrate of soda, delivering 260 lb phosphoric acid, 240 lb soda alkali, and 80 lb nitrogen, to be broadcast 800–400 lb per acre for quick results.
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Enstis
Fla
Leror Port
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Baron von Liebig
Clothier Furnisher Exchange Sparks About Pricing
In a terse exchange a customer asks about shirt pricing with the clerk replying 36 dollars for a dozen and 12 dollars for three, raising a question on proportional charges. The fragment mentions shipments from London to 5000 dollars and a Londoner shortage costing 16,000.
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Clothier Furnisher
London
Fodder and fertilizer formulas offered by chemist
Andrew H. Warp, Consulting Agricultural Chemist, 85 Devonshire st., Boston, Mass. Furnishes fodder and fertilizer formulas based on required soil conditions. Describes reducing bones and mineral phosphates to a fine powder to enable decomposition by soil elements.
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Devonshire St
Boston
Mass
McAllister Warns Society Drives From America
McAllister argues prejudice against fashion mirrors prejudice against society andpress or pulpit cannot halt evolving fashion. He contends wealthier men seek social recreations yet lack time, while social constraints push wealthy elites to retreat abroad or avoid ridicule, weakening cultural life.
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Shaaieeteen
Wien
Ne County
Saekhias
America
The Rising of the Wind Poem Imagery
Margaret Thomas narrates a Wind rising scene described through rich nature imagery. The poem traces wind as a living force that stirs flowers, leaves, forest aisles, and distant seas, then veils the moon and rain calms its tumult with the voice of love.
Records From Provincetown Town Meetings 1773 1789 1800
Transcribed fragments from Provincetown town records show votes on parsons cranberry gathering fines one dollar penalties for certain duties and duties for meeting house care. Entries mention John Conant Ebeneza Rider and town provisions including a bible a pitch pipe and school master curings with various monetary amounts and duties.
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Parsons
Parson
John Conant
Ebeneza
Hannah Rider
Tumble Weeds Stop a Portland Train Tale
Portland Oregonian recounts tumble weeds sweeping across eastern Oregon rails causing a derailment like a herd of sheep. A witness on the train described the scene as weeds piling high and tangling with the track as the cars drifted toward the cut.
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Portland Oregonian
Oregon
Washington Territory
Pats Jansellon
Pendleton
Quiet Vanderbilt Pew at Unfashionable Church
A Chicago News New York Letter notes the Vanderbilt family, dressed soberly, visits St Bartholomew's on Madison Avenue and 57th Street by foot on fine days, occupying the same pew year after year. The letter mocks the idea of vast wealth seeking quiet religious devotion in a modest church.
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Madison Av
New York
Chicago News
Madison
St. Bartholomew’s
Cornelius Vanderbilt
Sthay
57Th St
Parnell On Irish Split and Election Hopes
Kilkenny dispatch details Charles Parnell's view that the American manifesto misrepresents the Irish situation. He cites limited communications with seceders and delegates, urges calm discussion via elections or public meetings, and says unity is essential to avoid two Irish parties. He predicts Kilkenny election signals, hopes to meet critics, and notes the influence of Home Rule supporters and compromisers.
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Died Suddenly Sculptor Joseph Boehm in London Studio
Lord and Princess Louise figures surface as sculptor Joseph Edgar Boehm dies in his London studio while working on a bust of Princess Louise. Boehm, elected RA in 1878, sculpted royal, scholarly and public works including a colossal statue at Bedford and pieces for St James's Chapel.
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London
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Bown Thian
Windsor
Lord Beaconsfield
Westminster
Kilkenny Poll May Decide Nineteenth Century Election Battle
A Kilkenny contest looms with polling Monday and results due the next afternoon. The fight pits factions around Secret men and Priests amid a mass meeting for Vincent Coady. Observers predict a nationalist tilt, with Sir John Hennessy and Mrs O Shea cited as pivotal figures.
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Farnel
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Henne Cagee
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Eqgades
Iris Bartichael Dayitt
Tory
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Lkenny
Wagon hijack halts anti-Parnell paper drop in Kingsbridge
Desi December 12 report describes a wagon carrying United Ireland anti-Parnell editions diverted at Kingsbridge station by two men, one masked and one with a pistol. They forced the driver to move the load to the island bridge where the papers were dumped into the river. The incident disrupts distribution plans for the south of Ireland.
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United Ireland
Kingsbridge
Ireland
McCarthy Seeks Commons Notice on Dillon and O Bri en Case
In the Commons on Monday Mr McCarthy, amid cheering, gave notice that on reassembling he would call attention to the arrest and prosecution of Messrs Dillon and O'Brien and move a related resolution. The London News hints the resolution may critique the government’s handling of the case.
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McCarthy
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O’brien
London News
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Parnel ls unites Irish papers in debate on leadership
The Star and Pall Mall Gazette quote mixed reactions on Parnell and Irish home rule. Papers praise or attack his leadership, while Dublin and London coverage notes Gladstone’s Dec 11 remarks urging a new path. Sides align with Parnell, or express concern over his influence and the effect on home rule efforts.
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Man recalls slapping Prince of Wales in early life
South Side resident and Monongahela Water Company worker recounts a British memory from Queen Victoria’s era. He describes striking the future king on the face as a sergeant, and claims the incident drew royal attention and a promised promotion that never came.
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Ickson
Foldover scarfing and high-back turnover collar success
The Clothier and Furnisher notes the foldover scarfing has moved past novelty and remains in steady demand while the high-back turnover collar has become a staple in stock at top retailers in the country and England.
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England
Watches for Yearly Subscribers Only Announced
The Weekly Globe offers two watches at nearly half the usual retail price exclusively to yearly subscribers. It promises a handsome, reliable timekeeper with perfect movement and rich casing, claiming the best and cheapest watch yet originated in the country. Each subscriber is urged to read descriptions carefully and secure one now.
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Manhattan
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