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Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1885

Page

8

The New Old Testament Changes Revealed by Rev Dr Strong

A Tribune report outlines revisions to Genesis and other Old Testament sections as explained by Rev Dr James Strong of Drew Theological Seminary. Major notes include wording tweaks for accuracy, geography terms, and softer Hebrew idioms, with no doctrinal shifts.

New York the Tribune Tribune James Strong Drew Theological Seminary American Revision Committee Strong Lot

Rancho Novato Exceeds In Size And Wealth Of California Farms

San Francisco April 30 A visit to Rancho Novato owned by Hon F C DeLong reveals vast agricultural operations with 1300 cows 700 hogs 600 poultry 90 workers and multiple dairies. The article details barley and wheat yields 700 acres of fields apple crop 75000 bushels and a diversified income from butter vinegar cider wood and fruit sales while noting high costs and labor needs.

San Francisco F.C. DeLong Marin County Rancho Novato San Rafael Murphy F. C. de Long California Sidney Australia Rancho Nogato

Our Seacoast Defences and the Call for Modern Fortifications

Lieutenant Eugene Griffin of the United States Engineer Corps spoke at Governor's Island on ta guard seacoasts. He traced defenses from 1861 changes to armor plating, large guns, and torpedoes, arguing for immediate fortifications and government gun factories to deter war and protect major ports. Senator Dolph of Oregon, present, urged rapid appropriations for fortifications and steel ingot production.

Military Service Institution Governor’s Island Eugene Griffin United States Engineer Corps England Griffin Italy France America Portland Boston New York Brooklyn Newport Philadelphia Baltimore New Orleans San Francisco Governor's Island Tire Department Halifax Bermuda Havana Vancouver New York City ASADP Armstron Yor Dolph Oregon Congressional Committee On Coast Defence

Six Lives Prolonged Tragedy at Brickley Dam

Mrs Catharine Pfautz aged 40 and seven children were taken to the Brickley mill dam near Penn May 12. She drowned five children Harry 10 Susan 5 Charles 5 Mary 4 Samuel 1, then jumped in. Neighbors gathered as cries rang out. Harry and the others were rescued, though severely endangered. The motive given was religious excitement and a wish for heavenly reward.

Ethiopia Jacob Israel Samson Ruth Samuel David Samuel xvii Saul Solomon Ilah Exsha Esther Reape Penn Catharine Prautz Hiram Prautz Brickley Mill-Dam Harry Susan Charles Mary Agced Mil-Dam Mary Charie

Woman assaults lover with vitriol in a tragic affair

In Bartmorg on May 17 John M. Bruce's wife confronted his suspected affair with Mrs. Mainie Miger. She threw vitriol at Mrs. Miger, splashing Bruce and causing severe injuries. Mrs. Bruce was arrested while grieving and facing possible consequences. Mrs. Miger suffered life threatening burns.

Bartmorg John M. Bruce Bruce Mainie Miger

Disease outbreak in Schoharie county claims several lives

In Seward and nearby villages in Schoharie county a strange fatal illness has appeared since last month. It causes throat paralysis, tongue paralysis, inability to eat and double vision, with starvation ensuing. Several deaths have been reported.

Troy N. Y Seward Schoharie

Scott's Emulsion Cod Liver Oil with superphosphites

An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with superphosphites as a splendid combination for wasting disorders and nerve strength. It claims palatability and offers a four ounce free sample by mail, with express charges paid to Cott & Bowne, 13 Pine Rose Mall, New York.

Scott Cott & Bowne Pitt Rose Ealew York P.O IT. A. Slocum Earl St New York Wyzot

After Many Years Two Sisters Meet for First Time in Life

Ipswich May 15. Mrs Mary Andrews of Norridgewock Maine and Mrs Bowen of Ipswich sisters aged about 60 and 75 met for the first time in their lives after long family scattering. Andrews born 1801 in Essex Mass later moved to New Hampshire then Maine. the two families remained apart until a recent correspondence led to the reunion.

Ipswich Mary Andrews Norridgewock Bowen Andrews Essex Mass New Hampshire Maine

Queen of San Nicolas The Lost Woman of the Pacific Island

San Nicolas Island near Santa Barbara hosted for eighteen years the so called Lost Woman of San Nicolas. A white Indian widow later lived among birds and seals, crafting dress robes from bird skins and blubber, speaking an unknown tongue, and ruling as a sovereign in a brush hut until her death at fifty in Santa Barbara.

San Francisco Rochester Demerat San Nicolas Island Bay of Santa Barbara California San Nicolas Island of Santa Barbara Panama Rome

The Whist Table History of Problem No 3 Correspondence

Lively correspondence follows last week's publication of Problem No 3 in whist, with letters criticizing and praising the solution. The discussion traces the problem’s long history, noting that double dummy play complicates judgment. New solutions from Clark and MacDonald are debated, and a forthcoming issue promises further analysis and a corrected approach.

England Atlantic Clark MacDonald Maverick D. C W.C. T

Scythia Sets Fast Liverpool to New York Passage Time

The Cunard steamer Scythia arrived from Liverpool in 7 days and 21 hours, the fastest such crossing on record. Fifteen to sixteen years earlier the China of the same line completed the voyage in 8 days and 13 hours, the previous best.

Scythia Cunard Liverpool China Bad Soy Ogilvie & Co, Publishers OSE S.T New York P. O Wimwy

Passage by the Scythia Through Iceberg Chain

The Scythia averaged 345 miles daily. While at latitude 43 28 and longitude 49 55 on May 12, she passed through a vast chain of icebergs extending north and south as far as the eye could see.

Scythia

Father Beats Child to Death Over Roller Skating

Philadelphia report on Achille Oronofri, stepfather of Lottie Cook, beaten with a strap with buckle for not learning to roller skate. Other children injured, including Mabel 12, as bricks thrown. Lottie moaned through a long beating, then beaten again after supper. Oronofri remanded for wilful murder.

Philadelphia Penn Powers Lottie Cook Achille Oronofri Theeaens Mabel Lottie

Ayer’s Hair Vigor Promotes Growth and Renewal

The advertisement claims Ayer’s Hair Vigor stimulates and cleanses the scalp, removes dandruff, and prevents humors. It asserts falling hair is checked and brushy hair regains vigor and youth, with testimonials from Mrs. George La Fever of Eaton Rapids Michigan and branding by J. C. Ayer & Co. of Lowell Massachusetts.

Ayer J. C. Ayer & Co Lowell, Masa

Willimantic Thread Co Wins Top Medals at New Orleans Exposition

The Willimantic Thread Company of Hartford Conn claims three first class medals at the New Orleans World’s Exposition for best quality six cord spool cotton in sewing and hand work best display of manufacturing six cord spool cotton from bale to finished thread and best display of spool cotton ready for use in black white and colors. The judges praised the company for superior exhibits and operational excellence, granting the highest awards permissible.

Williman Tio Thread Company New Orleans New Orleans World's Exposition Willimantic Thread Company Hartford Conn Willimantic Committee On Awards Committee On

Ayer's Hair Vigor Praised as Harmless Dressing

Mrs. Ozro A. Thomas of Nemaha Kansas reports Ayer's Hair Vigor is harmless and sure with incomparable dressing properties. It brightens tone, restores natural color, stimulates growth, and keeps hair soft and pliable with cleanliness and no injurious effects. For sale by all druggists.

Ayer Ozro A Thomas Nemaba Kans

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