Revival Fury at Indiana Grove Meeting Draws Crowded Wagons
Out West revival led by Mrs Woodworth triggers wild demonstrations near Muncie Indiana. Converts scream cry and writhe in trance as attendees pack a ten acre wood lot with wagons and a 40 by 60 foot tent. In the afternoon open air service a hat held by a helper takes in large cash contributions. Mrs Woodworth then departs for Louisville Kentucky.
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Liquor Drinking in Europe Reported by British Panel
A London Times article summarizes a British parliamentary paper with global alcohol statistics. It cites Consul-General Oppenheimer on German distilleries and per‑capita consumption, rising to 71 litres yearly by 1880, plus large numbers of delirium tremens, suicides, and crime linked to drink across Prussia, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Holland, Belgium, France, and Switzerland.
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Prussia
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Norway
Denmark
Holland
Poarly
Belgium
France
Switzerland
Drinking habits and social impact in Vienna in 1880
The writer notes Vienna had 1624 drink houses and 6103 arrests for drunkenness in 1880. Hospitals lunatic asylums and prisons across the country testify to rising drinking habits. Clergy doctors and teachers could help mitigate the evil if their sympathies were awakened, as continental workers spend a large portion of earnings on drink without becoming absolute drunkards.
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Vienna
Making American Cutlery in the 19th Century
Scientific American surveys US cutlery industry growth and global reach. It details steel and iron welding, blade tempering, hammering methods, and tool production processes. It notes health risks from steel dust, experiments like magnetic mouthpieces, and the advent of circulating air fans to improve working conditions.
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United States
Canada
England
A Cure for Cholera Theory From Dr Chapman
Cuicano reports Dr Joan Chapman of Paris claims a new cholera theory contesting germ causation. He says cholera is a nervous disease tied to spinal and sympathetic nerve hyperemia and uses ice applications to the spine to reduce blood flow. In France his treatment reportedly shows low fatalities versus typical mortality, and he pledges to publish full demonstrations to pathology.
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John Stuart Mill
Westminster Review
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Tramp tale and Kilpatrick tale from Albany Journal
A Gloucester woman fed a tramp who then boasted of woodwork and wages, leaving a mock notice for other tramps about the insult. The Albany Journal recalls General Judson Kilpatrick’s childhood remark about his exaggerated stories and a county woman telling him to stop lying about his ministry.
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Registry Office Clerk Says Size Aids Nursing Trust
A St. Paul Herald item reports a registry office scene where a woman doubts a small girl can nurse a baby. The clerk retorts that the girl's size is her greatest asset since a fall would be minimal if she drops the child.
South Carolina Woman Rides 25 Miles in Rain to Marry
A South Carolina woman rode twenty five miles through heavy rain to wed the man she loves. The bold devotion defies weather and prompts local chatter about her energy and determination.
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Burlington Free Press
South Carolina
Howell's Next Novel to Feature Rural Youth and Trashy Poem
Milwaukee Sentinel reports Mr Howell will publish a new novel about a simple country youth who travels to Boston with a self written trashy poem. The teen has no other visible means and is not a fool despite the rough circumstance.
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Glory of the Genesta Wins Cape May Cup Race
The Genesta arrived at Sandy Hook lightship at 10 11 55, beating the Dauntless by over thirty miles to win the Cape May challenge cup. Time was 42 hours 14 minutes 40 seconds. committee time 42 hours 11 minutes 65 seconds from Monday 3 47 p m. They led since daybreak, rounded Five Fathom Bank, and finished amid a fresh gale after the Dauntless suffered foremast damage.
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Sandy Hook
Dauntless
Cape May
Puritan Yacht Won By Paine Faces Overhaul In Boston
General C J Paine, purchaser of the Puritan, owner of Halcyon, and member of the Eastern Yacht Club, plans a light overhaul at Lawley’s yard after the New York races. Designer Edward Burgess disputes large repair costs and notes the vessel is in good condition. The Puritan was not entered for the cup races to honor Sir Richard Sutton, and the sale price reflects low demand for large yachts.
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London
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Great strike ends as Cleveland iron workers vote to return
Cleveland iron workers end a long lockout after a late ballot failed to produce a resumption. Amid threats and pressure, leaders called an open meeting where George Cookson urged returning to work. By tonight, the strike is off and mills plan to start Monday with as many workers as the company wants. Locals in Newburgh rejoice.
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Ex Confederate Mosby comments on China and emigration
Colonel John B Mosby, famed cavalry leader, arrives in New York from China and discusses Chinese immigration, consular duties, and his refusal to lead mercenary armies. He plans to settle in California, practice law, and avoids politics, stressing a principle driven view over money. He believes Chinese troops could be effective under strong leadership.
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Black Maria Game Taught Aboard Train From Pittsburg
A New York correspondent recounts teaching a stranger the card game Black Maria during a Pittsburg to New York journey. The man grows eager, improves quickly, and their quiet train car ends with shared interest and amusement, highlighting the game’s mix of skill and luck.
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Argonaut
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Hypothetical Mongol Victory Would Alter Regional Rule
The passage argues that a Mongol victory over the French would force the commander to assume military rule, while a defeat by Chinese forces would trigger a government upheaval driven by revolts.
How the Wild Steeds Are Broken for the Mounted Police
Regina letter details Charles Thibault of Sun River Montana who breaks bronchos for the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. A band of horses is lassoed in a corral, ridden hard, bucked, and dominated until tamed. A gray horse is singled out and trained with spurs, ropes, and bandages before being saddled and led away, with the breaker predicting strong pay for well‑broken stock.
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They Are All Honorable Men Ragman Weighs 24 Pounds
A dialogue presents a ragman arguing his scales read twenty four pounds while defending his honesty against a scoundrel. The exchange centers on the ludicrous weight claim and the elusive truth of the balance.
Housekeeper Seeks Pie Crust Prevention Tips
In a brief inquiry, a reader from Norristown asks how to stop pie juice from seeping into the bottom crust. The writer suggests lining the under crust with siron as a potential remedy.
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Norristown Herald
Rigolo on Stocks and a Gay Concert on a Steamer
A London stock scene reports on the St Paul directors and railroad disputes, with charity and finance discourse by Sir Henry Tyler. On board a steamer Mme Judie performs with Maestro Bina while Prince Bismarck arranges for a constant supply of canvasback ducks to Berlin via Bremerhaven.
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Look on This Picture Then on This
At the corner grocery Mr Smallbone denounces women’s rights to an admiring crowd while Mrs Smallbone scolds a shiftless husband at home. Parnell pension claim discussed with Secretary Whitney in Washington. In San Francisco a mounted sword contest ends in a draw after a long stalemate before 12,000 spectators.
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San Francisco
Duncan C. Ross
Owen Davies
One of This Kind Goes a Long Way
Local humor snippet from Hot Springs News features Mrs Quilp and Mr Q debating abbreviations and a playful mock history as they discuss D C after Washir and a imagined Dadar of this Kev Quilv.
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Finance Market Steady as Rates Hold Across Loans and Deposits
The local money market shows unchanged discount rates with prime mercantile paper at 34244 percent, prime corporation notes near 373 percent, and call loans on good collateral rising to 24 percent. Clearing house rate remains 2 2 percent. yesterday’s exchanges total 9,540,560 and weekly 61,500,006 with bank balances 1,356,325 yesterday. New York funds at par to 5 percent discount. foreign exchange quiet with several rates listed. New York bank statement shows reserve increases and deposits up while circulation rises. Bond and stock prices listed. miscellaneous stocks reflect varied bids and asks across numerous rail and mining issues.
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Good Business
Prime Corporation
New York
Oan i. Reichmarks
Flour and market notes from Boston markets 1885
In Boston markets dated September 26 1885 millers report improved flour demand and firmer prices. Mackerel stocks are scarce and butter remains dull with concessions needed. eggs and cheese show demand, apples and potatoes cheap. Corn, coffee and beans mixed. coal demand steady. diverse prices for meats, flour, fruit, hay, hides, starch, sugar, tea, wool and oil futures noted.
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Bowron Datty Glone
Livestock Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown Markets
Weekly totals for Brighton and Watertown show Western cattle 1410, eastern 227, northern 567. combined cattle 2204. Sheep and lambs total 10 425 with Western 2420 and Eastern 400 and Northern 7605. veals 648 and horses 287. Beef cattle dressed weights bring $450 to $875 per hundred pounds.
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Astern
Northern
Eastern
Futures and market notes from a Saturday session
Saturday report shows cotton futures advancing on stronger Liverpool cues with prices near 9.57 to 10.31 cents for various months and 42 000 bales traded while spots hold at 10 1/16 cents for middling uplands. Wheat futures opened buoyant but retraced, with 98440 noted for November.
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Liverpool
Gloucester Market Sees Large Weekly Fish Cargoes and Steady Prices
Gloucester September 26. The past week’s market was active with large shipments by rail and steamer, including a 3000 barrel mackerel cargo to a Southern port. Receipts totaled 1,049,000 ands of fish weighing 588,000 pounds of filleted halibut, 82,000 pounds of fresh halibut, 12,000 eels of hake, 8000 pounds of pollock, 1800 barrels Shore herring, 186 barrels halibut fins, and 3775 barrels of mackerel. Last year’s mackerel catch for the week was 12,726 barrels. Prices remain about the same though light counts suggest end-of-season scarcity. Shore mackerel prices ran 0 650 per barrel, with additional bids for inspected and fresh markets. Fresh halibut by cargo sold at 10c for white and 6c for gray. Salt fish quotes include Georges codfish at $3.75 per quintal for large, $3.00 per quintal for others. Western and Grand Bank new codfish $3.00 per quintal large, $2.50 medium. shore codfish $2.50 small, $3.50 large. haddock and hake prices listed. various herring and mackerel values noted. Fish oils, liver, and byproducts priced across several grades.
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Java
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Labrador
Boundary dispute over BC Alaska line sparked by new gold finds
Ottawa notes the recent gold discoveries near the BC Alaska boundary rekindling calls for a formal, joint British Columbian and Dominion boundary determination. Without a defined line, locating mining claims risks misclassification between British and U S territory and may require U S government cooperation to fix promptly.
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Alaska
United States
United
A New Haven Sea Captain and His Wife's Sleep Ritual
A Burlington Free Press brief profile describes a New Haven sea captain who has spent forty three years at sea. He cannot sleep unless his wife dashes water against his bedroom window, illustrating a quirky domestic ritual amid a life largely spent afloat.
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Too Bad About the Cartridge
A brief, fragmentary note from the New York Graphic remarks on a digger Indian’s loss following an explosion. The terse item hints at a casualty connected to a dynamite blast and notes a reduction in the number of digger Indians.
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