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Branford Gleaner

Location

Branford, Connecticut, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1879

Page

4

Equine ingratitude in a New York letter

A New York letter argues horses lack gratitude and are easily spooked by small things. It recalls Henry Bergh Jr being struck after inspecting a horse's foot, and recounts an incident where an old grocery horse knocked August Belmont down near Central Park, with further tales of horses causing chaos amid new wagons and kicks in New Jersey.

New York Henry Bergh, Jr Broadway Mr. Bergh August Belmont Mr. Belmont Staten Island New Jersey von Kull

The Power and Reach of Money, From Pews to Purses

A Chicago Ledger excerpt reflects on money as a force shaping life in faith, law, work, and society. It claims money buys status, comforts, and influence from church pews to railways, while noting riches cannot avert death or final judgment. It praises money’s charitable uses yet warns of mortality’s equality.

Corm Ben Franklin Brussels Turmont Matilda Jane Anna Chicago Ledger

Nihilists Strike In St Petersburg Killing And Threats

A polarizing crime report shows a man slain near the Kazan Cathedral in St. Petersburg with a dagger and a near severed throat. A label names Ivan Stbego of the Medico Chirurgical Academy as sentenced to death as a traitor. The piece notes ties between secret societies, officials, and widespread police changes to curb Nihilist conspiracies.

Kasan St.Petersburg Ivan Stbego Medico- Chirurgical Academy Socialist - Revolutionary Executive Committee Moscow Siberia Kiel Chaikoff Warsaw Russia

Early rising myth challenged by aging study

A German physician reports from an age study that most long livers stay up late and wake late, contradicting the popular belief that early rising promotes longevity. He notes no clear advantage for early risers and suggests early rising may exhaust strength. The piece ends with a humorous line from Cincinnati Saturday Night.

Henrietta Maria Cincinnati

Grand piano sale ad referenced in Norristown Herald

Before Mme Gerster sailed for Europe she purchased one of dashes grand pianos for her English home. This is a splendid advertisement for dash, for which we charge nothing. Norristown Herald.

Mme. Gerster Europe Norristown Herald

Notable Trials and Disasters Highlight Late 19th Century News

Ex-Judge George G Barnard dies at 48 amid New York court history. Jesse Pomeroy, the boy murderer, fails to escape Concord prison. New ten-dollar funding certificates sell quickly in New York. Fires devastate Gorham New Hampshire and timber in Pennsylvania. Dozens of bank deposits and debt figures show NH savings institutions. Seven miners survive entombment near Wilkes-Barre after a five-day rescue. Keogh house fire kills two children. rescue efforts leave others burned. Union Telegraph Company formed with Jay Gould among organizers. Robbery attempt at Allegheny City Savings Bank ends with $1,500 stolen. Government debt, Treasury cash, and post office route bids outlined. london pedestrian record set. Garibaldi hails universal suffrage. various European and global unrest noted.

George G.barnard Supreme Court New York City Erie Jesse Pomeroy Concord Mass New York Post Office Pennsylvania Gorham New Hampshire Bank Commissioners Wilkesbarre Mer Coal Company John L. Keogh Pittston Mr. Keogh New York Uiion Telegraph Company Jay Gould Diasad E. Bates Charles A . Tinker Baltimore Chicago Workingmen’s Savings Bank Allegheny City Demune Ecrnin Dana London Jersey Caty Wath Chicaro

Congressional Sittings and Bills Across the House

The House discussed currency reform and a bill on gold and silver coinage, considered a cabinet seats bill, and debated a double stamped postage measure. The Legislative Appropriation bill faced amendments and votes, and a presidential veto interrupted proceedings amid a notice of Congressman Clark’s death. The session closed with resolutions of respect and adjournment.

House Debates Army Appropriation Veto Message Reconsideration

The House debated reconsidering the Army Appropriation bill and the President's veto message. The vote failed to achieve a two thirds affirmative, 120 to 110, along party lines with a few Greenbackers voting for the bill. Adjourned without passage.

Ondredd United States Warner Committee On Coinage, Weights and Measures Sparks House Yeas

Amusements Aboard Cunard Ships Depict Cow Magnet For Passengers

Passengers aboard Cunard and other steamers enjoy libraries and deck games when weather allows, with singing, chess and backgammon in the saloon. Children admire a cow kept on board for milk, housed near a paddle-box, viewed through an open upper door, a whimsical symbol of long sea voyages.

Cunard Liverpool Rand New York Atlantic

Beech Sabots: Lightweight Footwear for All Ages

Beech sabots, favored for dryness and durability, are carved from straight grain wood and finished with care. Workers cut, hollow, and shape the shoe, with a warm golden hue from twice weekly smoking. Sizes vary from baby to workman, kept by mothers in cupboards near baptismal robes.

Myst Meriwan

Lightning Fertilization Experiments Impress French Savants

The report from M. Grandeau in Paris describes tobacco plants grown with and without an electrical conductor. The electrically aided plant reached 3 feet 5 inches and weighed about 44 000 grains, while the non conductor grew to 2 feet 4 inches and weighed about 22 000 grains. Prof. Tobin believes lightning fertilization could become common on farms within years.

France M. Grandeau School of Forestry Paris Tobin

Recoverable nerve health through tonics and cautions

An early health column promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for nervous disorders and digestive issues, touting its purer stimulant effects and relief of rheumatic and kidney complaints. It also advertises California colonization offers, beauty claims for Dr. Pierce's prescriptions, and various tobacco products.

The Markets This Week Thin On Details

Market notes list grain and livestock prices with scattered figures for flour rye corn oats and dairy and meat prices. Several entries mention Chicago Buffalo Boston and Wisconsin markets and indicate trends in cattle beef hogs and dairy product values with limited readable numbers.

Ug SN New York Buffalo Cry C.cesenes New Westlerit Boston Wisconsin Oirg & Delis

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