Notable Obituaries and Records Span a Century in Salem
A hundred year old widow Mrs Sarah Prince Osgood dies in Salem Massachusetts leaving a long life of memory. The report notes a vast November fire loss across the U S and Canada totaling seven and a half million dollars. It mentions New York magnate William H Vanderbilt death and wealth at two hundred million. It cites church appointments from Rome to Fall River and Japan’s plan to train physicians in six regional colleges. It also covers medical hygiene findings and a near seven to eight foot skeleton found near Appenaug. It closes with a note on drunkenness dulling nerve response to falls.
How cider alcohol and acidity define quality in old times
An American chemist Mr. W. F. Smith notes that good cider contains at least three and a half percent alcohol and about five percent. Genuine cider vinegar may have acetic acid under four percent but a quality product rests at five percent, reaching five and a half to seven percent when made from better cider.
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Centenarians in France and Russia in the 19th Century
The record shows many people over 100 in France between 1821 and 1837, with Russia listing 1238 centenarians in 1834. Notables include Thomas Parr at 152 and Priou at 158. Madame Girard, born March 16 1761 in France, is about 125 and still active though memory fades.
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Experimental yellow fever inoculations raise cautious hopes
Dr Carlos Finlay of Havana reports eleven inoculations using infected mosquitoes. Six proved efficacious, one doubtful, four negative. Fever duration five to twenty one days and incision period five to fourteen days. Finlay believes artificial inoculation may protect against natural yellow fever.
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Washington Letter 49th Congress Opens Quietly in 1885
Our regular Washington correspondent reports the Forty-Ninth Congress opening without wide excitement. Reed of Maine emerges as de facto minority leader with a strong debating edge. Senate honors the late Vice President and awaits the President’s message, due soon, while House rules revision looms as the first issue.
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Uniforms Arrive for BTA Battalion Members
Uniform chapeaus swords and belts made for the BTA Battalion by Ray mold Whitlock of New York arrived and satisfy members. They are neat new style with original designs and appear serviceable. Association meeting set for next Monday evening.
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Two Easy Christmas Cantatas for Children Published
Oliver Ditson & Co releases two cantatas for young singers ahead of Christmas. Christmas Gift by Rosabel features Gracie Wells and friends at a party with Santa Claus. priced a quarter. Message of Christmas costs 30 cents, needs simple home scenery and some adult singers, includes 17 songs plus dialogues.
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Donations to the Children’s Home December 1885 Acknowledged
The Board of Managers of the Children’s Home names numerous donors and gifts for the month ending December 8 1885 including cash hats comfortable clothing fruit and vegetables turkeys oranges nuts and a barrel of potatoes Gifts come from multiple individuals and organizations with notes of gratitude and a separate Mt Hope Circle December meeting described with program details and an Anonymous Evening deemed a success
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Jerusalem
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Court of Provare session addresses estate matters
The Court of Provare held its Monday session in the Memorial building with members Reynolds Thompson Manchester and Church present. Proceedings include approval of accounts for Daniel W Mason administrator, distribution order granted, wills proved, guardians appointed with bonds, and various estate actions and inventories recorded.
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James F Cogg
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