Black Death Ravages England in 1848 1849
National Geographic Magazine notes the spread of the plague from a Genoese fort in the Crimea to Constantinople and Europe. England sees its first victim in August 1848, with London, Scotland, and Norwich heavily affected by the next year.
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Europe
Crimea
Asia Minor
Syria
Egypt
Constantinople
Genoa
Mediterranesguy
England
Dorsetaiire
London
Scotland
Norwich
National Geographic Magazine
Newspaper Tale About Cub Reporters and Newsroom Bonds
A veteran observer extols the value of newspaper lore and recalls a classic cub reporter tale about interviewing a difficult capitalist whose daughter eloped with the family chauffeur. The piece notes such stories enchant newsroom veterans and educate new reporters.
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Mr. Jones
Abe
Desert Land Awaits Trend of Explorer
First discovered by English explorer Stephen Borough in 1556, Nova Zembia lies off European Russia with a lifeless interior and a crescent shape covering about 86 000 square miles. The interior features a main mountains chain and deep valleys while the coast hosts vast seabird rookeries and salmon rivers.
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Stephen Borough
Nova Zembia
Arctic
European
Russia
Archangel
Rueela
Salt and Pickling Traditions in Rural Britain
The article recalls Salt ing Sunday on the East coast and the salt harvests that funded farm preserves. It notes salt’s value for curing meat, the barter of livestock for salt, and superstitions surrounding salt rising in importance. Also mentions the red tin pickle saying and harsh child discipline with brine tubs.
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Britain
Easex
Chance Glass and Its Global Reach in Optics
The article profiles Chance, the renowned British glassmaker linked with scientific glassware from microscopes to telescopes. It notes a century of existence, historic work on Crystal Palace glazing, wartime production, and their lenses for major observatories and lighthouses, with Smethwick as a key site.
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Chance
Crystal Palace
Hyde Park
Smethwick
London Times
Dew Reservoirs Supplying Water to Remote Farms
Dew reservoirs collect moisture from air using radiating cold surfaces placed above elevated tanks. Moist air condenses on condensers, water drips into basins and is piped to level land below. Equipment promises low maintenance for cisterns and troughs. Popular Mechanics Magazine.
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Popular Mechanics
Pima Cotton Proves Superior for Mail Pouches
Pima cotton introduced as a domestic long staple to replace Egyptian cotton. In tests by the bureau of standards two hundred pouches of Pima and two hundred of ordinary cotton were used for a year in heavy service. None of the Pima bags tore, while one third of the ordinary bags tore badly.
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United States
Bureau of Standards
Bureau
British survey in Palestine sparks land dispute
A comprehensive real estate survey initiated by the British administration in Palestine aims to map titles and boundaries for agricultural settlement. Disputes arise as Zionist settlers from abroad cannot buy land, delaying progress.
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Holy Land
Palestine
Woman Hides Dog in Blanket on Pittsburgh Streetcar
A woman aboard a Pittsburgh streetcar entered with a bundle wrapped in a blanket. When no seat was free, an elderly passenger offered hers, assuming the bundle held a baby. The hidden face of a small black dog was revealed after several blocks.
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Pittsburgh
Old trees Reveal Hidden Birds While Clearing Mount Union Land
While clearing land for a golf course at Mount Union Indiana workmen found a hen and eggs near the old apple tree trunk. Midway up the trunk a red field wire nest sheltered from winter blasts and near the top a large screech owl occupied the tree.
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Mount Union
Variety of Chinese vegetables used freely in cuisine
The article notes that Chinese people use a wide range of vegetables and greens beyond common staples. It cites radish leaves shepherds purses and various weeds and seaweeds as part of everyday food, contrasting with American usage.
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China
America
White House Sets Fixed Time for Diplomatic Corps Reception
James Monroe consulted his cabinet on New Year 1818 protocol for the diplomatic corps. The reception was scheduled with diplomats at 1:30 and the public from noon to 3 o'clock, marking the first fixed time arrangement.
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James Monroe
Perfumed Butter Making Process Described
The article explains perfumed butter made by layering unsalted butter with flowers and muslin sheets as a fragrance is formed. A second flower layer covers the butter and then ice is added to finish the process.
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Paria
Doan's Pills End Back Aches Says Bristol Resident
Mrs W Garvin of 12 Cook Street reports severe back pain and stiffness from overexertion. Since using Doan's Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy she has found lasting relief and continues to rely on the remedy for kidney and back trouble.
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Bristol
W Garvin
Cook Street
Doan
Buffington
Probate Court Seeks Authority to Sell Minor Heirs Real Estate
In Bristol Rhode Island June 1 192% minors James Barnard French Jr and Frank Howe French through guardian Minora Barnard French petition for permission to sell their real estate holdings described as two parcels totaling about 7 4 acres. The plan is to use proceeds to pay debts support minors and invest gains better. A notice of fourteen days for publication is ordered with a July 6 1925 hearing at 10 30 A M in Probate Court Rooms Bristol.
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Barnard French
James Barnard French Jroe
Frank Howe
French Minora
Bristal
Bristol
Rhode Island
Woodlawn Avenue
Metacom Avenue
Sidney DeWolf
A. Sidney DeWolf
Forest Hill
R. I
Charles F Chase
Eng
Bristol Phenix
John W. Church
Literature Is History in the Pages of Books
A reflective note on books as mankind’s preserved memory. The quotation by George Eliot frames literature as the chosen possession of humanity, capturing how thought and achievement endure in printed pages.
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George Eliot
Estate administration request in Bristol 1925
Guardian Susan M Sheple seeks appointment as administratrix of Jesse Steere estate in Bristol. Probate court orders notice for fourteen days in Bristol Phenix once weekly.
Probate Court Opens Request for Family Support From Hasbrouck Estate
In Bristol on June 17 1925 the estate of Cornelius J Hasbrouck is reviewed. Gertrude M Hasbrouck as Administratrix asks the court to allow a reasonable support for the family from the estate. The matter is continued to July 6 1925 at 10 30 AM for consideration and notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix.
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Bristol
Willam F. Bartlett
Susan M. Sheple
State Board of Soldiers’ Relief
William F Bartlett
Probate Court
Briatol
Bristol Phoenix
Cornelius J. Hasbrouck
Gertrude M. Hasbrouck
CornelIus J Hasbrouck
Cornelius Jasbrouck
Bristol Phenix
John W Church
Alphonso
Drake
Susan M. Shepk
Alphonso O. Drake
Gonad
JO W. Church
Thy Town
John McGinity
E State Board of Soldiers’ Relief
Saici de
Gorn W Church
Sarah Anna Church
William H. Buffington
Celia
P Smith
Bristol Pheenix
Ann W. Church
Warren Rhode Island Road Acquisition Plat 101 Description
State Board of Public Roads records describe the land taken for Warren Main Street, Lot 161, with plat No 101 under 1923 law. The document notes six month filing, signatures by three board members, and recording in Warren Town Clerk on June 10, 1925.
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State Board of Public Roads
Town OF Warren Road
Warren
Rhode Island
General Assembly
Recorder of Deeds
Warren Main Street
Main Street
Sta
Wellington
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