Excess trade shows large monthly exports over imports
The article notes an up to twenty million monthly export surplus since June and a nineteen million excess in goods and specie, with a projected annual balance of about 240 million in favor of the country if the trend continues. It cites Lindeman figures for metal production and the year’s export totals, and discusses changes in stock, imports, and the effect on government notes.
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Lindeman
M. Y. Times
Debtor Tale and Vanishing Act Reported
A Massachusetts manufacturer with scruples against paying a villa bill paid part of £5 after a persistent creditor visit. The man vanished from sight when approached, leading to speculation on his sudden departure. A separate Arkansas coroner's jury ruled a bachelor died by his own hand after discovering thinning hair made it hard to hold a pen behind his ear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Arkansas
Farther Than Planned Wedding Journey Ends in Marriage
Reuben Weldon of Harrison township and Miss Melda Groves left to wed in a rural quest with many refusals and closed doors. After failed stops with several justices, they rode through muddy roads to Gomer station where an official married them, then returned home as a newly united couple.
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Reuben Weldon
Harrison Township
Melda Groves
Samuel Groves
Elder Pfster’s
Monroe Township
Mr. Pfister
Squire Ed. Weldon
Squire Weldon
Squire Jackson Bennett
Squire Bennett
Weldon
Miss Groves
Breckenridge
Caldwell County
Gomer Station
Hannibal and
St. Joseph
Gomer
Allatin North Missourian
Resting places and paths in a traveler’s memory
A reflective passage recalls fond resting spots and pleasant views met along a journey. The author notes simple acts of kindness and human generosity as timeless, easily understood virtues that stir honest hearts.
Brain's role in animal motion debated by early scientists
The article surveys Broca and others linking speech and brain regions, noting experiments on dogs and monkeys that map movement to brain spots. It recounts a hospital case where trepanation relieved speech and arm paralysis after a left temple injury, illustrating localized brain function.
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Broca
Mirty
Hitzig
Ferrier
Carville
Duret
London Royal Society
Hospital St. Antoine
Salt Lake Mystery: Great Balt Lake Harboring No Fishes
The writer reports no fish in the Great Balt lake and describes a saline, buoyant water that dries skin, causes salt to cling to hair, and makes swimming novel. A few chubs and shiners fled to the salty depths, while a worm thrives under microscope. The Mormons visit for bathing, claiming health benefits.
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Mr. Hood
Sara
Seneca Lake
Old bachelor and widow dyeing for each other pun
An old bachelor courting a widow seeks help from art to darken fading hair. A friend notes they make an affectionate pair, joking that they are dyeing for each other already.
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Awag
Thrilling skirmish with editor at Minn Post
The piece describes a chaotic encounter in a room with Dr Bently and companions, ending without a fight as ink spilled and furniture toppled. The author notes dissatisfaction with last week’s article and recalls waltzing to heated words amid spectators.
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2Ush City
Minn. Post
A Rat in a Bustle Sparks Trainroom mêlée
A morning railway incident describes a young woman discovering a rat beneath her bustle attire during a train ride. She retrieves the creature with a swift gesture, the man beside her retreats, and the rat is finally flung into the aisle. The event is witnessed as a comical yet awkward scene on public transit.
Quips and curiosities mix in odd Victorian snippets
A collage of humorous vignettes from a British periodical includes jests about ironies in texts like Truths and Irifs, a fashion note on red shawls, a joke about a Vermonter with many fits, a Robespierre sketch, dining witticisms in New Orleans, and a misaddressed business card leading to a playful partnership remark.
Montenegro Prince declines Bosnian revolt command
Prince Nikita of Montenegro refuses to lead the Bosnian insurrection out of kindness to Austria. Austria’s policy regarding the Russo Turkish question is unimpressive. Border provinces Croatia and Slavonia hold many Slavs eager to aid their brethren, risking Austria’s role as aider and abettor if Montenegro’s prince leads a broader revolt.
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Nikita
Montenegro
Austria
Croatia
Sclavonia
Porte
McLean Cough and Lung Whealing Globules Ad
An 19th century ad touts Dr J H McLean gas remedy for coughs colds and bronchial issues. Trial boxes by mail offered from 14 Chesnut Street St Louis.
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J. H. McLean
Chesnut St
St. Louis
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