Obscure 19th Century Notes Mix Politics Science and Sport
Fragmented remarks touch on Sir Thomas Lipton Barnum style bravado and a union of peace advocates. The piece references Chamberlain tariffs for athletes, Niagra Falls conservation, and Panama canal nets. It blends cultural gossip with political and scientific flares.
Fire destroys vast castor oil stock in Bozton
A large quantity of castor oil burned in Bozton, destroying storage facilities. The incident prompted officials to assess safety standards and potential economic impact on local suppliers and nurseries nationwide.
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Bozton
What If The Operation Had Failed
Wilson Barrett died after a surgical operation deemed thoroughly successful. The question remains what might have occurred if the procedure had failed.
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Wilson Barrett
Woman sues for divorce alleging she was tricked into marriage
A San Francisco girl files suit for divorce on grounds she was deceived into marrying. The case argues that such manipulation is a common result for women who wed.
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San Francisco
Gov Warfield Advice Prompts Marital Delay Question
Readers weigh Governor Warfield of Maryland urging young women to delay marriage until age 26 if they fear unwedded singleness. The remark sparks discussion on social expectations and future plans for brides.
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Gov. Warfield
Maryland
Claim of new bread substitute rivaling beef
The text claims a new bread substitute could replace beef if proven superior. It hints that industry trusts would secure production or distribution, but urges restraint in public celebration until verification.
Pittsburg Man Fined in Canada for Excessive Bass Catch
A Pittsburg man was fined 80 for catching fourteen more black bass than the law allowed. Despite the fine the man faces disbelief over his fish stories.
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Pittsburg
Canada
Millionaire Prohibitionist's Will Cuts Off Liquor Indulging Children
A rich temperance advocate leaves his estate to heirs who abstain from liquor. The provision may deter drinking or push a family toward illegal speakeasies as alternatives emerge.
Centenarian Claims Never Using Soap in Life
A New York man aged 103 says he has never used soap in his lifetime and prefers drinking lager beer to washing. He jokes that his suds are for internal consumption rather than external cleaning.
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New York
Royal figures await news from Peterhof palace
The young queen of Holland the queen of Italy and the crown princess of Luxembourg await expected news from the palace at Peterhof with special sympathetic interest.
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Holland
Italy
Luxemberg
Peterhof
Wealth and waste in an 18 thousand a year estate
A witty note about a young man living on eighteen thousand dollars from his father and the idea that a thousand dollars could hire someone to teach him how to save money on seventeen thousand dollars a year.
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Mr. Tiffany
Bees Force Farmer to Face Love and Years of Gossip
An aging farmer scolds his son Dick Scott over marrying widow Lapham. Their quarrel ends when a swarm of about a million bees settles on the father, trapping him on the beehive frame as Dick mocks his fate and suggests calming the swarm with new hives and honey.
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Jemmy
Scott
Hillsdale County
Widder Lapham
Widder Lapham and Dick Vie for Bees and Sooner Marriage
In a rustic scene from a Boston Globe piece, Dick talks of marrying the widow Lapham who is about ten years older, amid bee dangers. The argument over consent and a quick hive removal unfolds as a tense family moment leading toward a wedding plan.
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Widder
Lapham
Dick Scott
Widdér
Charles Crawford
Boston Globe
Tonnage at Inland Port Tale From the Border
Appraiser Whitehead recalls a tale about a deputy collector on a Canadian border sub-port. His report claimed $4 in tonnage duties for two tons of hay at $2 a ton, prompting an investigation of a seaport that was never there.
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Whitehead
Treasury Department
New York Times
Broiler Raising Requires Skill and Local Market Know-How
The piece argues that broiler farming rarely pays without specialized skill and city market access. It warns that broiler ventures often fail if farmers abandon other work, and it recommends small scale start, in-depth market study in cities, and visits to established broiler farms to learn price timing and customer needs. It notes high initial costs and the centralization of broiler production near cities.
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Eader
Fashion Tragedy in a Social Night of Dressmaking
A poem by S W Gillilan in the Baltimore American recounts a woman changing outfits multiple times to impress friends. Her husband grows impatient as the evening unfolds and the hostess comments on heat making gas unnecessary, ending in a social misfortune.
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Calas
S. W. Gillilan
Baltimore American
Young Honolulu Boy Runs Away to See World
John Guild an 11 year old son of a wealthy Hilo shipbuilder has arrived in Philadelphia as a stowaway aboard a merchant vessel. He fled months ago to see the world while his father, a rich magnate, would not permit travel. The captain plans to return him on the vessel’s voyage back.
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John Guild
Hilo
Hawaii
Philadelphia
Guild
Princess Irene of Prussia’s vast godfather list
Princess Irene of Prussia had perhaps the most godfathers of any child, with about 4 000 Hessian soldiers serving as sponsors at her christening. Her father requested the Hessian regiments in his cavalry brigade to take part in the ceremony.
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Irene
Prussia
Prince Henry
Gall Ducks and Call Duck Varieties
Two bantam Call duck varieties gray and white are kept mainly for ornament and pets. The gray is also called Bantam Roven, the white Bantam Pekin, differing only in plumage. They serve as decoys and are sometimes crossed with Mallards to enhance tameness for duck shooters. A note adds that wet weather causes high young turkey losses in turkey raising.
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Turkey
Convenience of buildings aids poultry raising profits
The text argues that convenient buildings reduce work and boost profits in poultry farming. It notes that housewives bear most care of the fowls, both indoors and outdoors, and emphasizes the need for labor saving inventions to ease this duties on the farm.
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