Queen Victoria's Birthday A Long Reign Noted In History
Queen Victoria marked her seventy-fifth birthday amid a long reign of fifty seven years and notable events in English art She remains in excellent health and could live years more Her record includes nine children seven living and substantial royal expenditures including 110 276 000 dollars on civil list and 48 676 705 for royal residences and stables Her direct yearly costs reach 1 8 million while the royal family receives 1 3 million annually The queen has saved thirty to forty million dollars and would pass this on to her children in a revolution Her religious faith political creed oppose liberalism She endures assassination attempts yet enjoys popular support Her successor will be fortunate to match her popularity and the last anniversary was notably celebrated.
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Victoria
Reece
Aliol
Binca
Shin
Radishes and remedies in old newspaper lore
A collage of medicinal notes and marketing claims. It praises radishes as demulcents and diuretics, describes serving tips and origin in Asia, and mentions various tonics and patent medicines. Numerous brand names appear, including Hall's Catareh Jure, Shiloh's Cure, and Dr Kings Royal Germetter, with market pitches and health assurances.
Recovered Families in Zion Ziglag Tale Sermon
Reverend Dr. Talmage paints David’s return to Ziklag as a parable of bereavement and reunion. He urges believers to endure trials, repent, and pursue heavenly companionship, likening earthly loss to siege and victory over Amalekites to recover all with faith in Christ.
Old Prescription Calms Wild Horse in Street Misadventure
A crowds gathers as a balky horse in the street resists every effort to start it. After failed schemes with ear bindings and a corn, a match lit under shavings finally spurs movement. Flames damage a buggy valued at $25 before onlookers scatter the blaze and the horse departs, soothed by a kind bystander.
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Sid
Sonny
Chicago Tribune
Cape May’s Name Tied to Dutch Origin and Historic Purchase
Cape May New Jersey traces its name to Camillus Jacobus Mey a Dutch West India Company navigator. The region was purchased from Native Americans in 1680 near the Delaware Bay area. The Albany deed of purchase still exists. Miss Franers WitLarp and Lady Henry Somérseb plan to gather 8 000 000 signatures for a worldwide temperance petition aboard a special steamboat circling the globe to collect support at ports.
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Cape May
N. J
Camilus Jacobus Mey
Dutch West India Company
Swanendaal
Delaware Bay
Gape May
Cheese and butter makers urged by dairy schools
A late letter from Professor W A Henry and the Vermont Experiment Station notes rising demand for cheese and butter makers. The piece argues this path offers quick, well paid work versus lengthy legal or medical study, urging educated youths to seek certificates from reputable schools to improve quality and standards in 15 000 U S creameries.
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W. A. Henry
Vermont Experiment Station
Cultivation Guidelines From Thayer's Berry Bulletin
Thayer's Berry Bulletin advises selecting well drained soil with a history of good crops, discing sod if needed, and thorough manure mixing. It stresses avoiding poor cultiva tion, using long straight rows, proper spacing for berries grapes and other fruits, and careful planting with roots spread and crowns at ground level. Continuous shallow cultivation after setting supports plant health and long term vigor.
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Benhies
Thayer
Berry Bulletin
Farm and Garden Notes on Poultry and Strawberries
A collection of practical tips covering ground bone and oyster shell use to prevent sole shell errors, butter handling to keep it dry, delegation of poultry tasks, bone fertilizer options for feeding hens, aluminum vs iron horseshoes, moisture needs for strawberries in different row systems, hive management to protect brood warmth, and selecting strawberry varieties for market versus home use.
A Look Into the Future
A tale of two struggling lovers married by love yet chained by poverty. George earns 1200 a year and wonders if they can live simply without luxuries while the girl asks what they will wear. Her reply acknowledges modest means and the need for modest living in a harsh world.
The Change of Name in Marriage Through History
The article discusses origins of wives taking husbands' names at marriage, citing Roman usage with names like Julia of Pompey and Octavia of Cicero. It notes counterexamples from Catherine Perrie and Lady Jane Grey, mentions scriptural claims of unity, and references Elizabeth era ruling that a wife loses her former name.
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Julia
Octavia
Pompey
Cicero
Catherine Perrie
Jane Grey
Doudley
Arabella Stuart
Seymour
Bonda. Smith
Elizabeth
Exceedingly Modest Tramp Earns Dinner Ruse
A Detroit Free Press item tells of a hungry tramp who asks for dinner at a home. The lady offers work, directing him to saw wood in the shed. He asks for a smaller meal, removing his hat to politely excuse himself, and wins a hurried but generous, though inexpensive, meal.
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Caen
Toledo
Shiloh
Hood
T. H
Ant Onething
Somofield
Macontinion
Bilio
Ante Pale: CO
New York City
DR. Talmage
THE
Brooklyn Divine
Little Rock
Ark
David
Samuel
Ziklng
Ziking
Zik- Jan
Amy
Cartieg
Basor
Besor
Busor
Ziklag
Washington
Zillain
Ulster County
Christ
Davil
Jesus
Ani
Daylil
Everlones
Althor
Heaven
Earth
Joseph
Jacob
Pant
Romen
Robert Halliaan
Brook Besar
Gol
Jao
de. Rovinson
Kentucky
Houc
Kate
Tam
Lhays
Bayiow
George
Detroit
Criia
Belle
Boaton Courier
Pierce
Caroline Weekley
Carney
Haldwin Co. Ala
Dr. Fierce
Ekleys
Remeai
Cure
Omas PB
Simpson, Gion
Neaty
Fore
York
Scott
T& Bowne, N
Alldruggit
W. Baker & Co0
Baker & CO
Dorchester
Mass
Mallary Bros. & CO
Macon
Salt Boeara
Austell Ga
Correspondéener
Srats
RAE
Lovell Diamond Cycles
Lofell
Aesir.d
Ile
John P
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