From Brine to Artesian Well at Coal Creek
A June to August 1866 report details a long artesian brine test at Coal Creek with pipe failures, tube upgrades, and temperature readings. The team concludes the well lacks water head, suggests deeper tubing and a 900 foot shaft, and notes a costly furnace trial that failed to yield expected salt output.
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Jarrett Well Co
Terre Haute
Thomas
Collett
Baume
Kenawba
Thomas Wm. Merrill
Wim
Coal Creek
Lost spectacles found by Mrs J L Allen
A pair of gold spectacles were lost last Saturday by Mrs J L Allen. Finder should leave them at the post office and will receive a $1 reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Allen
Alligator Gar Feared In Southern Lakes And Rivers
Historic account from the New York Times describes the alligator gar as a dangerous freshwater predator in Louisiana Arkansas and Mississippi. The fish can attack swimmers and snag prey with a broad bill tearing through minnows bass and other fish.
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Osceola County
Mich
Lake George
Finland
Chicago
Armstrong
South
Louisiana
Arkansas
Lake i
Helena
Ark
Agar
Mississippi
New Orleans
New York Times
The Right of Defense in an English Trial
An English judge notes that laws of God and man grant a party a chance to defend. He recalls a saying that even God did not sentence Adam before he was called to make his defense, asking Adam where he is and if he ate of the forbidden tree.
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God
Adam
Memory’s Pranks and the Puzzle of Remembering
An excerpt from a Youth's Companion piece exploring why people forget some things and recall others. It cites Professor Janes and Emerson, recounting cases where forgotten facts resurface after illness or accident and a German girl reportedly spoke languages she could not have learned.
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Janes
Emerson
Coleridge
Germany
Wuebrevn
Household Hints on Cleaning and Clever Fixes
Practical tips on preventing stove blacking burning off and using ammonia. Teakettles should not sit with small water amounts near fire. Rose potpourri is made by layering fresh petals and salt for six months. A cork substitute uses a screw with string to pull the cork. Ink stains on furniture respond to dilute water and repeated applications. Silverware stains require prompt treatment. sulfuric acid can remove medicine stains.
Persian Tea Making Lesson From Russian Samovar Practice
The piece explains how to dilute strong tea correctly using boiling water from a samovar to avoid weak flavor. It notes Russians prepare an essence of tea first then dilute to desired strength, insisting on freshly boiled water and avoiding water that has boiled and cooled for tea service.
Ceilings and Ventilation in Air Circulation
Rooms with low ceilings promote better ventilation as window leakage keeps air moving under the roof. High ceilings restrict air movement to the lower space and trap foul hot air above window tops, creating a stagnant layer that fouls fresh currents.
Longevity of Irish Peasants in Connaught Deaths
The article notes many centenarians in Irish rural districts and that deaths of persons over sixty accounted for more than half of Connaught's total deaths last year, highlighting peasant longevity.
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Connaught
Wall Street wisdom and Hawaii harvest notes
A collection of quips about Wall Street prowess and wealth as well as agricultural timelines. Mentions Upson Downes and Winnon Luce with a playful exchange about fortune and restraint. Adds a Hawaii note on pineapple bearing and quick lettuce celery growth.
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Wall Street
Upson Downes
Winnon Luce
New York Times
Peruna Endorsed by Officials and Families
A family remedy testimonial from Harry M. Stevens of Midland Beach New York and John L. Burnett Congressman from Alabama praising Peruna as a superior cold and catarrh cure. The ad claims Peruna cures catarrh wherever located and invites readers to write Dr Hartman for free advice from The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus.
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Harry M. Stevens
Midland Peach
L. I
New York
Richmons Hota
John L. Burnett
Congress
Alabama
Hartman
Dr. Hartman
The
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus, C
Stock Sale At Nelenn Crane Place Near Covington
Public sale of farm stock on Friday November 8 1901 at 10 a m on the old Nelenn Crane place six miles southeast of Covington. Items include 20 shoats 5 milch cows two fresh in February 1 two year old steer 1 yearling 6 spring calves 50 sheep 1 two year old colt and 7 tons of hay. Terms nine months credit on sums over 5 with note and security eight percent interest if unpaid by maturity and attorney fees. sums under 5 cash. No removal before terms are met. Auctioneers Ras Vickery and J D Bybee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelenn Crane Place
Covington
J. D. Bybee
Ras. Vickery
McKinley Friend and Comrade Memorial Book Promotion
A promotional notice claims William McKinley’s life and death inspired a book fundraiser. It promises an elegant photogravure portrait and outlines a sales plan to profit via subscribers, offering a free outfit and potential yearly contracts. Readers are urged to mail 4 cents for prospectuses and aim to sell tens of thousands locally.
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Congress
National Capitol
Canton
McWhinley
Monument Fund
McKinley
Outfit
Outfit Fhee
Tay Expe
Continental Assembly
Corcoran Biog
U.S. Tressury
Nedin
Washington, D
Physician Testimony on Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
County physician Geo W Screggs of Hall County Georgia testifies to using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with great results. He notes digestion reform and relief from both dyspepsia and starvation, claiming the product digests what you eat and cures worst cases quickly.
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Geo. W. Screggs
Hall County
J. P.buckner
Gas Well Operations Begin on Randolph Farm
The derrick and equipment arrived last Saturday and are being erected on the Randolph farm northeast of town where the well is located. Drilling will start as preparations are completed.
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Randolph Farm
DeWitt's Little Early Risers Promote Gentle Relief
An advertisement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers promotes a plant based remedy described as certain thorough and gentle. It claims the pills ease bowels without griping, are small and easy to take, and strengthen and invigorate.
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DeWitt
J. P. Backner
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Lodi
Michigan Lake
Hawaii
Philadelphia Record
William McKinley
Gen
Charlies A. Grosvenor
J. P. Buckner
East Side
Covington, Indiana
Beckwith
Piu
AVN
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