Wealth of peach crops and rail growth in late 19th century trends
The text surveys peach production covering 507000 acres valued at 76000000 with over 90000000 invested in peach growing in a census year. It notes Boston Cultivator ideas on beautifying rail land, Latin American alliances, and rising global rail mileage, then shifts to English agriculture, sugar and meat imports, farm labor prospects, and the link between eating and sleep in modern society.
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London
England
America
Australis
South America
Great Britain
Pope Alarides
Life and Love Reflections from a Boston Transcript Poem
A fragmentary verse excerpt attributed to Lilian E. Knapp from the Boston Transcript offers meditations on enjoying life, friendship, and love while warning against sorrow. The poem contrasts fleeting kisses with enduring values and urges embracing small joys before tomorrow's possible troubles.
Bicycle vs Tiger in Indian Jungle Race Shocks Riders
A young cyclist recalls riding with a regiment in India when a tiger appeared on the same road. He fled for miles as the cat pursued, nearly dying before a shikaree shot the tiger at close range. He was rescued and spent weeks recovering in camp.
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India
Akaya
Moss Fred
Bent
Aan
Harevie
Uenal
Ugor
Nico
Aud
Jim
Lrony
Truman
Fonds
Milai
Ruby Varieties and Historical Diamonds
The article details ruby types including oriental, balas, and spinel, noting alumina content, chromium influence, and color misclassifications. It mentions famous rubies and owners, then shifts to digestion studies on cooked versus raw foods and nutrition insights from Good Housekeeping, followed by a critique of US road construction and civil engineering capacity from Chicago Herald.
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Chordid
Shalk Saphy
Shah of
Paris
Upsapar
M. Popoff
America
United States
Chicago Herald
Cake of soap on your wash to remember you
Reproving note from Mrs De Neat complains about placing a soap cake on a wash hat months ago. The scene shifts to field conditions at Waterloo with land under cultivation, mostly wheat, oats and rye, reflecting agricultural activity.
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Waterloo
Cold storage and its growing role in markets
The piece explains extensive cold storage in city warehouses used by fruit fish poultry and game dealers to hold stock for higher profits. It covers freezing costs by weight major vault practices with silk preserved at low temperatures and notes temperature controls and daily checks in large facilities.
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Warelouse
St. John’s Park
Suime Firs
New York Sun
Scientific Scraps From a Distant Sky and Sea
A jumble of notes on science topics and curiosities: pontoon weights for the French army, a celery coffee drink said to renew brain and nerve vigor, ventilating machines for coal mines, sunken river bends, explosives for Blossom Rock, planetary motions near Jupiter, volcanic faye bursts, mineral discoveries in the Arctic, a morning Saturn, new magnesium lighthouse light, camphor and oxygenated water as growth stimulants, Shoshone Falls electrical plans, a Croton River dam cost of 41 000 0000, egg raft buoyancy and self-righting behavior.
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Nortler
Spica
Goroany
Snake River
Idaho
Canala
Cornell
Croton
New York City
Shared by his Wife and the Barber Shop Quip
A Chicago Times anecdote relays Congressman Joli Alton of Mississippi recounting a campaign tale about a wife urging a trip to the barber shop. The joke swaps shaving antics with Europe dreams while a constituent humorously misunderstands the congressman’s Washington work.
King Henry IV Plays With Dauphin On All Fours
The King of France, Henry IV, famed for using courtly titles even in play, joined children in childish games. While crawling on the floor with the Dauphin, a royal aide interrupted and asked if he had children. The king replied, addressing the aide as sire, then joked he would tote his rider around the room. Chicago consumes 6,000,000 tons of coal annually.
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Henry IV
France
Chicago
France Teeters After Cabinet Shake Up and Panama Probe
Paris reels from a cabinet resignation and a turbulent day in the National Assembly. President Carnot appoints Ribot to reorganize the ministry amid Panama probe doubts. Court proceedings reveal tension as De Tessups case unfolds and ministers face scrutiny over Panama lending.
Turbulent Global Issues Reach Across Continents
Fragmented, OCR-like slice notes multiple global concerns. Mentions illiteracy in Honduras, a dry docked cruiser, financial deficits, immigration talk, fears of uprisings in Mexico, and political scandals. Also cites pension counts, wartime veterans, and budget figures for New York City. Descriptions include international unrest, labor disruptions, and warnings of emigration and embargoes.
Lived to Great Age Vermont Woman Dies at 110
An account notes Mrs Rashey of Georgia Vermont died aged about 110, possibly the oldest woman in Vermont and perhaps the United States, after a long life marked by poverty and multiple marriages. The piece also mentions age and family details.
Senate Briefs From Fifty Second Congress Proceedings
Senate actions span March 14 to 17 with bills on judicial resignation pensions Alaska government structure quarantine immigration and Treasury powers. debates cover anti option and silver purchase tax, district and fortifications appropriations, private pension bills, and a failed joint resolution on President inauguration. Includes private pension approvals and district appropriations progress.
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Senate
M. P. Doady
United States
District of Oregon
Pastan
John Roach
Messrs. Mitchell
Chandler
Pelfer
Mears
Veat
Archerson
Mr. Vilas
State Department
Tuera
House
District of Columbia
Waz i
Watson
Office of Nations Inspector of Cotton and Grain
Norfolk and Western Railroad
General Butler Dead Sketch of His Eventful Public Career
General Benjamin F. Butler of Bassa chusette died at his Washington residence 230 New Jersey avenue at 2 30 am recent mornings. Born Deerfield New Hampshire November 5 1818 he rose from law practice in Lowell Massachusetts to brigadier general then major general in Union service. He held Massachusetts offices and ran for president with the Greenback Party. His death surprised many as he had long resided in Washington while noted for legal and political battles across multiple states.
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Galt
Mr. Green
Green
Hia
Sin
Saladin
Hie
Maraemon
New York
Joli Alton
Mississippi
Sero
Julia
Washington
Constituent
Texas
Buck
Allen
Honduras
Brant
New Yor
Tray
CutoaGo
Winte Howe
California
Mexico
Pensiog Bureau
United States
Scotland
Hanburg
Germany
Oga
Garza
Grawany
Jas Guinps Kuni
Groron W. Mansu
Keystone Bank
Parls
Plia
Cape Laws
South Africa
Buenos Ayres
Argentina Republic
Sumner Dathhick
Novi
Ponting
Quattlayon
Thor
War Office
Oeneral
Petlen
Benjaui, F. Butler
Bassachusette
New Jersey Avenue
Cass
Massachusettans
United States Supreme Court
Constant Ree Denve
General Butcher
Benjamin Frank In
Irtler
Deerfielt
N. H
John Hutler
Waterville College
Svas
Lawell
Mass
Genera Hutler
Massachusetts Militia
Marsichusetts
Washlodton
United States Service
Naty Orleans
New York City
Art
General Butler
Contess
Nanvachusetts
Natcchusetts
Ant
T'10
Greenback Party
Tower
Sarah
Dau Shteru
Israel
Wolly Jones Mildreth
Suver
Boator
Bawacae
Vaut
Bow Tergel
Labor unrest and wage shifts across states in early era
The article outlines widespread labor turmoil and evolving wages across industries and regions. It notes large job losses and strikes in textiles and iron and steel, with unemployment rising in Berlin and Prussia regions, and mentions wage levels in Delaware, North Carolina, and Maine. It highlights nonunion lockouts, short weeks, and a shrinking pool of skilled labor amid industrial strain.
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Croan-makina
United States
Iron and Steel
Belzina
Bathvony
Cotton Milla
Bie
Bagtaal
Contoy
Inoba Lonetoh
Bern Estat
Eyvani
Delaware
North Carolas
Maine
North Carolina
New York City
Dorazatic Service
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Lomo
Ernest Kohl
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Lilian E. Knapp
Boston Transcript
Duckie
James Bo Green
Wilmington
Del
Pavns Gate
Enousty
Suladin
Lev. Rose
Belmont Park
Philadelphia
Dumbarton
Walker Oign
Wolverhampton
London News
Cape
Pynrith
Bank of Hogland
Itow- Tand Hill Benevolent Fund
Howe
Brooklyn
Horak
Indy
Marita
St. Louis
Blossom Rock
San Francisco Bay
Marais
Ho Fe
Jupiter
Teelandia
Fur Tla
Faye
Mailam
Sean
Chicago Times
Frances Ferment
Ribut
Cromdr
Ministre
Cabiet
Builaus
Carnot
M. Ribot
Ribot
Panama
Thas
Linbstakers
de Lisseos
Fontane
Cottu
Eiffst
Interior
M. Dovelle
Alaska
al. Tirard
Finance
Bourgeois
Justis
Loizillon
M. Burdeau
Caroulas
Dupuy
AM. Viger
Siasgfried
MM. Vistre
Ita
Appa
Charles de Tesseps
Perminer
Hal
Panama Company
Baron Reinach
Thia
Fotz
Cave Atheraby
Sassoon
Hosili
Baihaay
Dani Sariot
Wyman
Vermont
Triniy
Vosgola
Lsol
Cit Cruisars
Gon Subuarty
Varloud Klaly
Buller
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