Immigrant Reach and Wealth in 19th Century Signals
The article surveys 800000 arrivals with 6000 settling south of the Potomac and notes many are first class workers or colonists. It cites a New York physician on infant vaccination, discusses moustache fashions, and mentions Hannibal Hamlin and other ex presidents. It also covers Chinese population growth in Hawaii, Russia's proposed foreign resident tax, and vast land holdings and steam yachts of prominent Americans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Potomac
Hawaii
Jay Gould
Atlanta
W. K. Vanderbilt
Bermudas
Astor
Nourmahal
New York
James Gordon Bennett
Cads
New York Courier
The City of the Living and the Endless Breath
A long vanished city of living joy defied death and thrived in pleasure and peace. Over time mortals sought the boon of dying, leaving the walls and graves beyond as the living questioned endless breath. A dialogue interrupts with a barber and lovers, then shifts to kite making and flying in East India, detailing ancient techniques and competitive aerial play.
Mrs Elliott's Burglar Thwarted by Failing Heist
A man intrudes at Mrs. Elliott's home seeking her engagement ring. She feigns calm, notes the intruder's features, and resists, fearing her husband’s return and a violent outcome. The attempted burglary unfolds during a quiet evening at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny
Jack
Elott
Moe
Grizzly vs Stallion duel ends with bear killed
Montana stockmen recount a confrontation where a grizzly named Old Ephraim attacked a grazing stallion. The stallion defended itself, delivering powerful kicks that crippled the bear's jaw and face, and the bear was ultimately slain after return to the thicket led to a final fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ephraim
Montana
Theo
Wigged Senator Foote Humiliates Mocking Aide In Senate
The incident recalls John P. Hale taunting Foote of Mississippi. Foote arrives with a curly black wig and, after a playful grimace, hangs the wig from his desk while declaring a special committee unnecessary. The scene elicits widespread laughter among the senators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Hale
Senaor Foote
Mississippi
New York
Senator Foote
Rathe
Tate
Foote
Foote Rosa
Senate
Morbrolla
Perley Pyore
Leech pond in Newtown once vast but shrinking harvest
A Brooklyn Eagle report describes Newtown New York leech ponds once yielding thousands daily. Weather and salt water intrusion reduce production. imports from France and Germany supply the market as domestic use declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newtown
L. H
Brooklyn Eagle
France
Newton
Winfield
Bowery Bay
Newtowna
J. G. Johnson
Johnson
London
Paris
Turkish cuisine and dining customs described in travelogue
The article details Turkish food habits including kebab preparation from sheep fat tallow, vegetarian tendencies, and a diet of fowls and sheep. It notes long sittings on mats, silent, grave eating, use of forks and knives plus spoons for soft foods, and beverages such as clear water and a white liquor from gum resin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stmboul
Caraman
Elephant Emperor of Central Park Remembered for Courage
The New York Mail and Express recalls Samson the Coles Circus elephant in Central Park and the famed Emperor once at the Park Menagerie. Keeper Thomas Donohue gained control by kindness and led Emperor from the cage after removing shackles, a feat praised as courageous before the animal was finally killed after failed subduing attempts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samson
Central Park
Coles Circus
Colong
Emperor
Herman
Elloria
Thomas Donohue
Donohue
New York Mail & Express
Africa's peoples, trades, and iron craft noted in 19th century survey
The article surveys Central and East African societies, noting hunter-gatherers, stock raising, and iron work across regions. It highlights Watwa and Akka as exceptions to agriculture, describes crops like sorghum maize and bananas, and mentions cattle, sheep, goats, and poultry. It also references a Scottish inventor in Scotland proposing a coal substitute from pitch oil with steam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Africa
Africa
Uganda
Galla
Wabuma
Watuta
Upper Nile
Sahlstrom
Normal Company
Aberdeen
Scotland
Dakota sheriff faces early morning arrest request
A man urged the sheriff of a Dakota county near the Montana line to arrest someone after claiming the person shot two men and a woman and set fire to a house. The speaker said he could not go that day because he needed to pursue a thief who stole two honey and a mule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
England
Irica
Dakota
Montana
Dakota Bells
China
Misionary
All About Ears The Changing Shape of Ear Features
A Harper's Bazaar note discusses a police idea to photograph criminals from the side to track aging ears. It argues ears change little compared to other features and warns that earrings, aging, and fat loss alter ear shape over time, making the concept unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper's Bazar
Ehapa
The Gypsy Tent and a Child’s Bread Lesson
Edgar L Wakeman describes a gypsy tent constructed from a brown hood and green velvet with hickory bows and a ridge pole frame. The tent is covered by woolen blankets secured with hickory skewers for a snug camp home. A boy named Tommy questions a beggar and later refuses bread after seeing his father give five cents for the man to eat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar L. Wakeman
Tommy
Adulteration in Mustard Warned by Philadelphia Call
The Philadelphia Call notes widespread mustard adulteration. A grocer claims flour red pepper turmeric are used and tests show ammonian reactions. A drop of the liquid causes edge reddening indicating turmeric or chrome yellow presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Woman's Fitness and Fashion Notes in Old Column
A long column discusses outdoor exercise for girls as healthier than overtaxed accomplishments, defends tanning and freckles, and critiques changing fashion fads. It weaves in notes on marriage customs, flowers, jewelry trends, and social behavior, with brief digressions on cultural quirks and curiosities from various sources.
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Baltimore American
Hannibal Hamlin
Sconted Ferry
Bayard, Sherman
Edmunds
Mr. Wheeler
Ham
Louis Kosauth
Novoo Vremya
Russia
Hugh J. Glenn
Colusa County
California
Darkota
Sacramento River
United States Patent Office
Platea
Theron Gevicca
Patent Office
Brill
Ufo
Mohammed Haa
Life In
Josephus
Moon
Rollin
Brunon Josephus
Chicago Tribune
Ammalsr
Forum
San Francisco Chronicle
Ifo
Ben Johnson Bayat
Norfolk
Norwich
Edom
Anwiory
Jenna
Mother
Sho
Bsho
Bho
Catharine Cole
Laghorn
Videy
Engey
Akrey
Cmint
Jeao
Mopolitan
Ottawa
Canada
Madrid
OL Mulchanoff
Meteorological Society
New England
Massachusetts
New Zealand
Robomahaua
Mount Tarawera
Atlantic Coast
Maine
Florida
United States Fish Commission
Lighthouse Board
Signal Service
Sargent
Arnold Arboretum
Warvard College
America
Scott
New York Sun
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