Antiquity of Irrigation
Senator Francis G. Newlands argues irrigation is humanitys oldest art and key to civilization. He notes ancient cities on desert margins relied on water systems, cites American deserts in Arizona and New Mexico, and describes European and British irrigation endeavors from Nile to Mesopotamia and Mesopotamian plains to support agricultural expansion. The piece traces Anglo-Saxon westward settlement blocked by aridity and credits modern efforts to divert Rocky Mountain waters to arid plains for crop growth.
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Francis G. Newlands
Nevada
America
Arizona
New Maexico
Colmbus
Free England
India
Hugland
Nile
Mesopotamia
Tigris
Euphrates
Babylon
Ninevah
Dirst
Atlantic
Axman
Rocky Mountains
Women as Peacemakers. By Sir Ewin Arnold
An essay extols women as potent peacemakers capable of ending wars through influence at home and in society. The piece cites domestic power, rulers, and mothers as forces shaping policy, paralleled by art contrasting war and peace and inviting women to unite for global harmony.
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Busby
Jay
Your FIST TIF and the Moral Measure of Success
A reflective piece asks how wealth and career define character and worth. It argues true success includes helping others, generosity, and broadening opportunities rather than hoarding riches or excluding people. The text emphasizes humane values, empathy, and social responsibility as the true measure of a life.
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Dave
Atmosphere facts and a perilous climb shared in 19th century notes
The article recalls Priestly’s 1774 discovery of oxygen and the later addition of nitrogen, noting carbon dioxide as a minor yet vital atmospheric component. It includes medical cautions on hot water for indigestion, Malay Peninsula gutta percha plans, a dangerous ascent attempt by Grant Litchfield near Natural Bridge, and a note that Fravell has spent $120,000,000 on canals since 1879, excluding Panama.
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Wanelsington
Grant Litchfield
Ohio
George Washington
Young Litchfield
Washington
Nat
New York Sun
Fravell
Thin
Panama
From the Market Place Poem by Sara G. Small
A Boston Transcript excerpt voices resolve of women to ease burden of the weak through labor and charity. It calls for steadfast courage and moral work, praising traditional domestic virtue while insisting on active sympathy and perseverance despite hardship.
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Inbor
Sara G. Small
Boston Transcript
Premature explosion ends sheriff and judge rule in Sandstone
In Green County a sheriff and judge dominate Sandstone with fear and graft. A March cattle theft case escalates to a fatal well blast when dynamite goes off during a dangerous blasting sequence. Coroner later rules death a premature explosion caused by actions of the judge and sheriff.
Grain Elevators of America Explain Wheat Storage System
The article describes U S grain farming scale, acreage, and 2 000 000 000 bushels harvest with 40 000 000 acres under wheat and 30 000 000 in oats. It explains elevator storage growth from farm barns to railroad and district elevators, with up to 100 000 bushel capacity and multiple moves before shipment.
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United States
Aniica
Gleenhere-In
a-Dakota
Kansas- Or -Nebraska
Youdsite
Hue
D. Allen Willey
Engineering Magazine
Linen Clonet and Upholstery Trends in Household Arrangements
A Philadelphia Record style item discusses arranging linens and napkins, care of towels, and economical laundering. It notes industry advice on napkin placement, fabric piling, and rotating use to extend life. It also covers the rise of built in seating, wall alignment with woodwork, color trends, plank widths, and summer curtains with madras and net fabrics.
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New York
Madras
Philadelphia
Wise Words. Fragmented quotes from a distant era.
A jumble of aphorisms and sample phrases low in clarity. The text references virtue, responsibility, music, and life events with many typographical errors and obscured attributions. The source appears to be a collage from a historical newspaper page with misread lines and misplaced punctuation.
Recipes and Odd Dishes From a Distant Page
A jumble of recipe fragments describes preparations like Sardine filled eggs and a cream pudding with milk and eggs, plus a hot pot dish built in layers with mutton and potatoes. A note references Grand Secretary Yong Li of Pekin and lavish gifts on his sixtieth anniversary.
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Retry Yong Li
Pekin
Lon Non Express
Gates Closes Gorn Deal and Market Falls After Settlement
Chicago reports John W Gates closes his corn deal on the Chicago Board of Trade after shorts settle. Estimated profits near $1.9 million. July corn falls about 15.5 cents as markets react. Farmer losses widen as prices drop and Gates signals power to push through the settlement.
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Chicago
John W. Gates
Chicago Board of ‘Trade
Samuel Stotten
Gates, Liarri & Co
Shorts
Gates
Men of Missions
Agalase Hha
Pune
Whlel
Chicigowas
Harris-Gates
Chicago strike cripples wholesale trade and paralyzes city
Chicago’s freight strike halts wholesale business as railroads and workers remain locked in dispute over half to one cent an hour pay rise. Merchants warn losses approach 1,000,000 while depots, wagons, and police face disruptions. Vegetables and fruit vendors struggle to receive goods for customers.
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Chicago
Big City
Aod
South Water Street
Tir
Vegetable and Fruit Peddiers
Panama Canal talks and world events noted this week
Senator Spooner met with the President and Secretary Root on the Panama Canal. Idaho Senator Dubois says the Senate will not pass Roosevelt anti trust measures. Secretary Hay secured promises to evacuate Tianjin. Vatican note on Philippine friars reviewed. Navy to idle gunboats. Kilauea shows signs of settling. Johnstown mine disaster and other incidents reported. Torpedo boat destroyer Paul Jones made a fast trial. Measles on the Lancaster and other foreign and domestic items across continents.
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Warrington
Spooner
Root
Panama Canal
Dubois
Idaho
Senate
Roosevelt
Merriam
Agricultural Department
Hay
Tien-Tain
China
Vatican
Gaynor
Greene
Department of Justice
Washington
Ind
Catharine Sullivan
Utiea
N.Y
Chicago
United States
Lancaster
Fortress
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Dover
Sharkey Capunfi
Sa Enanl
Aittchell
Paul Jones
Sanfrancisco
James W. Campbell
G. W. Pyron
Alden
Campanile of St Mark’s Collapses in Venice Plaza
A historic bell tower in Venice collapses into St Mark’s Place causing extensive damage to the royal library and adjoining structures. Several people are injured but none killed. The Campanile, begun in 888 and rebuilt over centuries, stood as a famed symbol with bronze doors and statues, including Apollo Mercury and Pallas.
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Italy
Campyuile
St. Mark's Church
Ctc
Royale Palace
Campanile
Apollo
Mercury
Pallas
Iere
Woman Miser’s Hoard Revealed in Norwich Estate
An eccentric Norwich widow kept a 810,000 cash hoard in drawers and hidden spots. Appraisers found nearly 10,000 in securities and gold coins, with 1255 in gold coin and 7350 in wills. She owned a 600 acre farm and managed it herself despite advancing years.
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Allen
Ueatet Theciatostoanan
Norwich
Barner
Death of a Giant Eight Foot Two Omaha Man
Chicago report notes the death of Lewis Wilkins in Omaha at age 30 who stood eight feet two inches tall and weighed 336 pounds. A special nine foot long bed was built for him at Presbyterian Hospital. a tiger of his last days is referenced as a dramatic, exaggerated anecdote.
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Pym
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Guan
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Cambria Steel Company
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Omaha
Presbyterian Hospital
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Jennie Bosschieter
Court of Pardons
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McAllister
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Yprora
Trenton
Lilie Lana
Yardville
St. Francis Hospital
McCormick
Dewas
Himeself
Justice Sims Found Quilty In Glass Strike Disorder Case
Justice John H. Sims of Minatola was sentenced to thirty days in county jail for disorderly conduct tied to a glassworkers clash in Minatola. The case arose from a strike confrontation where Simms justified his actions to preserve order during the melee.
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Pees
John H. Sims
Minatola
Alfred de Mato
Ot Minatola
Asplewall
Buena Vista
Jantice Simm
Justice Simm
JCM
Sima
Justice Sins
Supreme Court
Tudge Frendrickson
Colossal Statue of King Victor Emmanuel Nearing Completion
The colossal equestrian statue of King Victor Emmanuel in Rome is near completion. The figure stands about three feet from base to crown, with helmet feathers adding roughly five feet. A hollow space will allow one or two riders to lead and four or five to be in the horse’s head area.
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Rome
Victor Emmanuel
Entomologist Estimates U.S. Loss From Insects in 1867
In 1867 entomologist B. D. Walah estimated annual U.S. losses from insect damage at 300 million to 400 million dollars, reflecting early concerns about pest impacts on the economy.
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B. D. Walah
United States
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