Diversified Insights From March Reports Across Industry and Science
State Geologist of Ohio warns gas supply is dwindling while US industrial investment nears 100 million dollars weekly. Reports discuss Japan’s diet related diseases, a proposed Davy Crockett monument fund, and a new tunnel linking Port Huron and Sarnia easing cross border trade. Observations include giant Pacific Northwest trees, Grant era cancer debate, Africa’s civilization, and a Birmingham poison antidote label. Experiments on post mortem galvanic activity in murder cases are cited for life-death ambiguity.
Death and Poverty Warned in Poem Fragments
A Chicago Herald fragment quotes George Horton on two fears, Death and poverty. The lines contrast death’s inevitability with poverty’s iron bite, noting prayers do little and wealth cannot brighten the sun for the poor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Horton
Chicago Herald
The Old Chiffonier
A first person tale describes a Louis XV chiffonier gifted by a grandmother, linked to a romance with a mysterious cousin Gabrielle. The narrator recalls burning letters hidden in the chest, returning to France, and later discovering a concealed set of notes that confirm Gabrielle’s affection and a hidden marriage plan.
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Palace of Marly
Greece
Cagnes
Provence
Marseilles
France
Tadsha
Gabrielle
Cousin
Maurieaul
George
Thad
Mamma
Tspeka
Gnamma
Marriet
Household tips and recipes from periodicals
Practical notes on glass care with nitric acid tips, turpentine uses for burns moths and cleaning, bark hides as carpet substitutes, and old fashioned recipes including seed cookies wheat bread porridge and bean soup. The Chicago Herald notes women collectors in an extension service.
New Twin-Screw Steamers Transform Atlantic Travel
Maritime experts note rapid growth in transatlantic passenger ships from 1880 to 1890 with the City of New York Normannia and Majestic leading a fleet that doubles passenger capacity and exceeds twenty knots. Industry insiders predict nine twin-screw liners will sail between New York and Queenstown, easing demand with La Touraine Furst Bismarck Norman giant vessels and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandyfoukand
Queenstown
North Atlantic
Pat‘youmyo
Passoner
Blanchard
Tansatlantic
la Touraine
EL. Bona
Columbia
Furst Bismarck
Hamburg
Normans
Fairfield Company
Oa Yern
Vulcan Ship Building Company
Stettin
Mayst Bismarck
Bismarck
Paris
New York
North Goierman Lloyd Tine
Kapurh
Spree
New York Sun
Pearls of Thought and California Pioneers in 1852
A fragmentary column blends aphorisms on time and character with a Dakota of reminiscence. It recounts L. Js. Wellogg’s 1852 California prospecting journey, the swift lizard warning of a rattlesnake near a camp, and a vignette on Thames water thieves and river piracy.
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Anderson
California
L. Js. Wellogg
Detroit Prep
Pacific Coast
Ind
Agi
Boy expresses eagerness for college and study
The dialogue shows a boy eager to attend college and work hard in banding school to earn a place in college. An aunt questions the boy about his college plans while he says he loves to row, indicating his motivation and goals.
Fashion notes and perfumes in 19th century trends
The article surveys ladies fashion and beauty topics, tracing plaited textiles from historic times, a new perfume from an African lily, handwriting styles by age, skirt ornamentation with lace and braids, and the rise of cosmetics and women in professional roles abroad. It highlights blue Prussian, beads, camel hair gowns, and white outfits for resorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley
England
New York
Milan
Lily
Valley
New York World
Bizarre 19th Century Tech Notes and Spider Stir
A collection of curiosities includes a predicted sole British hypnosis bill, early telephony in pockets, a cheap portable searchlight for fog, and a water drop photography lamp. Also recounted is a tale of a spider duel over a chip, then a peek at Jersey City merchants' debt blacklist and friction with New York houses.
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Ryan
Jersey City
N. Joy
New York
Ade
Tsuhizouon
Jereeymers
Everyihiite
New York Anerelunt
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Edward
Ohio
United States
Davy Crockett
Philadelphia Telegraph
House of Representatives
Davy
Canada
St. Clair River
Port Turon
Mich
Sarnia
Far
Northwest
Mount Tacoma
Washington
Ho Baye
General Grants
Cincinnati
Grant
Thomas Stevens
Scribner
Africa
Congo
Niger
Zambezi
Nile
Mississippi
Danube
Uganda
Birmingham
Kemmler
Glasgow
Pierre
Abrielle
Geore
Saya
Spain
Frascuelo
Madrid
Prascurlo
Frasanclo
Chicago News
Asia
New York Journal
Rscipes
The
Newi
Atlantic Racers
Bath
Nicholas Luping
San Frangioy
Cal
Tor
Sansha
Thames Police
U Ader Tig Embankment
Blickfriars
Hillingsen
Mais
Megs
Dirk
Fio
Maria
James II
New York Star
Ife
Orleans
Chicago Post
Nineveh
Thebes
Athens
Ovid
Rome
Gaul
Germany
Russia
Kniazeff
Alexandra Ligno
Crimea
Kakshe-Seral
Odessa
Razie Koudloizaroff-Hanum
N. Y. World
Judas
Christ
Hellman
Graga Valley
Vienna
Prater
London
Berl
J.P. Wilkes
Ifo
Louis Globo Democrat
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