07 May 1880
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Newspaper
Cuba Patriot
Location
Cuba, New York, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1880
Page
1
A Jersey City factory worker recalls a near fatal near miss with a great fly wheel in P Letillard & Co. The engineer describes how his terrier Jersey fell into the wheel, survived briefly then died after revival attempts. An extraordinary tale of a dog’s brush with heavy machinery.
Miss Florace Doty of 596 Delaware Avenue Buffalo, walking at about eleven, faced a violent attempt to snatch her purse by a bold highwayman. The assailant swerved to approach then seized the purse and wrestled it free, but she clung to it as the thief fled. A $800 diamond may have been involved.
A fragmented 19th century piece describes ice life with sounds cracking and shifting ice, then shifts to debate on the moon's influence on farming. It cites observations of ice surfaces, sea ice behavior, and the varying effects of lunar phases on agricultural outcomes, referencing Toaldo and Pitprim.
The account discusses Russian exiles in Liberia and a large Nihilist group in Siberia, with up to 25 000 higher rank members seen as exiles. Families feel horror and distrust toward authorities, perceiving Nihilists as dangerous and indifferent to life under autocratic rule. The piece explores the psychological impact on those left behind.
A Oakland Grand Central Hotel proprietor allegedly planned a mass robbery of guests by leasing a central inn, luring wealthy boarders, then starting a two am fire to distract guests while valuables were seized. Some trunks and effects were recovered, but agents likely removed others.
A narrative recounts a near death and revival in a rural setting. A nurse’s bold intervention with stimulants and massage revived the speaker after a prolonged illness. Local villagers and a doctor witnessed the transformation, inspired by a dream guiding the nurse to act. The patient attributes the miracle to divine guidance and credits the nurse's perseverance.
An 1680 letter from Lord Gubws Hedestas describes a method for catching black bass using eight flies tied on two night hooks. He details fly patterns grizzly king governor alword and seth green, body, wing and hackle colors, and the fishing technique including sinking depth and casting with current.
The article discusses nutrition basics from historical notes, highlighting proteins, carbohydrates, fats, enzymes, and anti-oxidants in foods. It argues for balanced meals using beans, lentils, and vegetables to stretch scarce resources, noting the role of proteins like albuminoids and the need to teach economy in diet for workers amid shortages.
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