Albatross Sails For Mackerel Habit Studies Off Atlantic
The United States Fish Commission steamer Albatross sails to study mackerel habits from 100 to 200 miles off shore between Cape Hatteras and Newport. The iron-hulled vessel, launched last December, will drag deep nets and examine winter and spring movements, with Lt. Schroeder noting mackerel are a gregarious species preferring cooler waters. Capt. George Janvrin adds long-running observations from Gloucester and other ports, suggesting mackerel migrate with water temperature and may be caught year round north of Hatteras if conditions permit.
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United States Fish Commission
Cape Hatteras
Newport
London
Schroeder
The
Albatross
Gulf Stream
South Hatteras
George Janvrin
Fulton Market
Hatteras
Cape Cod
Gulf of Canso
Bay of Chaleur
Nova Scotia
Old Gloucester
Herald
Marine Pearls and Their Global Trade History
A Philadelphia Times article surveys pearl fisheries in the Persian Gulf, Ceylon, and the Indian Archipelago, noting government control, high profits in late 18th century, and declines in early 19th century. It cites historic pearls valued at hundreds of thousands or millions, mentions imitations and a silk-like pearl fabric from fish scales, and records instances of famous pearls and royal collections. It ends by describing pink pearls from certain mussels and shells as rare.
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Persian Gulf
Ceylon
Indian
Bay of Bengal
Isle of
Eehrein
Servilia
M. Brutus
Julius Cesar
Cleopatra
Antony
Arabia
Tavernier
Persia
Philip
Leo X
Suliman the Great
England
Italy
Philadelphia Times
How Thermometers are Made in a Brooklyn Workshop
A Brooklyn Eagle description follows workers assembling thermometers. Boys at benches form bulb ends from glass tubes by flame and blowpipe. They fill tubes with mercury, seal ends, mark freezing and boiling points, then cut and scale the brass index plates, assemble cases, and package the finished thermometers. Quicksilver is sourced from California.
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California
Brooklyn Eagle
Paris Foie Gras Secrets and Terrine Recipe Revealed
Paris Cor. San Francisco Chronicle describes foie gras production with ducks and geese fed to enlarge livers for delicacy. It explains geographic preferences, then provides a detailed terrine de foie gras recipe with livers bacon parsley mushrooms and truffles baked in a covered earthen dish and flavored with sherry.
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France
Strasburg
Austria
Toulouse
San Francisco Chronicle
Hoodoo Talk and Luck Aboard the Sporting Fraternity
A Denver Republic snip notes players discussing hoodoo superstitions and luck charms. Tales range from left-right chair walks to touching hunchbacks for luck, with anecdotes of bad luck linked to a cursed player and various superstitions about coins and copper. Also reports on mongooses imported for vermin control and a St Louis pill-man recovering $1 000 000 after a vault fire.
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San Antonio
Leadville
Eee
Denver Republican
Dr. McLean
St. Louis
Picturesque Saw Mill Relics in Maine
The Boston Transcript describes abandoned Maine mills along remote stream banks now ruined and weathered. Wooden beams, water wheels, and foundations lie scattered, with walls skeletal and roofs broken, as nature slowly dismantles the once busy site. The piece reflects on a lumberman’s reverence for worn gear and the haunting stillness of forgotten industry.
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Boston Transcript
Castleton man never sees Lake Bomoseen after twenty five years
A Castleton Vermont man has lived within four miles of Lake Bomoseen for twenty five years and never set eyes on it. His brother crossed the ocean five times since 1860, according to the Ruiland Herald.
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Castleton
Lake Bomoseen
Ruiland
Hood's Sarsaparilla praised as a top blood purifier
The passage extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as an excellent blood purifier. It claims impurities in the blood cause many illnesses and asserts trial will not disappoint.
Griggs Glycerine Salve Advertised as Cure All
The best on earth claim for Griggs Glycerine Salve promises cures for cuts bruises scalds burns wounds and all sores. It claims to positively cure piles tetter and skin eruptions with money back guarantee of 25 cents. Sold by G W Bechel ly.
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Grigg
Griggs
G. W. Bechei —Ly
Loose
J. M. Loose & Co
Monroe, Mich
Farrand
Williams & Co
Swift & Dodds
James E Davis & Co
Detroit
Sena
F. J. Cheney
Adams Street
Toledo Ohio
G. W. Bechel
Defiance
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Pate le Foies
New York
America
Indianapolis Journal
Maine
Boots & Shoes
R. P. Ayers
Russell
Russell House
Loose’s Extract
Lover
Band
the Great
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
C.k.lord G
Baltimore
W. E. Reppert
Columbus
Philadelphia
Washington
Wheeling
Bellaire
Barnesville
Cambridge
Zanesville
Mewark
Sonsssyreris Races
Plymout
Ween Ewneee lv
Monroeville
Sandusky Wee
Fostoria
Deshler Aeeee
Hicksville
Auburn
Seneeeeeeeeees
Garrett Perret Errresy
Avilla
Escnosves
Chicago
Seneeenwe
Garrett
Tee
Plymouth
Shelby Junction
Mansfield
Mt Vernon
Newark
Wen Neenene Ll
Parker’s
Hiscox & Co
N.Y
Noodor
Floreston Cologne
Simcox & Co
N. Y
Druccists
ING &T
Spencers. & CO
Cincinnati
Calvert
Texas
Ayer
Churchill
Vicksburg
J. W. Whitley
Dr.j.c.ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Viers & Hulos
Viers & Hil
Viers & Hilton
Viers & Hilton’s
Odd Fellows Block
Ss. H. Frank
Summit Street
Toledo
Eaton’s
N. B
Switzer Oe Keanast
Harare
Suns
Jim
Switzer & Kehnast
Clinton Street
Ohio
Eagle Square Dealing Clothing
Frank Levy
the “Argand
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Switzer Bros
Colby & Scott's
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