Octogenarian Wins Young Bride Against Family Opposition
Columbus Huling of North Bennington Vermont in his eighty first year marries Miss Jennie Bissell twenty four, despite mercenary relatives trying to block the match. A Vermont court and habeas corpus drama unfold as guardianship is challenged and the ceremony finally nears.
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Columbus Huling
North Bennington, Vt
Jennie Bissell
Boston
Columbus Huffing
North Bennington
M Huling
Wohen
Octogenarian
Miss Bissell
Bennington
Vermont
Mr. Huling
Cupid
Putnam House
Huling
Baptist Church
Swiftwater Bill Seeks Second Million After Alaska Fortune
Butte's famed swindler and gambler Columbus Huling, known as Swiftwater Bill, is said to be a millionaire again as he manages assets in Fairbanks Alaska. He reportedly plans marriage to Miss Bissell with Rev. Rowley to officiate in Bennington Vermont. Huling's wealth stems from a large Western estate and Alaska fortunes, with past losses and gains shaping his current return to prosperity.
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Butte
Mont
Montana
E. F. Willis
Fairbanks
Alaska
Fortune
Swiftwater Bill
Breech loading cannons through history at Navy Yard museum
A Washington Star article notes a bronze breech loading cannon captured at Mexico City on display at the Navy Yard museum. It describes the crude breech block, powder charge, and estimated range, comparing to other early breech guns in Fort Monroe and Annapolis, and mentions an 1817 rapid fire concept with a crank firing mechanism.
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Confucius
Paris
Mexico
Cortez
Navy Yard
City
Washington Star
Spain
New World
Fort Monroe
Naval Academy
Annapolis
British Museum
Watling
Marks of a Grilse in Salmon Fishing Contests
J Perley notes in Recreation that grilse differ from salmon by tail shape a deeply cleft tail versus a square or convex tail on small to aged fish. Grilse scales detach easily unlike salmon scales and grilse look slighter with a sharper head and less flexible body though size varies by river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Perley
Black Bats Fill Woods Near Lancaster Illinois
Reports describe thick woods near Lancaster Illinois filled with winged creatures resembling bats. Specimens weigh two ounces to a pound and a half and prey on squirrels and sometimes invade chicken houses. They are nocturnal and glow with a fiery eye when near, frightening several local residents.
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Lancaster
Ill
Hewitt and Jewett Clash Over Old Grievance
In a terse exchange Hewitt questions Jewett about cutting a man who bowed. Jewett admits retaliation for a prior operation performed on him.
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Hewitt
Jewett
The Rivals Elbows Stir New York Weekly
Rival Belle I is praised by Mr Richfelle and Miss De Slimm as a refined woman with many fine points. The exchange notes her elbows and calls attention to her elegance in a witty New York Weekly tone.
Widow uses kiss to cheat husband over Missouri farm deed
A husband sues his wife, alleging she used affection and undue influence to secure his Missouri farm deed. He claims she left him after the deed, now seeks to void the transfer rather than divorce, and alleges the farm was his sole property valued at 1600 dollars. Denver was later located as the wife’s residence.
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Missouri
Denver
Values of Moths Attract Museum Valuation
A national museum houses a moth collection valued at 1 million dollars. The note remarks that the specimens must have been fed on the choicest kind of food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
National Museum
Relic Bible Returned From War Era
Mrs. M. W. Fogarty of Yankton South Dakota writes to the National Tribune to return a war relic Bible. The volume bears the family record of Thomas Randolph Harrison and Julia Leigh, tied to the Harrison and Watkins Leigh families. It was taken from a White House Landing library after the Seven Pines battle and given to her husband in 1864.
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M. W. Fogarty
Yankton
Ls. D
The
National Tribune
Annapolis
Thomas Randolph Harrison
Julia Leigh
Thomas R. Harrison
Eliza Cunningham
Benjamin Watkins-Leigh
Julia Wickham
White House Landing
Seven Pines
A Soldier's Epitaph in Woolwich Churchyard
In Woolwich Kent England the epitaph honors Maj James Brush Royal Artillery killed by an accidental pistol discharge by his orderly on 14 April 1823. The inscription reads Well done good and faithful servant.
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Woolwich
Kent
England
James Brush
Royal Artillery
Mine Under Ocean Near Land's End Reveals Deep Work
The Levant mine near Land's End in England descends 2100 feet and extends under the Atlantic seabed more than a mile offshore. It employs 515 men and 175 boys and effectively forms the village of St Just.
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Ocean
Levant
Land’s End
England
St. Just
Bavaria Tests A New High Explosive Vigorite
A Bavarian test reports a new explosive named vigorite said to be ten times more active than existing high explosives. The claim notes it rivals current energetic compounds in potency and potential applications.
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Bavaria
Fooling General Sherman at a Confederate farmer’s log
A Detroit Free Press correspondent recalls a farmer six miles from Savannah who bragged he fooled General Sherman by not surrendering. He recounts Sherman marching 70,000 troops to his house, only to find the farmer missing and in Virginia with Lee, leaving the Yankee commander furious and the farmer’s wife amused by the tale.
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Savannah
Detroit Free Press
Sherman
General Sherman
Atlanta
Virginia
Lee
Prized Civil War Call to Arms Now Framed Relic
In Fort Wayne Indiana Col R S Robertson preserves a folded Whitehall New York call to arms from the Civil War era. The document organized the Ninety third New York Regiment and ties to Gen J S Croker who later led Guiteau’s hanging as Washington prison warden.
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R. S. Robertson
Berry Street
Fort Wayne
Ind
Indianapolis News
Whitehall
N. Y
Washington County
J. S. Croker
Ninety-third
New York
Federal
Washington
Charles Guiteau
Garfield
Croker
Col. Robertson
Branded with a hot iron tale of a Civil War deserter
Robert McReynolds recounts the fate of Evansville soldier Alex Jordan who deserted, was branded with a D iron, and died months later. Jordan’s brutal punishment, ordered to be stopped by Gen. Grant, is described as the first branding in the Union Army. Jordan lies buried near Evansville without a grave marker.
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Robert McReynolds
Evansville
Ind
Colorado Springs
Colo
American Tribune
Alex Jordan
Jerry Jordan
Jordan
Murfreesboro
Tenn
McReynolds
Gen
Grant
Keeper in Hyena Cage Teases Animal at Hall-by-the-Sea
A keeper cleaning a hyena cage in Hall-by-the-Sea England defends himself after the animal turns on him. He punishes the beast with a drubbing, prompting a spectator elderly lady to protest. The keeper invites her to try handling the animal, which she declines.
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Hall-by-the-Sea
England
Scissors Gift valued near 500 dollars to German Emperor
A steel merchant presented the German emperor with a pair of exquisitely crafted scissors. The blades bear the emperor's portrait and engravings of famous historical buildings. The engraver reportedly spent five years completing the work and is said to be highly skilled.
Remembered Cook Receives Birthday Honors During King’s Celebration
King Edward's chef M. Menager was among those honored in the birthday celebrations. The page notes his inclusion among the recipients.
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King Edward
M. Menager
Combination rack for feeding sheep outdoors
A writer in the Farm Stock Journal describes a combination rack for outdoor sheep feeding. The rack can be built in any height, about six inches wide at the bottom and 18 inches or more at the top, with slats spaced for easy hay access. The lower portion can form a trough by extending a slanted front and rear sides, allowing grain to be poured in from behind. An inch board slides over the trough during hay feeding and is moved when feeding the trough. The plan is illustrated for easy DIY construction.
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Farm Stock Journal
Why Mix Slops for Hogs Debate Sparks Hog Care Changes
A dairy farmer argues against swill feeding for hogs saying it makes them drink excess water, gorge the feed, and waste resources. He highlights self feeder methods by Joseph E. Wing, notes disease risks from sour swill, and urges better feed, shelter, and pasteurized milk for hog health.
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Kimball
Joseph E. Wing
Ames
Practical Poultry Care For Autumn Fowls And Watering
Practical pointers on moving young fowls to clean, light houses with dry litter. avoid leaky roofs and damp, cold quarters. Tips cover feeding, marking turkeys, separating ducks, maintaining water, and preventing disease through clean, cool drinking vessels.
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Fannie M. Wood
Farm Journal
Secure hive cover designs with beveled wedged edge
The author presents two dra wings illustrating an ideal hive cover. The beveled edge allows the cover to be wedged onto the hive body, creating a firm and secure protection from impact or blow.
Bee Culture editor critiques telescope cover design
In a windstorm a cover that would be knocked off is deemed objectionable. The editor notes most telescope covers can be secured by a rim that sticks on two inches with an eighth inch play, preventing blow off in damp weather.
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Harry W. Craven
Evanston
Iil
Stock Points on Wool and Livestock Feeding
The article notes wool and lambs vary little over years with regular feeding and growth. It highlights sheep digestion for efficient feed use and warns against overripe cream for butter. It mentions pigs in clover and alfalfa as feed considerations and that salt can be beneficial in moderation.
City Boy Fails to Outsmart Country Boy Over Time
The piece argues that while city boys may be sharper as children they are often outclassed later by country boys due to bad habits, weaker endurance, and less capacity to think. It notes crowding does not benefit the city boy.
The Southdowns: An Ancient Yet Hardy England Sheep
The Southdowns make very good mothers and fatten on scant forage. They endure where larger breeds fail and are believed the oldest English sheep breed with roots tracing to Sussex since William the Conqueror.
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Southdowns
England
Sussex
Spraying Advice for San Jose Scale Now
A timely tip urges homeowners to spray for the San Jose scale louse before winter. Prepare the treatment now to protect trees and shrubs from damage as cold weather approaches.
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San Jose
Poultry Breeding Tips for Profitable Egg Laying Periods
The article urges farmers to keep hens in laying condition during price peaks and to select breeders rather than rely on random stock. It advises grading eggs by color and size, keeping large and small eggs home, and not shipping dirty eggs. Vermin should be exterminated by burning sulphur in the poultry house and fowls kept outside with the house sealed to preserve benefits.
Fall Fertilizing Advice for Orchards and Gardens
Fall fertilizing is advised in some cases and not in others. Do not fertilize orchards in fall to avoid triggering new growth which could suffer in winter. If fertilizing is done, apply after leaves fall. For vegetable plots, fall fertilization helps soil readiness for spring crops and early root establishment.
Farm thieves in our own farms demand action
Farm Journal criticizes theft of land and farm stock by unaffordable keep charges. It urges arresting robbers on farms as moral and economic wrongs increase. The piece frames theft as a social issue beyond land grabs out West.
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Farm Journal
Hens for the Boy and Farm Yard Lessons
A short editorial advocates teaching a boy farming by letting him care for hens. It suggests fixing up a yard, letting him raise a few birds, and showing him the business side of farming with hands on work and literature.
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Christopher Wilson
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Ther
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