Marvelous Endurance of a Soldier Wounded in the Wilderness
Elisha Hall, a veteran of Seventeenth Maine, survived a jaw wound at the Wilderness after three days without care. Recounted by eyewitnesses, his tale includes a prison, field hospital delays, and a meal of corned beef that marked his first solid food in two weeks. His lifelong health declined due to the wound, contributing to his death in 1866.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elisha Hall
Seventeenth Maine
W.S. Rind
Auburn
Mr. Hall
Hall
Fredericksburg
Lewiston Journal
Why Tall Hats Are in Demand
A Broadway hatter notes demand for tall hats grows among customers, with tall women influencing men to seek higher tops. He cites a five foot six customer who switched after being inspired by a new partner taller by about half an inch. The trend reflects changing fashion and social cues on the street. Shakespeare’s reputation in France and Europe is discussed in context of translations and performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shakespeare
Hoe
Boulevard Malesherbes
France
M. Pere
Odeon
Voltaire
M. Bergerat
Paris
Figaro
Alabama
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Inventions Stir Plumbers and Courtroom Wits
A dialogue about a freezing proof water valve prompts a plumber to predict wide use while a Detroit Free Press quotation notes extra work for plumbers. In Court Scene a defense counsel claims mild theft of ten francs bilked from a 5,000 franc pocketbook, and a tearful prisoner regrets not noticing the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Free Press
la Vie Parisienne
Useful Lesson On Cornmeal And Merchants
A man asks for cornmeal at a basket grocer who clarifies stock and price. The nun with a basket queries Tsay and the man leaves to find a simpler shop with less sharp salesmen. A midwinter calf needs prompt care with shelter and extra feed to stay thrifty. if not improved in a month, it should be sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsay
Chicago Tribune
Faru Journal
Grain Elevator and Beehouse Featured for Farm Labor Saving
An illustrated Rural New Yorker description details a grain elevator machine for reducing sack filling labor. It covers belt and canvas carrier, slats, pulleys, spout setup, and stabilizing fixtures, with construction notes and safety features. The article also showcases a compact 8 by 10 foot beehouse for Langstroth hives, designed for year round bee management and higher honey yields.
Rail and transit updates highlight New York mortgage and Midwest rail projects
A 10 million dollar mortgage on Lehigh Valley Railroad and affiliates was recorded in New York City. The Lake Shore line between Cleveland and Chicago plans over 1 million dollars in new stations, tracks, and other improvements. Wabash trains will adopt Westinghouse air signals, removing the old bellcard. Civil service exams call for physical tests alongside mental ones for railway mail service applicants. Erie engineers draft a fast new passenger locomotive. Competing tours seek reduced New York to Chicago running times, with grayhound engines in demand.
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Lake Shore
Cleveland
Chicago
Westinghouse
Railway Mail Service
Civil Service Commission
Erie Mechanical Engineers
New York
Meton shaped jars and blue white panels in fashions
FAS, FASHIONS AND FANCIES describes Meton shaped biscuit jars with silver tops, finger bowls and plates with gold and color ornamentation, blue and white Delft panels, Royal Worcester and Dresden pieces, orchid lamp screens, novel tea plates with built in cup holder, ostrich feather supports, and a stork motif lamp stand. Also an illustrated note from Jewelers' Circular on these trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delft
Royal Worcester
Royal Dresden
Fighters in London Streets and the Martial Spirit
Walter Besant recalls George II era Britain when civilians carried sticks for self defense amid a policing void. He notes a strong martial culture sustained by street fighting against foes like the Mohocks and bullies, praising rough readiness while warning against excessive order.
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London
George II
Johnson
Walter Besant
Harper's
Local builder puzzled by perspective drawing
A builder admiring a perspective sketch questions how artists can render front and side views on one flat sheet. Despite intelligence and skilled draftsman abilities in his trade, perspective remains a mystery to him, though he has a solid basic education.
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New York Tribune
Rare and costly drugs quoted by price in newspaper excerpt
A Cincinnati Commercial Gazette note lists prices for exotic drugs as examples of their high cost. A three pound bottle of alkaloid of neonotine runs $185, cocaine sells for $120 per pound, Papago tine comes in thirteen ounce bottles at $189, Calabar bean preparations range from $137 per ounce to very high sums, while these rare drugs are seldom prescribed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
The Life of a Ship Across Nations
The ordinary life of a ship varies by country with 18 years in the United States and 30 years in Norway. World shipping sees an annual death rate near 4 percent and a birth rate around 5 percent per year, reflecting a dynamic maritime fleet.
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United States
Briance
Holland
Germany
Great Britain
Italy
Norway
Providence Journal
Me Couldn't Help It. Barclay Laughs Amid Severe Punishment
In a classroom incident, Barclay, under punishment for supposedly letting a kitten loose, laughs despite the teacher's rebuke. Miss Bray questions him as Barclay replies I can't help it. Van'va whipped the wrung boy.
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Barclay
Miss Bray
Van'va
Insurance Agents Offer County Surveys and Policy Renewals
Meruan Planters of Washington county Maryland and multiple named insurers list affiliations for surveys and policy renewals. James Swann of Masonic Building Denton Md invites inquiries with daily office hours and information provided on request.
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Meruan — Planters
Washington County
Maryland
Stock
Etna Life
Hartford
Ofice
James Swann
Masonic Building
Denton
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Howard Melvin
Eorror
Farr
New Yorker
American Bee Journal
Lehigh Valley Railroad Company
New York City
Jired
R. Owens
Amtala Wye
Baltimore, Nid, Omlees
Calvert St
Ao As
Melvin
Denson, Maryland
Dik
Eccles
Hillsborough
M. Miason
Bricklayer and Plasterer
Greensborough, Mb
Alea
Hardcastle
Divinity
Orrice
Puilip W. Downex
Atptorney
James N
Todd
Attorney V-At-Law
Derstos
Ry Pliny Fisher, E
Drexton, Mb
George M.russum
Henry J. Lewis
Russum & Lewis
Attorneys AT Law
Caroline, Talbot
Queen Anne
Henry Irwin
WM. T. Tuff
Preston, Md
Lam
Caroline County
Upper Doroketer
Chester
Emma A. Ford
Chetertown
So’elock
Baltimore
Rolph
Gratitude
Centreville
Jasin
Light St
Cor
Jackson Creek
United States Express Company
George Warfield
Life and Fire Insurance
James T. Cooper
Cooper
Parker
Balsa
Iau
Cray Ilair
Cura
Une - Ca
Ercsor
CO. N.Y
Golk M. Catt
Argyle
Wig
Bette
Wa T
Dthu
Beauty Pianos
Cathe
Dan’ F. Beatty
Washington, N. J
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Kent Crunty Mutual Insurance
Dover
OEE
Tostres
Merchase
Dur P Joan Dbs Cos
Pennewill
James di, Tes
John W. Cutsey
John Dt. Wotheeler
van T. Psehuds
Greere Th
Maney
Jon C. Touten
Win
Denney
See'y
Treas
Delaware
Newark
Fowneend
Stascia
Camden
Fredellen
Felton
Carameton
Milford
Maleton
Budgesille
Laurel Seaford
Georsretewah
Lewes
Greensborough
Harnes
Tilghman Harvey
Burrsvillie, MD
Light St. Wharf
Doors
Sasit and
Illinds
CSEF
Ovo Ee
GEO. Fr. Sloan & Bro
Baltimore, Md
Wy Vere
Kinnamon
Shields
Pat
Teach
ALLEA
He AL
Smouipthhl
Jon
Wiltis
Cook
Smith, Welles & Cook
Pederalburg
Mad
Francis Kelly & CO
Market St
Wilmington
Pooh
Broadbay
New Lurk
Sevier
Keyler
Pastor Keenly
Boil
Astor Roenig
John W. Cardlel
Pasisi
Pastor Koentz
Mngenic Med. CO
Chicago, US
Nelaware
Chesapeake
A.M
Orford
Trappe
Raton
Chapel
Cordova Queen A Ridgely
Greensba
Goldbore
Hfenda von Marydel
Stauchsters
Hartley
Kenton
Chivton
Scott Mail
AY M
Clayton Wiion
F.renney
General la Cuas
BE. Pvan
Honnipay
Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Gomp’y
New Jersey
Assely
PU Descree
R. Kemp Williams
H. P. Goddard
Moses Gottliehb
Noman Lorow
R.T. Carter
Third Street
J. Barnes
Mab
J. Fl. McLean
Iri Tt. Sheks
DOR. J. McLean Medichie CO
Lu Louis, Mo
Drs. W. Z
LD. Nelley
Matin Orrick
Easton, Maryland
Preston
Federal Burg
East New Market
Bibb
B.C. Bib Stove Co
Light Street
A.C. Yates & Co. Cor
WM. J. G Dulany CO
Baltimore Street
Battimore
C. W. Byrn
Stock Commission
Coulbourn & CO
South Charles St
C.T
C. B. MacKenzie
West Barrimone Street
Dayton
Font
Andrew Baggs
T. Luther Frampton
Denton, Ma
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