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Denton Journal

Location

Denton, Maryland, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1888

Page

4

Light talk on cigars and manners from many nations

A Brooklyn Eagle piece reports on manners around requesting a light in public, with a smoker citing customs from Spain to England. It notes English reluctance, German politeness, American ownership of cigars, and a shift toward offering matches, concluding overall behavior varies by nationality. It also includes brief items on small hands and feet and social civility, plus a note on North Carolina farmers opposing trusts.

Siath Court Street Tom Harry Spain Brooklyn Eagle Farmers’ Alliance of North Carolina Blaine Raleigh Republican Party Congress States

Hunters of rubber in Costa Rica forests

A detailed 19th century account describes rubber harvesting by Yularos in Central America. It outlines the harsh life, the danger of tropical forests, and the labor system where the hunter is supplied by traders, paid for rubber, and returns with scant rations after long expeditions. The piece notes environmental and social conditions surrounding rubber production and the risks involved.

Costa Rica Republic Central America Guatemala Pansmaina Ponte Nob van Beg Terra Caliente New Philadelphia Record

Explosive invention hailed by engineer in London

An American engineer, W. T. Chamberlain, visits Woolwich to showcase a new explosive called chlorine of magnesium that is said to surpass all known explosives in destructive power. Officials deem it revolutionary for warfare and mining, with high risk to the inventor during demonstrations and talks of potential terms with governments.

New Orleans Picayune W. T. Chamber UN London Woolwich War Department Tie Chlaine Mibogen Ma. Chamberlain Woolwich (Ing

Weak Bodily Presence Haunts A Theological Sermon

A Century essay reflects on a small city congregation dismissing a well educated preacher for lacking a commanding presence. It notes his fine education, gentle manners, and fluent sermonizing yet highlights how readers recall the comparison to a pastor with a weak body yet strong preaching. The piece questions standards of perfection in church leadership.

New England Ile Lou

After the Yellow Fever

Dr Potter urges sweeping post epidemic action in New York World. He proposes house to house investigation, burning of textiles and disinfection of linen and cotton goods. Estimated cost reaches 100000 to 175000 dollars with two months needed to complete. He argues national government could pay and urges decisive action to prevent a second outbreak.

Dr. Potter New York World

Millionaire Floods Wealth Shrinks in Nevada Bank Deal

The San Francisco Alta reports John Flood's estate once valued at $40,000,000, with millionaires’ fortunes cut by half after Comstock declines and a Nevada wheat deal loss of $5,000,000. The estate likely divides among wife, son, and daughter, with the daughter still owning about $2,000,000 in real estate and bonds.

Roon Flood Nevada Bank San Francisco Alta

Thirteen Club Breaks Popular Delusion in New York

A New York club known as the Thirteen breaks the superstition around thirteen as a sign of misfortune. It recently held its seventy ninth dinner at a Chinese restaurant, featuring Mongolian fare and chop sticks, aiming to curb the fear of the number thirteen.

Thirteen Club New York City New York State Thirteen Globe-Democrat Mason & Hamil Migon & Jirral Mason State Oreans Mazon & Il Mbn Mason & Hamlin Organ and Piano CO Boston New York Chicago

Remunerative Trade In Letter Paper By Band

Ornamenting letter and note paper by band is a lucrative industry growing in New York City, London, Paris, and Vienna, with activity also in New Orleans.

New York City London Paris Viema New Orleans Times-Democrat

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