Linen prospects urged for American farms and industry
The article discusses Secretary of Agriculture prospects, a letter from a writer on linen production, and argues American climate and innovation can grow flax, seed, and fiber. It cites potential yields and industry impact, with opinions from Prof Willet on department support. Also reports on the cruiser Charleston’s speed trial and naval interest in the ship’s performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willets
Trend
Webster
Mass
Appleton
Wis
America
Germany
Willete
Correcting Geography The True Source of the Mississippi
Prof Brower arrives in St Paul after two months of research in the Fiasca region claiming Capt Glazier erred about the Mississippi source. He identifies that the west branch is the Mississippi proper with a chain of lakes feeding it, and two large unnamed bodies as primal sources larger than Itasca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Brower
St. Paul
Fiasca
Williard Glazier
Rasea
Mississippi
Nicolles
Itasca
Brower
A Narrow Reserve
Col. W. K. Nelson of Brooklyn fell ill with pneumonia and was given up by doctors after four days. Dr. Acker’s English Remedy for Consumption saved him and he recovered. N.M. White City Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. W. Kk. Nelson
Brooklyn
Population maps and land settlement shift toward the West
A discussion of census maps forecasting population density near the Mississippi and comparisons with 18th and 19th century data. The article notes 16,000,000 acres opened by homestead and timber laws, with 124,000,900 acres settled in eight years, mainly in Dakota Nebraska Minnesota Wyoming Montana and the Southwest. It highlights large land gains along Pacific rail routes and extensive western settlement. It also covers the Gaines case, detailing a long legal battle over the Evariste Blane tract in New Orleans tied to General Clark and a secret marriage, culminating in a final, contested judgment and the death of Mrs. Gaines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magscazin
tNau
Mississippi River
Calor
Sto
Indiana
Hienois
Ohio
Michigan
Dakota
Nebraska
Minnesota
Wyoming
Montana
South Western
Kansas
Colorado
Missouri
New Mexico
Pacific Coast
Mississippi
Pacific
New England
Middle States
South Carolina
Germany
France
Great Britain
Ireland
Gaines
Gen. Whitney
Evariste Blane
New Orleans
Blane
Daniel Clark
Clarke
Circuit Court of the United States
Louisiana District
Criticising the Four Hundred at New York Centenary Ball
Rev George J Mingins denounces the Metropolitan Opera House centennial ball as a disgraceful display. He rails against New York aristocracy while condemning the gathering as lacking decency and portraying the city as barbaric.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolitan Opera House
Union Tabernacle
West Thirty-fifth Street
Geo. J. Mingins
Mr. Mingins
Sixth Ward
Montreal Archbishop Circles Decrees Of Quebec Council
A circular from Archbishop Fabre to clergy reviews decrees approved by the pope from the Seventh council of Quebec. It condemns fundraising dances and excursions, urges separate schools and temperance societies, bans theatres and circuses, and warns against bribery and novel reading. It discusses medical duties, writers submitting work to the bishop, and prescriptive rights viewed morally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Fabre
Seventh Council of
Quebec
Promptness in medicine saves life in Washington
A short testimonial from Walter N. Wallace praising Dr. Acker's English Remedy for Consumption sold at M. White City Drug Store in Washington. He notes the remedy’s prompt effect after he began coughing, claiming it saved his life.
The Danish Mission Resignation Explained
A Washington special reports John Enander of Chicago quits as minister to Denmark not due to illness but because the Danish king declined to receive him. The State Department suggests political opposition and warns against appointing naturalized citizens to diplomacy in their country of origin. Other motives foreigners may have is seeking fortune elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Washington
John Enander
Denmark
Blaine
Copenhagen
Enander
State Department
Three Baldknobbers Hanged for Missouri MURDER
In Ozark Missouri three Baldknobbers, Dave Walker chief, his son William Walker, and John Matthews, were hanged at the scaffold for the murder of Charles Greene and William Edins on March 11 1887. The drop failed twice before they finally strangled to death with deaths timed at fifteen thirteen and fourteen minutes respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ozark
Roth
Dave Walker
William Walker
John Matthews
Charles Greene
William Edins
Rota
Bill Walker
New Discovery for Consumption Aids Old Patient Testimony
Newark Ark and Decatur Ohio residents report recovery from lung illness using Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption. One man saved from incurable status by three bottles and able to oversee Garibb? as the finest medicine. Free sample bottles offered at local drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druz
Pension pledge boosts veterans aid in Scotch-Irish meeting
Commissioner Tanner urged rapid action to raise pension payments for veterans, widows, and orphans from feeble monthly sums. He called for reissuing certificates on a truthful basis and ending technical denials to reduce the burden of want among those who served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Dispatch
Tanner
Republic
United States
Miners press Treasury ruling on lead ore import from Mexico
A large western delegation led by senators and former governors pressed Secretary Windom to revoke the treasury ruling that Mexican lead ore is duty free when silver exceeds lead in value. Delegates included Wolcott, Grant, Carter, Hatser, Harrison, Van Horn, and Delaschmutt. Humboldt river ranchers install two irrigation pumps to water hay fields using a Jackson centrifugal pump of fifteen horsepower, aiming to lift 30 to 40 feet high at 4000 to 16000 gallons per minute.
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Washington
West
Windom
Treasury Department
Mexico
Wolcott
Grant
D. Speedy
Colorado
Carter
Hatser
Russell Harrison
Montana
van Horn
Utah
Delaschmutt
Portland, Or
Humboldt River
Nevada
Cod
Duncan
Electric Bitters touted as universal remedy in ad
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney diseases remove skin afflictions and purify blood. It promises malaria relief and prevention. Headache constipation and indigestion ease are listed with full satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Sold at N M White’s Guy Drug Store for 50 cents and 1.09.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. M. White
Guy Drug
Time The First Signs Of Pneumonia And Consumption
A literary adage warns that small oversights cascade into greater losses and urges caution. An accompanying promotion touts Dr Acker's English Remedy for Consumption as a preventive measure for early pneumonia signs.
Resignations, travels and trials in brief snapshot
The President accepts Judge Jenks resignation as solicitor general. The Shah travels from Pecheran to St. Petersburg amid Russian receptions. Princeton plans a summer expedition to Oregon's Bad Lands for paleontology led by Prof. W B Scott. Landes Wyoming reports horse thief Har ry Roach bound over for district court. Gen Adna Anderson of New York commits suicide in Philadelphia. In Cheyenne Alvira Thorne wed John Boggs. bride overdosed on morphine and died. NY sub-treasury loss of 300 from 18 million noted. counterfeit notes and missing pieces caused the discrepancy. San Francisco Chamber discusses silver coinage. Senator Stewart advocates restoration of silver. Congress commissions irrigation study starting Aug from St Paul across multiple states. Pueblo reports arrest of Stevens alias Crooks for bank defraud conspiracy. life insured, murder plan uncovered by agent Bushy.
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Princeton College
Bad Lands
Oregon
W. B. Scott
Landes
Wyo
Monatatacer
Harry Roach
Cheyenne
Wye
Alvira Thorne
John Boggs
Montana
S.A. Bright
Grimes
Chaffin
New York Sub-Treasury
Hoyt
San Francisco Chamber of Commerce
Stewart
Nevada
Congress
Senate
St. Paul
National Bank
Stevens
Crooks
Washington Life Insurance Company
Terrible Forewarnings of Consumption Promised Cure
Acker’s English Remedy for Consumption is advertised as curing early symptoms such as cough in the morning, chest tightness, and night sweats. The booster claims a positive guarantee and is sold by N. M. White at the City Drug store.
City Drug Store Promises Refund Over Cure Guarantee
N M White of City Drug Store guarantees a cure or refunds money for customers who take the recommended remedy. The notice asserts a cough can be checked in a day and early consumption in a week, and asks buyers to follow directions to test the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Acker
N.M. White
City Drug Store
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TUE Cruiger
Charleston
Santa Barbara
Cala
Dispatch
San Francisco
Aeshort
Four Hundred
New York Society
Usxaers
Tanger
Electric Bitters
Ccerrent
Geo. A. Jenks
Department of Justice
Shah of Persia
Pecheran
St. Petersburg
Russia
Adna Anderson
Philadelphia
Gen. Anderson
N. Yo
New Haven
Ulsetford
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