Lyons and Its Manufactures from Paris to the Saone
A fragmentary travelogue describes Lyons as a thriving manufacturing city linked by rivers to Paris. The writer notes its steep hills, busy quays, numerous cafes, bustling loom works, and industrious inhabitants. He compares Lyons to Manchester, praises the silk weavers, and comments on social behavior and urban life amid plans for future growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vondon
Lyons
J. J. Roseaud
Paris
Lyots
Mary
Jealousy drives man to murder attempt in Chaumont
In Haute-Marne, Vernot Vernot? Vernot? is charged with premeditated murder after repeatedly attempting to kill his wife over jealousy. He seized a knife, tried to strangle her, and wounded her in the kitchen after neighbors intervened. He claimed spousal accusations and alleged infidelity as motive, also threatening family members.
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Feartle Fannonces
Chaumont
Haute-Marne
Nicholas Parnot
Sande
Liv
Mii
Flo
Tia Famedy
Alaric Guerallo
Celyoz
Vernot
Pernot
Vernet
Trade of human children in Bombay and India
An 1830s account describes buying and selling young children in India and Bombay, including a boy and girl of eight or nine, sold for 20 rupees with garments, and a one year old offered by a waiting servant. The narrative condemns the practice while recounting specific transactions and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maui
Anjingo
Gil
Bombay
England
Thorne
Wells
Maquel Rodrigues
Mii
Pune
Aden
Moon influence on winds described by amateur astronomer
In a July 20 1924 letter from Stoke Newington the author outlines a belief that lunar phases drive wind directions and weather patterns. He urges astronomers and artists to observe the new and full moon appearances and track resultant winds to validate a system promising future monthly wind and weather predictions for Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan
Europe
Nelson Terrace
Stoke Newington
American Tariff Sparks Alarm in Leeds and Manchester Toy Trade
Widespread anxiety grips Leeds Manchester and other toy makers as the new American tariff is seen to devastate markets and ruin labor. Exported goods valued at nine to eight million annually may drop by half, threatening lead glass and iron shipments and sparking protests over policy and its human costs.
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Leeds
Manchester
Europe
America
Spain
Portugal
Willows and Hoop Production for Barrels in England
The text discusses cultivating two willow varieties for barrel hoops, the Roman and Liuntingds, suitable for three-year cutting cycles. It notes hoop demand, imports of hoops from Holland and Ragland, and English hoop fields with rents up to LOL per acre. References to sources like Munteath's Murester's Guide appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Ragland
Flava
Etme
Englind
Munteath
Murester
Monument quarrel over Watt life remembered in Glasgow links
A fragmented 18th century miscellany reports debate on James Watt and steam engine gratitude, noting lack of royal or parliamentary memorials. It includes social vignettes from Leeds meetings, a Chester farmer tale about a swapped horse, and brief notices on Methodists’ Leeds conference and rural amusements.
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M Dupin
Eingland
Watt
Glasgow
Weatt
Piliger Carrick
Spitbreal
Dearins
Chester
Masalay
Jerk Courant
The
Methodists
Leeds
Boane
Lopgixe
Carew
Deanstreet
Barry
Punchane
Porter
Lavrou Plante
Edinburgh Philosophical Journal
Persia
Persian Gulf
Lud Douro
Kwa
Ewan
Law on Stipend Residences in Trelawny Parish 1846 Act
Fragmentary OCR of an 1846 Irish church law bill detailing rectorial residency requirements for curates. It sets minimum salaries tied to the annual value of benefices, scales by parish population, and outlines exemptions and bishopric administration for appointing or licensing curates to parish benefices.
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Trelawny
Tb Reid
Viearage
Ireland
Sich
Political turmoil in South America seeks stable leadership
The dispatch reports Rivadaiva resisting open public duties while Rivadavia, backed by ministers and foreign affairs, sustains the administration. The governor considers maintaining calm and orderly governance to advance prosperity, with a petition of 3000 respected locals urging continuity. The ministerial reshuffle is deemed useful to support the current system as Congress convenes.
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Buenobataes
Chios Heras
Miradavig
Main
Rivadavin
Rivadayia
Sivadavia
Lia
Levins
Rivadavia
Garcia
Fi Hng
Congress
Havadavia
South
Help Wanted Ad Notice From Keighley 19th Century
A fragmentary 19th century ad from Keighley calls for mariners and workers with good morals. It notes Wanted at this office and mentions duties aboard boats. The ad seeks all suitable applicants and hopes the notice will reach those able to comply with the posted requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Keighley
Pr Subscribers urged to renew Pontan Aen subscriptions
Subscribers are urged to renew their plans and indicate termination timing. Receipts will not extend the term if a third blue cover is missing. Do not divide notes when paying by offer as this affects the subscription period and delays delivery of money letters.
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Calla
Teffer
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Manes
Saane
Mhete
Dagiaul
Willy Toa
Jira
Toyas
Dauphioy
Syed
Bargondy
Wien
Chen
Burtlin Darret
Vas
Bis
Dublin
Wwe
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