Rise and Fall of Guano Industry in America
The piece traces the global guano trade from Chincha deposits and Pacific islands to U S markets, noting rapid rise in the mid 19th century and dramatic decline as artificial fertilizers emerged. It covers key players like Peru’s Chincha, US ventures, private claims on Baker and Johnston Islands, and varied deposits across the Caribbean and Pacific, with production figures and historical milestones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Ceme Mieres
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
United States
Avit
Armerica
Mantt Islands
Pacitic
Alexander von Humboldt
Tropical
Europe
Chincha Islands
Peru
Chincha Island
Congress
Accion
United
Cauno Islands
Pudies
Chincha
Byanow
John S. Skivoer
England
Istoowas
Lord Derby
Chinsots Islands
Beenan
Aves Islands
West Indies
Venezuela
Sone
American Gitano Company of
New York
Baker and Darvishstands
South Pacific
Pacific Islands
Johnston
Ehawait
Dlagrue
Haad
Christmas
Starbuck
Hero
David
Farner
Favorite
Minturn
Sarah Anne
Walker
Lower
California
Galapagos
Love and Rivalry at the Windsor House Party
Jack Furnival visits Lady Fairfield and Lady Caro at the Windsor river house. He becomes entangled with Miss Dale, while Miss Fairfield and Lady Caro vie for his attention. A bicycle race to Snow Hill ends with Dale and Furnival racing for pride, ending when Furnival concedes to Dale after a playful match.
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Jack Furnival
Fairfields
Hiss Bigyele
William Fairfield
Mid-Thames
Lady Fairfield
Lord Clandevere
Kanelagh
Jack
Fairfield
Cyprus
Constantinople
Imiladi
Wilittle
Airfields
Windsor
Furnival
Miss Fairfield
Tam
England
Miss S'airfield
Buckle
Capt. Egerton
Ife
Mamma
Tlarry
Miss Dale
Caro
Maxived
Phrine Hayson
Aliss Dale
Harry Molmash
Ranelagh
Clarry Folmash
Sandy Caro
George III
Snow Hill
Windsor Great Park
Englefield Green
Bishop Gate
Hill
Dale
Lady Caro
Sir Henry Folmash
Miss Dale Lavered
Madame
Politeness Rewarded Elevator Mishap Turns Joke
A lawyer on the top floor of a tall building chose to let a hurried lady enter an elevator first. The car filled with one more passenger and ascended, leaving the rest of the crowd stuck between floors for half an hour. The lawyer later witnessed the accident and joked that politeness is its own reward.
Considerate Notla at Date and the Toping of Work
In a dialogue from Boston Transcript a speaker questions whether Rollo should pursue a high role as superintendent of the works. The other replies that there is always room at the top and implies not crowding the lower, worthy men.
Jewelers in London Hold £100,000 of Valuables in Windows
Safe deposit concerns rise as several London jewelers display valuables valued at around £100,000 in shop windows. Police urge vigilance amid fears of theft while owners plan enhanced security measures and insurance checks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Fashions Seen at Beautiful Biarritz This Season
A report on Biarritz fashion notes the sea side as still charming despite late Paris society. Bathing costumes favor brilliantine serge and flannel with navy white or red trims and two sleeve styles. Black stockings with matching sandals prevail, while later bold colors appear.
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Biarritz
Paris
Morse Phrenology Tests Horses by Nose Shape
The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in England is cited by the Farmers' Advocate as discovering horse phrenology. Harold Keeney explains nose profiles reveal character with lines and ears. Roman noses imply hard work and steadiness, while other shapes warn of deceit or laziness.
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Morse
Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons of England
Farmers’ Advocate
Harold Keeney
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Dunlop
Anne
Baker
Newtucket
Miarber
Barren
Stan Buuman
Birnie
Caroline
Sherbet
Clarence
Dunkerous
Dangers Hoek
Varvid
Duke of York
Lenderbury
Murmer
Frances
Merlenhaven
Ralleyga
Hatites
Gardner
lLumphkey
Indies
North Tock
Pedro Keys
Petrel
Quito Sereno
Loncindor
Serra Key
Secranttla Keys
Clinst
Middle
Alblatrosses
Layson Island
Eacyseul
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