The Curious Giant Squid and Deep Sea Dangers
A veteran diver recounts encounters with the booby and giant squid off Palermo and Port Said. He details close calls, the squid's grip with its two rows of suckers and a parrot beak, and a harrowing rescue after a half hour under threat. He notes a salvage job in Sicily and a stubborn crew, then reflects on the squid’s formidable curiosity and a final weighing of the creature at 79 pounds.
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West Indies
Mediterranean
Shanghai
Suez
Port Said
Palermo
Sicily
Palermese
Palermo Aquarium
Signor Pulps
Refining Gold and Silver at the United States Assay Office
An 1880s overview of refining and melting bullion at the United States Assay Office in New York City. It details assaying, stamping, and government purchase, with B T Martin in charge of the rear refining area. It explains the process using copper sulphate crystallization, acid baths, and casting bullion bars of fineness 999 to 1000, noting bar sizes from $100 to $8000 and global acceptance of fineness marks.
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BOL Bros Tet
United States Assay Office
New York City
B. T. Martin
Meller and Tefiner
Mint
Scientific American
Cecil Rhodes Empire Builder
Cecil John Rhodes ranked among self made men and died as the uncrowned king of South Africa. His big dream was a red map of South Africa showing all British colonies in red for unity. His fortune was estimated between 60 and 100 million dollars. He never married. Irrigation at Low Coat: water quantity and directing it cheaply drive irrigation solutions. David
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Cecil John Rhodes
South Africa
Rhodes
David
Gold and silver refining and frauds featured in period notes
The article describes a multi stage chemical process with sulfuric acid for separating silver from gold, detailing charges of acid, heating, and washing steps, then notes on counterfeit gold bricks and fraud. It includes miscellaneous items on coyote vocalizations, a pie tube saver design, Soudanese currency quirks, and a water lifting machine for streams and railcar use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Frank E. Keyes
Varying Processes Of Metal Refining And Indian Ventriloquist Claim
A fragmented article describes gold refining steps including washing pressing drying and casting into bars with copper and silver recovery. It then shifts to an anecdotal account praising an Indian ventriloquist whose vocal versatility amazes plainsmen and contrasts his howls with wolves and dogs.
Dust pan and sprinkler for household use patent by Camille St. Hilaire
An invention shows a combined dust pan and floor sprinkler designed for home use. The device alternately sprinkles the floor and collects sweepings without functional interference. It features a hinged cover on the dust pan to relast dirt and litter.
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Camille St. Hilaire
Railroad Road Use Vehicle with Aluminum Wheels
A tubu lar framed machine with half horsepower, bevel gear power transmission, aluminum flange wheels, steel tires, two powerful brakes able to stop all four wheels instantly at any speed. Operator sits behind on a bicycle saddle, with seating for two in front. Total weight about 660 pounds. Used for various railroad work tasks.
Famous Horseradish From Malin Bohemia
A Wielington Star item notes Malin Bohemia, famed for the finest horseradish, exporting its reputation to Europe. Department expert Mr Fairchild secured cuttings of the best plant variety to be cultivated by county growers, extending the notoriety of Malin horseradish.
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Malin
Bohemia
Europe
Fairchild
Wielington Star
The New Stage Personality Crowned by Potent Fame
A Chicago Record-Herald notice profiles a rough edged performer, praising his money making appeal while condemning his lack of culture. The piece notes his blunt manners and crude art, yet acknowledges the crowd’s reverence and salutes from indifferent peers.
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E. Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Humorous Vignettes and Quick Quips From Punch
A collection of light jokes and witticisms covering love misreads, political costs, clever retorts about money and appearance, and playful exchanges among characters such as Nell Belle Cynicus and a rooster and hen. The barbs revolve around romance, finance, and everyday folly with a Punch humor tone.
Traffic Rules for Crowded Streets from New York Tribune
The New York Tribune urges stricter driving to the right to ease congestion and prevent accidents. It recommends European-style enforcement, alternating crossing at arterial intersections, and mid street safety reservations to protect pedestrians and separate flows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Street
New York
Europe
New York Tribune
Greek Household Habits and a Toast to Algy
The article describes Greek domestic routines with men issuing cooking orders, women rarely at markets, light mornings, a siesta from noon to four, a late evening dinner, and a joke about companionship terms. It closes with a humorous Tit-Bits quote about preferring riding to walking with Algy.
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Gronk
Greece
Milton Marks
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Agruon E
Toledo
Ohio
Lilah Constance Cavendish
Lord Chesham
Buckinghamshire
Orient
Evanston, Ill
Virginia Waterman
Northwestern Academy
Cecil Rhodes
Empire Builder
Bishop's Stafford
Hertfordshire
England
Cape Town
Durban
Shere Caa
Coyote
Veryone
Plains
Southwest
Soudan
Ces
Nell
Belle
Maet
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