Arbitration verdict sets final terms of England US conflict
The Geneva tribunal holds England liable for neutral duties and acts of Confederate cruisers Alabama Florida and Shenandoah and their tenders with a total award of 15 500 000. It rejects claims on other vessels and future injuries while endorsing peaceful arbitration as a precedent for international disputes.
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Saddle Mountain Seen to Show Signs of Volcanic Fire
A traveler from the Columbia region reports Saddle Mountain near Astoria Oregon exhibiting steam and sulphurous fumes from fissures near the summit and heated stones indicating internal heat. Hunters two weeks ago found heat and gas signals supporting the volcanic possibility.
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Official Visits Highlight Elkhart County Schools
Prof. M. Hopkins cites Elkhart County in the Indiana School Journal. He notes $72,000 state borrowings, investments earning good interest, no recent borrower interest, $20,000 state school tax and $4,200 loan interest, and yearly state receipts $2,000 more than paid. He praises Goshen’s D. D. Luke and urges toning up teachers and standards to raise overall school quality.
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How to Peel Peaches Rapidly
A simple method uses boiling lye in a kettle. Dip peaches in the hot solution for a moment then quench in cold water. Lift with a wire cage, wipe with a coarse towel and peel off the rind easily. Rinsing in cold water finishes the process.
Trumbull Says Republican Party Not Split Despite Debate
On December 6 1871 Hon Lyman Trumbull told a New York Herald interviewer the Republican party is not divided and that internal discussions show free will, not harm. He predicted the party will poll a larger vote than 1868 despite differing frameworks and opposed candidates.
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Distance Between Apple Trees and Spacing Advice
Pomologists say most apples should be planted about thirty three feet apart while others prefer thirty two to forty feet. Density aids early shelter on windy plains but wastes space where land is ample and other crops are grown. Thinning occurs as trees mature to achieve proper maturity and sun exposure.
Rise in Coal Sparks Global Price Wave and Italian Hope
The article notes a sudden fifty percent coal price rise in England over a year, with widespread effects on costs, rail fares, and industry. It questions the cause, suggests overpricing from high consumption, and warns of potential English energy relief through Italian lignite from Monte Rufoli supplying Tuscan railways at lower costs.
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Durability of Different Woods in Ground Tests
Experiments drive two foot sticks of various woods into soil to assess rot. Oak elm ash fir and many pines rot in five years. Larch hard-pine teak decay mainly on exterior. acacia mostly sound. Hard mahogany and cedar of Lebanon endure well. Virginia cedar also performs well.
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The Flag Of Our Union
A young mother airs the baby's clothes in view of townsfolk. Her husband, joking, asks about the display and she replies it is the flag of their union. He salutes with his hat and vows that it may wave long as they walk home together.
Milk value rivals imports in year ending 1871 totals
Statistics show milk products nearly equal to imports for the year ending June 30 1871. Milk for food at three cents per quart is worth 175 million dollars annually with butter 195 million cheese 29 million condensed milk whey and but termilk used in pork raising 10 million totaling 509 million. Imports of all kinds are worth 520.6 million. American cows yield cash amount equal to one fifth of the national debt, paper money representing four fifths.
Republican to Leave Party Over Hearing at Meetings
A Crawfordsville Republican says he will exit the party because meetings are too loud for him to hear speakers clearly. He favors the Democratic side for closer access to the stand and clearer hearing.
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The Observer Office: A Hub for Job Work
The Observer office serves as the centralized place where readers can secure work tasks completed. It emphasizes convenient service, prompt handling, and reliable performance for local job needs.
Political debate on General Grant and the Democratic Party
The excerpts present H G praising Grant while condemning the Democrats, arguing protection, unity, and military leadership. A contrasting view cites the Democratic base and predicts political factions, with G H and Greeley referenced and Jesse D Bright at Virginia Springs noting Greeley's weak election prospects.
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Greeley and Brown Club Effort Fails in Hillsborough Ohio
An attempt to organize a Greeley and Brown Club at Hillsborough Ohio failed. The piece notes the proverb As goes Maine so goes the Union and offers no reason to change it.
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