Forest preservation urged to save Maine timber resources
Francis W of Portland appeals to the State Board of Trade on preserving and expanding Maine forests. He warns that vast timber stands are shrinking under unsustainable cutting, cites pulp mill demand and state era forestry gains, and urges a public committee, forestry courses, and policy action to protect watersheds and jobs.
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Poem Fragments and Trade Weights From 1860s Text
The fragmentary OCR mixes trade measures with poems by Felicia Dorothea Hemans. It references bushels, pounds, and goods for shipping alongside a biographical note on Hemans early life, marriage, resilience, and a tribute to maternal love. The readable portions hint at 19th century trade terms and literary praise without coherent narrative.
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Felicia Dorothea Hemans
The Indispensable Man and its Consequences
The passage argues against self perceived indispensability in leadership. It notes that feeling irreplaceable leads to arrogance and poor judgment, harming an organization as managers resist delegation and diminish collective effort, risking demoralization and embarrassment for firms.
A Potent Plea In a Philadelphia Jailroom
A Philadelphia Record excerpt depicts a magistrate questioning a drunken defendant. Asked for an excuse the defendant replies married, prompting the judge to remark that being married is a sufficient excuse and to discharge him. The exchange preserves the era’s blunt humor and arrest-day atmosphere.
Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablets Cure Cold In One Day
An old dime store advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to stop the cough and work off the cold in one day with a price of 25 cents and the offer no cure no pay.
Needle Threader links 1000 needles in Swiss lace work
A needle threading machine in St Gall Switzerland threads 1000 needles for embroidery rooms making Swiss or Hamburg lace. The device is nearly automatic. it takes needles from a hopper threads them, ties a knot, cuts to uniform length, moves the needle across a gap and places it in a rack. Previously the threading was done by hand.
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St. Gall
Switzerland
Hamburg
What Causes a Heavy Brain in Climate Debate
An authority states brain weight does not measure intellect, claiming climate drives size. He notes colder regions yield larger heads, citing the Chugatshes of far north and the Lapps as examples. England is humorously cited with a Lucerne hotel menu implying bleak expectations.
Bread Slicer Deluxe Improves Even Slice Thickness
A Connecticut invention named a bread slicer helps even slicing for a loaf. It uses a flat board with a vertical edge guide and upright wires for the knife to pass between. An adjustable gauge controls slice thickness from thin to thick.
Teach the Child Manners at Table During Meals
Guidance for children on table manners including sitting quietly, using a napkin, waiting patiently, answering promptly, saying thank you, avoiding interruption or contradiction, saying excuse me politely, and returning chairs and napkins properly before leaving the table. It also notes not to return after leaving.
Eastern Steamship Co elects directors in Boston meeting
At a Boston meeting of the Eastern Steamship Co directors elected John Englis Charles W Morse Capt James T Morse Calvin Austin and R B Fuller of Boston Col J Manchester Haynes of Augusta Hon William T Cobb of Rockland and James B Drake of Bath. Fuller named president and Austin Drake as vice presidents with Austin chosen general manager. Meanwhile Chesuncook murder case: Thomas Gero Jr aged sixty five was killed last week and his wife accused by the coroner's jury.
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John Englis
Charles W. Morse
New York
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Calvin Austin
R. B. Fuller
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Augusta
William T.cobb
Rockland
James B. Drake
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Mr. Austin
Thomas Gero, Jr
Chesuncook
Penobscot
Curry
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