Seattle man builds a marine bicycle with whaleback shell
A Seattle telegraph operator invents a water bicycle with a floating shell and bicycle gearing atop. A 260 pound lead keel prevents tipping, powering a small propeller via a chain driven cogwheel. Weighing about 300 pounds, it rides smooth water at claimed speeds near five miles per hour and may use electric power later.
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Pineapple fiber fabrics rival cashmere in luxury
The New York World notes Philippine fibers from pineapple leaves yield delicate fabric rivaling cashmere. Preparing the fibers is tedious, tying tiny strands by hand. a shirt requires years of weaving effort and costs about 1200. Manila planters and others can still afford such extravagances despite slavehold labor concerns. Hack service advertises City Carriage Co. with a dependable driver and horse.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla Learnings and Local Endorsements
A garbled note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a trusted remedy. It claims endorsements from reliable neighbors and grateful customers, emphasizing harmlessness and cathartic liver benefits while stressing honesty in its testimonials.
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