Rats Move On After Polite Letter To Them
A writer recounts an 19th century tale from the Congregationalist about rats leaving a house after an oddly polite letter allegedly inviting them to relocate to a better quarter. The incident ends with the narrator noting no further wall disturbances and recalling the friend who saw rats on Congress Street guiding them toward Pearl Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregationalist
Pearl Arrest
Congress Street
Pearl Street
Neal Dow
Tie Congregationalist
Slandering Jerseys and a Cow Slur Trial
The Agricultural Convention delegates denounce the quoted slanders about Jerseys as base and adjourn after hearing jokes and tall tales about cattle, cats, and roosters. The scene features parlors, farmers, and local humor reflecting esteem for Jersey butter cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agricultural Convention
Bomeborr
Bhi Smith
Springveld
Smith
Maryland
Ed Lucas
Judge Luse
Dudge
Cheapness in England and its cruel cost to workers
A correspondent warns that relentless pursuit of cheapness in Great Britain hurts both mill owners and operatives. He cites Scotland's penny-mile rail fares and extreme hours for workers, noting long shifts threaten railway safety and daily life. The piece argues that cheapness degrades labor and endangers lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teobert P. Porter
New York ‘Tribune
Great Britain
Scotland
Tabor
Historic Devourite Amber Soup and Hollandaise Method
Recipes describe amber soup with chicken beef broth, vegetables, eggs whites, and coloring. Also outlines New York Cooking School Hollandaise which uses butter, flour, veal stock, lemon juice, and egg yolks, plus a tomato sauce method with stewed tomatoes and butter and flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ignorance in England Seer Frauds Hit Birmingham
In Birmingham, linked to the Anglo-American caucus, cases of superstition and fraud surface. Prosecutions target John Hartwell and impostors Anna Rosa of New York and Methratton the Seer, alleged to have defrauded numerous subjects by claiming occult command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Birmingham
Lord Clinton
John Hartwell
Aliag
Anna Rosa
Seeress
New York
Leicester astrologer trial reveals frightened victims
Police faced difficulty securing evidence from many victims, mostly women and girls. Miss Grau of Belgrave testifies along with others, while Miss Grant mockingly amused the court. The prisoner allegedly offered marriage profits and received over 200 letters with stamps and money orders found in his possession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Grau
Belgrave
Leicester
Sybil
N. Y
How One Woman Earns Her Living
Miss Martin of Auburn builds a lucrative home business selling pickles and preserves. She expanded from cottage industry to supplying New York stores, earning six to ten thousand dollars yearly by focusing on quality, supervising workers directly, and branding jars with her initials. Her sister adds cake baking, ordered from New York and Newport, while Miss Martin settles in Glen Cove near friends.
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Ferest
Miss Martin
Auburn
Martin
Tinade
Birger
New York
Ory
Glen Cove
Newport
Misa Martin
Cor
Wwoston Saturday Evening Journal
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Guenther &J
Rochester, N. Y
J. F
Gadike
Nuraserica
Aplta
Unelineau al. Fe
Farmee Office
G. W. Stiles & Co
Medscr
Ander
Hillerd
IAL
Wil Elles & Poppl
Dorkirk, Walrercree Armnedite Ee
Sttles & CO
Langworthy
Greenwich
Langhamton
Waverly
Llovinellsville
Dunkirk
Eastern Hotel
Ben Wir
Dave
A. Eenpworthy
Anid
Heitt
Wunde
Lurmerty
Puy Stoluzty
Meeker
Eubghamten
Permsstan
Liathari
Dlorneiavie
Bingbian
Lewis Hits Jel
East 3d St
Reformarion Ebsu
Wey
Ferma
Ik Joy
Lewis
Chautauqua Farmer's
Chantauque
Cailing Cares
Iavitarion
Atros
Lantanna, Wa
Thatcher
Vary
Land Howel
United States
Canada
Ted
H DB. Thatcher
Potsdam
Wells
Richardson
Prop'rs
Bertegtes
H. P. Monroe
Center Street
Dunkirk, N.Y
Fredonia
Sarruo
Prantiemng Depanemanly
Tyhen
le Heey
Ostrof Gentlemen's Club
Bay Ctrediars
Addirdam Tinmiee Ve F. It
Palmer, Prine
Mexis Ae
Eggleston Truss Co
Mantes
C.H. Eggleston CO
Citoage
John B. Gough
Erie
Bern
E. KX
Thompson
Maleate
Fitusville
Dyngyante
I & Ce
Greer
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