Wright Brothers Plan Affordable Airplane
The Wright brothers promise an a slower but practical aeroplane for 7500 dollars for any buyer while assessing the need for pilots schools and instructors. Orville Wright aims to engage foreign governments and teach army officers as Canada reports a wheat yield surge and questions authenticity of consul notes amid wheat market excitement.
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Wright Brothers
Chicago Tribune
Orville Wright
Winnipeg
Prairie Provinces
Canada
Ubt
United States
Northwest
Canadian Northwest
Russia plans vast port improvement program
The Russian ministry of commerce outlines a $110,896,237 plan to upgrade empire seaports with $14,011,862 for Baltic ports. It argues prosperity comes from commerce and enterprise rather than rapid naval buildup, claiming improved ports will attract global trade and provide greater long term gain.
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Russian Ministry of Commerce
Baltic
Russia
Norway declares electrician invents storage battery breakthrough
The report says a Norwegian electrician created a storage battery solving a long standing issue Edison has pursued. Edison plans to introduce a battery soon and other inventors are pursuing similar lines, potentially leading to multiple promoters as with the telephone industry.
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Norway
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Denias
Despised mongrel saves family from fire in Pennsylvania
A Pennsylvania man bought a disliked mongrel for one dollar. The dog woke the family and saved four people from a deadly blaze, leading to the man collecting $1,200 in insurance. The story ends noting the cur proved valuable.
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Pennsylvania
Baltimore Carnival of Blood Warns of Humane Extermination Failure
A fragmentary report details a sensational scene described as a gory carnival over failed extermination plans. The text references a gay, captive mosquito hosting relatives in Baltimore and alludes to human sacrifices, presenting a lurid, non-graphic portrayal of violence.
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Baltimore
Heroic Five of the Sixth Cavalry in Texas 1874
A lengthy account profiles Lieut. Gen. Nelson A. Miles praising five enlisted men of the Sixth U.S. Cavalry for resounding heroism near the Red River Texas in 1874. Despite odds of 25 to 1 the troopers held against Sioux Cheyenne and Kiowa forces, sent couriers to Camp Supply, and inspired a perilous rescue ride led by Sgt. Zagharias T. Woodall and four comrades.
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Sixth United States Cavalry
Red River
Texas
Sixth Cavalry
Kansas
Nelson A. Miles
Fort Dodge
Biddle
Compton
Tule River
Sixth
Indian Territory
Hall
Plunteera
Sergt
Zagharias T. Woodall
Woodall
White River
Valley of
Colorado
Fort
D. A. Russell
Wealey Merritt
Merritt
Lieut
Welr
Ordnance Corps
Military Academy
Fifth Cavalry
Paul Hume
Hin
Lena
Man Om Hain
Seersucker and Crepe Fabrics for Frugal Wardrobe
A woman with limited means seeks many clothing changes for herself and child. Seersucker and cotton crepe are praised as great savings, with crepe waist making possible elaborate but affordable attire. Cheaper crepons and unpressed garments reduce washing, ironing, and labor, cut laundry costs, and preserve health.
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Renee
Eventhiso
Thrifty Housewife Uses Old Sheets for Gown Protection
A thrifty housewife explains repurposing worn sheets to shield her best gowns. She tacks sheets in closets behind gowns and adds brass bags and hooks for organization. She prefers sheets over calico curtains, noting cleanliness and dust protection.
Potato Soup From A Historic Recipe
A traditional potato soup method uses five potatoes and one onion with thinly sliced bacon. Fry onion and bacon, simmer with potatoes in boiling water until tender, then thicken with a butter flour roux and hot milk. Finish with Worcestershire sauce and spices.
Pickled Green Peppers Ready for Canning
The recipe describes selecting two large peppers and removing seeds by cutting a notch. It calls for brining for 24 hours, rinsing, soaking, alum treatment for three days, and a stuffing of white cabbage and white mustard seed. Stuffed peppers are placed in a stone jar and covered with hot spiced vinegar before sealing.
Giant Sequoia Trunk Stands After 16 Years Split
A California trunk near Sequoia forest in Tulare County, 15 feet across and 75 feet tall, remained upright after a blast cut its base, splintering but not falling. Lumbermen abandoned further work, the giant held by weight despite strong winds.
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California
Sequoia Forest
Tulare
Song Title Reflects Budget Flat Deal For Thomas Tabby Yoee
Fragmentary prose references a low price flat purchase dubbed a song. Mentions Thomas Tabby and Tabby Tiger A songt Thomas. Alludes to 2 a m start on a back fence and donations tied to philanthropy and public support in Berita summer land. Authorities assign plots for play and cultivation with family help and instructors.
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Thomas
Berita
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Clario
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