Olive trees and cultivation methods from a historic guide
The article outlines olive tree propagation by cuttings roots and seeds, notes on grafting, bearing start in six years, and full fruit after twenty five to thirty. It details planting spacing, pruning, and soil preferences including drainage and moisture sensitivity, with notes from San Francisco Bulletin and other authorities.
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France
Italy
Marsh
Bernay
San Francisco Bulletin
Record of Atlantic shipwrecks over thirty seven years
The record lists fifty six steamers wrecked with 1 397 lives lost across thirty seven years. Nine vessels disappeared after leaving port including the President in 1841 and the Columbo in 1877. Most losses stem from human error rather than vessel safety, with only two cargo disasters linked to machinery. Scientific American notes no boiler explosions in this period.
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Atlantic
City of Glasgow
Pacific
United Kingdom
City of
Boston
Scanderia
Ismailia
Columbo
Hibernica
Us 8
Scientific American
A Rough Retort in Halifax Over a Receipt
A Miami Indian owed money to a Halifax lawyer. The Indian seeks a receipt, the lawyer mocks the need, and the Indian finally gets a receipt after a tale of hell and heaven. The anecdote centers on payment, honesty, and the need for documents.
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Halifax
Heben
Simon
Mr. J
Hell
Backus Delivers Gritty Story of a Very Bad Boy
The narrator describes Backus as a bold teller who uses sharp language and emphasizes the word damn. He recounts a story about a boy and his father seeking advice, noting the tale’s strong moral undertones and provocative delivery.
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Backus
Ackus
Hackman
Wtopolis
Toys Teach and the Lessons of Character in Childhood
Saturday Review quotes toy stewardship shaping future conduct and compares possession to virtue. It notes that clinging to toys and harsh upbringing influence life outcomes, while moderation and cheerfulness foster long lasting good. The piece cites Toland and discusses love and discipline effects on virtue.
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T'dlotson
English Clergyman Dinner With Colorful Guests
A reverend doctor hosting a dinner for clergymen of color finds no guests arrive after a long wait. The host learns only minstrel entertainers attended, prompting a dismissive reply from his servant. The piece moves through a farm anecdote about a fast horse and a moral reflection on grace likened to polishing metals, concluding with quotes on Christianity and divine pursuit.
Doubt in Prayer and Duty Warned by John Angel James
The excerpt argues that doubting God will grant promises while praying is sin and doubting whether prayer is a duty is wrong. It emphasizes that unconverted state makes prayers acts of self-love, not true holiness. It cites John Angel James and Bishop Taylor to illustrate disorderly spiritual care.
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Charlie
Chicago
Washington
Beadle
Mammoth Cave
Jersey City
Boston
Bunker Hill
Backus
John Angel James
Taylor
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F. Perkins
H. W.scott
Josephus
SLATE
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Fred. A.good
Mill St
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H.R. Stevens
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N.Y
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Harper's, Bazar
Harper's
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Averill
Stephenson Street
Parker Gun
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West Meriden,ct
Chigngu
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