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Newspaper
Freeport Journal
Location
Freeport, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1880
Page
8
A collage of anecdotes and facts about authors and performers. It covers Jules Verne Alcance earnings, Alphonse Dandet, M. Alphonse, Judah P. Benjamin, and famous writers like Dumas Hugo Bret Harte and Zola. It recalls Zola’s take on authorship rewards and a Viennese joke about Bismarck soup.
A historical note explains cleaning silk by brushing and wiping with a cloth then soaking on a flat board with hot coffee strained through muslin. The silk is sponged on the show side, dried partially, then ironed on the wrong side. Coffee removes grease and restores shine without the dulling effects of beer.
The advertisement extols Dr. Thomas Helectric Oil as the best form of electricity embodied and a sovereign remedy for rheumatic pains. It claims thorough reliability for affections of the throat and lungs and promotes external and internal use.
The article notes how a derominence of estate follows the loss of a title in England as the Chesterfield line fades from prominence. It recounts how Port’s death in 1773 left no legitimate issue, passing to a cousin who died in 1815, with the sixth Earl rising and later the line becoming obscure. It describes social centers at Chesterfield House, fin de siècle gaiety, misfortune, and eventual transfers of property to heirs, often scattering estates to distant relatives or female heirs, underscoring the enduring power of titleholders to dispose of estates beyond their titles.
A compilation of historic volcanic eruptions with measured outputs from Cotopaxi Vesuvius Etna and other peaks and then guidance on selecting a productive dairy cow. It emphasizes large udders strong digestion and good constitution as key factors for milk production.
Manila, capital of Luzon, blends Spanish and Oriental character with rugged streets and crowded markets. The piece recalls its founding by Legaspi in 1571, notable earthquakes, British occupation, and the Dominicans and Jesuits in education, ending with a quirky remark on women's fishing nerve.
The Paris college Louis-le-Grand known as Lycee Descartes houses 1,179 pupils with 627 indoor students and 29 daily classes. Despite well kept dormitories, gymnasium, infirmary and ample food, 29 teachers cannot efficiently educate nearly 1,200 scholars. In California the Contra Costa Gazette reports a baggage incident where a trunk exploded due to powder and a lit cigar. A lost luggage search uncovered giant powder cartridges and loaded revolvers, highlighting security concerns after the annual sale.
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