Good Roads Movement and Bicycle League Push Road Improvements
Local residents advocate composite roads combining macadam and dirt for ten thousand dollars per mile. The League of American Wheelmen and New York division push road improvement, aligning with State Grange and farmers, aiming for favorable legislation and a February congress in Albany with national attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
League of American Wheelmen
New York
Cyckets
League
Conell Potter
Grange
Good Roads Congress
Albany
National Assembly
United States
Wide Tire Wagons and Wheat Origins in Historical Notes
The excerpt discusses why wide tire wagons require less draft, with sketches showing wheel types and effects on ground and fertilizers. It also covers wheat cultivation origins traced to Armenia, and a note on the dating of early biblical books between 1491 and 1457 BCE according to critics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armenia
Arara
Old Egyptian records and the loss of ancient literature
The text discusses the settlement of Palestine and Egypt and notes that most literature from that era has perished. It credits monumental Egyptian history to the Memphite dynasty around 4440 BC and 3606 BC per scholars, with only fragments surviving. It calls Hebrew historical writings the oldest authentic connected documents available.
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Palestine
Egypt
Brugsch
Adirondack Club Releases Swiss Lake Trout In Green Lake
The Adirondack League Club releases 1000 yearlong Swiss lake trout from Lake Geneva into Green Lake on the preserve. The fish range from two to three inches, non migratory, and are expected to grow to forty to fifty pounds in deep, sparse water. Observers will view them at Battery Bark aquarium when it opens to the public on December 1.
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Adirondack League Club
Green Lake
Lake Geneva
Switzerhind
United States
British America
Alaska
Europe
Rocky Mountains
Switzerland
Cuvier
Kerge
Battery Bark Aquarium
Op Dee L
New York Jetter
Gunpowder History and Competing Claims of Invention
The article traces gunpowder origins across civilizations from China to Rome and Greece, noting early usages and later developments. It discusses various figures and dates including Monk Seluwartz, Marcus Gracchus, Leo, and Solomon of Hungary, while acknowledging disputed inventor claims and the spread of powder in military use by 1830.
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Seluwartz
Julius Afrius
Im An
Meccea
Leo
Marcus Gracchus
Solomon
Belgrade
Monk Schwartz
Notable Editorial Reminiscence From Witslington Stur
A fragmented reminiscence cites Col Carter and editor days at the literary school. It mentions a voter who claimed to be influenced by habit and outlines prior incidents including a surprising turnout of sixteen votes in a single election.
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Col Carter
Psa
Ouah
Fea
Dicycle Craze Cites Odd Injuries and Humor
An odd Detroit Free Press quotation shows Bloomley praising the bicycle craze while noting humorous mishaps. The speaker claims many stumbles and near misses, joking about dodging scorching sun and recording high fall totals as part of the trend.
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Bloomley
Detroit Free Press
Not Kid Fifth Form Boy Seeks Adult Gloves
Fifth Form Boy asks for grown up gloves from Gentleman's Outfitter as a comic exchange highlights the mismatch in sizes and expectations.
Topics for Farmers and Winter Butter Making Advice
The piece offers practical notes on timber cutting by lunar sign and August best, winter buttermaking with proper dairy management, and frugal husbandry. It cites Jacob Faith Missouri, Massachusetts Ploughman, and Country Gentlemen as sources, plus tips on mice and rabbit protection, poultry care, and local strawberry cultivation opportunities.
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Jacob Faith
Missouri
Massachusetts
Farm Notes on Market Grains and Sheep Profitability
The notes discuss buying berries, sunlight in stables, and efficient work pace. It cites New York City park spraying with a fire engine, compares mutton cost to beef, and cites English experiments showing sheep store more body weight. Suggestions cover shelter, tree protection with corn stalks, and potash in manure as fertilizer. It also notes feeding on pea and bean straw for flocks and proper sheep management to prevent odor and decay.
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Park Commissioners
New York City
Stearp
England
Hoard
Doory
E. Willams
Abe
Hong
Water Volcano and Guatemalan Volcanoes Report
The article describes Volcan de Agua near Guatemala City alongside Pacaya and Fuego. It notes Agua’s boiling water eruptions, the ancient city ruins now called Chudad Vlei, a possible subterranean lake, and the mountain’s 14 000 foot height with a looming summit cloud.
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Pacaya
Fuego
Guatemala
Kayi
Volcan de Agua
Guate Mala
Chudad Vlei
American Pompeii
Jis
A Masterpiece Jinks The Doom Ed Man
The dialogue recalls a death sentence described as a beautiful piece of word painting with observers noting how the doomed figure hung upon the words. The Washington Times is cited in the exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biinks
Washiogton Times
Cruel Revenge Dialogue of Axle and Wheel
A playful exchange between an axle and a wheel in a New York Work setting. The axle teases freedom this morning while the wheel shrugs at puns and warns of consequences if jests continue.
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New York
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C. M. Wheeler
Lounsbury
N.Y
B. CO
Orbat
Farner
Hess
Indianapolis Journal
I. Repperd
Piven
Jesse Lint
Jay W. Stroh
Shay
Angola Steam Laundry
John G. Yeagley
Fremont
Indiana
Hilton House
Stephen A. Powers
Norany Pussio
Jawal Yatore
Angola
B. F. Wolfe
Bank OF Fremont
Fremont, Indiana
Busan Batt
D. Baru
Doesa Genera
John Wealdehburn & CO
Washington, D. C
Vtantey
America
Washington
Mungo & Co
Scientific American
Munn & CO
Broadway
Gutag Sou
D&kin
L. 8
M.S. R
Waterloo
Waa
Wre
Ty Pin
No. Li
Doatiet
ORT Wayne
Gottug
Jackson
Milladale
Ray
Angeuaaut Lake
Wayne
Orth, & DD
C.J
M. RY. Timea
Pase Skryan, O
Cincinnati
Loval
Jackson Mail
Jackson Express
Raine
Jackson & Cincinnati Mall
Jackson & Cincinnati Express
Wea
Pally
Wy Aon
Mich
Allegan
Ich
Vicketa
B. Darn
T. C. M, Scrindler
Toledo
Ohio
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