Diverse science notes on growth, optics, and railways
The article surveys varied topics from Chicago motor use in grooming horses to racial generalizations about Americans. It questions root discovery by trees, links tight collars to short sight, notes Norway’s light eyes, addresses electric wire dangers, compares apes to humans, and highlights a Paris railway powered by water. It also mentions willow protections against floods, a shooting spectacle for near sighted shooters, and veterinary concerns over horse reins. Mexico under President Diaz aids archaeology with monuments and sites like Xochicalco and Teotihuacan protected by walls.
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London
Eity
Charg
Potomac River
Indien Pleiter’s Gazette
Lazarus
Great Britain
Diaz
Mexico
Xochiculco
Teotihuacan
Republic
Bess Wade
Mitra
Drowsy Day Poem by George Cooper
The poem描 describes a hot midsummer day with muted nature scenes. Butterflies drift across a dusty road while vines, leaves and flowers appear languid in June heat. A lone bird and insects offer soft sounds as fireflies glow and swallows circle. George Cooper notes it was a drowsy day in the Independent.
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Katy
George Cooper
Independent
Sparrow Spreads Across the Nation in 19th Century Release
The article traces sparrow introductions from 1850 onward, listing cities like Brooklyn, Portland, New Haven, and New York, noting rapid colonization across 35 states and five territories. It covers their hardy, prolific nature, spread, and the era’s large importations, with New York Times sourcing comments on their behavior and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Institute
Woe Narrows
Greenwood Cemetery
Portland
Peacedale
R. I
Boston
Madison Square
New York
Central Park
Union Square
New Haven
Iown
Galveston
Texas
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
New York Times
The Strong Swimmer Sermon on Salvation at Sea
A Seattle preacher uses the swimmer image to urge urgent faith in Christ to save souls. He likens Jesus to a strong swimmer who dives into sin’s waters, sacrificing all to rescue the drowning, and calls listeners to lay hold of Him for salvation.
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Blackfriars
London
England
Cristian
Louvre
Paris
Rembrandt
Raphael
God
Herhead
Norman McKenzie
Charles Varner
Royal Yard
Ian
Royal Finniane Society of England
Anguage
Sita
Attes Pager
Jane Gras
Mimch
Lady Jane Gray
Lady Jane Grey
Cron
Anil
Saoré
Christ
Heaven
Gadara
Lazarus
Nathaniel Lyon
Marshal Ney
France
Jesus
Fatilla
Les
Pifth Fusiliers
Cons
Son of God
Tod
Jesus Christ
Tale Beach
Beask
Aline
Josus Christ
Seimply
Santa Fe as Oldest US City With Pueblo Traditions
A travel sketch portrays Santa Fe as one of America's oldest cities with Pueblo history. It describes adobe houses, the Plaza, donkeys, bake ovens, and the Palace as a three century old landmark, noting Spanish and Mexican influences, local irrigation, and a lively, wary traveler’s gaze at daily life and origins.
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Santa Fe
Armie
Sibley
Great West
Confederacy
Slough
Colorado Volunteers
Union
Nopy
Jerusalem
Palestine
United States
Solomon
The Only Female Steamboat Pilot Callie L French
A historical note profiles Callie L French of Jackson County born in Ohio area, described as the only female steamboat pilot trained near Vicksburg and New Orleans with twelve years river experience. It recalls Mrs Mary filler’s license case and notes French’s residence on the East End while she steers a large river steamer. The article mentions river operations, Washington authority, and river history intertwined with broader notes on Central Asia forestry trends.
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Wee Ee L. Wrench
A. B- French
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Siummer
Callie L. French
Jackson County
Mary
Fort Jady
Washington
Burg
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the Register
Eprjor
Popular Science
Chicago
Depary County
Ala
Fort Payne
Courier-Journal
Heles- Forrest -Graves
Tinette
Mamma
Bob
Fairy
Tinette Wylie
Mrs. Browning
Uncle Rob
Kyrie Cottage
Walter
Lucrezia Borgia
Walter Wallinger
Mrs. Wallinger
Phia
Mr. Wallinger
Miss Wylie
Rob
Sindling
Walter Varinger
Eber
Vallinger
Tmr
Anid Walter
Wales
Datalwage
THE
Brooklyn Divine
Seattle
Steimmeth
Steim
Tsaiah
Santaqger Wood Carriers
Mridus Road
Iso
Dumbanita
Mr. Dolt and the
Central Asia
Mr. Fholt
Mir
Tio
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