Ages of Navy Leaders Show Long Careers in Service
Seaven of Mature Age. Lord Charles Beresford has just been raised to admiral and is 61. Admiral Bosanquet is 63, a year older than any American on active duty. Sir Charles Drury leads the Mediterranean at 87, while Vice Admiral Curzon-Howe heads the Atlantic fleet at 66. Rear Admiral Bridgman, 58, attained present rank at 65. Prince Lewis of Battenberg, 62, is second in command of the Mediterranean squadron. Farragut was 60 before flag rank and 61 at his great battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaven
Lord Charles Beresford
Admiral Bosanquet
Mediterranean
Charles Drury
Curzon-Howe
Aral Bridgman
Prince Lewis of Battenberg
Farragut
Lengthy Adder Described By The Pioneer
The Pioneer explains that a full grown adder can reach about two feet in length and six inches in girth. Movements are sluggish and local superstition about its able to transfer its head is debunked. The snake’s tail end resembles its head, making distant observers mistake it for a two headed reptile.
Outside remedies and medical notices in 19th century retail ads
A collage of brief consumer health notices promotes Allcock's Plaster for local pain from rain and cold, Castoria as a baby remedy, and cheap sterilization via ozone. Also mentions the Golden Fleece insignia’s link to Columbus and a New York education board ban on teachers’ textbooks.
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Allcock
New York City
Seaweed Industry in Japan and Night Work Proposal
A report notes Japan earns $2,000,000 from Ita seaweed with over 50 varieties used for food and industry. Seaweed is dried sold at stalls, used for glue plaster and starch, and fertilizes fields. villages rely on fishing and packing for city plants. Also included is French savant Hallopeau advocating nocturnal work to boost brain power with Napoleon and Cavour cited as proponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Japan
Ita
C. J. Davidson
Tokio
Theeashore
Phineas Jones Stumbles in Augusta Nightcap Tale
In Vienna Maine a man known as Phin Jones after a night in Augusta returns to a livery stable. He fumbles to harness his horse and, amid laughter, announces in a wobbling pose that he does not know which way he is going to go.
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Vienna
Phineas Jones
Phin
Augusta
Dasher
Cure of Eczema with Cuticura Remedies Proclaimed
Thomas M. Rossiter of East Orange says a five week use of Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap cured his extensive eczema after hospital failure and years of suffering. He notes face head and body were covered with sores and skin flesh was raw. He urges others to try the products for a speedy permanent cure.
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Thomas M. Rossiter
Prospect Street
East Orange
No. J
Apple Orchard Earns Money in Benton County
An 11 year effort by a prominent local citizen turned a six acre apple tract into a profitable orchard in Benton County. From two varieties, pippins and Spitzenbergs, income reached 9952 dollars after ten years while land and clearance costs were modest.
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Dover Sunshine
Benton County
Seattle
One-sided affair and humorous quips in brief notes
In a column of misc items a lighthearted line about a bright side of life appears. Advertisements tout Garfield Tea and Piles Cured in 6 to 14 days with Paru Ointment, while a Pliny quote reflects on generosity. Mrs. Marie Robinson Wright sails to London to continue work on a history of Brazil.
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South America
Marie Robinson Wright
London
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Chile
Peru
Argentina
Money in British Banke shows deposit growth and accounts data
The report notes British bank deposits rising from 249 million to 740 million dollars and depositors increasing from under six million to ten million in fifteen years. The average account now sits at 74.30 dollars and per-year deposits up to 243.32 dollars with individual totals capped at 973.30 dollars. A blizzard section tells of Fred McNulty surviving three days without food or fuel after a claim east of Minot. He traveled to a neighbor, then Minot, ending bedridden from exposure.
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British Banke
Fred McNulty
McNulty
Minot
Duluth
Jordan's water for America expedition sails from Jaffa
Paris reports an expedition to barrel Jordan River water for New York distribution. Col Clifford Nadaud led the project after obtaining casks in Asia Minor and boiling the water at the baptism site. First 50 casks left Jaffa. more consignments expected if American churches fund the venture.
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Paris
Jordan
New York
Holy Land
Jaffa
Europe
America
Christ
Clifford Nadaud
Palestine
Asia Minor
Phonograph Defies a City in Trenton
City Solicitor Charlies Bird and Capt. John J Cleary met to seek a legal remedy to silence a loud phonograph near State and Broad streets. City assessors and Clerk staff complain the noise disrupts work and reading Blackstone. officials hope to apply the antinoise ordinance via action by the common council.
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Trenton
N. J
Charlies BE. Bird
John J Cleary
State
Broad Streets
City Board of Assessors
City Hall
William J. Backes
Famous Band Leader Louis Schneider Dies in New York
Renowned conductor Louis Schneider, first director of the Marine band in Washington and leader of the Imperial band at Sedan’s surrender, has died in New York. He received decorations from Napoleon III, the King of Italy, the King of Belgium, and Pope Leo XII.
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Louis Schneider
Marine Band
Washington
Imperial Band
Sedan
New York
Napoleon III
Italy
Belgium
Leo XII
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