Occupations of the American People in Census Analysis
Gen Walker delivers a Lowell Institute lecture on the labor census, noting the vast variety of occupations and classification challenges. He cites national figures: 17,392,000 workers (34.6%) among those over any age, agriculture employing 44.1% of workers, and major growth in mining, crafts, and professional service roles while domestic service declines in most states.
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Lowell Institute
Gen. Walker
Charles Gibbs
America
New York
Pennsylvania
Massachusetts
United States
South
Avere
New England
Central States
West
Pacific States
England
Amerca
United Kingdom
Boston Herald
Canadians Turnout in U S Workforce Fuels Census Debate
The piece notes many Canadians especially French Canadians work in the United States and stay temporarily or permanently. It argues counting absentees in the Canadian census inflates population figures and skews parliamentary representation.
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United States
Paralyzed Nebraska land case reveals sensational rooting
The Hewitt case in Nebraska moves through county courts. William E. Hewitt, once a strong local Republican leader in Omaha during the Kansas Nebraska troubles, was struck and paralyzed thirty years ago, losing speech and mobility. His brother learns Hewitt owned several tracts near Omaha now claimed by others. Bracken acts as trustee for Hewitt in ejectment suits. The present tract valued at $10,000 leads multiple hearings on title while Hewitt remains mentally incapacitated.
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Nebraska
Huntingdon Dispatch
Philadelphia Times
George B. Orlady
H. A. Estabrook
Omaha
Kansas
William E. Hewitt
John H. Bracken
Hewitt
Shaver’s Creek Valley
Bracken
William
Vicar’s Crackdown Plan on Gypsies Stirs Kent Debate
A London Truth note mocks Rev. A Klamborowski of Fourms Kent who proposes forcing gypsy families to live in fixed abodes and allows police to remove children if needed. The writer derides the idea as harsh and unwelcome meddling.
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Fourms
Kent
Klamborowski
Poland
A. Klamborowski
Houndshire
London
Hunters as Well as Fighters in Soudar Fame
The London World notes many achievers in the Soudar prize also had hunting renown in Meath Kildare and Dublin. Sir Herbert Steward Maj Turner R A Gen Job Davis Poe Wolfe Gough Arbuthnot Cols Boscawen Graves Sawle and Lord Charles Beresford are cited as deer hounds and horsemen who sought glory in the field and in combat alike.
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Soudar
Meath
Kildare
Dublin
Herbert Steward
Maj. Turner
R. A
Job Davis
Poe
Wolfe
Gough
Arbuthnot
Boscawen
Graves-Sawle
What Dakota is Proud of
A traveler cites water discipline in hot climates and reflects on early day endurance. The piece then lauds Dakota's achievements: 2,500 miles of railway, 2000 schoolhouses, 275 newspapers, leading post offices, and a population rivaling Nebraska or Connecticut, with growth surpassing Vermont or Florida.
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Dakota
New England
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Post Office Department
Nebraska
Connecticut
Vermont
Florida
Oil on Troubled Waters Aids Smooth Sea Surfaces
The Washington hydrographic office reports trials using oil to smooth rough seas show paint and kerosene outperform sperm oil. Sperm oil hardens on water and spreads less, while paint and kerosene rapidly cover the surface and dampen wave energy, reducing chopping and curling waves. This finding holds major importance for ship owners and captains.
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Hydrographic Office
Washington
Nutmeg Poisonous Case Report Warns of Risk
Dr. Palmer reports in the American Journal of Pharmacy a woman nearly died after consuming a nutmeg and a half. He notes that nutmeg’s toxic effects are described in U S national and dispensatory references.
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Palmer
American Journal of Pharmacy
United States
Cleaning sponges with acid baths and drying
The procedure describes shaking to remove sand then washing in hot water. Sponges are placed in a bath of dilute muriatic acid for thirty minutes, rinsed, then immersed in a fresh acid bath with six percent hypo-sulphite of soda for twenty four hours. Final steps are washing and drying.
Lightning toll and weather notes in France since 1855
The record states 4 609 deaths from lightning in France since 1855 and an equal number seriously wounded while five times as many were struck but survived. The deadliest years were hot seasons noted also as great wine years. No lightning deaths in Paris or Seine since 1864 despite frequent storms.
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France
Paris
Department of the Seine
Untitled Letters and Advertisements Mixed Items
Farmers near Daingerfield report cotton dying out with sore shin. Ex President Arthur visits Pelee Island fishing club in Canada. Bass fishing allowed in Canada waters after May 15. The Pelee Fishing club boasts wealth and wide reach. Various ads promote tonics, cures, and remedies with old time quips and dubious claims.
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Daingerfield
Arthur
Lincoln
Pelee Island
Canada
Pelee Fisting Club
Insurance and cures advertised in a Victorian column
A collage of advertisements extols Kidney-Wort as a health remedy and praises Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for liver and blood purification. It riffs on electricity hats, education, and social mores, ending with notes on Wells' Health Renewer, Prickly Ash Berries, Diamond Dyes, and cigars production. Lone exhibitions at a church festival close the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
India
America
Harry
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Deceptive Cure Claim for Tonie Touts Medical Touts
A reader praises Dr Harter's Tonie claiming cures for debility liver disorder and scrofula after three bottles and sends thanks to the paper. The notice advertises remedies from the World’s Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo NY offering stamped requests for an illustrated treatise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Widely Advertised Tonics and Cures Parade in 19th Century Notices
A chaotic mix of cures and tonics touts B. B. B. as the sovereign remedy for catarrh ulcers kidney issues and skin diseases. Other pitches promote Dr Harter's Iron Tonic Kay's Kentucky Cure or Liniment Morley Bros products and Oricon to mouth cleansers. Several letters claim universal salves with vivid claims and testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ox Sonoma
Cook Co
Tex
Med
Messrs
Morley Bros
Austin
Texas
Gentlemex
Wheeler
Inflammation of the Eyes and Patent Remedies
Noticeable claims about eye inflammation cured by Cole's Carvonsalve. A testimonial from Jas L Clapp of Milton Wisconsin and a Alabama agent praise Female Regulator for women's health. Also advertised are Kay's Kentucky Kondition Powders for poultry with cautions to feed regularly.
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Jas. L. Clapp
Milton
Wis
Cole
Carvonsalve
Agentleman
Goodwater
Ala
BrapreLp Rrevication Co
Hexas
Atlanta
Kay
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Detroit
Mich
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Main Street
Carter
South Snares
Ray
Josara T
Jay Station
How York
Harter
Ayn O_p
Iasac Thompson
Morlevs
Mark
RKOY
Siron Ritters
Chile
Brown's
Brown
Ste
Ters of
Malarie
Creaveu
ELY Brothers
USA
Ceist
Owend. N.Y
ROYAL
Hetema
Oyal Remedy
Low Kansas
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