Indians Prove Industrial Potential At Carlisle and Hampton
The article notes that Indian youth in Carlisle Pennsylvania industrial schools show readiness to learn trades and handle tools, with a Plains Indian proudly displaying a self built wagon. It cites Hampton Institute shoe and harness production that could compete with regular workmen, under government contracts. General Armstrong believes many Indians could master trades and produce goods domestically within five years. The piece also mentions the American Newspaper Directory listing 10 611 permits in the United States and Ferri, a rise of 44, and trends in daily newspaper counts.
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Charlisle
Carlisle
Springfield Republican
Boston
Hampton Institute
Goverment
Armstrong
Hampton
Plains
Ge P. Rowell & Co
New York
United State
Ferri
Missouri
Nevada
Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Georgia
Maine
Texas and St. Louis Narrow Gauge railroad progresses toward Pine Bluff
The Texas and St. Louis Narrow Gauge railroad strengthens toward completion through Arkansas and Northern Texas. By September 1 the line will run Pine Bluff to Camden and Clarendon to crossing, with 125 miles from Bird's Point to Jonesboro finished. total 572 miles. By October 15 entire Arkansas segment finishes. freight cars and locomotives ordered, passenger equipment built, land values rise, and over fifty new saw mills operate as cotton compresses rise in East St. Louis to handle eastern shipment.
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Texas
Bird's Point
Missouri
Cairo
Jonesboro
Arkansas
East St. Louis
Benjamin Hill Remembered as Georgia Statesman and Innovator
The New Orleans Picayune and others praise Benjamin Harvey Hill as Georgia’s eminent statesman and orator. They highlight his secessionist stance, legislative impact, and federal service, noting his imminent senate vacancy to be filled by appointment, likely General John B. Gordon. The tribute also mentions Hill’s influence, character, and a separate note on Heady the blind inventor and poet.
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Georgia
Benjamin Harvey Hill
Ben Hill
United States
Virginia
Henry A. Wise
Washington
Davis
Stephens
Brown
Garnet McMalley
Hill
Blaine
Jefferson Davis
South
John B. Gordon
Dustin
Louisville
Scott
New Orleans Picayune
Snakes Feature Across Pennsylvania Headlines
The New York Tribune notes a busy month for snakes in Pennsylvania with odd incidents. Margaret Kane and Maud Chunk step on a copperhead, a toad allegedly dies after absorbing poison, and a blue snake costs a hairdresser a switch. Squire Clouser narrowly escapes a bite after a mouse drawn into a squirrel trap. John Bossler survives a rattlesnake bite after whisky and emetics. A Hillsboro farmer’s potato bugs are controlled by a six foot blacksnake plucking them from rows.
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New York Tribune
Pennsylvania
Imperial Commonwealth
Margaret Kane
Maud Chunk
Benjamin Ritter
Strasburg
Squire Clouser
New Broomfield
John Bossler
Donegal
Hillsboro
N. H
Kentucky marvel of mechanical dexterity
Morrison Heady of Kentucky is described as blind and deaf yet a marvel of mechanical dexterity and skilled workmanship.
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Morrison Heady
Kentucky
Trial and courtroom clashes blaze in Austin case
A Colored man named Bob Tompkins faced trial before an Austin justice for assault. Old Mose testified with dramatic rhetoric provoking laughter from spectators as the jury endured insults and threats of contempt. The scene showcased heated proceedings and juror protection efforts.
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Bob Tompkins
Austin
Old Mose
Tompkins
Texas
Beams of Sunlight Melt Iron, Cook Meals in Minutes
Washington reports on William Calver of the District who patents a mirror array to concentrate sunlight. His device purportedly melts metal, boils water, and cooks food, with potential for mining, construction, and industry. tests near the Capitol show intense heat from hundreds of small mirrors.
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Washington
Washington Post
Patent Office
William Calver
Society of All Grades
Mr. Calver
Dr. Calver
A. Street
England
New York
Arizona
Newton
M. Calver
Calver
Culver
United States
Cotton Seed Remedy for Spasmodic Croup
Dr George L Gray M D from Mississippi Valley Medical Monthly reports a cotton seed decoction as a remedy for spasmodic croup. Bruise a handful of seed, boil in a quart of water, steep briefly, strain, sweeten, cool, and give as much as the patient will drink. Relief is usually prompt and vomiting may occur if overused.
Arkansan Editor Retires Leaving Sheriff in Charge
An Arkansas editor retires from active control of a newspaper saying he leaves in the hands of a trusted local figure, the sheriff, who is well known in the community. A separate exchange shows a doctor asking Pat about pills and Pat replying that he does not feel better yet, wondering if the lid hasn’t come off.
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Arkansan
London
Jay
Pat
New Texas railroad fare law saves travelers money
Three men learn from a New Mexico contact that on August 1 a Texas first class rate of 3 cents per mile applies. The tip shows how to cut costs on St Louis to El Paso trips by using limited or unlimited tickets, with potential savings of 10.08 or 13.08 respectively.
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el Paso
Texas
St. Louis
New Mexico
St. Loouis
Texarkana
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Paper making through the ages shows growing use of plant fibers
The article traces paper materials from rags and straw to wood, notes a French idea to use wood after observing wasp nests, and cites poplar and basswood as high grade sources. It mentions California deserts yielding brown paper and quotes De Quincy on civilization needing printed matter.
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California
Arizona
Yucca
de Quincy
Frugal Making of a Refrigerator in Tight City Flats
The piece explains how residents with limited means improvise a refrigerator in small city flats. It describes using a wash tub, a japanned tin box marked bread, a nail pouch, and blocks of wood to create a cooling chest. Ice resides in the box with food for a family, draining water into the tub daily through a plugged outlet, offering a low cost alternative.
Penny use grows as law changes cash change habits
The last Legislature's law shifts cash in circulation, bringing copper pennies into wider use. Railroads now face fines for excess fares, introducing a flood of pennies into the region to make change. Dallas plans new attire in response to this transition.
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Gidding Plain Dealer
South
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Offhe West Aide
Public Square
Graham
W. Johnson
Grraham, Texas
Young and Adjoinng Counties
J In
H. Glasgow
Attorney At Law
Ke, Finlay
Young, Palo Pinto
Stephins
F. Brim
Ork
Law& Real Estate Agt
Throckmorton, Texas
Bae
R Hollingsworth
Graham, Texas
W. W. James
West Side Square
N. Price
Greben, Texas
Phyician
Ryus
Eaw
Ryus Brick Buiding
Eet
Site Square
Yous Meisterhans
Boot & Shoe Maker
Sikes
Weatherford
Mammy Likes
EFM
Fle
Steag
Trinity
Chicago
Boston Post
Julia Warp Hawk
Treggiry
Chicago Hero
Dallas
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