Florida Pine Woods and Orange Groves Adventure
The writer travels through Florida’s Lake Region near Eustis, crossing narrow river stretches called The Gates. They describe cypress branches, Spanish moss, clear water at Silver Spring, gar and catfish, distant hawks and herons, and orange and grape fruit groves with 1000 trees. They note moss facts, pine woods scenery, and a future note about a southern baptism.
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Oklawaha
Silver Spring
Eustis
Colonel T
Florida
Eustis Park
Pine Woods
Breeches on Hooks Reported at Roberdean Home
An ancient gentleman recounts breeches hung on hooks in the Roberdean home in Alexandria. The wearer ascends three steps and slides into them from above, a method noted as the practice of the era in Washington's day.
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Alexandria
Washington
Roberdean
Arst boots for women debut in 1828 fashion
An elderly recollects that Arst boots for women rose to fashion in 1828. The style featured side lacing and included fringed tops on both gaiters and boots, signaling a distinctive early nineteenth century silhouette.
New Chinese Army Uniform Uses Three Button Rank Badge
The new uniform distinguishes ranks by sleeve insignia only the general differs from a private by one of three gold buttons on the sleeve.
Potash Compound Aids Cobra Bite Antidote Use in India
Permanganate of potash is being successfully used in India as an antidote for cobra bites and venom. The note highlights its adoption in medical practice as a treatment option for venomous snakebites.
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India
Gold coins circulate longer than copper coins
A brief fact states that gold coins stay in circulation about twice as long as copper coins, highlighting differences in metal value and durability affecting coin lifespans.
Leasing Public Lands in Congress GOPes for Stockmen Fence and Graze
Lawmakers push leasing bills to rent western grazing lands at one to five cents per acre but face battles over protecting settlers rights. Critics warn large blocks could be tied up harming homesteaders while improving farming and drought resistant crops expand acreage.
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Congress
West
Department of Agriculture
Lacey
Public Lands Committee of the House
Doctor Dick Terhune Dies After Long Illness in Passaic
Dr. Richard A. Terhune dean of Passaic physicians died at home from intestinal cancer after seven months of illness. He claimed starvation could not kill if water is available, recalling a patient who reportedly survived forty eight days without eating and remained active and well.
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Richard A. Terhune
Physicians of
Passaic
N. Y
Perry A. Terhune
The New Man Sturtevant Finds a Fortune in a Story
A cafe meeting with artist Sturtevant reveals he believes a mysterious story will guarantee his fortune and fame. He claims editors accept his work after reading it, while others who hear the tale also prosper, and he disappears to pursue his new path.
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Sturtevant
Withal
Currier
Avery
Evening Papers
Illinois woman patent attorney Florence King breaks gender barriers
Florence H. King of Chicago is noted as one of the few women registered patent attorneys in the Washington Patent Office. Fifteen years earlier she went from domestic work to court reporting after overhearing a courtroom quarrel. By May 1895 she was admitted to the Illinois bar and soon focused on patent law.
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Florence H. King
Chicago
Washington
Miss King
Mise King
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ST. Augustine
Winchester
Anastasia Island
Old Fort Marion
Cuba
Cosgrove
Phillips
Danforth
Stevens
Des Moines
Pittsburg
SUPPLY+CO
Washington Street
Dept
Boston
Mass
National Photographic Chemical Company
Aosreer and
Pa. Ave., N. W
Washington, D. C
Seaton
Waltham
Jeweler's Department
State Street
Chicaco
Illinois
U.S. A
Nottingham
Columbia Novelty
Saratoga SI
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