Albatross expedition naturalist reports on isolated Chatham Island colony
Prof. Lee of Bowdoin, returning from the Albatross voyage, describes Chatham Island ruled by Cobos, a convict colony cut off by ocean distance. He notes a British subject, an Englishwoman, scarce religion, lead currency, and seven state prisoners awaiting punishment. A lone Crusoe on Charles Island recounts survival among feral cattle and wild fruits.
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Evening Post
Washington
Lee
Bowdoin College
San Francisco
National Museum
the Star
South Pacific
Galapagos Islands
Ecuador
Prof
Equator
Chatham
Cobos
Gov. Cobos
St. Helena
Europe
America
Durance
Vobos
Guayaquil
Charles Island
Crusoe
Chatham Island
Orchilla
Weeds and Grass Killers for Walks Cited by English Papers
A 19th century notice discusses weed and grass control on gravel walks using carbolic acid or vitriol diluted in water. Instructions warn to avoid contact with desired plants, apply from a watering can while walking backward on hot evenings, and sweep away dead growth after a day or two.
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Chicago
Gordon and the Soudan and the White Pacha
A colonial era opinion piece argues Gordon's Sudan policy would have secured Egyptian stability by sending Stewart with Khartoum’s unarmed population down the Nile while Gordon led gunboats upriver to Bahr el Ghazal to establish a native state and counter Mahdi and slave traders. The piece claims English backing could have brought peace and civilization to the region and halted the slave trade.
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Gordon
Soudan
Stewart
Khartoum
Nile
Bahr Ghazel
Egypt
Savage
Emin Pacha
England
N. Y. Trbiwne
Wilhelm's Nasaline and Hamburg Figs Patent Remedy Notice
An advertisement extols Wilhelm's Nasaline as a cure for catarrh with a testimonial from Jas. B. Betroro and notes 50 cent pricing. It also promotes Hamburg Figs lozenges as a gentle laxative and purgative claimed to restore health, describing their use for piles and general systemic improvement with a price of 25 cents per box.
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Wilhelm
Hamburg
Nature
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Yeddo
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Progressive Party
Jimmy
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Tenn
the Swift Specific Co
Atlanta
R. M. Wall
Farmersville
Tex
The
Swift Specific Co
Pendleton, Yearly & Riley
New York
City Hall
CO. D
Greeley
Walnut Street
Madison Avenue
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Greenlee & CO
Denver, Colorado
E. Brooks
A. J. Benfield
Boston
Indiana Place
eUlay
Sisters of Charity
Covaney
St. Joseph's Poundling Asylum
Cincinnati
Ohio
ACORN
Ainpom
Albert
Weld County Abstract Office
Weld County
Hunter and West’s Bank
James B. Phillips
Colorado
H. A. Anough
Oxford
Brooklyn
N. Y
Tus Centaur Company
Fulton Street, N. Y
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