Wide Range of Oddities and Notices Across Several Regions
A collage of brief notes on diverse topics including Fred Lutzman’s Waterloo survivor death in Kentucky, mint gold recovery totals, a well dressed man in England accused of drunkenness, hot rocks and sulfur fumes in Ventura County, a Nue Mex comet scare, Mustapha Pasha’s ascent to ministerial power, a Philadelphia marriage anomaly with no certificate, elderly John Dye in Pajaro Valley, Pintados rock formations in Arizona, Australia’s plant plagues, a new English workers' profit-sharing proposal, a San Luis Obispo sheriff report on two runaway girls, Tay Bridge design notes, and a long anecdotal tale about a mysterious merchant in New Orleans and Burnside’s origins.
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Fred Lutzman
Waterloo
Louisy Ue
Philadlphia
Haverfordwest
England
New Mexico
Tanaten
Paris
Mustapha Pasha
Tunis
Philadelphia
John
Dye
Pajaro Valley
Banta. Cruz
Cal
Kentucky
Los Angeles
Gila Valley
Tucson
Arizona
Matty
Aston Sale
San Luis Obispo County
Fealters
Ithen
Kova
Emma Kearney
San Luis Obispo
Tay
Millionaire Yorkshire Inheritance Seeker Mystery
A New York Herald notice about a $2,000,000 Yorkshire estate prompts an English lawyer to seek heirs for Mrs Backus formerly of Baltimore and Alfred Willard Williams. The tale traces Brown’s contested will, alleged residence in Boston and New York, and possible deaths, with no replies to ads to date.
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Herald
England
Yesterda
Mra
B. P
Yorkshire
Alfred Williard Williams
Boston
Parker House
Tremont House
Brown
Backus
Mee Hayward
Baltimore
Williams
New York
Astor House
New York Herald
The Romantic Story of John Burnside Will
The will of the late John Burnside of New Orleans reveals an estate valued at 5 million dollars dating to 1857. Oliver Bierne is named residuary legatee with $500,000 bequests to McStea and Valve partners and to New Orleans charities. The tale hints at a romance in Burnside history and mentions Andrew Bierns, an Irish Virginia entrepreneur, who found an infant near a stream and raised him as John Deenside.
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Scotland
Ireland
Bierne
Deceared
Andrew Mennis
Caliphill Mennis
Bedford County
Mr. Burnside
New Orleans
Pappenia
Burnside
Louisiana
Gen. Butler
New York Sun
John Burnside
Oliver Bierne
McStea & Valve
Thorn
Andrew Bierns
Greenbrier
Virginia
Quito
John
John Deenside
Ingenious Woodpecker Hoards Nuts in Bark
A New York Times feature describes Adirondack region woodpeckers boring bark holes in spruce and plugging them with acorns and nuts. A bark slab in Central Park’s Museum of Natural History showcases ten plugs in eight square inches, illustrating remarkable bird craftsmanship and winter food hoarding.
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Adirondack
New York
Museum of Natural History
Central Park
New York Times
The Northern Sugar Cane and its Improved Varieties
This Chicago Times cor respondent surveys sorghum and sugar cane crops, praising Minnesota amber sorghum for high syrup yields and potential sugar production. It details soil types, planting, cultivation, harvesting, and storage practices to maximize saccharine quality and harvest efficiency, with notes on frost handling and milling readiness.
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South
Illinois
the Times
Minnesota
Reen
Louisiana
Chicago Times
Bananas and Plantains as Tropical Bread Across Peoples
The article extols bananas and plantains as superior staples far outweighing meat or potatoes in nutrition. It notes spontaneous tropical growth, enormous cultivated yields, and cites Humboldt on food material per acre. It describes varieties like platino manzanito and platino guinco, and explains preparation methods and regional reliance in Brazil and Cuba.
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Tropics
Humboldt
Brazil
Darlen
Two Cents and a Principle Involved
A Hanover York County suit between the Hanover and Baltimore Turnpike Company and Levi ner of Penn Township concerns a two cent toll paid by Miller who refused to pay citing a religious meeting at Hoff's meeting-house. The justice required proof of worship as his defense and ruled Miller owes two cents plus costs, with an appeal planned to a higher court to decide the principle.
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Justice Forney
Hanover
York County
Hanover & Baltimore Turnpike Company
Leviner
Penn Township
Miller
Hoff
Pittsburgh Telegraph
Coffin Money Riddle Prompts Bank Check Solution
Joseph Parton recounts a centuries old tale from England where a testator left two thousand pounds to a friend with half to be buried in his coffin. The adviser suggests a practical fix by writing a thousand pound check payable to the testator to be placed with him in the coffin, ensuring the funds remain intact after burial.
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Joseph Parton
England
Very War Day Among Farmers in Harpers Young People
A whimsical verse describes a sleepy farm scene during a hot day as Naps from Nod cause gentle mischief. The farmer, his wife, and child react with quiet household chaos while the dog rests and a girl smiles. Margaret Byrdley’s piece appears in Harpers Young People.
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Nod
The Lesson of a Tender Teacher in St Nicholas
Miss Jenkins narrates a writing afternoon in which a class of boys tests her patience as ink and mischief clash. She faces a moral choice between punishing Frank Dunbar and sparing him to preserve trust, finally inviting pupils to forgive him by their own consent.
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Jenkins
Thad
Harry Sanoford
Lana
Tommy Silver
Hugh Bright
Frank Dunbar
Sitle Frank
Frank
Bey
Joe Willis
Corliss Street
M. Hurrah
Willie Randall
Willie
Illie
Dunbar
Tayers
Clean Clothes for Hot Weather in the Press
A discussion on staying cool during heat suggests frequent changing of underclothes to speed sweat disposal and waste removal. It notes cost savings vs liquor and emphasizes comfort gained by regular attire changes for athletes, actors, and active individuals. It also mentions Italian immigration in France with 50 000 Italians in Paris and clusters in Lyon Marseille Toulon Nimes and Bessancou.
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N.Y
Italy
France
Paris
Jyons
Marsailles
Toulon
Nimes
Bessancou
Also Mentioned on This Page
Australia
Europe
Pompey
Soneva
Margaret Bytlaye
Harpers Young
Peeple
Walter Lane
Harry Sanford
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