Religious and Education Notes From Various Churches
The text surveys religious and social work across the United States, noting YMCA activities in Massachusetts and Virginia, church counts, relief needs for disabled ministers, and plans for Lutheran and Baptist institutions. It highlights missionary funding gaps, Mass in Charlestown, and a proposed jubilee year for the Lutheran Theological Seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmah
J.leach
Providence
Episcopal
Church South
Hale
Philadelphia
Relief Fund For
Presbyterian Church
Sara VT
Bissop
Charlestown
Mass
Board of Missions
Rutland
Mucharger
Lutheran General Synod
Skeletons and skulls trade in a university exhibit
A Philadelphia observer details Mr Nash of the University of Pennsylvania Museum describing the business of disinterred remains. He notes skeletons skulls and mummies fetch substantial sums for lodges doctors and collectors, with specimens from elephants zebras and primates dissected for science and display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Nath
Medical Department
University of Pennsylvania
Fairmount Park
Chapman
Mr. Nash
Wayne
Temes Inquirer
Éudo
Bir
Zémes
Wwérd
Mary
Cardinal McCloskey
Carlton County
Teufel
Norristown
France
Mr Nash
Mr.Nash
Probst
Jefferson College
Jerey
Philadelphia
Pga
Dale
Fragmented recipe fragment details rice and spice
A damaged OCR fragment describes preparing a simple boiled rice dish with spices. It mentions adding a pinch of something at night and refers to a rough method for mixing ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ake Ricti
The Right Way to Kill Trees
A historical discussion on tree nourishment and root systems explains that most plants rely on roots, while some air plants and parasites differ. It argues uprooting is impractical for trees and describes how leaves feed the growth tissue, with sap rising and descending to form new wood and bark layers.
Girdling Trees to Kill Roots A Gardener’s Guide
A detailed 19th century guide explains girdling trees in spring to kill roots and trunks. It notes removing bark fully to stop sap flow, preventing suckers, and using grafting wax or cow dung wraps. It warns some species need deeper wood cutting to avoid sap diversion.
Preservation of Wheat in the Shock Through Wet Weather
The article argues proper shocking protects wheat from rain during drying. It notes small tight shocks resist moisture better than large loose sheaves and warns against overloading with workers aiming for speed. Early-cut, well-shocked grain fares better in wet spells, while damp foggy conditions promote sprouting and mildew, damaging bread-making quality.
Opium-Eating in England in Victorian Times
Chambers' Journal warns that opium use in the United Kingdom surged from 114000 pounds imported in 1852 to 356000 pounds in 1872 due to narcotic demand. It cites workhouse admissions, child soothing with opium, and widespread use among laborers, farmers, and infants, urging caution with domestic medicines and chloral amid rising addiction risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Kingdom
Jorgetowny
Lancashire
Fenny
Lincolnshire
Chambers’ Journal
Danger From Malaria in Wet Weather Conditions
The Rural New Yorker warns of high malaria risk in late summer due to prolonged wet conditions. It advises measures: use chlorine disinfectants, drink morning coffee, keep the sleeping area dry with a brief nightly fire, ensure regular meals and fresh vegetables, and consider quinine cautiously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Protestant Missionary Numbers in China and Japan
A table from the igi lists ordained Protestant missionaries in China by nationality American 84 English and Canadian 2 German 16 total 182. In Japan the counts are American 32 English Scotch and Canadian 12 total 11 societies represented and 48 churches in Jeddo 18 Osaka 7 Yokohama 11 Nagasaki 4 Hakodate 2 Kobe 6 ShidzuKe 1.
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Igi
China
Japan
Jeddo
Osaka
Yokohama
Nagagaki
Hakodachi
Kobe
Shidzudke
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Maassachusetts Young
Men’s Christian Association
Agricultor
Bern
Pen Simmon
Indiana
England
OSS
Eerie
Ohio
Zarmer
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