Diverse 1889 London crime and society notes glimpse
A survey of late 19th century items notes a drop in drunkenness arrests in London, court rulings on press testimony, wedding cake fashion fads easing into quilts, a senator recalling early poverty, a Californian land boom profit, Oklahoma settlers arming for possible action, and various social figures from Harvard to New York philanthropy.
Canoeing as a Popular Outdoor Sport in Summer
A Chicago Tribune essay traces canoeing from ancient bark and dugouts to modern craft. It notes the Rob Roy and Bir ch bark canoes, describes paddling methods, and explains how sail and center boards influence today’s cruising and racing canoes.
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International canoe and birch bark races to light up Long Island Sound
The American Association plans off shore racing near Great South Bay with top crews Poultney Bigelow B Vaux E H Barney RW Gibson and W J Stephens facing English craft and potential rematches for the international cup. New York paddlers return from southern waters for coast cruises in sailing canoes and birch bark river trips in Canada led by John Boyle O Reilly highlighting sturdy fitness and cheerful paddling life.
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Gigantic Manatee of the Pacific Extinct Giants Compared to Seals
Interesting notes on extinct Pacific manatees known from Saint Stellar and North American shores. Describes size up to 35 feet and five to six tons, two hornlike grinding plates, kelp feeding, and a history of extermination by 1769. Mentions Nordenkjoeld’s skeletal collections and the U S National Museum holdings.
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