Fragmented 19th Century Snippets From Various Papers
A collage of short quips and anecdotes. Citizens discuss a pigeon sighting and a tale of a sunlit day while a doctor and a bystander joke about monuments and patients. International notes include a Russian officer on the coronation and a Parisian coachman tale with a physician’s consultation fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville Journal
Young M
Norristown Herald
Itali Jn
Burlington
le Figaro
Science and Industry Notes From Various Regions
A survey of topics ranges from Apalachicola lumber trade and an expected 500 vessels loading ore, to Astoria Long Island gas from petroleum claiming cheaper delivery. Arizona Indians grow Amaranthus retroflexus for seed and poultry feed. Muybridge disproves heel strike in walking and running. mushroom poisoning cautions from Breslau. Texas Quaker crops thrive on Staked Plains. Oregon sand removal innovations cut costs. river dredging and Columbia Channel deepening. debates on scientific terminology and studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apalachicola
Frs
Chicago Times
Astoria
Long Island
Post
rAmarantas
Arizona
Muybridge
Louis Globe
Ponfick
Breslau
Crosby County
Texas
Oregon
Columbia River
Chicago
Kiladel
Fruit preservation and storage for winter use
The article urges careful fruit handling and storage to reduce waste this winter. It covers picking care, ventilation, and inspection, plus practical methods for apples using shelves or layered boxes, and emphasizes packing barrels tightly for market transport. It also notes granary rodent controls and a tidbit on oats from New York experiments.
Fragmented OCR Summary Noted in Local Column
Fragmented readable text notes an event with names and places unclear. The garbled sequence mentions possible persons and a location, suggesting a brief community item or notice without full details.
Modern Atlantic Cable Minia and Cable Laying Details
The article describes the Minia and similar cable steamers for laying and repairing transatlantic lines. It explains tank capacity, crew duties, and the dangers of kinks, plus the process of paying out and retrieving cable. It notes cable construction, costs, and advances in insulation, durability, and duplex communication. Captain Trott is highlighted for notable recoveries and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great—Eastern
Hooper
Faraday
Minia
Anglo-American Company
Atlantic
Trott
St. Pierre
N. Y
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New York
New Yor
Ennee
Paul Pena
Groch
Ward—Bream
Saeereeres
East Liberty
Dube
Veal
Rigpton
Bacon
Snyder
City Market
John Morgan
Petrarane
Puohn Morgan
V. Becker
Hearst
Vincent Becker
H. J. Grawburg
Public Square
Henry, Tl
Pipes & Lobacco
J. Grawburg
A. C. Weis
Tfrooms
USIC
Grochrins
Aere
AE Ag
Ney
Pararina
A. Kiefer
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Ind
Ave
Chicago & Alton
Lacon
Steinsbout
Henry
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Mall
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Boston
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Harrisburg
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Washington
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Madison
Wis
Prarie du- Chien
LaCrosse
St. Paul
Minceapolis
Duluth
Canada
J.h.dillman
McMullen
Ctarelzon
Pans Ag
Chicaan
Tee
Parker
Parkers Hale
Hiscox & Co
Mediciorssa
Paynen
balneePageer
Floreston
Thora
Haiving
Avery
Scorer
Nate
Oloum
Pontaga Free
John Linden
Cleve
Land, Ohio
Menashe At
Este
Ike — Nt
Tratte
Contr
Hata
Jenkinga
Rock Island & Pacific
Chicngo
Joliet
Peoria
Ottawa
la Salle
Canesco
Moline
Rock Island
Tilinolay
Davenport
Maccatine
Keokuk
Knoxville
Oskaloosa
Fairfield
Deg Moines
West Liberty
Iowa City
Avoca
Audubon
Harlan
Quthrie Center
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Rock ‘Island
Pullman
Missouri River
Minneapolis
Albert Lea
Seneca
Kankakee
Newport News
Richmond
Cincinnati
Indianapolis
la Fayette
United States
R. R. Cable
ST. John
Atsief
David Landreth &Sons
Philadelphia
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