The Career of Sharfu the Poisoner in India
The account details Sharfu or Sharif-uddin a Punjab born outlaw who moved from gambling to crime, joined police briefly, and teamed with Tikka Ram to form a deadly poisoner network. He used disguise and opium or dhatura on Grand Trunk road victims, eluding authorities until 1881 when exposed by Tikka Ram's wife. He was convicted of ninety six murders or druggings and sentenced to transportation for life, illustrating India's crime networks and policing challenges.
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Raven the Thieving Raven and the Robber’s Cave
An English gentleman’s pet raven used a hollow tree as a robber’s cave to stash a mixed hoard including spoons knives thimbles pens scissors a bundle of boot laces a meerschaum pipe and vesta boxes. The bird feigned innocence then carried items to conceal them, croaking with satisfaction at its clever act. Waitehall cutcw,
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Farm and Fireside snippets mix advice and notices
A compilation of household tips and local notices from the era. Guidance on disinfectants and stain removal, crochet sofa covers, sage hair wash, smart cooking tips, and livestock care. Reports on tax changes impact, agricultural society elections, and a pastor’s resignation to Knox College, with brief remarks on the religious figure.
Dogs a burden and menace to livelihoods and property
The Chicago Tribune argues against keeping dogs, noting their destructive impact on property and livestock and the higher burden on the poor. It contends trained dogs offer little profit and that sentimentality fuels allowance of dangerous, carrion-loving animals, harming agriculture and life.
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