Curious Echoes From A Turbulent Era In Prints
A scattered slice of 1900s miscellany touches politics, literature, and global drama. Notes on Japan, China, and American diplomacy mingle with local quirks and a Washington preacher quip about hell. References to Duke of Abruzzi, Peary, Braimard, and the Abnizzi emblemize a world in flux through a patchy, era-defining page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert TE. Peary
David L. Braimard
Abnizzi
New York
Thainard
Greely
DSS
Lin
Renehina Vitos
The Rate Pest Threat to Farms and Homes
A bulletin warns of the rate pest endangering farms and urban areas, detailing economic damage from poultry and grain losses, electrical fires, and disease spread. It outlines poisoning methods, effective traps, and practical steps for farmers to reduce infestations and protect premises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homen
Exer
Bulletin of the Biological Survey
Leser
Profanity and a trolley tragedy spark heated talk
A Providence Journal interview recounts a shocking trolley accident scene and a companion's bitter laughter as a man vents about language and restraint. The tale contrasts crude speech with measured behavior as bystanders weigh propriety after danger.
Ex Libris and Library Ownership Marks
The ex libris plate shows the owner's name prominently with space for volume count and a decorative device. In Harape families use crests for ownership marks, and every well regulated library should display an ownership badge as a signature substitute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lmoks
Harape
Thanked Song Amid Rural Blessings and Hope
Fragmentary verse reflects gratitude for rain and blessing, with mentions of law, flowers, and future relief. Readers see rural imagery and dialect, hints of communal faith, and anticipation of a forthcoming time referenced as coming.
Longest Bridge in the World to Span New York
The piece describes a vast steel viaduct project for the Pennsylvania Railroad. It cites a cost around 12 million to 17 million dollars, a length near 17 060 feet, and a 80 000 ton steel weight. It notes arches about 1 000 feet high and a four track design linking New England with the South and West routes through New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
New York
Ftsett
New England
South
West
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
New
Orleans
Chicago
Farther Hills Light in Gilder Poem Passage
Fragment from a poem by Richard Watson Gilder portrays autumn hills and valley light after sorrow. It reassures the heart to seek joy beyond personal grief, noting light yet on distant hills and resilience amid fading leaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Watson Gilder
Tale of the Wheat Field Child and the Returning Father
David Chadwick, a dreamer and poor farmer, endures hardship after his wife dies leaving a daughter Phoebe. Years later Phoebe marries, but the estranged tale centers on David finding solace in the cathedral with Bennie the grandson. Bennie’s growth and family reconciliation lead to a restored home and Bennie pursuing farming under their elder lineage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talima
Deere
Pha Conkin
Birdiegirl
David Chadwick
David
Teavid
Sol
Chiariwick
Owl Home
Sue la Tetarn Wag
Hma
Phebe
Eball
Joli Putnam
Simmer
John
Paihe
Jesus
Mary
Bennie
Story Man
Helluie
Oles
Indy
Benale
Wat Nllee
Tennlé
Pennie
Waverler Magazine
Old Stagecoach Travel Times in the Eighteenth Century
The piece notes historical travel speeds between Selkirk and Edinburgh and between Edinburgh and Glasgow, detailing journey times in the 1700s. It highlights that a 38 mile run took two days, and Edinburgh to Glasgow of 44 miles took a day and a half, with an average speed near twenty-two miles per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Selkirk
Edinburgh
Glygow
Tendon
St. Louis
Bride’s Family Teases Husband Hostess In Quirky Scene
A garbled extract from the Paradelphia Press recounts a couple at a gathering where the husband, claiming his wife keeps him present, jokes about his role as hostess. The odd chat hints at family dynamics and a playful domestic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slisfortaune
Paradelphia Press
Fragmentary Chronology Of Historic Events From 1600s To Coronation
A garbled list of dates and events notes ships built in Gavada and Quebec, Greenwich observatory’s start, Limerick siege, Narva taken by Peter the Great, Virginia’s first newspaper, Breslau taken by Frederick II, battles and treaties, Missouri statehood, Burns commemoration, Napoleonic visits, Culpeper Court House battle, and Dreyfus trial opening among scattered 19th and early 20th century items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spanien
Engish
Frenich
Quaentin
Wozland
Maine
Arras
Harvard’ College
Gavada
Quebec
Greenwich Observatory
Limerick
Narva
Gaat Peter
Russia
Virginia
Williamsburg
Orsova
Frederick II
Breslau
Tulseree
Madrid
Wellington
England
United States
Ghent
Missouri
Lord Castlereagh
Louis Philippe
Tbr
Louis Mchane
Delaware
United Blazent Treasury
Jeturitz
Sherer
Yves Jost
St. Sohn
Washesington
Canada
United State
Natal
Agrin Hoset
Robert Burns
Empress Fagotie
Fineland
Victoria
Culpepper Court Fonse
Buffalo
Aimphis
Tenn
Republic of Hawath
Senor Ganovas
Rog
Eaeed Abu-Tlamid
Nile
Dreyfus
Hennes
France
New Foundation Method Described for Diverse Conditions
A new foundation method is detailed in a literary article, claiming it works across various conditions. The description outlines forming a tapering base with stones and ashlar-like layers, using a wedge and roller system, and inserting supports to secure the structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forei
Omking
Wales
Bandis pier Varnituer Troxt
Fragmentary text references a fine and legal actions involving a Standard 681 Co BR and an American Se entity. It mentions tram operations, a counsel, a trust, and a school board context with unclear details and names. The readable portion lacks coherent events or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandis Pier Varnituer
Taut Doskee Sandie
Weing
Mounys
Tram
Fae
Cormachine
Sedhgal Turi
Chrane
Fer
Tha Trust
Ile Fee Hees
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Hull
Adan
Japan
Arill-pot
Abruzs
Congrasaman Tiebmen
Alassetta
New Jersey
Galo
Greir
Ruciki
Americana
Emir
Sit Cheptung Liat-Gheng
China
Sir Chéenhing
Basehall
Philips Academy
Andover
Tate
Shem
Leonid
Oyel
Closs East Liver
Ag Sexton
Albmut
Navid
Teanic
Bannin
Ang
Tere
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