Global Notes From 1859 A Snapshot Of Economy And Society
A blend of European and American news covers labor unrest in Germany, judicial views on drunkenness, rising California to Australia wheat shipments, British dairy headlines, sugar consumption, Russia’s dull week, German and Russian fur markets, Argentine immigration flow, Oklahoma prospects, Bulgarian royal guards, literary praise, naval defense ideas, railroad expansion projections, Basle education policy, and the impact of a mild winter on U.S. merchants. The round of varied items reflects economic trends, cultural reflections, and strategic concerns shaping mid century discourse.
Every Inch A Man Poem Of A Son Kissing His Mother
A lyric depicting a son returning home after absence. A mother’s silver hair and a welcoming face evoke a garden in frost featuring hopeful, brave love. The returning boy’s kiss and the mother’s smile symbolize steadfast duty, strength, and the idea that a son who kisses his mother becomes a true man.
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Earth
Dorcas Wynter and Guy Paley Love Tale at Sea School
In Saturday Night the young Guy Paley, recovering in a seaside school infirmary, falls for nurse Dorcas Wynter and vows straight path and love. Dorcas reveals a past as a governess, their engagement, and Guy’s selfless forgiveness as his father approves. Dorcas accepts, guided by Guy’s noble influence and a plan for a shared future.
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Mr. Paley
Doctor Delfer
Dorcas
Sophronia Paley
Guy
Soph
Mrs. Paley
Seph
Great Rain Storms Probe Weather Patterns
Professor E Loomis analyzes 106 rainfall cases noting one inch rainfall extending up to 700 miles and an oval rain area exceeding 1000 by 500 miles. He identifies four established facts: heavy rain accompanies low pressure. barometric pressure falls as rain increases. barometer drops about twelve hours after peak rainfall. rapid center movement follows large rainfall, though other factors influence speed.
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E. Loomis
United States
West Indies
China Sea
India
Bay of Bengal
Trenton
N. J
The Big California Trees at Santa Cruz
The Worcester Spy notes a remarkable stand of California redwoods six miles from Santa Cruz. About thirty giants exceed 12 feet in diameter and 200 feet in height, with ten over 15 feet thick and 250 feet tall. Several bear special names like the Giant and Generals Grant Fremont Sherman. the Giant measures 21 feet thick and over 300 feet high.
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Santa Cruz
Grant
Fremont
Sherman
Worcester
Oldest U S Office Holder Judge James Lawrenceson
A Washington letter to the Philadelphia Times profiles Judge James Lawrenceson, aged 86 yesterday, tied to the Post Office for 70 years. He started at 16 in Baltimore, moved to Washington after 15 years, and for 55 years has served in the Post Office Department as Notary Public. He has sworn in 25th Postmaster General Wanamaker and remains mentally sharp with keen hearing and sight, peppering stories of Postmaster Generals.
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Washington
Philadelphia Times
United States
James Lawrenceson
Post Office Department
Baltimore
Judge Lawrenceson
Keep Your Eyesight Says Dr. Park Lewis
Dr. F Park Lewis warns Buffalo readers on eye care for near sighted people. He urges treatment even if sight seems fine and endorses bright white steady sunlight as best light. He ranks artificial lights by heat, with sunlight least heat, electric next, kerosene and gas worst. He advises reading with back to light, shaded eyes, and not reading when tired or in uncertain light, especially on moving cars.
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Guy
Dorcas Wynter
Dorcas
Captain Lake
Royal Victoria
Paine Point
Guy Paley
F. Park Lewis
Buffalo Courier
Fowls Need Ample Range and Shade for Health
The article argues for spacious range for hens, with ample shade in heat, using hay sheds if trees are unavailable. It discusses clover as a green manure to enrich soil, noting its cost and fertility benefits for Southern farmers. It also reviews oilcake adulteration and recommends cottonseed meal for purity and flavor in dairy. It ends with farming efficiency ideas and a note on brood mares and colts.
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Field and Stockman
New York Times
England
Horse-raising and farm notes from a practical hand
Winter pasture routines for horses describe feeding, shelter, water, and weaning practices. Abundant detail covers halter breaking, training near dams, water access via an elevated bridge, and five then three daily feedings. Additional farm tips advise on hens water, chick breeding, fencing, fumigation, onions, fruit tree vermin, and cow comfort for milk yield.
Queer Parisian Characters and Their Odd Trades
A sketch of Paris street figures such as breadcrust hunters who gather stale bread to sell to rabbit keepers for 20 sous, a fire-seller who warms markets at a small charge, and a guardian angel who aids intoxicated revelers. Also notes a humorous exchange about a sister playing the piano.
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Paris
Keesers
Sen Prandees
Poisoned gowns and hermit’s bequest in era fashions
The article recalls a Keene New Hampshire case of arsenical poisoning from a green flannel dress. It cites medical warnings against prolonged wearing of green garments. It also reports an eccentric Indiana hermit’s will creating cottages on ten acre plots for unmarried women over 35, funded by estate profits. It then surveys Mary Queen of Scots hair fashions and portraits. It notes fashion trends including draped skirts, Chantilly lace cloaks, wash silk underwear, zouave jackets, and colors for spring dresses.
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Deut Lotta Bridges
Keene
N. H
Trey
L. B. Eaton
Fremont
Ind
Italianapolia Sentinel
Mary
Perewyke
Froude
Brantome
Kate
Katherine
Chicago Herald
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New York Tribune
Springfiel
Nhs
Ferdinand
Bulgaria
New York Sun
Cardinal Newman
Matthew Arnold
Thackeray
Nathaniel Hawthorne
William T. Sampson
United States Naval Academy
Naval Institute
Annapolis
New York
Sampson
Railway Age
Basle
Citr
Langesse
Boston
Wason
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Tam
Will
Mei” “Gay
Tami
Ceci Parker
Frankie Games
Sophronia
Pdorcas
Horace
South
Albert Montgomery
W. B. Montgomery
Starkville
Miss
New Orleans
Texas
Frost
Curtis
Picayune
James Wilson
Iowa
A. O. Fox
Dane County
Wis
Au Evrez
Mim Wabash
Waldo
Labmies Department
Fashion Notes
Connemara
Chantilly
Panjab
Christ
Joan
Pmt
M Meunier Williams
BANKS
Jamison
Bawkees
Third and
Chestnut Streets
Philadelphia
Lance
Indiana County Epost Bank
Stewart
I. M. Waty
NEW_GROCERY
J.G. Walker & Sor
Corner Mirth
As. Teems
Ruast Pax Oxey
D. W. Anthony
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