World’s Fair notes and early 1890s press buzz
A mosaic of period predictions and opinions. articles discuss an arbour day dispute in Missouri, Cape Cod marine park plans, American and world temperance trends, telephony limits, Ojibway language praise, and a colossal aquarium for the World’s Fair. It also covers international loan histories, a Minneapolis gift to a daughter, and space allocations for England Germany and Denmark at the fair. mentions Texas protests against Sunday closures and reflections on risk and heroism.
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Europe
England
Germany
Denmark
Atlanta
New York
A Song of the Year in Seasonal Verse
An illustrated Magazine verse by Lewis Morris muses on the cycle of the year from Spring through Winter. It contrasts springtime joy and summer brightness with autumn decay and winter desolation, ending with a hopeful promise of spring.
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Spring
Lewis Morris
Dockrell's Departure Shakes a Country House Party
In a Blankshire estate manor Mrs Rashleigh contemplates Dockrell's prolonged stay as guests arrive. Major Champion plots to remove the glamorous poet by a ruse involving editor Jobson, while Dockrell covertly weighs his chance for a final, calculated exit. The scheme succeeds, exposing Dockrell's past and letting Champion claim the hostess's hand.
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Champion
Blankshire
London
Paris
Rome
New York
Willoughby Dockrell
Romney
Aainsborough
Rashleighs
America
England
Major Champion
Letty
Jack
Jobson
Evening Telephone
Rashleigh
Mrs. Rashleigh
Tenta
Tively
Vienna
London Figaro
Lizard Music Affects Lizards In Swiss Garden Wall
A London Spectator report recalls a traveler in Switzerland who proved lizards hearing music. A musical box draws a crowd as lizards emerge from crevices to listen, sometimes lying motionless on a sunlit wall ledge with half closed eyes and occasional winks. The daily concerts continue, delighting both lizards and observer.
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Switzerland
London Spectator
2 A Fair Question He Pshaw All Women Are Alike
A dialogue volley threads a woman's retort about seeking a marriage partner. The exchange ends with a remark on future fireworks proving to be electrical.
Spring-tooth Harrow and Poultry Advice Fired by Agricultural Press
A selection of farm guidance appears including proper setup of a spring-tooth harrow for soil pulverizing with tooth depth control via floor blocks, plus methods for starting balky horses and horse pulse indicators. Practical tips extend to chicken handling, feeding, and humane flock management from American agricultural journals.
Remedy for Hawks Proposed by Arkansas Poultry Keeper
An Arkansas man proposes feeding small quantities of Nux Vomica to chicks to deter hawks. He claims moderate use harms hawks but not the fowl, and notes the remedy’s use elsewhere. readers are invited to comment on its viability.
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Arkansas
Alabama
de J.P. Enecamos
Conway
Ark
Farm machinery draft and dairy notes in 19th century issue
The article discusses comparing farm implements by draft, noting heavier tools like spring-tooth bars and pulverizers are harder to pull but more effective, while lighter machines may be cheaper and advantageous. It also covers dairy and farm notes on stable cleanliness, milk handling, corn meal in ration, butter making, and careful milking practices.
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Biddy
American Poultry Journal
American Agriculturist
Light Without Flame Phosphorescent Bottle Watchmen Use
Notes describe creating pale blue light by rubbing sugar and a method to produce phosphorescent vapor in olive oil stored in a bottle. The light can tell time and is used by watchmen near explosives. Also cited is a claim that brain weight varies with climate, with Europeans and Arabs having different averages.
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New York Advertiser
Benedict Arnold House Still Stands in New Haven
The New Haven apothecary Benedict Arnold lived in a house he occupied as a youth in New Haven Connecticut. He compounded drugs at the time and the shop sign preserved by the New Haven Historical Society bears the inscription from London indicating his willingness to practice clever tricks in his business.
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Benedict Arnold
New Haven
Conn
Question on Gilroy’s horse speed at the race
The dialogue questions if Gilroy’s horse is good noting a time of 1 minute 50 seconds for a mile. Gilroy confirms it is a 1.50 animal saying it could run a mile in that time.
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Larkin
Gilroy
Prolific chloroform deaths prompt inquiry into heart effects
The week reports two chloroform fatalities at Middlesex Hospital and Liverpool, with four or five since year start at Manchester Infirmary. Coroners return misadventure verdicts while experts debate whether heart or respiratory systems are first affected, urging preventive conclusions.
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Middlesex Hospital
Liverpool
Manchester Infirmary
Hyderabad
London Daily News
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