Munchausen Canal Tale From Tales of Stanehausen
An 18th century spoof recounts Baron Munchausen claiming he cut a canal across the Isthmus joining the Atlantic and Pacific with a driven chariot. He describes vast labor, a widened sea channel, and a voyage of ships saluting the feat, ending with a moral about beauty within.
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Veraciova
Baron Munchausen
Stanehausen
Wethmus
Darien
Isthmus
Mhora 9
Samne
Qeelms
North
South America
Europe
South Seas
China
Atlantic
South Sea
England
Births and deaths listed in local notices
A dense, old style births and deaths column lists numerous names with town street addresses and ages. Entries include newborns and infant deaths, plus several adults with causes such as pneumonia disease and diphtheria, along with hospital notes and locations across Parker Street Millard Street and Central hospital districts.
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George A
Nettie Rigldr
Parker
Dive
Willam J
Minale Bigiow
James Cooper
Central Hospital
W. Willams
Sonn Barrett
Insane Hospital
Apoeplexy
Jacob Rosser
Sisters of the
Bridget Ryan
Marrland
Merion Blank
Lincoln-at
Mary Ellis
Marion County
Bright
Fojen Russell
Wiliam T. Niel
Bugar Grovenva
Schohritts
Wamf DeMott
Julietta Hospital
Paint from skim milk and cement: a durable barn coating
Scientific American notes a frugal paint method using skim or whole milk mixed with Portland cement and paint powder to create a suspension that petrifies wood surfaces. Six hours after application the coating is water resistant, forming a durable finish when applied promptly and stirred well.
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Scientific American
Trial Over Horse Trade In Curta Court Fight
William H Haven seeks a jury trial to recover a horse he alleges was traded by Herman Branson. Haven says the animals swapped in a bargain meant to favor him but the horse given by Branson soon disappeared. He located both horses and filed a complaint for return of the horse allegedly traded under condition it would please Haven, but the deal soured.
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Wiliam H. Haven
Herman Branson
Haven
Branson
Wemseil
Arunson Brunson
Nature
R. V. Pierce
Tuvalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N. Y
Reuben S. Kieppinger, Esq
Lehighton
Dr. Pierce
Dr. Sage
Thomas E. Bourquin
Ogercher Road
Savanna
New York Journal
Allen Street
New York
Second Avenue
East Market-St. Mtgr
Tan Hilde
E. Barket
Iberwich
Building Association
Central Loan Company
State Life Bite
Stevenson Ride
Washington-st
Gas companies win in Chicago court ruling on gas price
In Chicago a federal judge ruled the city lacked power to regulate gas prices, reversing attempts to enforce a city gas ordinance. Judge Junge Gresscup said no delegation existed from the state legislature, marking a sweeping victory for gas companies in two injunction cases.
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Chicago
Jan. K
Junge Gresscup
United States Court
Jong
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Grand Opera House
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Wilkie Coifinaito Tigers
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Frank K_ Sawyer
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Stevenson Building
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Frank Sawyer
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