Cultivation of Beets and Harvesting Methods Across Europe
A detailed report from U S Consul Washburn in Magdeburg summarizes German beet farming. It covers sowing in mid April, harvest timing in early September, maturity signs, and methods for manual and mechanical harvest. It discusses storage in trenches and silos, cost breakdowns, wages, seed rates, and the practicality for American farmers.
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United States
Washburn
Madgeburg
Germany
Lam
France
Austria
Llosa
Beaumur
Lie
Aitfeal Manning
Sowimng
Cgeeka
Ceenas Weatvaese
Licht
Fiery Marlin Review of Mars Observations From Lick Observatory
Scientists explain Mars observations during opposition aim to map the planet and compare it to Earth. Prof. Holden notes many inquiries arise from public interest but stress caution. future oppositions will yield clearer data and potential physical comparisons.
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Lick Observatory
Mars
Prof
Holden
Mecro
Arkansas
Schiaparelli
Earth
Mount Hamilton
Lick
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Session in Indianapolis
About 1 000 prominent Catholics from across the nation attend the National Catholic Total Abstinence Union meeting in Indianapolis. The day opens with high mass at St John s and features leaders such as Father Doyle of New York Father Hanagan of Philadelphia and Father Garland of Ohio. John O Brien of St Paul and Father Eliott of New York deliver notable remarks as a mass meeting follows in Masonic Hall.
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Total Abstinence Union
Indianapolias
Indianapolis
St. John's
Catholic Temperance Movement
Father Doyle
New York
United States
Paulus Order
New York City
Liicely
John O’brien
St. Paul
Father Mathew
University At Washington
Father Eliott
Masonic Hall
Fools Judge After the Deed Wise Counsel Before
Reflective adage contrasts fools who judge actions after completion with wise people who evaluate by reason before acts. It emphasizes forethought over retrospective critique.
Astonishing insect anatomy revealed by microscope
The microscope unveils surprising facts about insects, noting the caterpillar possesses about 4 000 muscles, each drone boo eye contains precisely 1 300 mirrors, and the dragonfly’s large eye houses around 28 000 lenses.
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Boo
Caution on Truth and Misdeeds
Observes that much falsehood stems from carelessness about truth rather than malice. States that a person with a plot of land to cultivate will refrain from plotting mischief.
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Johnson
New Parliament Faces Formal Opening In London
The new Parliament met in London with Speaker Peel re elected. Gladstone and Balfour were cheered as the session opened. Davitt secured Parnell s former seat amid opposition over his criminal record and political legitimacy.
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London
Peel
Gladstone
Balfour
Quy Fawkes
Her Majesty
Michael Davitt
Parnell
Davitt
Parliament Debuts New Man of Labor John Burns Prominent Figure
The new Parliament features John Burns the Labor MPP noted for leading dock workers in the great ship strike and Trafalgar riots. A former London County Council member, he backs labor reform within a Liberal frame, while remaining independent on labor issues. The assembly numbers 670 members with Joseph Chamberlain leading the Liberal Unionists in Birmingham.
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Ireland
John Burns
London County Council
Joseph Chamberlain
Riot nearly erupts at South Carolina campaign meeting
A State campaign meeting in Union, South Carolina, nearly sparked a riot after Col. Orr confronted Governor Tillman over remarks about profanity. Orr accused Tillman of lying and boasted of God Almighty's gentleman while the crowd thickened, coats were shed, and a mob formed before order was restored.
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Union
S.C
Ort
Tillman
Orr
Col. Orr
Hail Ravages Northern Minnesota Grain Fields
A severe hailstorm struck near St. Hilaire Minnesota wrecking grain and breaking windows. Farmers report extensive damage across a wide area with much of the crop deemed unsellable.
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Minnesota
Stern
St. Hilaire, Minn
Home Remedies From the Past Include Wood Boring and Butter Cooling
The text describes a set of old fashioned cures and tips. It mentions grinding resin to apply to a cut, wrapping with muslin and cooling in water to reduce inflammation. It also suggests wrapping a porous pot in a wet cloth to keep butter and milk fresh in heat. An eastern Maryland remedy claims billousness is cured by boring holes in a tree and walking around it while reciting a chant. It ends with a warning not to beat a door mat on piano legs.
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Maryland
Ralph E Hoyt on the single tax and Henry George
Ralph E Hoyt writes in the Standard recounting his personal journey to become a single tax advocate after hearing Henry George in Los Angeles. He argues land monopoly is the root of all reform, asserts land should belong to the people, and calls for revenue from land values while abolishing taxes on labor and production. He praises George’s critique of the social system and urges continued advocacy.
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Standard
Henry George
Los Angeles
Cal
Chicago
Ill
Illinois Association
Henry Harrison
Thelinois Association
Harrison
George
Pacific Coast
Australia
X.r. I. Ta
Grosvenor
Mr. George
Pvas
Jenry George
Illinois Hall
Pall
Sle
United States
Slenry George
Mis Addressly
Henry Uarrison
Iarrison
Ll. Grosvenor
Stenry George
Ralph E. Hoyt
Earthly Paradise and the Single Tax Vision
The piece argues the single tax is constitutional and transformative, taxing land value to fund public improvements in New York City. It cites landowners, railroads, and mine owners as taxed entities, claiming poverty would vanish and prosperity rise. It then quotes John Russell Young praising Henry George and his book Progress and Poverty as a pivotal message.
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New York City
N. Y. Metropolis
John Russell Young
China
Henry George
Whiteman
Carlisle
California
Pacific
England
Haymarket
Royal Highness
Lord Beaconsfield
Smalley
the Tribune
London
New York Times
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Terra Do Fuegans
Fiery Marlin Review
T.W. Russell
Ashmead Bartlett
Henry Labouchere
John Burng
Lord Arthur Hill
G. O. Trevelyan
A. W. Peel
Colorr
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