Trainboard Paris to London Adventure Sparks Hidden Danger
An American party aboard a Paris to Boulogne train clashes with Irish activists and passes through tense moments as two Irish suspects attempt to blend in. A later Boulogne to Folkestone voyage ends with a dramatic London arrival and a police resolution involving dynamite found in a case, leading to arrests and a sensational court appearance.
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Lady Jones
Millicent
Folkestone
Jone
Jon
London
Tol
Lier
Indy Loro
Custom House
Vents of Milo Reproduction Auctioned in State Plan
The text notes annual sales of about fifty five thousand reproductions of the Vents of Milo. It states the original, owned by the French government, is valued among state property at $300,000 and would command a higher price if sold.
Worcester Park Gift From Two Citizens Backs Big Growth
The city of Worcester Massachusetts owes gratitude to H H Bigelow and Edward L Davis for a public park of substantial size, described as more than twice the Boston Common in area, reflecting a notable civic gift.
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Worcester
Mass
H. H. Bigelow
Edward L. Davis
Boston Common
Paris 1830 clash recalls law student and officer duel
In the 1830 revolution a Paris law student was kicked by a royal officer for tearing down ordinances posted on a wall. The officer, armed, compelled the student to flee. the student later survived to continue resisting. The officer is linked to Patrick de McMahon, amid the era’s upheaval and figures like Jules Grevy.
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Paris
Patrick de McMahon
Jules Grevy
Eccentric People in The Atlantic Essay
The Atlantic essay argues that true eccentrics differ from those who defy social norms on purpose. It notes some individuals’ quirks are harmless, while others willfully disregard social order, mistaking independence for egotism and ill-breeding.
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Atlantic
Bismarck's Children and Family Ties Highlighted
Moritz Busch writes on July for Harper's about Prince Bismarck's three children the Countess Mary born 1848 who married Count Rantzan and two sons Counts Herbert and William. Herbert in diplomacy with embassies including London and William in law and politics. both served as privates in the Dragoon Guards in the last war. The prince is proud grandfather to five grandchildren, one often visiting in the palace wearing a Yellow Cuirassiers cap.
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Bismarck
Moritz Busch
Harper’s
Prioro Tes
Mary
Rantzan
Herbert
William
London
Dragoon Guards
Fiue
Farmers Wife Drudgery and Frugal Hearth Tips
Extract offers practical advice from a private letter on making farm life easier and healthier. It covers homemaking wisdom, fretting avoidance, sewing techniques for braided mats, and inexpensive nourishing drinks such as oat and barley beverages. Aimed at rural households, the piece blends moral observations with practical how to guidance.
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National Health Society
Milk cure and child health notes from a 19th century paper
An excerpt discusses the milk cure for stomach rest, detailing daily portions and progress from skimmed to unskimmed milk, later adding beef tea and simple foods as digestion returns. It also notes seasonal child health concerns for teething, digestion, and heat, urging cool sponging and avoidance of fat in hot weather.
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Philadelphia
Summer Foods For Children And Teething Remedies
The text advises summer friendly foods such as milk, custard, pudding, ice cream, and cake as easily digestible options for children. It notes teething peaks in the second year, raising disease risk, and recommends soothing measures like cool baths and rubbings. If vomiting or diarrhea occurs, seek medical help promptly. prior to arrival, a small amount of brandy in hot sweetened water may be given and hot spice plasters applied to the stomach.
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Tandy Joel
Kingdom Come
Paris
London
Lady Jones
Hopkinson
Cannon Street
Millicent
Harley Street
Sir John
Hop- Ear
Amerfcan
Trndy Jones
Improving stock and farm produce guidance from 19th century journals
The article argues thorooughbred sires ensure uniform offspring and contrasts draft breeds like Percheron with smaller active animals. It quotes Mr. W. Hoard on Jersey butter and dairy breeds, discusses mutton, beef, and cheese, then moves to poultry and egg quality, noting feed impact and the value of ripe fruit in meals. It cites Colonel Curtin mentions on air slaked lime for chicks, and favors fully ripe fruit for cooking with minimal sugar.
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TW. D. Hoard
Wisconsin
Anga
Jersey
Ayrshire
Holstein
Durham
Poultry World
Curtinhay
Han
Charles Downing
Advice on Pure Air and Water Safety at Home
An early 20th century caution urging clean air and water at residences. It stresses keeping dwelling air sweet and free of stench from slops and garbage, locating wells away from outbuildings, and ensuring basements are cleaned, whitewashed, ventilated, and free of dampness. It cites cases of illness and death from contaminated water and emphasizes proactive well placement.
Potato thinning and planting depth yield claim
A Mirror and Farmer correspondent discusses thinning potatoes and recommends single plants spaced fifteen inches apart and planted four inches deep with loose soil. He reports a very large yield when conditions were dry and wet land would have altered planting depth and seed spacing for better results.
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the Mirror
Fragmentary horticulture notes on potato planting and pruning
The readable lines discuss potato planting with guidance on spacing and handling. It mentions aiming for 18 inches apart and relates to eye formation and cutting parts, though the text is incomplete and garbled with uncertain names and terms.
The Bossuet Funeral Oration and Queen Anne's Ring
A fragmentary reminiscence recounts Bossuet delivering the queen's funeral oration after her death at Versailles, the jewel ring she asked be given to him, and court reaction. It glances at a science note on the Great Lakes, proposing a subterranean river theory for their outflow and lake hydrology.
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the Quarterly Review
Bossust
Bousset
Paris
Abe
Anne of Austria
Hind
Willy Ware
Bossnet
Ada
Mimo
Tafayatte
Suel
Lin
Bossuet
Inepason
Tholiovo
Huron
Great Lakes
Detroit
Lawrence
Prisoners at Tombs Courts Feature Mixed Arrests
The Harald notes prisoners at the Tombs police court include two brothers among others in New York crowds. A Brooklyn case involves a woman in court. authorities describe a rash of assaults, animal cruelty claims, and social restraint. The report highlights themes of crime, punishment, and public safety.
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New York
Harald
Gary
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