Bride's kin and science clash in a crowded country home
On a long railway journey Lilias Fane marries and moves to Latrel Farm. The household includes Aunt Grace, Dorcas, Koturah, and Cousin Ferdinand who fear chemicals and electricity. Mr Fane plans experiments but the family resists, while John’s kin arrive and blend old traditions with a lively, humorous atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linder
John
Fane
Mr. Finn
Guiney Adams Larkins
Susie Solaring
Grace
Lis
Lisa
Enot
Dan
Greca
Dorue
Koturah
Ferdinand
Lilian
Tia
Fano
Lina
Tuaid
Mountain Station
Latrel Farm
Larkins Farm
Hla
Amas
Seith
Tany T
Hir
Mitta
Aly
Syed Merino
Arintons
Grace Wan Akitn
Aunt Gros
Pisos
Quietnom
York
Mr. Ie
Souily
Tepson
Boggle
Larkina
Lilias
Ouraelves
Gmoo
Yano
Krad
Fred
Seward and Napoleon discussed in a Civil War era letter
A prominent Republican senator recounts a San Francisco visit by William H. Seward on a world tour. He recalls a dinner honoring Seward, a warning against foreign intervention, and Seward's interview about dispatching Beecher, Hughes, and Weed to Europe to present America’s stance. The piece also notes Henry Ward Beecher's Brooklyn lecture on tariff policy and highlights agricultural progress over fifty years.
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New York Statesman
Europe
America
Walington Co
Euffalo
Apeeking
Seward
Obr
Boward
San Francisco
England
Prince
Potomac
Washington
Louis Napoleon
bin Milla
Tuo
Sorion
Lourt
Germany
France
Bowara
Wilorsénoas
Obis
Gulf
Mr. Seward
Henry Ward Beecher
Hughes
Thurlow Weed
Baophér
Rand
Catholic
Fr. Weed
Lawses
Thorn
Creameries versus private dairies profits and plans
The article argues creamery butter surpasses private dairy butter in uniform quality and dealer value, noting higher prices for creamery butter and efficiency gains from new butter making tools. It discusses economic gains for farmers and households, adoption of ensilage, and practical household tips on maintenance and repairs.
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L. B. Arnold Uy
New York Tribune
Patzona
A Soldering Oath For a Boy
A small soldering outfit offers a boy a useful hobby and value. It can make him a helpful family member and inspire imagination. The article argues such crafts curb idle habits, prevent harm from too many toys, and enable creating items from tin cans and small metal pieces.
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Pang
Post
A Cheap Silo Saga From Nashua Telegraph
A farmer in Kiabarn improvised a silo by jamking a molasses hogahead into the ground and packing corn fodder, sweetcorn shales, and hay into a Boga head covered by a tight jack-crew seal. By December the corn was sweet and fed one cow half a bushel of en allage daily for two months.
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Nashua
Kiabarn
Congregational Singing Emphasized Over Formal Choir Performances
A Brookline Union letter urges preserving congregational singing in worship. It argues that lively, tuneful hymns by the whole church move hearts more than polished choir or quartet performances and warns against turning singing into a mere numerical display.
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Brookiva Union
Unseen Dance and Gold Flows Captured in 1880s Parts
A vivid scene from a Philadelphia crowd with a gray mare and bold maneuvering wraps around a social hop. The excerpt then shifts to financial notes from 1879 to 1882, detailing gold imports and domestic production, treasury figures, and rising circulation. It notes a labor demand in Washington Territory.
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Philadelphia Press
New York Herald
Treasury and Bank Returne
Troasky
Magnificent Vanderbilt mansion described in opulent drawings
A lengthy ornate account details the grand Vanderbilt residence with lavish rooms and rare artworks. It praises the golden ceilings, opulent Japanese and Italian rooms, and the extensive collections, noting Mrs. Vanderbilt and Mr. Webb hosting visitors and artists in a display of unmatched taste.
Polyglot Middletown Family Speaks Nine Languages
A Middletown family lives with nine languages in daily use English German French Spanish Turkish Greek Arabic Portuguese and other Italian and Spanish dialects. The head, Frank Mezger Sr a Zurich born musician once led orchestras in Turin North Africa Constantinople and New York. His son Frank Mezger Jr and relatives reside in Middletown Brooklyn and the United States.
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Middletown Preas
Middletown
Zurich
Switzerland
Montory
Turin
North Africa
Ambia
Chiliren
Constantinople
Thera Hu
Frank Mezger
Pitts
Middletons
Frank de Morville
Brooklyn
Orn
Aulster
Americas
Barings Brothers and Early English Banking History
The Barings were among England’s foremost bankers with a wide influence on European finance. The family’s rise included founder J. Baring and heirs who diversified from textiles to banking, producing figures like Henry and Alexander the Great, and linking to British politics and international diplomacy. The article notes their wealth, social ties, and roles in finance and governance, including connections to France, Austria, and India. It mentions key events such as the sale of assets after military conflict and the opening of the Northern Pacific Railway, with a sample fare figure of 200 dollars for a round trip.
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Uae
Allonney
Uy Lonton
London
Debwour
Austela
Khsindacheg
Mypal
Maui
Lowa
Luis Flint
St. Louis
Tas Sk Louis
Scntt
Chidaga Railroad
Wsdow
Hime
Tas Kansna Cit
Ani Gull Road
Krieke Wank
Wrectiot
PS Smith
Nowe Ton Dirntur
Che Alain
Sie Kawerd OM Runipe
Barings
Tipton
Luglant
Arhbuston
Weurugu
Burtup
Trias
Frinciy “Buring
Thoman
Alcander
Henry
Henry Hind
Goholdera Wien
America
England
Seaton
Lord Northbrook
Generm
India
Robert Knox
Belfast
Dublin
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MR. Seward and
Napoleon
Meecher
Roy
First Baptist Church of
Zudée
Brooklyon Ravenna
United States
Tan
Halon
Hiv Aiay Oe
Taly
Lyons
Bordeans
Geme
Paul
Chalna
Heecher
Ben Harrisos
Eral
Mona Asay
Carpatai
JD Lust
Ray Olled
Horder
Watering Place
Washington Territory
AX Americas
Frijmtitag
York Litton
Ives
Oh Tavaday
Irmins Ghiberti
Barbulionay
Varin
San Dohata
Marne
Versailles
Ballopane
Mingalticont
Sentori
Wallan
Vanderbilt
Walla Ard
Slonipall Lwathier
Lawiuing
Huuring
Sevres
Dronden
Majullea
Worcester
Mikado Ip
Japan
Guomaxi
Southay
Kubla Kaba
Princur
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