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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
7
A newspaper note warns that wild mushrooms in woods are abundant but dangerous. It details amanita poisoning symptoms starting after twelve hours, with cramps vomiting and potential heart collapse, and cites atropine as a remedy. There have been no local fatalities, though cases of mild illness from champignons have occurred.
The passage notes that amanitas do not grow in fields but in pine woods and emerge from a cup. It warns readers to avoid any mushroom that grows from a cup and identifies three especially choice amanitas, advising avoidance until their identities are known.
The mushroom most abundant in fields today is Agaricus campestris, the mushroom of commerce raised in underground cellars. It has white satiny skin and pink or brown gills, growing where cows feed. It should be gathered carefully, washed, peeled, and cooked. It is delicious rolled or fried or served with beefsteak sauce.
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A fragment notes two mushroom varieties, the coprinns and another growing on stable manure. The text warns the fungi can dissolve into a black fluid if left unchecked, while the manure-loving variety is described as palatable. No dates or places are given.
The author lists edible mushrooms such as oyster, elm, beefsteak, milky, violet, boletus, sulphurous polyporus, coral fungus, medusa, and puffball, praising their flavors and cooking potential while noting dangers from poisonous varieties like the red russula. The piece reflects a household suggestion to enjoy foraged fungi and even recalls a friend toasting mushrooms over fire.
Lexington Ky Oct 9 The weather was cool with sun bright crowd attended Gamboy expected in 2 19 pace but finished second tuna won heat but faltered later Bro second placed Gamboy edged Mark Derby in a tight finish Balmy L captured three heats and the race The 2 14 trot stretched seven heats with Prince of India and Major Greer leading early Arch M won two heats but fatigue set in Red June won the next three in a row Waban Stranger each won two heats in the 2 18 trot before a deciding heat tomorrow with Molo also winning once Continuous racing action left the outcome to be decided in future heats.
Boston reports a noteworthy golf event next Saturday at Brae Burn West Newton. Harry Vardon will oppose Bernard Nicholls in a 36 hole match with 18 holes at 10 30 am and 18 more at 2 30 pm. Admission is 1 dollar to cover expenses. Vardon will practice at Brae Burn Friday. Trains from South Station shuttle visitors, with electric car routes nearby.
Boston reports the National League reserve list for the 1901 season. Names held by the club include C. A. Nichols W. C. Willis William Dineen KE M Lewis C. R. Pittenger H. Bailey John Barry C. Stahl John Freeman Hugh Duffy W. R. Hamilton W. J. Clark William Sullivan John Clements Fred Tenney R. L. Lowe Hedman Long James Collins.
At St Louis the league games between St Louis and Pittsburgh were halted by rain and postponed. Other league games also postponed due to wet weather. Also notes no racing at Saugus Mass with schedule for day two moved to tomorrow because of heavy rain today.
Columbus Oct 9 Samuel Harris announces that Terry McGovern will fight Dave Sullivan for a suitable purse with Sullivan free to weigh as he wishes.
Boston dated report says at a special Waltham board of aldermen meeting last evening resolutions were adopted calling for an investigation into the destruction of the South Side engine house amid charges of carelessness by fire department personnel.
The Electric Spark a modernized version of Atkinsons old piece played to a large audience despite poor weather. Sager Midgley led a lively cast with Gertie Carlisle Ida Marie Rogers and others delivering strong singing and acting in burlesque style with a notable duet. The program also advertised The Christian with Lilla Vane and a plan for two future shows The County Fair starring Neil Burgess.
Theatre goers will see George H. Broadhurst's funny farce What Happened to Jones at Music Hall on October 11 12 and 18. The play is cited as wholly wholesome and designed for continuous laughter with renowned farce writer Broadhurst praised as a master of stage comedy.
High seas and a nor’easter push the Schooner Katie G Robinson ashore on Cape Cod. Deck timbers and cargo of laths flood the shore as a lumber laden vessel likely parts company. coast patrol at Nauset Light reports lumber washing in.
Thick sea weather warns ships to avoid rounding the cape as conditions stay poor. A sizable fleet gathers in Provincetown harbor tonight awaiting calmer seas and safer passage.
Boston officials announce a new Maine line, capitalized at 1,000,000, to start spring service linking Portland Boothbay Bath Rockland and Bangor with three propeller steamers. Main office will be in Portland with terminals secured here and in Portland. Incorporators include Nathaniel H. Taylor Charles P. Cummings Gustavus Goepper and C F Williams among others.
The annual Scranton Country Club golf tournament opened in Scranton Pennsylvania on October 9 with an exhibition match featuring world champion Harry Vardon of England. Vardon played 18 holes against A Z Huntington and Thomas H Watkins with a 70 score, within one of the record.
William H. Nagle of Back Bay is held for the grand jury on manslaughter charges in the death of John J. Hayes former senator and merchant after a municipal court preliminary hearing. It was shown the men quarreled often before their fatal meeting and Nagle admitted striking Hayes knocking him down.
George E. Litchfield, in Boston, waived his writ of error in the U S circuit court of appeals aimed at overturning a district court verdict finding him guilty of aiding Davis in counterfeiting Canadian two dollar bills. The writ was dismissed and a mandate issued to enforce the lower court sentence. He was resentenced in the district court to two years at the East Cambridge house of correction.
Disease imported on the steamer Rosario caused a fatal plague case at Taenaggy poor Cardiff Wales. Surgeon General Wyman of the marine hospital service received the report via Assist wd nae Tahe BOA from Liverpool detailing the death.
Mrs Emma F Ford 29 was found unconscious at 720 Saratoga Street East Boston about 6 20 pm last evening. Dr Plummer summoned to assist her after she drank bay rum. She was taken to the city hospital and died half an hour after arrival. Her family does not believe the drink was taken with suicidal intent.
Minneapolis reports Harry Knappen, a newspaper man, returned from a trip to Hudson Bay county. He was told by Sikimos that a "sky boat" landed on the far northeast shore two years earlier, the white men killed by natives. He believes this refers to Andree's Polar expedition.
Boston October 9 despatches from Highland Light report the schooner Katie J. Robinson which ran ashore at Peaked Hill bars last Friday night is now a complete wreck due to today's easterly winds and heavy seas.
The naval policy board held a session in Washington on October 9 attended by Admiral Dewey Rear Admiral Crowninshield Captain Chadwick and other members. It was understood most discussion focused on technical lessons from the Newport naval manoeuvres.
Columbia Pa Oct 9 The four rolling mills of the Susquehanna Iron and Steel company resume after a two week strike by 1600 workers who accepted a 25 percent wage cut.
Major Selden Noyes Clark, longtime Washington bureau reporter for the New York Tribune, died of heart failure in Washington on October 9. He was 22 years with the Tribune and renowned for his brisk, no-nonsense style as a newspaper man.
The narrative recalls a winter march to Bear River where Col. Connor’s regiment and Captain Hoyt’s infantry clash with the Bear River Indians. Amid a blizzard, 40–50 men cross the river, trap the Indians in a canyon, and execute a brutal, nearly flawless assault. Hoyt notes no casualties among his men. four are wounded. The incident ends with a cold rebuke from the colonel for supposed cowardice.
LOWELE favors unlimited hot water from a simple faucet turn with automatic gas shutoff when water is off. THE KENWOOD heater requires no boiler though usable with one. An office demo clarifies many advantages. Also promoted are the Welsbach Light with the Usea Mantle delivering 50 percent more light and longer life. First class gas cooking ranges offered at cost.
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