Prodigious schemes and public affairs across continents
An assortment of notes discusses new ventures and scientific curiosities from around the world. Topics include a speculative drilling claim, a London naval exhibition, a tall Philadelphia clock, energy storage via steam power, a critique of whiskey in pneumonia treatment, pacific power and peace without armies, and a race between Colorado and Montana in silver. Additional items touch on grain marketing, a father’s music lesson anecdote, prudent debt and trust, newspaper ethics, and commentary on East Indian wheat crop trends.
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Colordo
Montana
Rockies
Colorado
Queer Street Fates Loom Over Niobe Insurance Case
Narrator, a cautious underwriter, faces vast losses from the Niobe disaster and Colon cyclone. A seafarer Bolsover brings a crucial tip about foul play linked to Captain Deep and Barnes & Brandyman. The plan unfolds to protect the company while pursuing justice, with more twists to come.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FPCUL
Niobe
Colon
Queer Street
Lloyd's
Bownd
Havana
Carmudgeon
Old Slorum
Tha “Nigher
Teoh
Cuba
Elronemuler
Thrnes & Brawlymen
Niles
Sloonm
Jantar
Rascal
Sonfuring
Wette
Norrow
Slocum
Junior
Curinsity
Jarkampes
Mr. Slocum
Mariner
Sidoey Belo
the Oriental and Oofelaria Frre Company
Captain Deep
Mesara, Barnes & Brandyman
Karnes & Brandyman
Bolsover
Oreover
Barnes & Brannyman
Pany
Tama
Brandyman
Barnes & Brandyman
Rodney Street
Wis
Mamie Explains The Silver Question At Congress
Mamie and Maude discuss the silver question in a playful chat. Mamie explains how coins and paper money affect value, debt, and trade, noting divergent views on demonetizing silver and government bullion buys while expressing eagerness to see how opinions resolve.
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Mamie
Maude
Congress
Ian
Babylonian Tablets Reach London From Ancient Cache
A collection of valuable Babylonian tablets, dated around 2100 BCE, has arrived in London. One pair reportedly reveals a method to induce offspring for a childless wealthy citizen. The fragmentary text references guardians of a field and shoes in a cryptic note.
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Babylon
London
Aarp
Decline of Vitality of Fruit Trees in Modern Orchards
The article warns that fruit trees increasingly suffer from decline and new or stronger diseases, cutting vitality and life span. It discusses causes including grafting methods, soil nutrients, pruning, and stock vigor, and urges strong seedling stocks and careful budding practices to curb losses. It also covers wind breaks and general farming tips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leosen
Nature
J'simera
Armour’s Mog Gifted By World’s Fair Project And Packing Empire
The article describes Armour’s packing house complex near Chicago as a vast operation spanning 243 acres with 7550 workers earning over 4 million yearly. It claims annual earnings surpass the fair’s total outlay and cites enormous output including 1,145,000 cattle and 350,000 sheep slaughtered that year. The system moves 1800 refrigerator cars daily and handles immense meat and byproducts, with Armour personally overseeing the enterprise.
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Chicago
Armour Packing House
Touil
Strange Stone Elephant in California Rocks
Inyo county California a rock formation resembles a monster stone elephant. The feature appears as a dark granite-like statue with a cave-like body and tapering limbs. Visitors report a striking likeness to a carved elephant, drawing curiosity and hiking interest.
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Inyo County
California
Goldaeder
Peeru
Woman's Intuition and the Overcoat Folly
A long winded Anthony story reflects on women's sense and a humorous remark from an old gentleman who walked to town without his overcoat. The piece cites Dr. Alice Bennett on Bright's disease symptoms and includes a testimonial praising Warner's Safe Cure for kidney hemorrhage.
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Alice Bennett
Bright
Pennsylvania State Medical Society
Joe Howard
New York Prema
Alice
Davia
Wim, J. Davis
Basil, O
Warner
Rafe
Hen Hypnotized by Experimental Hen Hatching
An observer describes using hypnotic control to force a hen to sit on eggs and hatch four of seven hatched chicks. The writer details method, timing, and day to day changes in the hen while noting success and occasional daytime agitation of the birds.
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Chaplin
The
Spectator
Maesmeric Wwer
Farmers Rally Against Lobby Influence in Massachusetts
An exposé on lobbyists shaping legislation highlights abuses by John P. Squire & Co. and a Washington broker Wedderburn. The piece notes farmers' awakening to manipulation, calls the Conger Lord Bill dubious, and reports ten thousand farmers opposing it as the lobby’s tactics are criticized.
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Massachusetts
Simmer
Washington
Weiderburn
John P. Squire & Co
Boston
Tryig
Wedderburn
O Leshee
Oath Record From Toledo Court Hue and Cry
An oath is sworn in Toledo by Gras or Oimio and others before a notary. The document notes a cash wager of one hundred dollars over a case involving catarrh and a claim that it cannot be cured by various nostrums. The date is illegible, with signatures including A W Gleabon and others present.
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Niobe
Sena
St. Thorons
Cuba
Eaid
Jook
Starhond
Ales Tobin
Cubs
Bolsover
Peyton
Diana
Anakisson
Lilm
Lloyd's Register
Deep
Bo'sun
Santa Anna
Upson
Thomaston
Flint River
Ap Ieronal
Lucas County
Citaxay
Toledo
Jemax A. W. Gleabon
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Marae
Finney, Prous
Scuenrisy
Prince of Wales
Philadelphia
Dr. Bull
New York City
New York
Object Lesson Temperance Hospital
Aavier
Chatter
M, Brandtman
Georgia
Vermont
Dairymens' Association
Armour
Mog
Messy Alway
Gosao
Faddle
Fuddle
Waeae
Ueto
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