The South and its cotton farming trials described
A long reflective survey discusses cotton growing across Southern regions from Yazoo to New Orleans. It weighs labor hardship, climate risks, river floods, pests, and the capital needs, contrasting lowland mulga regions with upland sections. It notes the reliance on cotton for southern economies and urges for understanding and aid rather than envy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Mobile
Savannah
Yazoo
Red River
Tombighee
St. Johns Greenah
Tor
Iéften
Uumbarleas
Mississippi
Arkansas
Louisiana
Europe
Cape’ Hattarss
OmcaGa
Wild Texas Bull Rampage Ends in Death at City Park
A wild Texas bull charged through crowds on Fifth Avenue and through Gill and Beards into Braun's bathing establishment. Police and volunteers closed in as the bull was driven to the park where a rifle shot and a knife wound ended the chase. Will Jordan fired the final blows, claiming the carcass worth about fifty dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
New York
Stocsl
Tha Bull
East Side
Gill & Beard
Sxty-1 Street
Sharpe
Fifty-ninth Street
Braun
East-Sixty Fifth
Siest
Will Jordan
Jordan
Descent From A Ridge To The Zmutt Glacier
A climber recalls a perilous ascent along a razor thin snow ridge above the Zmutt glacier. The path narrows to a foot wide with sheer drops on both sides and glare ice above, requiring crawling and careful footing as wind and exposure threaten every step. A rope hangs below the peak as they push toward the final ascent, trusting guides to avoid disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles P. Howard
Bromtachep
Zrmutt
Amall
Ancient Memphis Visit Reveals Pyramids and Tombs
An East traveler recounts a Memphis expedition noting a city of mounds and 81 pyramids scattered about. He describes a central statue of a noble Egyptian woman, a vast necropolis, and the mausoleums of a sacred bull and a priest. The account highlights sphinx avenues, sarcophagi, and temple chambers with inscriptions, many moved to Paris.
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Ancient
Memphis
Lond
Tih
Ion
Paris
Shetland Hospitality and Habits Described by Traveler
A traveler records Shetland life noting strong hospitality across ranks, simple dress on holidays, and a culture of helpfulness to visitors. He describes meals mainly fish, butter, and milk with grog as the common drink, plus pervasive illnesses such as scurvy, rheumatism, and a lethal smallpox strain once. Marital trends and seafaring accidents affect life expectancy, while Shetlanders are described as robust yet occasionally unhealthy with limited bread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saya
Shetland
Dea
The Enfant Terrible and The Ospt. Jinks Question
A fragment discusses The Enfant Terrible and a boy Fred at church amused by Capt. Jinks. It notes a Harper’s Magazine reference and jokes about England’s cost to defeat the Zulus versus future Afghan campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venfant
Fred
Oyster
Thatcher
Jinks
Harper's Magazine
England
German Consuls and international trade figures
A fragmented article notes the distribution of German consuls worldwide, listing counts in England, Sweden, Norway, Russia, Italy, Spain, Denmark, Turkey, France, Romania, Brazil, and the United States. It also cites industrial societies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland, with capital and loan totals, highlighting the scale of German trade presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VictoRiis
Entrie Ectland
England
Italy
Germany
Holland
Belgium
France
Denmark
Turkey
Switzerland
Anatria
Spain
Russia
Wales
Scotland
Ireland
Augsburg Gazette
Europe
Sweden
Norway
Roumanis
Brazil
United States
Africa
Hawaii
Samos
Weather linked neuralgia observed by Captain Catlin
A study presented to the American Academy of Sciences by Prof. Mitchell notes Captain Catlin’s observations on neuralgia tied to storm activity. Pain hours peak in winter quarters and around storms, with average attack durations about 18 to 22 hours. Storm centers, rain belts, and neuralgic margins influence pain, even when rain itself is distant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Academy of Sciences
Mitchell
Catlin
United States Army
Zeus
Maoch
Equator
Signal Bureau
Osrio
Pacific Coast
Rocky Mountains
Atlantic
Cosl
Arés
Edison explains his telegraph speed control invention
The article recounts how Thomas Edison devised a two register telegraph system with a stylus and metal plate to slow rapid messages. A paper passes through the first register, then a second with a lever and sounder detects indentations, ensuring characters recorded at any speed are later echoed by the sounder at a controlled pace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Eaks
Ron Edison
Edison
Presa
Pay at Once and Prompt Wage Payments Urged
A historical note stresses timely payment to workers to avoid anger and distrust. It argues that delays, whether due to forgetfulness or business pressures, harm workers and reduce productivity. The piece cites economic and moral benefits of prompt payment, then recounts a Ga Naparan girl moving a ladder to a burning house, accidentally causing harm by falling onto a man.
Fragmentary tribute speech sparks muted adjournment
A garbled docket of remarks in brackets and stray phrases shows a ceremonial vote and expressions of grief for a deceased colleague. The fragmentary text hints at a solemn assembly closing with a broad, generous note toward the late comrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Crea
Washing Day in California Camp Tale
An aged, fragmentary narrative depicts a rural washing day in California Camp with gritty slang and degraded self-reflection. The speaker contrasts soap, labor, and social judgment while describing a cotton gin and its rough machinery in harsh, vivid detail. The piece hints at regional life, work, and language amid faded memory.
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Poe
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UNION
Marshall
Calhoun County
Mich
Onl
Twit
Euste Pet
Mr Ox
TEASE
A&a Specialty
Iis
Peenty
Ar — ‘Pelgis Towers
Adobe
Ld Sancho
Sancho
Een
Georgia
Bis
Tome Asure Fleet
Rose Ferry
Chia
Thia
Ani
Chicago Tribune
London Truth
Portis
Dean Ma
Portia
Olive Delight
Burt Nok
Deak
Catmax
Laxaax
Roothor
Drax Sm
Air
Dean
Angelina
Drakam
Banan Acton
NibMet
St. Petersburg
Nabokow
Siberia
Kabokow
Canning
Balon
Piax
Marcy
Newcopers
Almos
Avely Sport
Govaaxass
Freddy
Marion
Ohio
California
Royard
Manros Lorase
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