Hunters Track Antelope At Fort McKinney Frontier Hunt
An outfitted expedition led by Capt G L Scott at Fort McKinney pursues antelope in rough Wyoming country. Frank Grouard Lt Rhodes and a correspondent chase across ridges and river bottoms, bagging a buck each after long pursuit and chalking up a dramatic eight mile sprint and dramatic rifle work in the 1887- era mountain hunt context.
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Jean Bom
Comradott McKinney
Sotires
Charles Oh
Matho
Chicago
Thier-c Éean
Aix
Ring Mcniay
Frank Gronard
Sconta
Noddy
Hilslal
Dobsta
Barly
Fort McKinney
Ile Horn
Powder Rivers
G. L. Scott
Sixth Cavalry
Dugas
Fort Custer
Yarria Hanech
Burke
Eighteenth Infantry
Wamb
United States
Fanch House
Harris
Sarnest
Frank Qgrouard
Rhodes
Professor M
Carbina
Grouard
Springfield
Lila
Bia Fellowes
J.T. G
Grovard
Fort Mckinhey
Ljant Rhodes
Rollard
Dale
Tea and kola nuts debated as tea substitutes
A Cincinnati Times-Star report cites a botanist arguing against kola nuts replacing tea and coffee. He notes the nut’s astringent taste, modest stimulation, and limited use in civilized countries. The piece also surveys kola tree growth, nut anatomy, traditional uses, digestion aids, and a cautionary note on taste and chemistry. The article then shifts to insect life, praising beneficial insects like honey bees, wasps, and various predatory species, highlighting their value to farmers and crop protection. It concludes with a call for farmers to study these natural allies and support their beneficial roles.
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A. Cinciinnati
TimesStar
Attica
West Indies
Brazil
Aftfien
Fheoy
golugon-Jong
Earthquakes in Japan driven by frequent shocks and deaths
A historical report notes 553 earthquakes in nine years six months ending December 1834 in Japan, averaging one quake every six days. Milne suggests a higher rate with Nagasaki facing about one quake daily, while warnings of severe shocks causing injuries and property damage are discussed along with Japan's earthquake‑prone reputation and past disasters.
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Japan
Milne
Nagasaki
Miss Bird
Useful Insects Help Crops and Balance Pests
The article highlights lacewings and other predatory insects that live on pests to protect crops. It notes the praying mantis and its jaws, stating it harms some bees but more often benefits gardens. It mentions wheel bugs, soldier bugs, beetles, ladybird beetles, and ground beetles in pest control roles.
Missing watch charm found in peaches at Seattle restaurant
A man recalls losing a valuable charm from his watch chain in Atlanta while visiting a canery. After two months on the Pacific coast he arrived in Seattle and, while dining at a downtown restaurant, discovered the charm hidden in a spoonful of peaches and cream, crediting a pair of fortuitous events for its recovery.
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Dack
Atlanta
Pacific Coast
Seattle
Yesler Ayame
Porcupine Mischief and Hunters Folly
A regional writer debunks tales of a fierce porcupine nicknamed Porky. It explains spines, fat cover, and barbed quills that lodge in dogs and foxes, often proving dangerous for inexperienced hunters. The piece contrasts backwoods lore with observed behavior.
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Porky
Largest Grizzly Bear Skin Exhibited in Portland
The nine and a half foot by eight and a half foot bear skin from a grizzly that lived in Alaska is on display at Wadson's gun store. It likely weighed at least 2,500 pounds and dwarfs prior Portland sightings according to seasoned bear hunters who have viewed it.
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Wadson
Alaska
Portland
Oregonian
Railroads Rise Across Brazil in Rapid Growth
American railroads have expanded quickly since 1884. In a little over 25 years Brazil now operates about 6000 miles of track with thousands more under construction or planned. The great rivers provide navigable routes, enhancing communication beyond rail networks.
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South America
Brazil
Golden Medical Discovery claims cures for many ailments
An old advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a liver and blood remedy that strengthens organs, cures dyspepsia, indigestion, biliousness, scrofula, throat and lung issues, and fevers. It boasts no alcohol or sugar, is vegetable based, and comes in large bottles suitable for adults and children.
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Pierce’d Golden
Golden Medical Discovery
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