Miscellany of notable 19th century figures and events
A jumble of brief notices mentions Provident Ani seand' Hanator Jonas of Nevada on a fishing excursion, General Miles’s legacy, James Beckwith in Switzerland, Henry Maremeyer buying Pat's Hill, Moody and Sankey in Paris, Mrs Astor’s philanthropy, Garfield busts, Dickinson’s hospital fund, and various political and social notes. Also referenced are Oscar Wilde’s U.S. trip profits, Gen Sherman at Niagara Falls, and other mid-period curiosities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanator Jonas
Nevada
Ore
Claiborne
Misissippi
Generak
Ivejoy
Portland
Nelain A. Miles
James Currilo Beckwith
Huartint
Chicago
Switzerland
Henry C. Maremeyer
New York
Pat's Hill
General Putnam
Measta
Moody and Sankey
Paria
John Jacob, Astor
Preston Bowers
General Garfield
Caleb C. Dickinson
Springfield
Mass
Charity
Northampton
Germany
Tyrol
James H. Graham
LL. D
Penneylvasia
Carlisle
Jay Gould
General Sherman
Niagara Falls
Washington
Sheridan
Kansan
T. Hughes
America
New Rugby
Tenn
Henry B. Hutchinson
Woodstock
Miss Davenport
London
John
M. Gambetta
Ryoo
D'Osley Carte
Oscar Wilde
John H. Hall
Rockford
Harrison
Europe
Bothnia
Ray
Tonap Cook
Boston
Australix
Australia
Parasol Ants and Cashew Fruit on Trinidad Island
In Trinidad a party finds cashew fruit along a forest path and then encounters vast parasol ant swarms crossing the trail. Ants carry leaves as they march in long columns, a spectacle of agricultural pests sweeping the wood in search of Plantations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinidad
London
Bagous
South Americs I
The Swiss Good Night Alpine Horns and Moral Reverie
A historic note on Swiss herdsmen using the Alpine horn to chant a communal prayer at sunset, prompting nearby herdsmen to repeat the words as darkness falls and all pray with uncovered heads before bidding good night. Also brief society items touch on Mr Healy of Wexford’s marriage, a Somerville police dispute, and Mr John Bright reportedly abandoning thoughts of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Calla
Somerville
Mass
Blspwork
Liverpool Mercury
Joan Bright
America
Isle of Man history and its manx press saga
The article surveys the Isle of Man's political setup with its self elected keys and the island’s press history from the 18th and 19th centuries. It recounts the Monks Mercury and Briscoe’s Douglas Advertiser, free post privileges, and libel cases involving Jas Brown of The Isle of Man Times. It notes book trade quirks, insular duties, and the Manx language publications. The narrative also includes anecdotes about a sheep guardian dog named Dick and island life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinigs Wyland
Hitle
Iriah Channel
Man
Olberwies
Keye
Walter Scott
Wood
Isle of Man
Monks Mercury
Briscoe
Douglas Advertiser
Hia
Post
Reland
Jas, Brown
Brown
Castle Bushen
Lord Oblet
Sockburn
Tee
Damazea
The
Keys
Ine of Man Times
Douglas
Liverpool Bookesllers
Manx Society
Remarkable Collie Trave Jaet Rounds 1600 Sheep
A Texas correspondent praises a collie named Trave Jaet for extraordinary intelligence and skill. At about six months old the pup is described guiding and penning between sixteen hundred sheep, including wild Mexican stock, with precise movements and steady control down a hillside to a pen. The dog’s feats include locating a shifted position and directing the flock, then resting at the gate as the shepherd begins securing the enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fortat
Texas
Addis
The Russian Army Reform At Krasnoe Selo Maneuvers
The London Times correspondent reports Russia plans major cavalry reform transforming most regiments into dragoons, with expanded numbers and staged budget increases. The piece notes Cossacks' limitations, changes to horse staffing, and gradual implementation beginning with 12 horses per squadron, while praising artillery modernization and a new Slavonic uniform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krasnoe Selo
St. Petersburg
London Times
Ward
Ruesig
Tome Cosaagk
Tome Cosaagk Batteriee
Rusain
Con
Een
Russia
Sapadmkt
Marblehead Expedition Describe A Boston Paper Note
A fragment describes a Marblehead outing with a dog present and a gentleman from Boston visiting near the beach. The sketch hints at a spontaneous seaside party with refreshments and an accompanying companion, reflecting a casual social scene of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marblehead
Bsif
Dog on a Tall Shanty Staircase Fails to Leave
A warm day ends with a bulldog kept in a garret and growing hostile as night falls. A group tries to coax the animal down by enticing, flattery, and loud taunts, while coats are shed and allies debate risks. Ultimately they summon the owner to reclaim the dog and depart quietly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Yachtaman
Firaman
Lalamile
Bruin and the Baby A Bear Abducts and Guards a Child
Henry Vigna of Hills near Taskipal reports a bear abducted his three year old daughter. The bear carried her across swamp and log, left scratches but did not bite, and later the child was found with the bear beside her as it rested momentarily. The girl was returned home unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vigna
Taskip
Chicago
Doughter
Flynn
Onsa
Amy
Abe Snd
Pape
Wax
Binteeth
Abe
Perenta
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Ofd
Bradidugh
Henry George
Byetter
Arthur
Ireland
Toadon
Eli Brooks
Providence
K. 1
América
Milwaukee
Berlin
Prince Bismarck
Dtnois Central Railroad
Ohin and
Mimissippi Road
District of Golarobia
George L. Seney
Misa. Rutherford
Lucy Cobb
Athens
Georgia
Bleeker
van Wagenen
Beelye
Smith College
Masss
Montreal
John McDonald
Alexander Campball
Francis Hinke
Healy
Wexford
Sal- Sivan
Partisment
Wast-meath
Brugh
Cabie
Bruin
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