The Octopus as a Horrific Sea Creature Observed
C F Holder describes octopuses at Santa Catalina aquarium and in Gulf of Mexico waters. He notes varied colors and behaviors from timid to aggressive, including a Florida specimen that attacked a hand and inked, and a rival octopus fight with a mass of writhing tentacles. A Pasadena geologist, Ralph Arnold, and a Washington resident recount near misses with pools.
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Santa Catalina Aquarium
Florida
Gulf of Mexico
California
Ralph Arnold
Pasadena
Point San Pedro
Washington
C. F. Holder
Scientific American
Tehuantepecs Timeless Fashions In a Mexican Town
A Brooklyn Eagle article describes Tehuantepec as a remote Mexican city where centuries old customs linger. Women wear red and green embroidered camisas and bright green skirts with rich bottling sashes, long gold coin necklaces, and starched huipil headdresses, while handling most market trades.
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Mexico
Tehuantepec
Brooklyn Eagle
Queer Ways of Nature Tortoise Barometer and Spiders
A vivid Atlantic Constitution piece from Atlanta notes the Galapagos tortoise acts as a rain predictor, with rain often following its sheltering behavior. It also contrasts Australia as a land of reversed seasons, hairless leaves, black swans, and a climbing perch that parasitizes tree-dwelling insects, highlighting odd natural patterns.
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Galapagos
Australia
America
Atlanta Constitution
Washington and the Indians Portrait Visit
Harper's Magazine recounts a Washington visit with full blooded Indians to view a full length portrait by Trumbull. One Indian touched the painting and exclaimed in disbelief, discovering it was flat. The scene contrasted savage dress with civilized demeanor as the party walked Broadway, the dignified yet childlike reaction of the guests noted.
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Washington
Trumbull
San
Broadway
Leila Herbert
Harper’s Magazine
His Was the Better Buttered Bread Tale
A Boston Transcript writer recounts a 10 year old boy who shares bread with his sister Peggy. He later confesses that though his piece was smaller, his was butterier, revealing a child’s innocent misgiving about fairness and generosity.
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Boston Transcript
Would Be Novel Politician Acknowledges Public Impact
A Washington Star quote captures a politician admitting that a visit to any city under any circumstances carries political significance as a public statement. The exchange with a friend underscores the desire to appear original and striking.
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Washington Star
Not Entirely One a Phrase From Chicago Record
The Chicago Record quotes a debate on individuality within unity, noting that a person or entity can retain a mind of its own even after joining together. The line reflects tensions between conformity and independence.
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Ashe
Chicago
Serpentine Steamboat Granted Letters Patent
Charles H Sawyer and Andrew Anderson secure letters patent for a serpentine boat. Designed to travel up to 80 miles per hour, the vessel uses a spiral outer shell driven by inner-hull machinery. Built in Newport News, trials planned within six months with transatlantic service possible in under three days.
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Charles H. .Sawyer
Andrew Anderson
Minneapolis Times
Sawyer
Minneapolis
James Gresham
Brooklyn
W. J. Arkell
Gresham
Newport News
Archime
Atlantic
Manufacturing In the South Gains in Cotton Mill Power
The Review of Reviews highlights the south’s rising role in manufacturing. From 1890 to 1893 the region doubled spindles and looms, and by 1896 capacity was again doubling. Charlotte area hosts over 300 mills with about 2.5 million spindles and roughly twice as many looms, many running continuously to process 1899 cotton. North Carolina leads, with South Carolina close behind in the regional production race. Rhode Island nears Massachusetts in national standing.
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South
Charlotte
N. C
Old North
South Carolina
Rhode Island
Massachusetts
Model of the Day Louis XVI Revived Fashions
Louis XVI models revived elaborate muslins velvet ribbon favorite trimming on cotton gowns new jacket with basque back. Those who hoped for simpler fashions from rumors of coming simplicity are doomed to disappointment, according to the New York Sun, which reports on current sales. Embroideries, attichings, tuckings and shirrings of last season were humble compared with present elaborate decoration.
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New York Sun
Bolero Styles Shape Modern Gowns with Coats and Boleros
Fashion notes describe bolero backed gowns with long coats, directoire inspired bodices, and striped florals in taffetas and brocaded silks. Muslin gowns dominate summer wear with hand painted or printed fabrics, while trims of silk velvet and gold braid enhance revers collars belts and rosettes.
Cleaning stain removal tips from old etiquette guide
To remove Ataina sprinkle salt on a wine stain and pour hot water through it until it is gone. Grass stains are treated by soaking and rubbing with water and cream of tartar. Mildew responds to lemon juice and sunlight or soaking in water with chloride of lime. Fruit stains usually yield to boiling water poured through the stain.
Migrating Birds and Their Remarkable Distances
Birds travel amazing distances each year. The bobolinks breed at Lake Winnipeg shores and winter in Cuba and Puerto Rico, flying over 2,800 miles per trip. The kingbird reaches lat 57 and winters in South America, while the redstart migrates over 3,000 miles and the hummingbird about 2,000 miles. A lighthearted Money Saver suggests flipping coins then arguing only after losses.
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Lake Winnipeg
Cuba
Porto Rico
South America
Market Report Cattle Steady Hogs Higher At Chaco
Markets compiled by Associated Press from centers of trade show cattle steady with steers at 5.20 to 5.85, hogs rising to 4.95 to 5.45. Exchange tables tabulate stock fluctuations as reported by T. E. Drake's exchange.
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Chaco
Associated Press
T. E. Drake
Market summaries from Pittsscre and Cincinnati prices
Wheat and corn prices listed for No 2 red and No 2 yellow shelled with assorted grades. Beef, pork, and lamb values shown for Cattle Hogs Sheep and Lambs across Pittsscre and Cincinnati markets with quoted ranges, premiums, and notable highs and lows.
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Pittsscre
Giddie
Timothy
Elgin
Ohio
New York State
New York
Duluth
Notice to Contractors for New School House Bid
Notice invites sealed proposals by August 14 1900 at noon for building a new school house in Sub District No 6 Tuscara was Township Stark County Ohio. Bids must name all interested parties include a disinterested guarantee and separate labor and material prices. The board may reject all bids or accept the lowest bid. Executor appointed for Charlotte Hassel lor deceased of Stark County.
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Thelerk
Board of Education
Tuscarawas Township
Stark County
Ohio
Tuasarawas Township
A.C. Klincelauren
Belton Grove
Stark Co. O
Wall Street sees shifts as Sugar drags market low
On Aug 1 in New York, sugar led a broad market drift downward after a morning rise sparked by Union Pacific. Price declines touched American Tobacco and Metropolitan, while Pennsylvania earnings offered some strength. Brokers reported dull, professional trading with a tentative Sterling tone and mixed railroad moves. Judge Gary later said no steel agreement emerged after the Omicano conference.
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New York
Sans
Atchison
Pfd
Federal Steel
Manhattan
Missouri Pacify
Louisville & Nashville
Northern Pacific
Chicago
Massillon
Union Pacific
Toraga
Pekin
Pennsylvania
American Tobacco
Metropolitan
Friends of
Baltimore and
Ohio
Bears
Baltimore
Brooklyn Transit
Sterling Exchange
U. S
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West Virginia
Wheeling
W. VA
A. Reyman
Geo. Hook
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Cincinnati
Charlotte Hasselor
Jon FP. Haasaixar
Wall Street
Omicano
Gary
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