Government Irrigation Proposals and Global Comparisons
The piece argues for government funded irrigation canals to reclaim Western lands, noting profits from land and water sales. It cites examples from Britain in Indiana and compares with nations like France and Japan, describing Japan as lacking livestock and other domestic animals, and ending with a note on enormous bears observed by Mr. Finch.
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West
France
Spain
Australia
Argentine
Peru
Great Britain
India
Egypt
Indiana
Japan
Finch
Fatigue Impairs Hearing in Endurance Cyclists
An Italian physician conducted a test on twenty four bicycle riders who covered thirty two miles in two hours and a quarter. The study found hearing defects in nearly all subjects, with hearing becoming normal again after two hours of rest.
Millionaire Hugh McDonald Bets Big on Silver Rise
In Boston investor Hugh McDonald buys 100000 ounces of silver at 72 cents delivered in 90 days with a 1500 dollar premium and offers to buy 1000000 more. He predicts silver will rise above 72 within 90 days and hopes for coinage revival under the next presidency, asserting mass support for silver.
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Hugh McDonald
Los Angeles
Boston
McDonald
Massachusetts
California
Home Beautification for Farmers and Citizens
The passage urges farmers to take pride in themselves and their land. It stresses making the farm a beautiful, welcoming home with varied trees shrubs and vines, and continually improving outside and inside spaces for the family. It advocates ongoing labor to create an attractive, noble rural home.
A Cure for Love From Cupid Co at Wisdom Street
An old humorous exchange advertises a fictional love remedy mixing admiration devotion constancy and forgethernot distilled with a kiss. The piece situates the potion at Cupid & Co on Wisdom Street next to Matrimony in the city of Happiness State of Contentment.
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Cupid & Co
Wisdom ‘Street
City of Happiness
Crown jewel ruby linked to Black Prince tale
A ruby set at the center of a Maltese cross atop the British crown is described as the stone given to the Black Prince by King Pedro of Castile after a battle. It is asserted that Henry VI wore it in his helmet at the Battle of Agincourt.
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Pedro
Castile
Njara
Henry VI
England
Agincourt
Chicago Tribune
Woman Stops Paper Caper and Editor Lesson
A reader storms the office to halt her paper after complaints about publishing a baby’s name. The act sparks a cautionary tale on editors and fair treatment, followed by notes on geology and local tax assessments.
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Jim
Milk From One Million Cows Needed For Annual US Cheese
The article notes that roughly one million cows supply the milk required to produce the annual cheese output in the United States. It discusses dairy herd size and production scale, highlighting the vast dairy industry that underpins American cheese manufacturing.
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United States
Brice predicts free silver control of Democratic convention
Senator Brice concedes the free silver camp will dominate the Democratic convention with an expected silver majority around 100. He expects sound money Democrats to abstain from campaigning while free silver candidates may be chosen, and he doubts any bolt will occur though Republicans appear favored amid political chaos. Mexico farmers dye oxen different colors daily without reason beyond tradition.
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Brice
Mexico
Dinner in London Hosts Uncut Diamond Gift
A London dinner hosted by a South African magnate featured every lady presented with a large uncut diamond from the 5 euak Afigen mine. The host was reportedly interested in the gem's provenance and value.
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London
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GEE Shaving Parlor
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Williams
Soleetie
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Mineman &G
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MRSA
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Sale Stable
Territorial Board of Equalization
Phoenix
Territory
New Mexico? & Arizona
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Arizona & New Mexico
Pullman
Pullman Company
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Beautiful
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Pacific Coast
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