Airships in Oriental War Considered for Japanese Campaign
San Francisco inventor Doctor August Greth proposes using the airship California Eagle to drop dynamite on Russian ships and forts, potentially joining Japanese forces in the Pacific. He claims agents connected to Japan are negotiating and could deploy within two months.
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St Glouis
Russia
Japan
August Greth
San Francisco
California
Orient
Dr. Greth
St. Louis
Exposition Grounds
Doctor Greth
Pacific
Ocl Sky Cruiser
Navy
Far East
First Efficient Lucifier Match Craze in 1827 Stockon-on-Tees
The article traces John Walker of Stockton-on-Tees creating the first practical lucifer matches in 1827 named Congreves after Sir William Congreve. It notes a shilling box containing matches, a folded sandpaper strip, and a royal arms tin box, describing laborious hand production and early mechanized framing and drying steps.
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Chambers’ Journal
John Walker
Stockton-on-Tees
Congreves
William Congreve
London
Death claims Skotcher after collision
Philadelphia Press describes the car crash that claimed the life of Skotcher. The report notes he died after the collision but lived long enough to joke that the other driver’s car might be more damaged. Local authorities investigate the fatal accident and confirm the likeliest cause.
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Philadelphia
Skotcher
Vanderbilt Pew Feud Sparks Washington Society Rumor
The New York Journal notes the 1500 dollar Vanderbilt pew at St John’s Episcopal in Washington as a symbol of status and diplomacy. Presidents and officials frequent the church, with the Vanderbilts attracting a social wave of attention and observers noting their discreet generosity during offerings.
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Vanderbilt
New York Journal
Cornelius Vanderbilt
B. H. Warder
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Mackay Smith
St. John’s Church
Washington
United States
St. John’s
Chester A. Arthur
Cleveland
St John's Church
Mary Lester
George Curzon
England
Whitney
Dorothy
Endicott
Joseph Chamberlain
Vanderbilts
Olney
Bissell
Pauncefote
Vanderblilts
Jenkinses
Indians as humorists reveal wit and social insight in classrooms
A long, reflective passage discusses Native American humor in American history classes. It notes sharp Indian humor in dialogue with white students, the ease of reading character, and the open display of human nature. It contrasts stereotypes with observed quickness and repartee.
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Ashoal Wits
Sint
Sintlan
Sethrel
Jennie
Time to Read and Pay Acknowledgments
A reflective poem about postponing duties contrasts with a news note that Alabama's legislature exempted ex Confederate soldiers from peddling licenses across the state. The act affects veteran merchants and licensing costs nationwide.
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Alabama
Commonwealth
Fools and Sothsayers Riled by Fortune-Telling Folly
A column treats fortune tellers as charlatans, noting their tricks and the danger of taking omens seriously. It cites Disraeli, a clairvoyant tale, and warns educated folk against gambling with luck and superstition. A comic exchange about notes of Cheatem adds to the satirical tone. Porto Rico remark ends the piece with a tax note.
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Disraeli
Juliet
Jane
Afancy
Johnson
Home Made Farm Cart And Farm Institute Notes
A guide on building a simple hand cart from odds and ends with low wheels and a sturdy body. The piece also discusses the value of farmers institutes, advice on frosted corn in silos, and practical notes on poultry and heifer feeding for new calves.
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Neers
Ezes
Eges
Smith
Feeding and housing tips for farm stock and crops
Practical guidance on caring for heifers preparing for calving including balanced grain rations six quarts daily and ample roughage water and outdoor access. notes on pumpkin feeding risks and root crops. Instructions detail cabbage pit construction straw berry bed timing on sod land and a DIY piano box poultry house from upright piano boxes with simple roof and wall lining.
Chestnuts Said to Cure Liquor Habit
A Philadelphia specialist claims roasted chestnuts are an antidote for liquor. He states that for those under nervous pressure who drink to over stimulate, chestnuts absorb alcohol and lessen cravings, offering a practical remedy rather than theory. He notes this season may see less drunkenness.
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Philadelphia
Drowning St. Chicago News
Rodrick and Van Albert share a witty exchange about Grafton in the lunch room where a phonograph must be started each time he begins to speak, highlighting a humorous city scene.
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St. Chicago
Rodrick
Grafton
van Albert
Fastest European Train Runs Leeds to Edinburgh
The fastest train in Europe operates between Leeds England and Edinburgh Scotland covering 230 miles in 4 hours 18 minutes averaging nearly a mile per minute.
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Europe
Leeds
England
Edinburgh
Scotland
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Northwest
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Congress
Detroit Free Press
Ada
Mimma
Jack
Bocker
Vogue
Fortune Yellere
Cheatem
Porto Rico
Mr. Flaxyman Etrives
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