Remarkable tale of Wallace and a shipboard deception
A long New York City report recounts Harry L. Wallace and his wife touring Europe, a disputed theft accusation, and a trial over a nurse payment. The tale follows Wallace’s struggles across London and America, his later return to public life, and a sensational shipbuilding venture amid mixed opinions on its chance of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hary L. Wallace
York City
Europe
Arhorica
Wallace
Hafli
Hig Persoy
Chief of Police
London
Qea
Ile
Bill
Liverpool
Todo
America
Colorado
Tyro
Woran
York
Micheune
Balt Lak
Domed Ntdamships and New Sea Craft Concepts
A fragment discusses domed ships and a new design style. Noted ideas reference Verne inspired Nautilus like vessels and a plan to cover decks with protective domes. Mentions a sea act and unusual propulsion hints amid garbled dialogue.
Preachers Misusing Texts Draw Criticism in Sermons
A column cites ill advised sermon practices that personalize scripture and insult congregants. Examples include a pastor paid in copper after a salary dispute, a tale of salvation delayed by a grave accident, and jokes from biblical texts about marriage and monarchy.
Diverse 19th Century Tidbits from Europe and Britain
The column surveys global social shifts and curiosities including Egypt’s press debate on national leadership, Americanization of European norms, Austrian railroads employing thousands of women, public coffee houses aiding temperance, and Swiss tracts crossing into Germany. It notes Lord Lorne and Princess Louise meeting rumors, Canadian reception, French crown jewel concerns, and the Regent diamond sale prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Switzerland
Germany
Marquis of Lorne
Princess Louise
Archdeacon Lander
Toronto Afai
Ileanys
Canada
Regent
Madras
Luly XV
Europe
France
Straw Lumber Prophecy Could Supplant Wood
A mechanical engineer predicts straw may replace wood for lumber. Experiments claim straw based wood substitutes achieve high tensile strength, resist shrinking, polish well, and are waterproof. He notes coal slack and sawdust as potential profitable feedstocks if converted to lumber or fuel.
Unclear text fragment from Reno newspaper page
Fragmentary OCR text from Reno paper shows garbled names and phrases. No readable events, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a proper news item.
Houses of Glass Could Reimagine City Architecture
Reporters spoke with glass manufacturers who affirm strong glass blocks can be made in suitable sizes and joined with cement. They foresee glass structures for galleries and memorials, cheaper than carved stone, with durable, colorful walls and floors, and even glass furniture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
England
Bastia
The Earth’s Oscillation Bites Beef And Becomes Tough
A satirical analysis argues the earth's axis wobble since 1874 has toughened meat and travellers' muscles. It cites Prof Whyte of Olympia University and Fiji Gazette figures to claim global tremors make cattle and tourists brace themselves, hardening beef.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Prof. Whyte
Olympia University
Fiji Gazette
Fiji
Gazette
Italy
Proan Islanda
Shields
John Wainwright
Binstoy
John
Fially
Whyte
J. .Y. Times
Osborns Plant Four-Year Forest Trial Near Stuart
Four years ago S O Osborn of Stuart Iowa planted several acres of forest trees including apple and black walnut. He notes that black walnut seeds planted fresh may lie undisturbed one or two years before germinating, but once they do germinate the seedlings grow rapidly. Osborn reports that about four trees reached eight feet in height under the soil and growing conditions observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rborter
Suerstiens
Alten
Nyack-on-fudgon
S. O. Osborn
Stuart, Lows
Prompeys & Qsborn
Mixed stock farming praised for profits on plains
The Western Rural notes that a balanced herd of cattle hogs and other stock on a farm yields greater overall profit. It argues that hogs convert otherwise wasted feed into money, advocates mixed stock husbandry to reduce farm wars, and stresses breeding fit for farm use over costly show animals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Texas
Forcing Rhubarb for Early Pies and Sauce
The article describes forcing rhubarb indoors to obtain earlier harvests. It notes using clumps of rhubarb roots, soil, and a dark warm space such as a barrel, cask, or box in a cellar or kitchen. Roots should be dug before ground freezes and kept moist for tender, abundant production.
Hemlock Greener in Shade and Strong Barrier Use
The hemlock remains green through winter and is less denuded indoors than arbor vitae and other evergreens. It keeps foliage in shade, useful for forming a strong barrier when cut back.
Ope.ec in Moline Letter and Bill Paper Social Styles
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a letter and bill paper open in Moline with mentions of social styles and a broad note that all commercial work is organized or presented accordingly.
Anly 19 per cent of the Work to which it is applied
Anly reports that nineteen percent of the work to which the measure is applied is affected. The statement notes limited impact and asks for further review to assess overall efficiency and reach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anly
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Verne
Iligo
Phelps
Alexander the
Massachusetts
Phraim
Ephraim
James the First
James
Huglend
Scotland
Khedive
Egypt
Monoure D. Conway
Brights
Dilkes
Chamberlains
Haronurts
Playfatra
Reno (New Stats Journal
Sierras
Arias
Thei
Main Street
Oline
Ometer
Theless
Moline
Hoopdder’s
Gallan
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