Nickel and its discovery in Saxony to 1900s
The text traces early metal history from the nick el coin nickname to the discovery of nickel in Saxony mining, its properties and uses. It notes nickel’s white color, hardness, high melting point, and plating applications while mentioning European interest and modern production developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
India
Europe
Saxony
Mickel
Suhl
Clpper
Odin
Iehel
Hong Chatham Foonn
Loncaster
Ned Iiss
Age of the Earth and Future Death Predicted by Mechard A
In a speculative view attributed to Mechard A, earth’s age is given as trillions of years by some estimates and hundreds of millions by others. The text argues planetary cooling, dwindling water, and atmospheric changes will lead to a life ending era where the world can no longer support life, culminating in a period of old age and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina
Newton
Mechard A
Hoy Cattle Shipments to England Reported
The article notes Hoy cattle shipped to England from York and other U S ports. It describes deck stalls, head counts around 220 on deck, steam condensation for drinking water, and the practice of placing cattle on Palmer in the steamer after departure. An inspector oversees the number of cattle and pigs staged in deck stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poston
New York
Ulbdiargh
York
United States
Aimala
Ear Severed In Curious Accident At Valley Depot
Mrs Emin Worth, mother of Mrs Louis K. Stone of this city, fell during a stair mishap at the Valley Railway Depot in Cleveland and lost most of her right ear. Lads picked up the ear, a handkerchief was used to cover the wound, and she refused further medical aid at first. Her husband and surgeon soon attended, and doctors hope for a favorable outcome as she remains under care.
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Valley Railway
Cleveland
Emin Worth
Louis K. Stone
Renin
Prisoner Traps Buyer in Arson Villa Scam
A man arrested for arson in Vile neuve pretended to sell a vacant villa to a stout buyer. The con man vanished with the money after a locksmith opened the door, while the buyer’s family celebrated. Police and theMayor’s disappointment follow as restitution looms.
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Vileneuve
Mivers
Indalre
Pam
Paris
Jouville
Ante-Diluvian Monsters and Ancient Beasts Report
A Demorest’s Monthly excerpt describes giant prehistoric creatures. a seven foot taller rhinoceros fossil in Siberia reveals an ante-diluvian era. It mentions colossal birds, sixty foot serpents, and a giant marsupial in Australia, with talk of a New York museum displaying these fossils.
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Sibera
Tosday
Germany
France
Great Britain
Australia
New York
Demorest
The Danes Said to Be Masterful Linguists and Telegraphists
The article notes that Danes are considered the most expert linguists and are remarkably quick and accurate telegraphists, highlighting their linguistic skill and efficiency with messages.
British Government to appoint Minister of Agriculture
The government plans to create a new post of Minister of Agriculture in the near future. The move aims to consolidate agricultural policy under a single cabinet-level figure and coordinate farming, food production, and rural affairs.
Crib-Biting Causes and Remedies for Horses
A historical review outlines crib-biting as a habit arising from various causes such as imitation, dental irregularities, stall confinement, excessive feeding, and grooming routines. Early remedies include topical aids and structural barriers, though once established only prevention is reliably effective.
Varieties Running Out In Gardens and Farms
Reading on the decline of plant varieties, the article argues most losses come from neglect and poor cultivation. It notes that old varieties like Pinkeye and Mercer may fail only in certain soils, while healthy varieties can endure with proper care and feeding.
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Akaya
Sun
Dark River Crossing Reveals Final Faith of An Elder
In a Georgia hall Brother iardner recounts Brudder Kynn Jones's passing as he crossed the dark river. The dying man faced Heaven with a smile, seeing loved ones and a family reunion beyond the veil as friends whispered farewell and sing he heard hosts marching toward eternity.
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Brother Iardner
Brudder Kynn Jones
Airth
Dis
Bob
Louisiana
Georgia
Chile
Hair Care Rules and Hairpiece Quality from Harper's Bazaar
An 19th century fragment advises on hair care including brushing twice daily, trimming ends monthly, and testing hair quality by feel or a tester tool. It warns against cheap, unhealthy hairpieces sold by unscrupulous stalls and notes methods to prevent hair loss after illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trevsen
Desolate Mojave Desert Description and Native Yucca Use
The passage paints the Mojave as a vast barren wasteland reached around two in the morning along the Southern Pacific route. It notes a lone Yucca palm with a thick trunk used for banknote paper, and describes a solitary eating station supplying San Joaquin Valley and Los Angeles, with water piped from springs ten miles away. It mentions mining camps and several operating stores and shops in the desert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mojave
Desert
San Jose
San Joaquin Valley
Los Angeles
Crs
Iyidune
Household tips and recipes from an old Times page
A miscellany of home remedies and instructions including rat control with cayenne rag strips, bread and milk batter, manure use in farming, rust stain removal with oxalic acid, green pea soup with herbs, navicular disease notes for horses and a cruller recipe. Also suggests hoof care and zinc solution treatment for canker.
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N. Y
Neatness Rules for Home Comfort and Discipline
Advice on keeping houses clean and orderly with children and adults. Emphasizes eating on easy to clean floors, using oil cloth, and crumb cloths. Warns against letting kids roam with food and urges training to avoid litter and damage by adults.
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Nekelt
England
Harrow
Theo Neeks
Mojave Desert
West oFatcaco
Kennedy
Ain Street
Uni
Nion
Ntor
Eles
Competi
Moline
Hodder'’S Patent
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