Wealth Growth in Eleventh Census Across States
The census bulletin No. 879 shows total wealth rise from 1880 to 1890 totaling 21,850,1197 dollars with per capita gains of 1089. Western states California Colorado Idaho Montana Nevada post large per capita gains while New England states show modest increases. Mortgage breakdowns favor purchase money and improvements with taxes per capita varying by region.
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Connecticut
Massachusetts
New York
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
California
Colorado
Idaho
Montana
Nevada
Maine
New Hapshire
Vermoint
Kansas
Wil
Nebraska
Minnesota
Michigan
Wisconsin
Cieh
New Jersey
New Pryland
District of Columbia
Census Bureau
Novi
Nanibur
Comere
Wwlach
Bits Carrion
Theo Muadac
Friends of Geewl
Aid Republican Etr
Tatebay
Port Ag
Congress of Othe
Huewitan
South Atlantia
Foarth Atlantic
Pastriot of Columbia
Sutheon
Tate
North
Atatea
New England
Nautical Terms Entertainingly Misunderstood at Sea Party
A New York Tribune piece recounts guests mispronouncing and misusing sea terms aboard a yacht party. Lapses range from calling stoppers tapes to mistaking hard tack for meals, with a social mix of landlubbers and aspirant sailors sparking humor.
Foreigners Question Pandemic Carnival and Weddings Mentioned
Fragmentary lines discuss celebrations, papers, and weddings with a note on quiet weddings. Mentions Washington and Native American contexts in a perplexing transcription.
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Forneigner
Esate
Washington
Ceremonial Manners in Japan and Its Unchanging Standard
A discussion contrasts Japan’s uniform etiquette with American manners. It argues Japan maintains a single, centuriesold standard from Mikado to servant, shaped by Chinese origins and refined through practice, yielding natural politeness and refined conduct.
Grasshoppers Ravage Western New York Crops
Western New York reports describe grasshoppers destroying potatoes oats corn and other crops across numerous counties. Farmers fight swarms with nets poles and constant driving, while hay timing and regional damage strain yields and provoke disputes among workers.
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New York
Livingston County
Geneser
Wyoming
Allegany County
Allegany
America's Virtuous Supremacy in Saratoga Betting Debates
A New York Mail and Express column argues American claims of virtue clash with Saratoga racing season betting among women from all classes. It contrasts American pride with a Countess of Roslyn anecdote about a diamond cigarette case gifted by the Princess of Wales, suggesting virtue may be undone by public temptation.
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Saratoga
America
Minis
Marquis of Bute Funds Psychic Research Society In Orbit
The Marquis of Bute supports the Society for Psychical Research amid funding shortfalls. the group launches an expedition to investigate the evil eye and related occult beliefs. A reporter’s delay in progress updates suggests ongoing field work and strong reactions among spiritual advisers.
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Buto
The
Society For Psychical Research
Marquis of Bute
Sheriff’s Court
Qban
Second Wight
London
Labor and capital clash discussed by strike commission
The Strike Commission reports in transit from Chicago to Washington on September 2 and plans to review testimony and statistics for a tangible settlement. Andrew Carnegie critiques American wages in Contemporary Review, arguing frugality can raise living standards. a quip about a dead man bleeding follows a medical anecdote.
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Worthington
Washington
Herore
Chicago
Carnegie
America
Loxpon
Andrew Carnegie
Contemporary Review
American
Great Britain
Stotch
Kochs Latest Discovery Promised Diptheria Cure
Dr. Cyrus A. Edson of the New York Board of Health presented Kochs theory and its application as an infallible diphtheria cure if used within 86 hours of infection. Dr. Herman M. Biggs reported confirming reports from Berlin, and plans were outlined to fund production for public access. An exhibit at 42 Bleecker Street showed bacteria and autopsies on guinea pigs to illustrate the disease and promote medical research.
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Edson
New York
Board of Health
State Board of Health of
Cyrus A. Edson
Koch
Herman M. Biggs
New York Board of Health
Berlin
Health Department
Board of Estimate
Bleecker Street
Biggs
President Cleveland Critiques German Tariff Bill in Letter
In a letter dated August 27 President Cleveland criticizes the German tariff measure as flawed and harmful to U S industry. He questions Democratic Senate support and accuses the bill of corruption and poor drafting while urging clearer statements from Congress on the legislation's facts and consequences.
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Cleveland
Caichinga
House of Representatives
Senate
Lugar
Congrena
Congress
Grover Cleveland
Tariff on Matrimony Stirs Concordia School Board
Concordia Kansas school board adopts a rule prohibiting teachers from marrying during the term. Violations incur penalties: half a month’s salary if marrying a local man, or a full month’s salary if the groom is from another county or state, plus invitation cards to each board member. The measure is reported by the Chicago Inter Ocean.
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Hannas School Board
Concordia
Kan
Board of Education
Concordia School Board
Toas
Kuan
Ward Beard
Chicago
Inter Ocsuun
China’s World Fair Aims for Grand Scale Amid War Talks
The war in the east could disrupt a planned Chinese world fair set for this year. The event would be largely self funded with exhibits by China and cost about 200 million dollars. It honors the 61st anniversary of the Empress Dowager’s ascent and includes nationwide celebrations besides the main showing in Peking.
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China
Peking
Empire
Philadelphia Ledger
Navajo Magician’s Sunrise Corn Growth Impresses Ahorn
Lieutenant C P Ahorn of Prescott describes a Navajo show in which a sacred corn kernel grows from a planted seed to a mature plant within a day. He notes the growth accelerates with chant and ceases when the singing stops, though he cannot discern the method. The account stems from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
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C P Ahorn
Prescott
Anod
Ose
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Let No Guilt Man Escape Against Carnegie Steel
A New York Evening Telegram piece argues strong punishment for those involved with the Carnegie Steel Company over armor plates supplied to the Navy. It asserts deliberate malice, calls for traitor-like treatment, and questions Andrew Carnegie’s role while urging legal action against culpable individuals.
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Mr Carnegie
Naval House Committee
Naval Department
Cleveland
Congress
Carneyzio Steel Company
Mr. Carnegie
Troy
New York
Tuleyran
Frustrated Caller Describes Telephone Hassles
A Buffalo Enquirer excerpt shows a resident recounting how constant phone inquiries disrupted work. He criticizes intrusive accommodation bureaus and explains a neighborly message request about dinner plans and a cat, noting the telephone was removed after the episode.
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Stora
Autisweouring
Buffalo Enquirer
Angelo's Verdict on Pastiche Painting
The San Francisco Argonaut recounts Michelangelo’s skeptical verdict on a plagiarized historical painting. He praises execution but predicts trouble at judgment day when copied figures would have no bodies to return to.
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Angelo
Michael Angelo
San Francisco
Origin of Dyspepsia Tea Leaves Greek Joke
A brief quip notes a doctor diagnosing dyspepsia as a Greek-origin term and jokes about beer as the cause. The exchange humorously explores medical explanation and misunderstanding in a domestic setting.
Government export trade for Western Australia begins
A new government export arrangement sent a consignment of 60 young women under 20 to provide wires for colonists in Western Australia. The selection emphasized sound looks and fitness to travel and work.
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Western Australia
Negroes Press for Voting Rights in District of Columbia
Frederick Douglass leads a petition drive by DC’s colored population to restore political suffrage. They seek congressional action after officials blocked Daniel A. Murray from a local assessor post, arguing the District’s government has become an oligarchy that denies civil and political recognition to Black residents. The effort gains backing from pastors and other prominent local Black citizens.
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Congres.s
Gentative Murray
South Carolina
Colambi
Frederick Douglass
Brace
Act of Congress
Thay
Douglass
Washington Cor
New York Sun
The Tornado Enigma and Its Mysterious Twist
In a San Jose Mercury item, the writer notes that the tornado’s violent spiral and ascent are known but its origin remains unsolved. The piece laments the failure of Weather Warcanos to explain what causes the twist and calls for a definitive discoverer to define the tornado in its native lair.
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Walla
Mississippi Valley
California
San Jose Mercury
Evening in New York sparks clash of Booths on stage
Henry E. Dixey recalls Edwin Booth performing King Lear in New York. An old friend, surprised by the meeting, jokes about returning his ticket if the performance continues to disappoint, and laments the aging of the famous actor.
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Liberty
New York
Edwin Booth
King Lenar
Daya
Booth
King Lear
Harry
Nel Booth
Ned Booth
Henry E. Dixey
New York Herald
Bayeux Tapestry Description From Philadelphia Press
The Bayeux tapestry is a long canvas history of the 1066 Norman invasion. Tradition links it to Matilda and the queen’s court, with Odo’s support at Hastings. It measures 814 by 20 inches and features 1619 figures, only three depicting women.
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Bayeux
England
Matilda
Willian the Conqueror
Cathedral of
Odo
Battle of
Hastings
Philadelphia Press
Maltese Cat Prodigy Delights Wissahickon Neighbors
The Maltese cat owned by William Johnson in Wissahickon has long shown musical talent. From youth it enjoyed piano play, kept perfect time with its paw, learned simple bass parts as accompaniment, and can now play America at the piano without missing a note.
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Wissahickon
Willam Johnson
America
Philadelphia
Striped awning bag made from cloth with decorative details
A sewing note describes turning striped awning cloth into a strong laundry bag. If it is to be shown in evidence, make it square with a ruffled edge. The flap should be half as deep as the bag and pointed, fastened by a large pearl button. Four loops are added across the back to hang it up.
Prominent Providence Official’s Wife Praises Nervura Remedy
A letter from Mrs. G. A. Williamson, wife of city recorder G. A. Williamson, extols Dr Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy. She describes long ailments, numbness, insomnia, poor appetite, and states improvement after using the second bottle. She urges others with similar troubles to try the medicine from Dr. Greene of New York, offering free consultation.
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G. A. Williamson
Providence
RK I
Bradford
Williamson
Cheene
Nervara
Greene
Paradise of tips and pine knot squirrels in the south
A Cincinnati Enquirer note describes pine knot squirrel hunting with fanatical skill and luck, noting parties of throwers hit squirrels from branches and may collect dozens. The London Letter also reports Carlsbad gratuities, cholera rumors in Europe, and a badge society to curb cross contact.
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AR. Mellvaone
Koota
Cincinnati Enquirer
Rains of Wheat Reported Around Bristol in 1696
A Bristol account from about 1696 describes wheat-like rain falling across the town and nearby countryside. Mr Col e investigates parcels, noting taste smell and shape suggest ivy berries blown from rooftops by wind, with birds dropping bits from buildings, churches, and other structures.
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Bristol
Mr Cole
Cox
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Syren
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Kentucky Democrat
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Japan
French Academy
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Louis XIV
Versailles
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Collis P Huntington
Brooklyn
London Spectator
Veo
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Wilvea
Australia
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Dixzey
Piano
Kleine Zeitung
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