How Calicoes Are Made In The Pattern Rooms
A detailed look at calico production describes design rooms with skilled workers, mainly girls, and lengthy training to operate copper roller printing presses. It notes high wages for skilled finishers, harsh conditions, and the intricate mechanical process from cloth to color. The piece also contrasts the appeal of printed fabrics with plain goods and ends with a humorous Newark anecdote about a bachelor and a wife’s cigar limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saxz
Newark
Charley
The Physician Life of a Doctor in Conflict and Service
The life of a physician is full of contradictions. He is misrepresented yet sought after, with opinions capable of shocking or inspiring, and his words held as life or death. He lives by others' woes and would suffer if limited to practice, yet strives to banish sickness from mankind.
Fragmentary antique prose on suffering and achievement
A historical fragment discusses manhood born from anguish and how hardship shapes progress, using a vivid image of a craftsman spilling molten solder as a metaphor for toil and resilience. The excerpt emphasizes perseverance through pain.
Unclear historical note on Ax Borroz and Zawk dispute
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Ax Borroz and a disputed matter involving a leader named Zawk. The readable parts are vague and do not establish a clear event, date, or outcome. Further context from the original page is needed for a coherent summary.
Ocean voyage diary of a first trip aboard a steamship
A New York departure with a delayed boarding, cheers from harbor crowds, and a 3000 mile ocean crossing. The narrator tours the ship, notes its vast size and 150 crewmembers, and describes the engine room, boilers, and propeller as the voyage begins toward foreign lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sandy Hook
Ancient Vermont Punishments From Early Law Texts
The Albany Law Journal cites Flall's History of Eastern Vermont describing old penalties: burglary branding and ear removal. counterfeiting ear removal, branding, and prison. perjury fines or pillory and ear loss. lying or false news stocks and whips up to thirty nine stripes. theft restitution or servitude. night walking banned after nine. tavern haunters posted at tavern doors. Sunday and quiet-time restrictions. public gatherings and shouting banned. various prohibitions on public assemblies and behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Law Journal
Flall
Vermont
Parrot Rescued From Sewer Trap After Daring Rescue
A crowd at Pine and Kearney streets rescued a soaked parrot that had fallen into a sewer opening after a boy feared missing. Generous effort by General McComb Auditor Maynard Col Barnes Frank Pixley Mayor Bryant and Wells Fargo worker Scott ended with cheers as the bird was freed in twenty two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine
Kearney
Gen. McComb
Maynard
Col. Barnes
Frank Pixley
Johnny
Jasper McDonald
Diggers
Barton Hull
Hin Pees
Bryant
Sandy Austin
Turnbull
Mr. Scott
Wells & Fargo
San Francisco
California Hoodlums and the Hoodlum Element
San Francisco hosts a growing hoodlum element with about 600 members in over twenty organized gangs. Embryo criminals from Eastern states and foreign ports supply leaders, while many members have criminal records. They use passwords, whistles, slang, and coded talk to evade police and coordinate activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
London
New York
Chicago
American
San Francisco
California
Australia
Hoodlum Brotherhood
San Francisco Chronicle
Goose Returns to Flock After Voyage Mystery
A Brunswick Maine report recounts geese sold for cabin use aboard a vessel. One goose escaped, later found near home, triggering a reunion with its old flock and unexpected commotion as the flock recognized the returning bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Gnee
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Moline Manufactueers
Moline Wagon Company
Moline, Illinois
Mounegnn
Pany Moline
Illinois
Moline
J. S. Keator & Son
Atkinson Street
Moline Business Houses
Boston
Physicaos
Apothecaries
H. BR. Stevens
Muse
Nevins Bros
Davenport
Lyons, Iowa
Sisters of Charity
THE
Beeston
San Franciscano
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