August Wild Flowers Describe Confident Blooming
The article catalogs August flowers with bold, mature character. It highlights purple gerardia, milkweed and allied species, vivid orange butterfly weed, white and pink milky blooms, live forever with mixed praise, purpleaster turning sunward, rattlesnake root of the sunflower family, fringed gentian, and meadow beauty rhexia virginica, noting their colors, fragrances, growth, and regional abundance across the northern states to Georgia and toward the Rocky Mountains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ateiat
New York Tribune
John Burroughs
Masadow
Oltatera
Marvelous motive power at St Lawrence canal project
A massive power canal near Massena New York is nearly complete and expected to surpass Niagara for electrical output. The St Lawrence project features a 700 foot long stone power house housing huge turbines and a 60 foot head of water. The plant will generate about 100 000 horsepower with a single operator starting and stopping the machinery. An aside quotes a testimonial about Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
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Niagara
St. Lawrence River
Massena
New York State
St. Lawrence
Grasso River
Niagata
Westinghouse Company
Pittsburg
Manu
Vindication of Admiral Schley Delays in Cuban Mission Scrutinized
Testimony gathered by Captain Parker argues Admiral Schley acted promptly after confirming Cervera's fleet not in Cienfuegos. Logs from Marblehead and Evans's ships support that Schley delayed departure to Santiago until he knew the Spanish fleet was absent, per Sampson's coaling and signaling sequence.
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Admiral Schley
Cienfuegos
Santiago
Parker
Cervera
Marblehead
Lows
Evans
Schrey
Sampson
Key ‘West
Cientnapar
Schley
Key West
Vixen
Eagle
Olenfuegos
McCalla
Admiral Sampson
Captain Evans
Iowa
McQualla
Weather Signals for Farmers Readied by Government
Government plans to issue weather signals for farmers via rural free delivery wagons. Weather Bureau data will be forwarded to carriers before routes depart, with large signals on wagon sides readable from a distance. Signals will accompany daily trips and departure times will be coordinated to ensure timely forecasts. Also notes Admiral Sehley’s Washington visit regarding a Santiago campaign inquiry and reports of bugs threatening Texas volunteer wheat crop.
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Washington
Ofties Department
Weather Bureau
Admiral Sehley
Winfell S. Sehley
City
New York
Santiago
Still At Large The Stage Robber
A report from North Creek Bays notes the masked highwayman remains at large after the Vin Veontathata event. Searches continue since the Coon Hil incident as militia abandon the Adams Bank pursuit near Millersburg. Bloodhounds aid a La Crosse burglary hunt while a Lowell bout ends fatally for John Dion.
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Saratoga
N. Y
North Creek Bays
Hess
Edward A Allen appointed Carlisle assistant superintendent
Edward A Allen of Indian Territory is named assistant superintendent of the Carlisle Indian School. The American Protective Association closed its Atlantic City convention by electing officers. Former Judge John B Stoom died at Stroudsburg. Lieutenant Henry Watterson Jr married Esther Casanova of Cienfuegos in Philadelphia. The cruiser Philadelphia arrived in San Francisco after a 22 day Samoa cruise. Colonel Clease, ex Illinois insurance chief, arrested for stealing from the interior department. Minister A A Power praises Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a severe bout of illness. Locals note varying medical experiences and urge remedies. For sale by A entra. Cures a Cold in One Day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. E W Grove’s signature on each box 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Allen
Indian Territory
Carlisle
American Protective Association
Atlantic City
John B. Stoom
Stroudsburg
Henry Watterson, Jr
Senorita
Esther Casanova
Cienfuegos
Philadelphia
San Francisco
Samoa
Clease
Illinois
Interior Department
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J. H. Doak
Willams
Oregon
Tor
Chamberlain
I. Pearre
DAL
Texas
Pallas
Tex
Millersburg
Eighth
Ohio Infantry
Snyder
Holmes County
Adams Bank
Lowell
Mass
John Dion
Charlie Armstrong
Bufucehe Mathu Beches Crab
Dion
la Crosse
Wis
William Shaft
P. M. Holliday
Deming
Ind
Chamberisin
A. L. Pearre
Harper
C. N. Haver
Frederick, Md
Bret Harte
Bert Foster
P. V. Black
Gilbert L. Lyon
Ella Higginson
Viola Roseboro
Frederic van Rensselaer Dey
James Barnes
Pierce
Ed Quick
Cass City
Tuscota Co
Mick
Dr. Pierce
Harry
Melden
Rohrback's Nest City Hotel
David Wineberg
City Hall
Jestlawly
Oxford Sale
T. Ocamo
J. & T. Cousins
Geo. A. Gilbert
N. Market St
Ory Orl
Carrollton Chemical Co
Baltimore
Great Southern Pig, Go
A. A. Power
Emporia
Kan
Mae
Aentra
E.W. Grove
I. W. Harper
Buffalo
Chas. N. Hauer
Telephone
WM. S. Miller & CO
Curas
Clinton E. Main
Bealmear
U. S
Charles St
Shipley & Bopst
North Market Street
Central Hardware
Thia
A. E. McConnell
Frederick
West Patrick Street
Carty
Serge
B. H. Blackston & Son
JAS. E. Walker & CO
James E. Walker & CO
Lowenstein & Wertheimer
Outfitters
Rosenourt
Patrick Street
W. H. Beetchison
South Market Street
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