Curious World Gossip From Across the Seas and Europe
A column highlights varied notes from 19th century society: Charles II’s crown 1:30, Melk Abbey’s 800th anniversary, Paris shops selling Japanese wares, Holland reclaiming land daily, Windsor lights limited by Victoria, London night workers count, the Eiffel Tower praised, Tasmanian devil traits, ex King Milan’s security, a German Emperor birthday trumpet fine, Matthew Arnold headstone, and a Yangtze bridge with animal statues on piers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles II
England
Melk
Austria
Paris
Holland
Victoria
Windsor Castle
Londons
Eiffel Tower
Tasmania
Milan
Servia
Mattiff
Alice
Matthew Arnold
Laleham Church
Thomas Arned
Rugby School
Yang-Tse
China
Protecting an Editor in a Tiny California Town
A California town's newspaper feud shows the editor slugging the printer after labor strife and a failed paper run. The printer's union backs down. the editor faces arrest for assault as the case unfolds in a case that locals call the ultimate test of press freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geniua
California
San Francisco
New York
Oakland
Edison’s First Check and Big Cash Lesson
Thomas A. Edison, newly rich after selling a patent to the Western Union Telegraph Co for 40 000 dollars, visits Wall Street. He fears sharks and doubts the cash, then, after bank identification, receives the full 40 000 in large bills. He pockets two 20 000 loads and hurries away, starting work on his Newark laboratory the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edison
Menlo Park
Electric-Light Company
Western Union Telegraph Company
New York
Wall Street
General Lefferts
Western Union
Bank of America
Mr. Edison
Newark
N. Y
Orchard care and old time kitchen tips from a bygone era
This fragmentary page offers gardening cautions on July planting and market stability, home markets, and assorted recipes and how to prepare inks, sweets, custards, puddings, and icing. It also notes mileage by horses and soil preparation methods for corn, plus a fleeting scene of a young professional awaiting clients.
Reader letter defends Warner's Safe Cure pamphlets
The letter to the editor argues that Warner H H Warner Co Rochester publishes pamphlets on kidney disease and testimonials for Warner's Safe Cure. It notes a $5 000 offer for proof testimonials are false and urges trust in the pamphlets as a public health aid amid physician skepticism. A final line remarks the lover spends more on engagement rings than on his wife annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. H. H. Warner & Co
Rochester
N. Y
Warner
Lam
W. Baker & CO
W.baker
The Head of the Army General Schofield Profile
The piece outlines General Schofield as Army head with a salary of 13000 dollars and a lineage from a line of notable soldiers. Born September 29 1831 he graduated from West Point in 1858 alongside Sheridan McPherson and Hood and served through the Civil War. He once served as Secretary of War in Grant’s first cabinet and now holds a largely nominal post with subordinates handling details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Schofield
Sheridan
United States Military Academy
McPherson
Hood
Atlantic
Grant
Joulaville
Poultry Yard Errors and Keys to Profitable Rearing
The article warns beginners that color and shape often misguide breed choice. It stresses regular feeding, constant clean water, winter warmth, dampness control, proper roost height and nest construction, and attentive care as essential for profitability. Careful methodic practice yields better results.
Waves and Warnings From the Atlantic Voyage
An ornate display of travel woes and remedies for seafaring readers. The piece touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for seasickness and urges readers to contact B F Johnson & Co for money making plans. It also mentions Carter's Little Liver Pills and Dr Isaac Thompson's Eye Water as remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carter
Isaac Thompson
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Daniel
Californis
Edison's
Iowa State Register
Dobbin
Maine
Ballou
B. F. Johnson & Co
Main Street
Richmond
Kine Mryan
Cincinnati
Cattte—Commons
Cscreee
Western Steam
Chicago
Wisconsin
Caicago Spring
Baltimore
Indianapolis
Seeae
Louisville
Deena Coos
Hood & Co
Lowell, Maas
Kansas
United States
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Charles A. Vogeler CO
Swift
Au Sable, Alici
Dec
Ann Bothwwell
God
Ae Scher
Atlante
LEN Woven Wire Fence CO
Market
Ontario
Sta
Radfield’s
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
Noone Brewster
Holeel O
Nelly
Wick
Gil
Tay
Nebras
Bra
Colorado
Wyoming
Ecstis
G. G
A. W. McCchhick & Sons
Washington, D.C
W. JT. Fitzgerald
Jlaw
Washington
B. Bof
P.W. Ziegler & Co
Chestert St
Philadelphia
An.k
Geo. A. Scott
New York City
Rea
Eph H. Hunter
Tutt’s
J. Athey
Miss
Tutt
Murray Street
Aleratus
Phas
Pierce
Worlp
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