11 Nov 1893
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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1893
Page
1
A Baltimore inventor develops a double clock safe for express cars. If attacked, the system releases its combination on lock No 2 and can be opened at the terminal station, potentially aiding security against robberies.
A proo fowor shows money value shifts from 1492 to present. The first Columbus expedition cost 37300 American man credits. Columbus earned 20 dollars yearly as admiral while captains received monthly sums and sailors were paid two to two and a half dollars daily. Other allowances varied with rank.
The Rev Doctor Sheldon Jackson, U S General Agent of Education in Alaska, notes reindeer from Siberia reached Alaska with eleven deaths and eighty fawns born. three weeks later most were living. Westesuer Beas crossed the straits to transport thirty seven waltri ore reitIntees to Masha to provide a reliable food supply for natives and revive deer use.
An inventor proposes a bow mounted vertical frame with extendable wings to brace a vessel. A wire mechanism activates the wings to spread and generate a tone that allegedly slows or disturbs ship motion as it nears danger.
The Wadington Star reports steadier business conditions with idle but important manufacturing concerns gradually resuming. Stocks are stronger though not fully satisfactory as many works reopened last week amid uncertain demand and wage considerations.
A verse sketch honors a cheerful man, then shifts to West Cary where Burt Olds becomes the fiancé of Malvina Fletcher, the new teacher. Their courtship unfolds with small-town scenes, social pressures, and Wade Loring’s rival interest fading as Burt and Malvina vow commitment.
An excerpt describes varied greetings across regions including Africa, Japan, Hindoostan, and the Philippines. It notes customs like finger salutes, slipper taking, and nose pushing, while mentioning a British claim about gold and silver manufacture and trade balance.
Derelicts and abandoned ships drift from storms along the North Atlantic coast. Many carry heavy cargoes and are wrecked or destroyed by naval torpedoes. Notable cases include ships like the Resolute and Thekla, with tales of salvage and mysterious disappearances as crews are rescued or perish.
Private omnibuses cause consternation among riotous crowds in London as pirates issue altered fare signs. Passengers face higher costs with a four shilling distance readout while official data from the State Board of Equalization shows New York real estate and personal property values totaling about six billion dollars, equating to roughly one thousand dollars per person and five thousand per family.
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