Odd Facts from Nature and History
A collage of natural curiosities and historical notes. Topics include Pope Joan styled Pope Julio. old paper and rope recycling. cyclone timing. Florida lizards color change. a red passion flower guarded by ants. sunflowers in Russia for oil and soap. English paper rag imports and bleaching. an oyster grower reporting a mollusk shell repair after dredge damage with full restoration by next summer.
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Nebraska News Nuggets From Various Papers
A digest of notes from Talmage, Beaver City, Rising City, Lincoln and other Nebraska towns. Hogs weigh 10 890 pounds for 30 head at 363 pounds average. earnings total 658.40. Library club forms in Stromsburg. Omaha reports a daring night robbery by Laura Connell’s brave escape. Measles in DeWitt. Lincoln railroad incident near Capital Villa. obstructions in track intended to wreck freight. Wild raspberries bloom along Lincoln creek. two papers in Red Cloud draw reproach. Lincoln Journal notes a railroad building push. John Fitzgerald to lead L and F railroad bids.
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Senate Bible Unearthed Returns to Ancient Place
Outline of Mr. Haskins Bill to Amend the Anti Polygamy Law appears as part of Proceedings of Congress in Washington news. The report notes biblical artifact discovery and legislative discussion on polygamy law.
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Congress Debates Utah Anti-Polygamy Act Provisions
The report outlines Haskins' bill to amend the anti-polygamy act with provisions on Utah elections, vacancies, witness competence in bigamy prosecutions, and nullification of the church incorporation. It also covers wider topics from Indian troubles to navy condition and canal projects, with Senate and House actions and personnel notes.
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Notable 16th Century Gentlewomen Listed With Henry VIII
Historical notes recount Victoria as a surname among gentlewomen who traveled with Henry VIII and Katharine to Canterbury. It also records that playing cards arrived in England soon after the second crusade in the late thirteenth century.
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Intelligence in Birds Reveals Clever Jackdaw Tactics
English jackdaws show notable problem solving as they harass a stable cat to take its meal. A tame jackdaw aimed blows at the cat from behind, using its feet to steady the tail while pecking, forcing the cat to retreat and leaving the plate for the bird.
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Jack
Novelties in Ay8 feature large cretonne designs
The item list highlights large cretonne novelties described as appealing option in the Ay8 collection.
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President Grants Porter's Disqualification Remittance
President Arthur has remitted the portion of Gen. Fitz John Porter’s sentence that barred him from holding office. Attorney General Brewster issued an opinion supporting the president’s lawful authority to grant the remittance.
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Las Vegas Hot Springs Promised as Health Pleasure Center
The Las Vegas Hot Springs near Las Vegas New Mexico are described as an all year health and recreation destination. Magnificent hotels baths medicinal waters and climate at 8500 feet are touted for treating blood poisons rheumatism sciatica nervous disorders dyspepsia catarrh and lung diseases. Ojo Caliente mentioned as local name.
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Spurgeon on Grace and Self-Esteem
The quote asserts that as a person grows in grace their self esteem diminishes. It emphasizes humility over self regard. The line reflects a religious view linking spiritual maturity with modest self-perception.
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Assassination of Lord Cavendish and Burke in Dublin Park
In daylight on May 6 in Phenix park Dublin Lord Cavendish and Under Secretary Burke were attacked by four men. Both men were stabbed repeatedly and died after being found ten feet apart. No arrests by May 7. Loss of notes and gold suggests not robbery. Public shock spans Dublin and London clubs.
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The Dublin murders spur varied Irish and American theories
In Chicago interviews with Irish figures condemn the Cavendish Burke murders as uncalled for folly. Theorists blame a range from Guiteau-like fanatics to landlords. American papers debate impact on Gladstone’s government and Irish progress. O'Reilly initially disbelieves, then calls it a Gaiteau act with no political meaning.
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