Arrowroot Cultivation in Barbados Amid Poverty and Neglect
In Barbados arrowroot is cultivated in a small, improvised estate where poverty limits effort. A white overseer notes a quarter-acre plot with a thatched hut, two exhausted workers, and a process turning root into starch. He observes vacant northern coast land suitable for cane and profits from a 2.75 per hundred pounds yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbados
Wong
Ap Co
Bermuda
William F Hutchinson
American Magazine
Kerlin Opera Scene Draws Critique of Women’s Beauty
A reader criticizes Kerlin opera theater culture noting plain women, heavy faces, and scarce fashion. The piece contrasts Italian art with local stage style and laments lack of attractive costumes and scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herlin
Kerlin
Beer
England
Gernai
Lengtl Wa
The Vicar Begerter's Reward at New York Sun
The fragmentary text from the New York Sun mentions a vicar and a reward, with garbled phrases indicating a report by a wicked reporter and uncertain events. Names and clear details harmfully unclear. the passage reads as a disjointed OCR fragment.
Timepiece from Polaris expedition in Arctic tested in London
The article describes a chronometer used by the Polaris expedition that spent four years in an Arctic prison of ice, then was sent to London for tests. It reportedly lost only one tenth of a second per day, and British observers noted extreme cold tests including a 47 day mercury freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitney
Navy Department
Iideon Welles
Little Wilds
Tll
London
United States
Rte
Washington
The Deadly Hunt and Gothic Reflections in a Curio Text
A fragmented prose piece surveys hunting, pursuit, and death with ornate imagery. It glides from a deer chase to a museum note about color theory and private collecting, blending biography and poetry in a troubled meditation on violence and art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drivin Museum
Talion Bereelf
Ian
Duties of society to Washington cited in World article
The World article fragment discusses society duties to Washington and obligations of ladies visiting the capital. It references secretary Loeyery and a focus on gatherings, invitations, and entries, aiming to outline social expectations and credit return notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Dustlee Milber
Alent Chen
New York
Dialogue and voice in diaries as social form in fiction
The text discusses how characters reveal themselves through diary entries and dialogue, urging authentic speech styles and subtle humor. It emphasizes portraying everyday speech and formal tone without weariness, referencing Walter Leaned in London and a scene in Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nowell
Gulag
Vialogue
Walter
Louden Atalanta
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Chile
Jon Wer
Ned
Chunh
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Aldo
John” “Cent
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Don Juan
Don Jose
Mexico
Central America
Philadelphia
Parkins
Murer
Pistel Mange
Leezer & Kuebler
Proceists
Oregon
Despain Black
Pendleton
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North American Continent
Colin
Eadliene
Lee Angel Oye
Te Dele
Mim
Alesander
John & Winter
Henry Wont
M. Ki. Mahon
Florenes Warden
Marvy T Wel
Hertha M
Lay
Anil Mallards
Ana Pgs Ata
Will der Salter Menmine
Je Holt Irs
Thebt
Aetna III
Slevensen
Maroon
Thommen Inedy
Julian Hawi
Thentelanmeti
Kinite Gabertan
Jules Verio
Win
Hlwek
Publiahoud
Menrot
the World
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Alek Lange
Oye Dence
C. Thompson
Hendlopon, Ih
WM. Gardner & CO
Moni
Huilding
Third Street
Portland
Peter Smith
Joliver
Reliable Insurance Co
Rai Navigationly
Ria
Omaha
Council Bluffs
Amny
Portiang Rogiand
Elico
Puget Ymh
Walla
Wallis
Slate
Columbia
Jon Treo
Jone
Cot Uri
Portiana
Proseng
Portland, Oregon
A. L. Max Ge
MM Holvone
Clapton & Jackson
East Oregonian
East Oregontan
Clanton & Jackson
Oc Alloway
Agl Pendleton
Albert Lea
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Minneapola
Chicago
Te Mt
Lewis
Seat
Des Moines
Leavesea
Atchison and
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Council Hoffa
Leavenworth
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Copnediog Cad
Som Eonnen Mate Ta Pre
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Henedy
Washington At
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Paitie
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Madr Vane
Cornell
Burlington
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Pelmonpatie
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St. Pealant Olis
Pacific
Puget
Clapton
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