Turbulent Lochside Secret Ends Worn Romance
Miriam and Hugh Ferrars meet by Strathloe loch amid danger and deception as Miriam plans to save him with money before departure. Sir James MacKennon discovers Miriam's signal, faces betrayal and jealousy, while Ford schemes at Kintore and a soldier Dare surfaces at Strathloe inn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam
Ford
Strathloe
Dean Mretaw
Sulcey Kail
Satan
James
Sir James
Hugh
Ferrars
Zoe
Donald
Esid Ford
MacKenneon
Theo
Hugh Ferrars
Abd
Mord
Joan
England
Hugh Verrara
Australia
Huch
James MacKennon
Gentleman by the Loch Side
Ford notes a man, handsome and sorrowful, who walked by the loch at half past three and left a sovereign. Miriam listens as Sir James rides out for the afternoon, the scene darkening with overcast skies and looming shadows over the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miriam
EY James
Ford
Gillie
Strathloc
Sir James
Juan
Harry Doncan
Rowan
Rowan Castle
Janes
James
Donald
Black Beliefs and a Daughter of the Revolution in Selma
Ex slave narrator describes superstition and folk beliefs taught by Ben in Selma Alabama. A discussion on daughters of the Revolution follows with reflections on race, freedom, and identity amid a village school visit and lessons on science and civics.
Ben and Miss Jo Nary in a Smoky City tale
A fragmentary narrative follows Ben in the Southland as he laments the return home to Pittsburg Iran and reads a letter from a former acquaintance. The piece shifts to a memory of teaching and a light romance, ending with Miss Jo Nary bidding farewell to the Smoky City and a wandering life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Iran
Stack House
Ben
Chile
Eden
Jo Nary
Beechers Last Ride Brightens His Day
Mrs. Henry Ward Beecher recounts a final outing with her husband as he helped select a mantel for their parlor. On this last day in the outer world Beecher spoke little but seemed tender and grateful for the ride, saying it refreshed his weary head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Ladies’ Home Journal
Wages of Builders and Whitechapel Laborers in London
An American observer reports on Battersea building wages with a contractor's extra £500, bricklayers earning nine pence per hour, plumbers and stone fixers at higher rates, and overall wages in London’s building trades versus American levels. He then visits Whitechapel to profile Toynbee Hall and a rising young labor leader Mr. Pearson, describing dockers, tailors, and local living costs, and arguing for better prospects and schooling for displaced workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loxpon
London
Greenwich
John Burns
Isbor
America
Battersea
Wallis
Whitechapel
Toynbee Hall
W. G. Pearson
Dockers’ Union
London Trades Council
Toynabee Hall
Gladstone
Thames
Quelch
Toynbee Courtyard
Pearson
Heaasid
Petticoat Lane
Msong
Hewey Tuckler
Shakes With Long Life Snakes Frozen Come Back To Life
A St. Louis Globe Democrat note tells of a winter discovery near the Meramec where a cache of blacksnakes found frozen in a well cavity revived near a kitchen fire. The man who brought them home lost control as the serpents moved about, and he hunted them with a pole to end the threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Sydney
Birmingham
Sidney
Pines
Joseph
St. Louis Globe Democrat
Meramec
Creeping Malaria Threat Warns of Silent Spread
Dr Hart from Columbus outlines the insidious advance of malaria in a medical lecture, warning of its deadly, stealthy grip and urging vigilance against its resurgence.
Peruna Remedy Promises Cure for Malaria Symptoms
An antique advertisement touts Peruna as a universal cure for malaria and related symptoms. It claims the tonic cleanses the system, restores appetite, clears foggy senses, and returns a hopeful mental state. It recommends Manalin for constipation and mentions directions on each bottle for family use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phraician
Peruna Drug Manufacturing Ombas
New Route to Rubber From Turpentine Oil
An isoprene derived from turpentine oil by acid treatment yields elastic rubber. Dr. Tilden reported that after storage the material thickened into true rubber with lumps, suggesting possible commercial production from turpentine and other resins. This discovery may ease rubber shortages caused by forest destruction and spur further experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tilden
Australians’ Rabbits Loot NSW Royalties For Killing Economy
Government of New South Wales spends a large sum yearly on royalties for rabbit killings. Over seven years royalties total more than 4 million dollars. Killers receive two cents per head, skins sell for 4 to 6 cents, and meat brings 3 to 4 cents. Skins are exported to London and used by hat makers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
New South Wales
London
Australia
Italian wine standards and fortification concerns
The article discusses alcohol content in wines and fortification practices. It contrasts Italian wine making with German French and Spanish methods, noting that Italian wine relies on grape quality and fermentation time, while others often add alcohol or chemicals. It highlights Chantz as a popular Italian brand and cites Italian skepticism toward wine adulteration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aise
Herencain
Tiallan
Chantz
Apennines
Italy
Patented ready boiling device for nursery milk tea and cokes
The invention describes winged plates attached to a lamp chimney for ready boiling of milk tea and similar drinks. Plates have flattened upper edges, notches on lower edges, and corrugations to fit the chimney opening. It securely rests on the chimney without affecting lamp illumination and can be placed on or removed rapidly.
Diamond Hardness Unchanged by Cutting and Polishing
Scientific papers confirm that diamond hardness remains constant after cutting and polishing. G F Kunz notes that even novices can distinguish real from imitation diamonds easily. A simple test in a dark room is to draw the stone over unpainted wood to observe its sharp friction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ampie
G. F. Kunz
Safety Grindstone Rest Promises Accident Prevention
A new safety grindstone rest aims to prevent workman injuries by guiding tools and fingers away from the stone. Operating pressure holds the rest during grinding, but irregular stone surfaces cause it to release to protect the user’s fingers.
Iste's washing machine with oscillating body and roller feed
A description of Iste's invention for improving household washing machines. The unit sits on a framed base and rocks via an upright handle. The body has a double floor with smooth lower and upper sections of alternating rollers and shaped strips to guide fabric as it is oscillated.
Flogging Among the Russians
A fragment discusses Russia using flogging as a punishment and mentions a machine to reduce human effort in punishment. It touches on taxation arrears and rapid collection, while describing mechanics of punishment and a reclined position. The language is garbled but centers on punitive practices and civilizational contrasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
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Dare
Anid
Vee
Kintore
Sir James Bed
Ostler
Ferrier
Newbrough-on the-Sea
Mr. Dare
Lando
Enote
Mr. Duncan
Scotland
Long
Lochside
Conray
Paris
Lady Macckennan
Alabama
Selma
Ala
Daughters of Revolution
Lenin
Deery
Beecher
HOPE
GR ‘Sr
Columbus, C
Hartmare
Eabsits
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