El Dorado in Bolivia and Peru Riches of Potosi Mines
The dispatch from La Paz reports Bolivia and Peru hosts vast mineral wealth. Potosi yields billions since 1545, with rich silver and copper deposits. American investment could modernize mining. Christy’s Empresa Titicaca monopolizes Bolivian smelting, drilling, and ore exports near Lake Titicaca, boosting prospects if transportation and tech improve.
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How to Walk Fast in Six Miles an Hour
London Society Times explains fast walking requires upright posture with shoulders back chest forward and a quick forward foot strike. It shows that an eight minute mile needs about 220 yards per minute or 11 feet per second, and a six foot person can sustain a four foot stride with practice.
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Old juror excused in Philadelphia after Lafayette handshake story
In Philadelphia a petit juror over 75 asked to be excused citing age and a Lafayette handshake memory. James Fraiser of 33 Pine Street recalled standing in front of the Stuste House as Lafayette selected and shook hands with the long line of men.
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Philadelphia
Lafayette
Stuste House
Meer En
Udge Hare
James Fraiser
Pine Street
The Doctor’s Brutal Revelation Then a Grim Farewell
Dr Collier recalls a case of Asiatic cholera in England as an ar ticulo mortis patient dies. At the foot of the stairs he refuses a guinea fee from the wife, claiming a countermeasure and lack of feeling. He admits the husband could not live longer than an hour.
Cure for blushing hinted in dispatch letter
Shirley Dare advises using a half wineglass of gentian infusion twice daily for blushing and nervous finish with or without reason. Gentian sold by druggists and also aids digestion. Homes Habitiants safe. Kentucky Lexington water criticism rises after pets drown in suspected contamination.
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Shirley Dare
Detroit Free Press
Lexington
Eall
Labor union allegation echoes in gossip exchange
Mrs Bing questions Mr Ding about her husband’s union membership. Mrs Ding counters she knows but doubts the claim concerns labor union involvement. The brief exchange hints at suspicion and social chatter surrounding a spouse.
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Bing
Ding
Old Tom's Chop House Fades as New York Dining Evolves
A retrospective on New York chophouses compares the old era centered at Old Tom's near Trinity Church with modern upscale venues like Cafe Savarin and Hoffmans. The piece weighs tradition against luxury, noting Old Tom's sawdust floors, grimy walls, and modest prices beside elite restaurants offering table d hote and refined service.
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Dispatch
New York
Sam Ward
Hildreth
Long Branch
West End
Allen
Astor House
Thomas Holahan
O. T
Tom
New Yorker
Weill
Walla
Eib
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Chen
Cafe Hoffman
St. — Delmonico’s
Hoffman
Cafe Savarin
Equitable
Old Tom's
Thames Street
Horse Ambulance Relieves Prostrated Horses in Heat
The New York World quotes Hankinson of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals reporting relief efforts during a hot spell. On Thursday 118 horses were helped and 15 moved to hospital in ambulances. on Friday 116 were aided on the streets and 16 carried away.
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New York World
Hankinson
The
Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
City Aids Horses as Heat Strains New York Streets
Pittsburg needs more ambulances and officers while New York copes with extreme heat affecting horses. The department reports 242 horses suspended from labor during the past month amid 175,000 horses in the city and calls for relay stations and veterinary care at the New York Veterinary Hospital.
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New York
Department of Public Works
Rumet Shoes Care Tips From Detroit Fres Press
The Detroit Fres Press offers a simple leather restoring method. Rub leather with lemon juice applied to a soft cloth, then treat thoroughly to revive shoe appearance to near new condition.
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Detroit
Busy buzzing Fly themes in society and church life
A writer compares live and dead flies to people in a small town, arguing live flies energize society and church while dead ones hinder progress. He notes gossiping neighbors, meddling parishioners, and critical pastors’ wives as examples, urging tolerance and recognizing both good and bad in people.
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Satan
Earth
Rest
Bread From The Forests Plan To Make Wood Into Wheat
A German chemist proposes converting wood fiber cellulose into starch to replace flour and secure food independence. He argues nitrogen to albumen in plants can be enhanced, potentially shielding crops from rust and blight and reducing reliance on imports, though no plan for forest depletion is described.
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Newcastle
Hellirigel
Softon
Bostonian
Edward Atkinson
Old Yankee Doodle Macaroni Meaning in Song
The St Louis Globe Democrat explains that macaroni meant a dandy or top and that the term originated with three fashionable English travelers. Yankee Doodle’s feather and macaroni line signified him calling himself a dude, with the term spreading to others.
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St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Old England
England
Paper prices drop as fibers change and cheapen production
The article notes a long term decline in paper costs driven by using wood fiber instead of rags. It cites that paper once sold for 10 cents a pound now goes for mere cents and mentions large piles of fiber awaiting transport at Tennessee steamboat landings.
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Louis Globe-Democrat
Tennessee
Senate
Tobacco tongue and smoker health split
A St Louis physician quoted in the Globe-Democrat says tongue biting from tobacco depends on the smoker's health rather than the tobacco itself. He notes no two smokers agree on a brand for tongue biting and emphasizes the stomach as the key factor in effect.
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St Louis Globe-Democcrat
French post proposes direct newspaper mailing system
French postal authorities consider a plan to have publishers send a list of subscribers plus copies to a central port office which would then distribute to subscribers, removing the need for publishers or readers to deliver or collect the papers.
Milly Nane Wedding Gift Dilemma Noted
A fragmentary note discusses choosing a wedding present for Milly Nane. The text mentions wealth and position guiding the gift, with a suggestion of a miniature ice or a piece of real something, but the overall meaning is unclear.
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Detroit Free Press
Dontiranto
Milly Nane
Secord
Use for Chewise Gem and Nasal Bleeding Advice
A historical note suggests carrying gum to chew during a nosebleed onset. Chewing vigorously for a period supposedly diverts flow and helps reduce facial bleeding symptoms. The fragment indicates a folk remedy linked to a gem called Chewise.
Smells That Kill and the Danger of Bread Odors
Acaudal essay warns that deadly odors from rotten materials threaten health aboard ships and in homes, tracing fatal effects to putrefying rags and pig farms. It urges better air, sanitation, and vigilance, linking to broader issues of diet, fatigue, and the harms of white bread on digestion and vitality.
Paris chemist claims new crystallised narcein anesthetic
M. Laborde of Paris reports a new anesthetic named crystallised narcein. A solution purportedly induces deep sleep without vomiting or digestive upset and without successive torpor. Rabbit tests show irritation in early stages and toxicity in later phases avoided. he suggests human trials possible.
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London Society Times
M. Laborde
Paris
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