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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1891
Page
9
In California's orange belt near Riverside and San Diego the industry is poised for growth as demand exceeds supply. An example shows Bert Fruits hundred acres yielding high returns once trees mature, with navels valued at 2 to 3 dollars per box and Mediterranean sweets up to 2.50 per box.
The plan proposes to irrigate 250 000 acres with one miner's inch per eight acres, claiming the largest irrigation scheme in America. Groves of orange trees replace raisins as growers shift to fruit due to easier cultivation and bigger returns though rain can ruin sun-dried raisins. Gus Ropesta.
The text notes Riverside and the El Cajon Valley produce citrus with mild El Cajon air and sparse frost. It mentions a former Pittsburgh streetcar line owner, Mr. Join T. Gordon, selecting this region for his real estate venture and almond grove project.
The Italian Chamber of Commerce president in New York says Italy was not deeply offended by the New Orleans episode. Indignation faded once facts emerged and Italy showed a friendly attitude, with the pork embargo removal cited as clear evidence of friendship.
The article details an extensive orange grove valley with blooming trees, elaborate landscaping, and palm borders. It describes a large water supply, a canyon-like water course feeding Diego Bay and the Dina Aliwa reservoir, irrigation costs, and a plan yielding about ten acres of orange trees with 729 trees. It notes economic factors including pork export shifts and Italian meat demand.
Pat Gilmore reports aluminum shows promise in instrument making per P S Gilmore of the St Louis Globe Democrat. Experiments suggest aluminum can improve tone in pianos and violins with lasting quality, though the violin claim draws skepticism. House ready packed shipment at 33 Water Street.
In Philadelphia a remarkable residence at 2102 Pine Street houses Prof. E D Cope and a vast fossil collection. Skeletons fill closets and rooms as displays range from a 70-foot parlor reptile skull to mastodon bones and giant lemur teeth, illustrating early humans and missing links amid prehistoric birds and Oregon fossils.
Correspondent travels aboard the City of Topeka through Alaska, visiting Sitka, Juneau, Metlakahtla, and Douglas City. He notes vast forests, sparse roads, the Treadwell quartz mill, native artistry in silver and totem work, Greek and Presbyterian missions, Russian church influence, and local commerce including saloons and curio shops.
The piece notes New England as the pie eating district with Boston restaurateur George R Bliss citing Emerson about pie. It describes daily pie consumption in Boston on Washington Street and estimates a thousand pies daily drawing four thousand pie eaters for a midmorning to early afternoon period. It mentions professionals in nearby districts seeking a milk and pie repast as a healthy habit.
Astronomers at the Lick Observatory using the world's largest telescope report new lunar surface appearances unseen before. A luminous spot on a lunar mountain resembles snow, challenging the idea that the moon is dead and atmosphere free where snowfall would be impossible.
A town near Chicago sought a new pastor after losing one. A prominent member, acting as a recruiter, asked Chicago editors for clergyman names and histories. He gathered data on each candidate’s past salaries sermons and strengths, selected a likely match, and secured the services. The chosen preacher appears satisfied.
Nervy Evans, famed for high risk stock gambles, died by his own hand after chasing ever riskier plays. The Baltimore and Ohio deal boosted his fortune briefly before a collapse left him with heavy losses. He enjoyed beating market bets and often dismissed big operators, though his schemes eroded his sanity and led to tragedy.
The piece notes more than 40 recognized metals and highlights tungsten as a valuable additive. It explains tungsten's use in enhancing steel for artillery gun linings, conferring elasticity to withstand repeated expansion and contraction without failure.
A captioned moment shows a six months old baby performing as Jimmy and Jima share pride with the child’s playful demonstration. The scene captures family joy and a community tone in a lighthearted snippet.
Alonzo Lispenard hosts a grand ball for Kathleen Kennaird as his fortunes unravel after a firm member's death. Conflicts erupt with Mia Van Santvoord, Hector, and Kathleen over love and pride. Alonzo departs to Saltravia as Kathleen seeks a quieter life while intrigues unfold with the King, Princess Brindisi, and a Mesmerism-struck engagement.
King Clarimond learns his estranged mother has crossed the frontier and arrived near the palace three miles away. Their frostbitten relationship, steeped in old feuds and royal prerogatives, escalates as she condemns his republican stirrings and vows a dramatic visit.
The Princess of Brindisi pursues power amid royal intrigue in Saltravia. Her son King Clarimond rejects marriage plans while Bianca de Este enters the scene as a potential queen consort, stirring tensions within the royal household and court politics.
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