Berger Observatory Gardens Science Home In Allegheny
Henry Berger of Observatory Hill, Allegheny, runs a private observatory with a revolving dome, high quality microscope, and a six inch telescope. He hosts public viewing and offers astronomy lessons, stressing patient observation and weekly gatherings for residents of Pittsburgh and Allegheny.
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Magine
Henry Berger
Observatory Hill
Allegheny
Berger
Allegheny Observatory
Fauth & Co
Washington, D. C
John A. Brashear
Pennsylvania
Lick
Mr. Berger
Court House
Wat
Urania Astronomical Society
Berlin
Germany
Boston
Mass
England
Mr. Dick
Webb
Trix
A New Weather Service Barometer Trees of Chilco
The Chilco isles boast the famed barometer trees in salt marsh lands. Their bark stays smooth and white in dry weather, then turns black as storms approach, signaling imminent change in conditions.
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Isles of
Chilco
Mail Service Wages and Posts in Britain Admit Harsh Truths
Henry Tuckley examines the British postal system detailing postmen and sorters pay in London, the Telegraph Clerks, and Postmaster General politics. He contrasts 18 shillings weekly starting pay, rises to 14 pounds yearly, and the limited top salaries with pension gaps and female pay, while noting political dismissals and subsidies.
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Strine
Arnold Morley
London Trades’ Council
John Burns
Postal Service
Post Office
United States
London
John Cooke
Post
Fawcett Association
Cooke
Gooke
Fourteenth Century? Noted Prisoner Charles Wright in Michigan
Charles Wright, inmate 4 789 at the Michigan State Penitentiary, once a leading lumber businessman from Benzie County, reportedly worth about 190000. He shot two law officers during 1889 tax attachments, now faces appeals to the U S Supreme Court while living in comparatively comfortable confinement.
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Jackson
Mica
Charles Wright
Michigan State Penitentiary
Wright
Benzie County
Michigan
R. M. Wright & Co
Michigan Soopee Court
United States Supreme Court
Laudniehes
Funny to Be Scared A Fielding Household Remedies
In this anecdotal piece from Fielding's household, fear of cholera sparks humorous misadventures. A real estate agent frets over collapsing trade on Staten Island while the narrator notes the absurdity of panic, detailing misused disinfectants, a canary harmed by vapor, and a wife easing anxieties with humor and lemonade.
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Staten Island
Walking on the water curious footwear for travel and sport
A long, rambling piece describes a Japanese inventor's three-floating device with a seated rider and iron paper gum elastic wood footgear. It claims five miles per hour and 25 pounds load, then digresses into cholera fears, health rules, and humorous anecdotes about excursions and prudence.
New Jersey Apple Jack Yield To Exceed Any Time In 50 Years
Mays Lanping New Jersey on October 6 reports an unprecedented apple jack harvest. Distilleries statewide, led by Burlington and Atlantic counties, will produce about 13 000 barrels as demand remains high for the celebrated Jersey brew. Distillations run late into the night and aging will raise prices above $2 per gallon once stored in vaults for two to three years.
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Mays Lanping
N. J
New Jersey
Jersey
Pines
Atlantic
Salem
Burlington County
Prairie chicken expedition returns after long West trip
Dr Daly and party return from a 1200 mile week long prairie chicken hunt in the West East End neighbors enjoyed the game. General Miles of A and A joined the sport along with the doctor’s brother. It was described as an ideal trip with ample shooting and a fine time overall.
Platinum Trade Booming on Pacific Coast Finds
Platinum enters electrical work and a recent Pacific coast report of rich, mineable quality excites incandescent manufacturers. Although known in the U.S., previous finds were too poor to harvest, and much was shipped elsewhere until now.
Plagiarist Masterpiece or Mental Strain Behind Maupassant
A critic argues Guy de Maupassant committed wholesale theft from his Bel-Ami, reworking a complete chapter as a short story. The piece links publishers’ pressure to a deteriorating mind, citing the author’s strain and a dramatic scene of self-quotation.
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Guy de Maupassant
Bel-Ami
M. de Maupassant
Harper & Brother
Jonathan Sturges
Ught
Henry James
Gontran
Joseph de Signeles
Tim
Ausitys Geanville
Delicious Dish Royal Ece Marsrons by American Proce
A peculiar dish named Royal Ece Marsrons is prepared by the American Proce kitchen entity. The item blends unusual ingredients into a bold statement on local menus and culinary novelty.
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Lonefellow
The
Berger Observatory
Beegee Astronomical Observatory
HER Majesty’s “Mail
Sonport
Great Britain
Her Majesty
British Postal Service
United Kingdom
Telegraph Boys
Sti
Op Sea
Flowers
Postal Telegraph Clerks’ Association
London Stock Exchange
All England
Sioce
Stock Exchange
Slate
Beavis
Catlin
Hampson
Look
Mudkin
Wherier
Bullard
Morgan
Martin
Henry Tucckley
Eich Man
New York
Fislding
Broadway
Gravesend Bay
Coney Island
Pleasantville
Dilly Mulvey
Maude
the Color and Ethon Association
Hamburg
Cood Financial
Horace Greedey
Pasteur
Bacilli
Howako Fdreling
Ene
Oman
Pell Street
Elbow Association
Board of Health
Howdy
Linter
Old Constitution
Jennie
Bob Perkins
Enb
Georges Lamil
Rue Muncoey
Lamil
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Amine
Boisrenard
Stoud
Auverenry
Hirai
Louis Langremon
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