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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1891
Page
4
OCR fragment shows timetable details for Central Railroad of New Jersey with passenger notices and travel times. It mentions Orne Patton and Port references, passenger car data, fare figures, and station times, though many lines are garbled.
A long account traces champagne’s mythic origin with evil spirits in Reims and credits Dom Perignon in 1688 for refining the wine. It describes Saint Benedict monks near Epernay, grape selection, pressing, fermentation, and aging in Avize Pierry Ay and Epernay, plus the cuvee mixing and quality tests shaping the sparkling beverage.
A philosophical essay discusses the soul as the source of truth, love, and poetry, contrasting higher and lower nature. It traces soul development through eras from primitive Christianity to modern rational thought, noting periods of spiritual awakening and the limits of old theology.
The article traces early paper marks from coat of arms and initials to watermarks used as signatures and mill identifiers. It lists seals such as bells crowns shells grapes eagles and the system of sizes indicated by letters, noting guilds required marks in the 14th and 15th centuries.
The boy King Alexander of Servia impressed visitors in European capitals while his mother Queen Nathalie traveled to Vienna to see her son. Reportedly sympathetic to Russia, he is said to have formed a bond with Kenia, daughter of the bride, countering royal opposition. The ex-king’s behavior is described as morally lax, guiding Alexei’s mixed reactions from diplomats.
The article describes sherbet as a flavored ice drink varying by syrup such as raspberry pineapple lemon or orange with cold water and sugar. It notes true sherbet is simple cold water and sugar and mentions the ideal cup with ice and snow. It warns against overly sweet contractions and suggests sherbets popular mainly among higher classes are from specific ingredients.
A discussion on barber hygiene urges strict cleanliness to prevent contagion. Advice covers fresh water soap clean brushes antiseptic dips and careful shedding of risks from customer to customer. A German domestic incident is recounted with police involvement illustrating conflict over control and clothing.
The article describes sea sponges as among the ocean's most beautiful deep water creatures. It details sea nests, glass rope sponges, and beehive sponges with ornate frills and intricate internal structures. It notes how cilia draw water and how some sponges anchor to the seabed.
The piece traces the Hallelujah Chorus custom to the first London performance on March 23 after the King’s exile. It notes Handel’s Dublin autumn visit, the twenty day score completion, and the 700 seat Fishamble Street venue with 600 insured, and remarks on public interest and a stray fable about a wolf and a kid.
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