Safety in the Mail and Four Government Payment Methods
A Washington Star column explains four postal options for sending money: postal notes under 3 cents, money orders, registered letters, and special delivery. It outlines safety, costs, and when each method is appropriate, with emphasis on risk, guarantees, and eligibility for replacement if stolen or damaged. It contrasts convenience vs protection and provides guidance for choosing the right method.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Secur
Sen Sew
Eise
Itaulf
Fsat
Washington Star
The Olive Industry Rise in Southern California
The growth of the olive industry in southern California promises a steady staple, replacing cottonseed and lard blends. Advocates praise table olives as wholesome and nutritious, noting popular varieties require proper processing. The ancient Misalon type, once planted by Franciscans a century ago, signals historical roots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Early cattle in America and origin of the cattle bush
The article traces the introduction of cattle to Virginia at James River in the colonial era, noting imports from England and Holland through the 17th century. It cites Plymouth and Massachusetts Bay arrivals, then describes Denmark and Texel stock shaping American cattle, and claims cattle form the foundation of native breeds. It also references a desert claim about the Cocopal and Neot deserts as the world’s most arid, then recounts a traveler’s harsh crossing near the gulf of California and a St Louis Republic note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James River
Virginia
Columbus
America
Virgena
New England
Plymouth
England
Winslow
Cape Ann
Mastachwaitia Bay
Texel
Holland
New York
New Hampshire
Denmark
St. Louis Republic
United States
Ebba
Gulf of California
Conapah
St. Laui Globe-Democrat
Bayonets From History and Civil War Use
The article discusses bayonets from ancient to modern times, noting Greek and Saracen blades, Scott's Talisman reference, and the shift from heavy triangular forms to lighter knife bayonets. It notes U.S. Civil War use of triangular pattern and European adoption of knife bayonets, with origins in French invention and the evolution from pikes to integrated bayonets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United State
Walter Scott
Faladin
Righard
Europe
German Views of America From a New Yorker Tale
A New Yorker recounts a summer visit in Hanover area where a physician and his companion from the United States were followed by an elderly woman who believed her son, away in America for fifteen years, would be known to all there. The tale highlights German misunderstandings about Americans and distance.
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F. A. Kimball
Ellwood Cooper
Cooper
California
United States
Charles Dudley Warner
Harper's
Fensant
America
Germany
Honover
Berlin
Nick Child
Lulu
Siw
Pan
Amerion
Minnesota
New Yorker
New York Tribune
Europe
Caucasua
North Sea
Mediterranean
Donahoe
Fragmented 19th Century Letters and War Proposals Echo
A collage of excerpts from 19th century letters and periodical notes discusses misperceptions of a New Yorker, candid opinions on suffrage and French politics, and a call for abolishing war. It cites dated letters and essays, including references to Boulangism, Jules Simon, and a pacifist Christian critique of military culture, ending with a Donahoe’s Magazine note.
Announcement of World's Best Flour by Washburn Crosby Co
The first official notice proclaims World's Best flour by Washburn Crosby Co. Four mills award a medal for quality. The Washburn Flour Mills in Minneapolis claim a strong, pure hour of patent quality suitable for family and baker use.
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Washburn, Crosby Co
Washburn
Minneapolia
Local flour brands list with multiple merchants and medals
A dense directory lists flour brands such as Superlative and Gold Medal with numerous merchants across towns including Covvoy, Washington avenis, Hyde Park, Providence, and Pittston. The notice specifies payment terms per bag or barrel and mentions many store names and locations in a single extended roster.
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Ecranton
Priva
Washington
Avenis God Meda
Dosimore
P. P
N- Maltave- Hite
C. Gillin
Pla
W. Market Street
Clypiant
Jamies Jordan
Peckvile
Shater & Kier
Jermyn
J.U. Winter & Co
Jonee
Mpeon & Co
B.S. Clark
Foster & Co
Uoll
Minsoku
M_H
Lavelle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tayonet and Sword
France
Chamber of Deputies
Monuais
Jules Simon
Forum
Rw Oy
Hromth
V. Truway
Saw
the Flour Awards
Megargel
Connell
Taylor—dustte & Co
Atherton
Lawrence Store Co
Movsie
John McCrindle
Pittston
M. J. Allesie Son
Ville Tn Gardner
Hupbottom
N. M. Finn & Son
Tobyhanna—Tybyhanha
Letiga Lamter Co
Hrand, Giouldsboro—S
Adama Gyli Mola
Moveow—Galzo & Clements Golf
Meda Lake Ariel
Junwa A. Bertree
Forest City
J. L. Morgan & Ua
Penn Avenue
William Lissenberger
Opposite Baptist Church
Honda
N. A. Hulbert
Guy Music Store
Wyoming
AV Suran
Ateinway & Son
Decker Brothels
Bransch & Back
Bula & Bal
Atlantic Refining Co
William Mason
Oiffice
Coal Exchange
Ave
Plus
Dupont
Japwaiiones Mills
Wuturne County
Wilemington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming Ave
Scranton
Third National Bank
Ford Pra Ts Aonih
THE
Scranton Tribune
Moni" Chemical CO
Cleveland
M. Mwaricis
Penn Agentin
Lane
T J Ourmitr
Nerve Belmco
Wasoule Npley
Chicago
H. C. Sanderson
Spruce Streets
Blood Poiso
Maggie
Pax Bhok CO
Tne'p
Dongola
Wilton
Bonn
Natron
Semel
Dexter
Federal
Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
Ries
Geo, R, Cromwell
G. R. Cromwell
Caplio
the Coumin
Muntases
Printing House Square
Colorado
Chestnut Street
Philadelpha
Fellowstone
Newport
Cental Park
Midoonpello
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