Outpost of the Lost man and polar expedition
August 26, 1881 near Lady Franklin Bay marked the start of Greelys Greely Expedition. Captain Adolphus Greely led twenty five men including Kislingbury Lockwood Pavy and two dog drivers. The Proteus struggled through the ice as rescue efforts began and the diary of Sergeant Brainard later published.
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Arctic Circle
Proteus
Pike
Lady Franklin Bay
United States
Butt
Greely
Adolphus W. Greely
Fifth Cavalry
United States Regular Army
Frederick F. Kislingbury
Eleventh Infantry
James B. Lockwood
Twenty-third Infantry
Octave Pavy
Jens Edward
Frederik Thorley Christiansen
W. S. Schley
Admiral Schley
Thetis
David L. Brainard
Hght
Bobbs-Merrill Company
A. W. Greely
Brainard
Grant Or
Grinnell Land
Fort Conger
Lieutenant Lockwood
Sergeant Brainard
Medford Rui
Chicago
New York
Kennedy Channel
Relentless Arctic Odyssey ends with Greely's relief
The article recounts Lt. Greely's 1881 expedition to Grinnell Land with the Proteus relief attempts, the long Arctic wintering, and the fatal march to Cape Sabine. It notes two men setting a Farthest North record, worsening conditions, dwindling rations, and a final rescue when Thetis arrives.
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Grinnell
Kane Sea
Smith Sound
Cape Sabine
Littleton Island
Brainard
A Religious Law and Beards Across Faiths
The London Chronicle notes that banning beards by law, as in Afghanistan, contrasts with beards as a religious sign. It cites Jewish, Russian Orthodox, and canon law: ordination begins, hair must not be cut, and clerics may curb growth by careful singeing.
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London Daily Chronicle
Afghanistan
Kandahar
Where Pleasure Lies Owning the World Treasure
A reflective line from American Magazine notes that wealth is meaningless without sharing, suggesting true value comes from communal joy and generosity rather than solitary possession.
Uncle Eben On Political Arguments Causes Confusion
Washington Star quotes Uncle Eben saying the hard part of politics is two people getting mixed up when trying to explain something neither fully understands. The remark highlights how miscommunication fuels disagreement in public debates.
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Eben
Washington Star
Why Not Ask Them Cold or Fever Says Doctors
Londor Opinion notes a quip about medical lore suggesting cold remedies for colds while a fever persists. The piece questions why dating nights yield cold outcomes for every girl, presenting a humorous take on social misfortune and ill health myths.
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Londor
War Vet Finds He Has No Country
An American who fought for Britain in World War I sings in Belfast with his wife to survive. George Young, born in Rhode Island, was wounded three times and awarded the military medal in France. He faced multiple rejections at Ellis Island due to his British oath, was sent back to Liverpool, and remains stranded in Belfast awaiting a passport and quota entry, keeping hopes alive by street singing.
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Belfast
Ireland
Britain
Atlantic
Ile
Ellis Island
Liverpool
America
George Young
Rhode Island
Royal Irish Fusiliers
France
Young
Soldier of Fortune
Fusiliers
State Department
New York
Steamship Company
Illusion Smashed by Flea Circuses Fakes in Houston
Rice Institute professor Dr. M. A. Stewart declares flea circuses fakes after experiments show fleas are not intelligent. He explains trainers use thin platinum wires attached to the fleas to control movements, causing so called tricks like waltzing and musical plays.
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Houston
Texas
M. A. Stewart
Rice Institute
Doctor Stewart
Stewart
Father and Daughter Keep Job 106 Years in Canterbury
In Canterbury New Hampshire the Baptist society has run its finances through two generations. Miss Christiana Clough aged eighty six resigns after fifty years as treasurer. Her father the Rev Jeremiah Clough served fifty six years in the same post.
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Canterbury
N. H
Baptist Society
Christiana Clough
Jeremiah Clough
Snakes Swarm Road Near Broomhead Saskatchewan
Thousands of small snakes migrated across the government highway near Broomhead Saskatchewan drifting in an almost orderly line as they crossed a road strip and moved into the prairie, spanning a few feet in width.
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Government Highway
Cat Turns in Catlike Way to Guard Draft Horse
Tyrrell county farmer S. J. Holloway keeps a cat that acts as both stable hand and watchdog. The feline clamped in its mouth the end of a halter to guide a big draft horse away from the road and back from the lawn edge.
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Kingston
N. C
S. J. Holloway
Tyrrell County
Calf Rearing Shows New Milk Feeding Schedules
Wisconsin researchers report thrifty calves can be raised with less milk. Holsteins and Brown Swiss calves reach six to seven weeks on whole milk then taper off, while Ayrshire Guernsey and Jersey calves follow a slightly longer, high protein feed plan. High quality hay, such as clover or alfalfa, remains essential.
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I. W. Rupel
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
Rupel
Ayrshires
Dehorning Calves Early With Caustic Potash Method
The article advises dehorning calves around one week old using caustic potash. It explains locating small horn buttons, rubbing with moistened caustic until red, wrapping the stick to protect hands, and using minimal water to prevent eye injury or hair loss. Aftercare includes washing off caustic, greasing the area, and isolating calves during treatment and recovery.
Inefficient Separator Waste Raises Dairy Losses
An inefficient cream separator wastes butterfat by up to 15 percent, far beyond the normal 0.03 percent skim milk loss. In a herd of twenty 400 pound cows this could cost about 225 pounds of butterfat yearly. Regular testing and fixing leaks can restore margins and profits for dairymen.
Salt Withholding Affects Wisconsin Cows Over Time
In an experiment at a Wisconsin station some well fed milk cows received no salt for up to a year. After weeks the cows showed abnormal salt cravings but health remained normal for longer. Eventually a total breakdown followed with loss of appetite, rough coat, rapid weight loss, and drastic drop in milk production.
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Wisconsin Experiment Station
California Fig Syrup for Babies and Digestive Relief
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a gentle laxative for infants and children, claiming it digestively clears po i sons and stomach wastes without cramps. It notes the product’s tasty appeal and urges buyers to insist on genuine California Fig Syrup with clear directions on the bottle.
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California
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Lieut
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Lockwood
Sergeant Brain
Norman
Colwell
Onur
Jenkins Music CO
Kansas City
Africa
Union of South Africa
Loma Rica
Calif
Marysville
Pa Cecee
Castoria
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