Senator H A Dupont of Delaware Highlighted by Privileges Bill
The piece notes Colonel Henry A Dupont of Delaware winning a majority report from the senate committee on privileges and elections while the democratic minority dissented. It emphasizes Dupont family aristocracy tracing to Eleuthere Irenee du Pont de Nemours, founder of the Brandywine powder works after fleeing Jacobin persecution in 1800.
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Clonel
Henry A. Dupont
Delaware
Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections
Duponts
Eleuthere Irenee du Pont de
Steyn Elected President of the Orange Free State
Judge Steyn, former chief justice, has been elected president of the Orange Free State with Kruger’s support. The Independent Dutch republic stands amid British influence, with an area of 48 326 square miles and a population around 207 503, bordered by the Cape Colony, Griqualand, the Transvaal, and Natal.
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Orange Free State
Steyn
F. W. Reitz
Kruger
Transvaal
Dr. Jameson
South African Republic
Africa
Dairy and Poultry Notes on Margins and Egg Records
In New England margarine sales clash with butter laws as importers press for national inspectors. A reader from Davis County, Iowa reports a flock laying 561 eggs in eleven months across four birds, noting strong egg records are rare.
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Breod
J. R. Sheeffer
Davis County
Iowa
F. R
Presidents of Central American Republics
The Chicago Times-Herald reports that a regional revolutionary movement in Central America may unite the five republics between Mexico and South America under a single government. It notes liberal Zelaya of Nicaragua and conservative opposition, with leaders Iglesias of Costa Rica, Barrios of Guatemala, Bonilla of Honduras, and Gutierrez of El Salvador in recent power.
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Central America
Mexico
South America
Zelaya
Nicaragua
America
Rafael Iglesias
Costa Rica
Republic
General Barrios
Suaternale
Polycarpo Bonilla
Honduras
Gutierrez
Salvador
Chicago Times-Herald
Senate Vote Split on Dupont Figures in Party Line Ruling
The United States Senate committee backed Mr Dupont along party lines as Republicans clashed with a governor over voting rights. Meredith Fond of Sport praises boxing fencing golf and fox hunting. the novelist George Meredith, seventy, shows little sign of age as he pursues literary work and leisure with tireless energy. The Awakened Soul describes the first fear felt when the awakened soul opens its eyes to their own greatness as they become aware of what lies beyond ordinary sight.
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England
United States
Holland
House of Commons
Senate
United States Senate Committee
Mr. Dupont
Meredith
George Meredith
W. N. Stubblebine
Political Reform In South Africa Feature
A historical note describes districts aligned to a landrost appointed by the president and confirmed by the volksraad. The volksraad, elected by adult white burghers, alternates half its seats every two years leaving vacancies.
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Volksraad
Washington Notes on Historic Collectibles in Homes
Senor Dominguez the Argentine acting minister collects antique Spanish furniture and paintings of ancient value. Mrs Sheridan keeps her husband’s arms and swords in a glass case. Mrs George B McClellan stores General McClellan’s swords in her library. Mrs Grant and Mrs General John A Logan preserve mementoes of their husbands. A prominent senator owns canes from famous sites nationwide.
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Washington
Senor Dominguez
Argentina
Spain
New York
General McClellan
Grant
John A. Logan
Ohio River bed study reveals ancient channel and granite artifacts
A geologist studying the Ohio River bed forty three miles below Pittsburg reports the old river bed lies 800 feet above the current water level. He uncovers Canadian granite stones whose source is near Lake Ontario. A glacial gravel find includes a rough arrowhead dating to the later glacial period.
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Ohio River
Pittsburg
Lake
Ontario
Poultry Breeder Notes Three Decades of Practice
An unnamed breeder recounts thirty five years of raising poultry. The article hints at ongoing efforts in improving hens and shares experience from a long career in poultry breeding.
Air supply for cows stirs English and American barns
The piece notes English public health inspectors require barn ventilation or adequate air per cow and that many barns fail to meet standards. It compares to U S barns, some having cracks that let air flow freely. argues increasing space is better than forcing ventilation to prevent drafts causing illness.
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England
Mutual interest ties patrons to creamery managers
The creamery man is described as caring for patrons as their interests are intertwined. It notes managers focus on buying milk cheaply, even if this overlooks patrons’ welfare. The piece implies shared well being between patrons and their creamery.
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St of
White horse of Northern Europe from 1505 engraving
The article describes a famous great white horse image from Northern Europe dated 1505. Reproduced from Albert Durer's engraving, it notes the horse's era being about 13 years after Columbus's voyage and places it in the era of early American and Floridian settlements and the Pilgrim Fathers.
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Europe
Albert Durer
Christopher Columbus
America
St. Augustine
Florida
Pilgrim Fathers
New England
Raised Poultry and Farm Practices Across a Small Farm
The article describes breeding multiple chicken breeds including Buff Cochins and Barred Plymouth Rocks, details about poultry houses, winter feeding, market access, and egg production. It notes challenges from indigestion and lice, plus advice to keep hens healthy and active. It also touches on creamery economics and patron involvement for milk supply.
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Plymouth Rocks
Boston
Plymouth
Rocks
Dairy herd management and feeding costs in dairy farming
A practical discussion on dairy economics, testing cows before purchase, tracking production, and the benefits of strict record keeping. It notes costs like 36 dollars per year for feed, cow calf timing, and strategies for fattening cows after milk production ends. It also asks readers their view on calves at two years and emphasizes scientific dairy practices.
Peach as beauty emblem in Longfellow poem cited
Philadelphia Record notes the term peach used for attractive girls traces to Henry W. Longfellow’s Evangeline. The line mentions Philadelphia and the Delaware river, with the city founded by Penn and the peach symbolizing beauty in the poem’s fifth stanza.
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Philadelphia
Henry W. Longfellow
Delaware
Penn
Apostle
The Darkey and the Plantation Cabin Story Remarks
A Harper's Magazine excerpt mocks racial stereotypes and long words on a Mississippi plantation. It cites Aunt Chris and her wary morning greeting as a humorous example. The piece contrasts this with WW D Howells insights on universal brotherhood and kindness.
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Darkey
Mississippi
Darky
Chris
Harper's Magazine
Soap Plants and Natural Soaps From Global Flora
Various trees and plants yield soaplike lather from fruit bark or juice. In the West Indies and North America crows a tree with fruit used for washing clothes. Peruvian bark and Malay soap plants produce soaps. common soapwort grows in Europe and England.
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West India Islands
North America
Peru
Malay Islands
England
Europe
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