The Two Captains: Chase and Escape at Sea
Pope and Crystal sail the Oak toward the French coast evading the Dutch frigate Ramillies after a perilous Margate chase. The crew shows pirate privateer resolve as Pope plans to reveal their mission to the crew and press on toward Hamburg and the Thames.
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Northen
Crystal
Pope
Margate
Ramillies
Hamburg
Bobbin
Sandwich
Steve
Pops
Broadstairs
Goodwin Sands
French
Maddigon
Maddison
Downs
London
Camperdown
English ‘Channel
Richard Pope
Jonathan Crystal
Matthew’ Grindal
Bay of Campeachy
West Indies
Bay
Campeachy
Matigew Grindall
Captain Pope
Grindal
Thames
Crossman
Jonathan
Herbert Spencer in Youth Plays Practical Jokes
The diary fragment portrays Herbert Spencer as a sharp if contentious young man on the London and Birmingham railway engineering staff. He mixed radical ideas with Tory manners, sparking debates and a prank on fellow comrade Hensman by inserting tracing paper into his hat, revealing a mix of intellect and mischievous humor early in his career.
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Stille
Hensman
Herbert Spencer
Tariff burdens and western industry needs under protective policy
The Iron and Steel Bulletin argues tariffs on iron and steel lift western industry, citing rising exports from 1897 to 1902 and defending the Dingley tariff. It says the Iowa idea pressures Gov. Cummins to delay tariff changes until after the next election, while petitions appeal to Theodore Roosevelt and Congress for relief from duties on trusted monopolies.
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Gov. Cummins
New York Evening Post
Theodore Roosevelt
Congress of the United States
Iowa
Evening Post
Grover’ Cleveland
Iron and Steel Bulletin
All Records Beaten by American Exports Under Dingley Tariff
The piece argues that export records for American manufactured goods and farm products are being set under the Dingley tariff, contrasting with 1890s tariff reformers who failed to boost foreign trade. It criticizes Democratic tariff tinkering and cites past policy as causing domestic trade losses.
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Congress
Boston Herald
Maiden First Voters Show Interest in Presidential Campaign
Colorado women display notable interest in the upcoming presidential race as part of a campaign education initiative. The feature highlights their engagement and potential influence on early voting dynamics during the contest.
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Colorado
Dingley tariff praised for western prosperity and market expansion
The article argues the Dingley tariff has greatly benefited western industries, opposing claims of burden. It criticizes eastern agricultural implement makers seeking reciprocity and highlights official figures showing expanded foreign markets since the law. It also notes Colorado’s new voters and urges protection literature distribution to women voters.
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Wond
East
Argentine Republic
Reddy to Meet It Tariff Issue Debate in 1904
The New York Journal of Commerce questions who would suppress the tariff issue. Republicans say they welcome the fight, arguing Democrats will make it an issue and that tariff reformers push for a free trade path, with Republicans ready to meet the challenge in 1904.
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American Protective Tariff League
Clorado
Colorado
Rocky Mountains
Reddy
New-York Journal ‘of Commerce
Isaac
Value of Seft Feed for Poultry in Morning Mash
Farmer David O Bootz of Peoria County Illinois reports best results feeding a mash once daily to poultry rather than hard grain. He notes more eggs stronger fertility healthier fowls, faster digestion, and fewer diseases, plus benefits from using sulfur and linseed in mash mix and seasonal variation in grazing behavior.
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David O. Bootz
Peoria County
Illinois
Grange Network in Ontario County Noted for Growth
A report by Bro. J. H. Satting of Manchester Grange No. 501 highlights Ontario County with 16 granges totaling 821 members. Meetings cover legislation, seed and stock exchanges, plant methods, and historical notes with Pomona delegates reporting back.
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J. H. Satting
Manchester
Ontario County
N. Y
Ohio Farmer
Congress
Pomona ‘Grange
Patrons” Fire Relief Association
Grange
Reducing Water Content in Butter Production
A Swedish buttermaker outlines rules to reduce water content. Churn at low temperature, wash and drain well, add salt, and work until the butter hard. Chill next morning then work again, keeping it in small portions and stored cold. High water content harms quality. work while soft and pack at low temperatures.
Why Buttermakers Quit In Dairy Trade
The passage notes butter makers often leave the trade sooner than workers in other fields. It cites monotonous daily grind, health risks from unsanitary creameries, early rising, long days, and the chance of not staying in one job long enough.
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Tome
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P. F. Collier
Maiden
Owa
Rvato
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