Biltmore Forest Management Pioneers North Carolina Practice
The article describes G W Vanderbilt’s Biltmore forest near Asheville and the Pisgah forest, 95 000 acres, under early American systematic management. It notes fire immunity, cattle exclusion, selective timber removal, and the creation of an arboretum along pleasure drives while maintaining landscape beauty and future income from timber.
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North Carolina
America
Bilt Moore
G. W. ‘Vanderbilt
Biltmore Jorest
Asheville
Pisgat
Pisgah Ridge
Biltmore
Biltmore Forest
Butterfly Tamer Mrs Meyer Lenient Psychic? Noted
Julia Meyer, active in the Woman's Suffrage League and Ladies Health Protective Association, describes taming butterflies at her Sea Gate country home and later in her city home. She recounts feeding, handling, and naming several pets, claiming strong influence over animals and plans to mount their specimens for display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia
Meyer
Ladies
Sea Gate
Mia Meyer
Fanita
Juliet
Carissima
Narcissa
New York Journal
A Dog With False Teeth at Crystal Palace Show
A sleepy Schipperke at the London Crystal Palace kennel event gained fame as the world’s only dog with a full set of false teeth. Owned by dentist E Mosely, the dog became the show's centerpiece as visitors crowded to see the artificial grinders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Palace
London
Schipperke
E.mosely
Engraver Prints Lord's Prayer on Pin Head
Boston engraver Joseph D. Young etched the Lord's Prayer on a pin head after earlier carving it on a plate under a pencil lead. The text begins at the edge and spirals to the center, with each word 18 distinct letters and appearing as mere scratches to the naked eye.
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Boston
Joseph D. Young
Young
Trenton Cnl
The Kings and Queens Court Fools in Tudor England
The article explains Tudor court life highlighting royal jesters like Will Sommers and Tarleton. It notes their roles as entertainers and confidants, their colorful motley dress, bells, bells at the waist, and the symbolic bauble scepter used for humor and discipline. It mentions the term coxcomb from cock’s comb and describes tunics worn by fools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Nicholas
England
Harry
Will Sommers
Henry VIII
Scogan
Edward IV
Tarleton
Elizabeth
The Causes of Cancer A Medical Journalist’s View
A historical overview outlines cancer as a feared disease with debates on curability. It notes claims of cures but emphasizes practical impossibility once advanced, mentions a French scientist linking cancer germs to wood and vegetation, with elm and willow showing higher germ presence and high altitudes fewer germs.
Largest Whaling Record Set By Steam Vessel Mary D Hume
The Mary D Hume achieved the era’s largest whaling record in 1892 after twenty four months at sea. She returned to Golden Gate with thirty eight whales taken and bone value totalled at 630000 dollars. Net profits neared a half million though crew pay on a 175 per pound bone lay left the lowest member with about 320 dollars after deductions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary D. Hume
Golden Gate
Detroit
Free Press
Man of wealth prays for multiple counties in his will
The text recalls a nobleman with large estates in London and Essex who, in his pious manner, prayed for Middlesex and Essex to be spared from fire and earthquake and for Hertfordshire, asking mercy for the rest of the counties as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Essex
Middlesex
Hertfordshire
Lantan on Earth Seeks Relief Through Self Experiment
A fragment describes a person attempting reckless self experimentation for indigestion relief. It notes dubious nostrums claim to cure a range of ailments and touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as an appetizing tonic with wide curative claims.
Three Pairs of Gloves Purchased for a Dollar Fifty
Shantefu asks for small gloves, clerk offers extra small. Price is a dollar seventy five. she buys three pairs despite size issue.
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Shantefu
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promises Complete Cure
Readers learn of a $100 reward if Hall's Catarrh Cure fails. The ad claims catarrh is constitutional and cure lies in constitutional treatment. It states the remedy is taken and acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundations and strengthen the patient, with testimonials available.
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Hall
Medilcal
Tall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
O. Jay
Young Lumiley Invests In Boil er Factory
Citizens discuss a budding financier, Lumiley, who inherits money and chooses a business path. He reportedly buys an interest in a boiler factory, signaling a shift from speculation to enterprise.
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Lumiley
Grain-O replaces coffee in groceries nationwide
A new preparation called Grain-O appears in grocery stores as a substitute for coffee. It is made from pure grains, agreed by users to be gentle on delicate stomachs, and costs about one-fourth as much as coffee. Children may drink it with benefit. packages sell for 15 and 25 cents.
Jones Stands Firm to Prevent Disgraceful Fight
The bluffer concedes the judge’s decision to hold him back was proper. He complains the impulse to fight nearly led to a disgraceful incident but acknowledges Jones acted correctly in restraining him.
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Jones
Allen's Foot-Ease Powder Advertisement
A promotional notice for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming to ease tight new shoes and cure corns bunions chilblains frost bite and sweating feet. Sold at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample offered. Address Allen S. Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
le Roy
A Strong Point Against It in Chainless Bicycle
A critic questions the chainless bicycle's popularity potential noting difficulty in at a glance telling if it is highly geared, raising skepticism about its practicality and market appeal.
Nickel Plate Holiday Rates Announced for December Dates
Holiday travel rates posted for December 24 25 and 81 and January 1 with return by January 4 1898 on the Nickel Plate Road.
Luzenac quarry shines with white brill rock depth
In the St Barthelemy Mountain Luzenac region one of the world’s largest tale quarries yields prized brill rock noted for its brilliant white color and greasy sensation when ground.
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St. Barthelemy Mountain
Luzenac
Khiondyke Bulletin Telegraphic News Service
The Soo Line announces a weekly Monday publication titled Khiondyke Bulletin with telegraphic news on best routes steamship sailings and facilities for Alaska prospectors and their associates. Mail subscription six cents in stamps to W R Callaway G P A Minneapolis Minnesota.
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Soo Line
W. R. Callaway
Minneapolis
Minn
A Peculiarity of Snakes in Captivity
Observers note that snake species that are enemies in confinement will share a winter sleep in the same coiled bundle, aligning their hibernation behavior despite natural hostility.
Lane's Family Medicine Health Tonic Claims Daily Bowels
An old advertisement touts Lane's Family Medicine claiming daily bowel movements are essential for health. It asserts gentle action on the liver and kidneys and attributes cure of headache with a price of 25 and Gvc.
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Lane
Alaska Klondike Trails Map Sold By Sent Mail Offer
A lithographed wall map of Alaska showing overland trails and water routes to the Klondike Gold Fields will be mailed on receipt of five 2 cent stamps. Address advertising dept Okie the Nickel Plate road Cleveland Ohio. A man from Au Sable Michigan recalls Piso's Cure for Consumption saving his life. Also notes Canada supplies a fraction of Britain's imported food.
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Alaska
Klondike
Okie
Cleveland
Kio
Holiday Excursions Via The Nickel Plate Schedule
The Nickel Plate offers holiday trains December 24 25 and 81, and January 1st returning until January 4 1998 with special service.
Winslow's for Teething Crofts in Old Advertisement
A fragment advertises Sopraine Syrup for children teething with relief of sore gums inflammation and pain. Claims wind colic cures at 2 cents a bottle.
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Winslow
Ad listing for shoe stores and sample offer in LeRoy NY
Fragmentary ad note notes shoe stores and a free sample offer. Mentions Allen and Se Olmsted with LeRoy New York. Content is incomplete but indicates a small classified ad context.
Fragmented tale about an artist and marriage bonds
A struggling young artist thanks a reporter for a flattering account of his marriage to Horatio Billyuns daughter, but objects to the phrase bonds of matrimony fearing her father may take offense and cause trouble.
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Horatio Billyuns
Holiday Travel Deals via The Nickel Plate Reed
Travel at holiday rates with Nickel Plate Reed tickets on December 21 26 and January 1. Return by January 4 1893. Tickets available for travel periods and return validity noted.
Detective quotes killer is scared to show himself
A Washington Evening Star excerpt has a detective say the murderer remains uncaught but is too frightened to appear while police are nearby. The remark highlights the tension between investigators and a elusive suspect.
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Washington Evening Star
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
An early 20th century ad touts Kemp's Balsam as stopping coughs immediately. It invites readers to visit a druggist for a free sample, noting bottles sold in 25 and 59 cent sizes and urging immediate purchase to avoid delays.
Smallest tree in Britain grows on Ben Lomond summit
The dwarf willow is Britain’s tiniest tree and grows on Ben Lomond’s summit. When mature it reaches about two inches in height.
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Great Britain
Ben Lomond
Tase Laxative Promo Quiniac Tablets
Advertisement promises cure for a cold with Quiniac Tablets. All Druggists offer money back if it fails to cure. Price 25 cents.
John Swinton Retires From New York Sun Staff
John Swinton longtime associate editor of the New York Sun retires from the paper. The notice highlights his tenure and marks the departure from the staff.
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John Swinton
The
New York Sun
Klondike Gold Fields Lithograph Map Offer
Nickel Plate Road Passenger Department offers a six color lithograph map on request. It includes routes costs and outfits for a trip to the Klondike Gold Fields. Send five 2 cent stamps to Advertising Department Cleveland Ohio.
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Klondike
Nickel Plate Road
Cleveland
Ohio
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Mrs. ‘Meyer
Khiondyke Bulletin
Canada
John A. Miller
Au Sable, Mich
Aia Aken
Se Olmsted
LeRoy, N.Y
Hood’s
Pabobea
Ked Pege
Nebraska
Tom Coxn
Adams Street
Chicago
O' Farrell
Pension Ag
Washington, D. C
C. K, Chamberlain
U.S
Monadnock Tlag
Atents
EpGan Tate & Co
Patent Solicitors
Proadway
N.Y
ST. Jacobs
Walter Baker & Co
Walter Baker & Co. Limited
Dorchester, Mass
Tates
Californic
WEISS
Flegant Serviee, Pena
Bashar Attited
Ss H
Union Depot
California Limited
St Louis
W. Bing
P. BE. Compauen
Thompson, P. & T
Fort: Wayne
Ind
Iho’s Follen P
J. A
Lafayette
Gro
D. Maxfield
D. P
Indianapoli
Kansas City
Wabash
California
R. Ge Lutier
D. P.A
Mich
S. Crane
Pl& T. AL
St.Louis
Digan
Peper Morgig
Petmetal
Re Les Uu A
Matto Gtrievare
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