Rotary Plows End Snow Lock With New Clearing Genius
The piece reviews the dime a dozen snow sheds cost and the rotary plow’s rise as the main tool for clearing avalanche blocks on the Rocky Mountain division. It describes the old bucker method, the dangers of past winters, and how the rotary’s cutting action reduces risk while showcasing its mechanical design and efficiency.
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Transcontinental Railway
Rocky Mountain
Artemus Ward
Pompeii
Snow Clearing Methods Of The Past And Present
The article describes winter logistics for feeding 100 people for ten days, with stockpiles stored in moving sheds and weekly inspections. It covers plow operations, shoveling crews, and differences between moist versus frozen snow, including homemade rotary plows and mass shifts driven by engines, plus the role of workers in clearing and maintaining passages.
Army Abandons Nitroglycerin Powder for Safer Cotton Charge
The army ordnance department will stop producing nitroglycerin powder and switch to a pure soluble cotton powder like that used by the navy. The change follows an Sandy Hook accident during a test of a 6 inch gun with smokeless powder intended for 8 inch guns, half-grain size. The high pressure exceeded 80 000 pounds, harming breech parts.
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Army
Army Ordnance Department
Navy
Sandy Hook
Lead Built City in Africa Uses Pure Lead
A city named Bura in Africa uses lead for building with over 300 lead structures. Three grand public buildings feature ornate leadwork. Durability and low cost drive the project, with each major building costing no more than 80 000 dollars.
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Africa
Bura
Spanish Charitable Traditions Across Communities
The piece notes Spanish people as among the most charitable, emphasizing self supporting communities of about 50 000 that feed a pauper population of 5 000 or more, highlighting a culture of extensive aid without a poor tax.
French Millinery Purchases in Europe Reported
A Paris journal states Americans buy seven million dollars of millinery in France each year, England follows with four million, and Germany accounts for six hundred thousand.
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Paris Journal
France
England
Germany
Widow's Might Story Reappears With Second Husband
A man gains full understanding of the widow’s mite only after she remarries, revealing a change in fortune and perspective as he witnesses her determination.
Life Saving Chain Rescues Three In Long Island Ice
Plucky rescue saved Agnes and Minnie Grundy and Minnie Hiddink after three skaters fell on thin ice at Patchogue mill pond. The group’s quick actions prevented a drowning tragedy on the crowded ice rib.
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Long Island
Minnie Hiddink
Patchogue Mill Pond
Agnes
Minnie Grundy
Public expense reveals lavish Senate costs in 1898 report
Secretary Cox releases the annual Senate expense report totaling 1 374 011 96 for the year ending last July. Highlights include cash cash-outs by ex Senator Cannon and Senator Hoar for stationery reading falling off, furniture purchases and repairs, horse and wagon upkeep, newspaper and stationery costs, and lavish office refinishing including a 450 rug a 600 clock and a 1000 silver inkstand. The blizzard month shows 25 to clear snow from the roof and over 200 for carriage costs.
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Uncle Sam
United States Senate
Capitol
Senate
Cox
Cannon
Utah
Hoar
Aving
Grave neglect threatens Newbery tomb at Waltham St Lawrence
A correspondent warns the tomb of John Newbery in Waltham St Lawrence churchyard risks ruin unless cared for. The piece notes Newbery’s key role in publishing Mother Goose and his ties to Goldsmith, with historical contrast to American claims about the collection’s origins, and recounts European partition of Africa as context.
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John Newbery
Waltham St. Lawrence
St. Paul’s Churchyard
Goldsmith
Vicar of Wakefield
Dr. Johnson
Washington Irving
Brace
Newbery
London
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Canonbury House
Islington
Mother Goose
Goose
Vergoose
Newberry
Charles Perrault
London Chronicle
Africa in the Next Century Promises Transformation
The article portrays Africa as undergoing a wonderful transformation in the coming century. It notes a vast area, a 150 million population, diverse soil and climate, rising commerce, and vast mineral wealth including ivory, gold, and diamonds, signaling rapid development ahead.
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Africa
United States
Artificial Teeth of Paper Then Cited as Dentists Latest Invention
The article describes papier mache teeth as a new, cheaper alternative to china or porcelain. It notes paper teeth resist saliva better, can be pressed to hardness, and colored to match natural teeth, reducing the artificial look and cost.
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Pearson’s Weekly
China
Parental Diplomacy Propels Wedding Plan
In a dialogue reported by the Indianapolis Press a mother asks about objections to a suitor for Ethel. The other half of the parental guardianship answers that she refuses only for the child's good. If he shows spirit he will marry her regardless. if not, she is rid of him.
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Mark Twain
Ethel
Indianapolis Press
Exclusive tastes envy of the tramp’s carefree stance
A fragment suggests elites envy the freedom of the lower class and that the elite’s luxury life is challenged by a simpler, unconcerned attitude admired by common people. The tone hints at social contrast and hidden desires across classes.
The Odor of Rain and Soil Bacteria Found
Nuttall identifies a bacterium named clathodrix odorifera as the source of the smell after rain. The microbe multiplies in decomposing vegetation, especially with heat and moisture, so odor rises after showers or when moist earth is disturbed. Dry soil halts growth, resumes as moisture returns.
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Nuttall
Lydia E Pinkham Woman’s Remedy Promoted in Ad Claims
An advertisement touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the record holder for female cures. It asserts one million women were helped, notes letters are read by Mrs Pinkham, and offers free medical advice and a free book from Lydia E Pinkham Med Co Linn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Wabash Mexican Tour 1900 Offers Luxury Train Voyage
A Pullman built train service offers a 30 day 7000 mile Mexican tour for up to fifty guests. It includes elegant drawing room and sleeping cars with dining and observation cars, priced about 10 dollars a day. R G Thompson is the special passenger representative handling reservations.
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Pullman Company
Mexico
R. G. Thompson
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Rocky Mountain Railroads
Will Stillman
Stillman
George Homan
Agnes Grundy
Miss Hiddink
Homan
Minnie
Lerrons
Livingstone
Speke
Stanley
Forum
Wabash Will
Old Mexico
C. S. Crane
Lincoln Trust Building
St Louis, Mo
Olf Bee
McNeill & Libby
Chicago
Idar
Salzer
U.S
John A.salzer
O’farrell
Washington, D
Eliable
J. H. Terrie
Las Vegas
New Mexico
nImmax Noovvelt
Goshen
Indiana
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