United States monitors evolve into seaworthy battleships
A naval expert hails the modern monitors as the sea’s premier fighting vessels now in service. Six first class monitors Amphitrite Mian tonomah Monadnock Monterey Puritan Terror join thirteen older models as coast defense ships, offering durable long range capability, heavy armament, and reliability for Atlantic and coastal operations.
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John Ericsson
United States
Merrimac
Indiana
Iowa
Monitor
Cape Hatteras
Sam
Monadnock
Monterey
Puritan
Terror
Dmiral Jouett
Popular house plans bought 167 times to build villa
A featured villa design shows exceptional demand with plans purchased and houses erected 167 times nationwide and abroad. The article notes generous room count, efficient layout, wood and plaster finish details, color scheme, and a cost around $2000 excluding mantels and heater. Copyright 1898.
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New York
Dynamo on a Bicycle Lamp by Syracuse Locksmith Brower
Syracuse inventor F C Brower has devised a bicycle lamp system with a half candle power incandescent lamp magnified to five candle power. A rear mounted dynamo powered by a rubber wheel on the tire generates about four volts, with daytime power used to ring a bell. Brower plans further improvements before marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
F. C. Brower
Brower
Labyrinth of Details in Historic Station Car Louvers
Fragmentary OCR notes describe cuspidors for railroad and streetcar use mounted on sliding frames and plaid in compartments under a quoted phrase, indicating archival layout quirks and design language from a transit facility page.
Biscuits Kill Native Americans in Nevada Tale
A New York Journal report claims saleratus biscuits caused widespread indigestion among Piute Indians in Nevada. It alleges frequent biscuit meals, white settlers and a decline in health, noting earlier diets avoided cooking and stomach troubles.
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Nevada
Winnemucca
New York Journal
Emperor William’s battle line destroyer envisioned
The New York Tribune notes Emperor William claims credit for a new war machine called a battle line destroyer. A steel motor car with portholes for machine guns carries a dozen soldiers to punch into the enemy line and mow down foes, a concept likened to an ancient war chariot in modern dress and long condemned by military experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
New York Tribune
Chase Homestead Plan Succeeds for Chase Property
Mrs. Kate Chase Sprague reports success in refinancing to avert foreclosure of Salmon P. Chase homestead near Washington. The estate valued at 150000 dollars carries an 80000 dollar mortgage, with long term certificates of indebtedness nearly all disposed of to lift the matured lien.
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Kate Chase Sprague
Ohio
Salmon P. Chase
Washington
New York Sun
The Influx to Jerusalem and Regional Change
The article notes that about 150000 Hebrews have entered Jerusalem in recent years and predicts an imminent new wave. Railways connect the coast to Jerusalem and Damascus, suggesting a large Hebrew migration could revive Syria as a region of importance in the East.
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Jerusalem
Damascus
Syria
East
Ur. Young Folks Some Evenings
A child recalls staying up late with a parent who tells funny tales and sings songs, sharing a warm bedtime moment before dawn.
The Trap Door Spider of Jamaica
A Jamaica trap door spider hides in a silk lined burrow with a hinge door that fits the entrance so precisely it is nearly indistinguishable. It hunts at night and defends its home fiercely, resisting attempts to lift the lid with strong forelegs relative to its small size.
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Jamaica
The Sly Cat Visits Sick Birds
An old cat hears birds in a bird-house are sick and plans to pose as a doctor in a disguise. He dons spectacles and an overcoat, but a bird calls him out as the crafty predator. The bird rejects the ruse and dismisses the cat, preferring to stay healthy without his medicine.
Brave Soldier Girl Lifts Town Spirit in 1812 Harbor Defense
Rebecca Bates and Sarah Winsor, teens from Scituate Massachusetts, urged by a drum and fife, watched British warships threaten their town. They used a drum and improvised alarm to spur local Americans, who rushed to defend the harbor as the ship sailed away.
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Rebecca Bates
Scituate
Mass
Sarah Winsor
Rebecca
Father
Boston
Alfonso the Little King of Spain
A long named boy born May 17 1886 is described as future ruler of Spain in six years. He enjoys cycling riding his pony leads a brightly uniformed boys battalion and answers to Alphonsito while his royal status is noted with pomp and pride.
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Alfonso Leon
Fernando Maria Santiago
Isidore Paschal Marciano
Spain
Madrid
Alphonsito
White elephants not distinct among animals and birds
The fragment discusses white elephants, stating they are not a distinct category but simply albinos among animals and birds, indicating confusion over classification in a historical note.
White Elephant Revered In Burmah And Siam History
The article recounts the sacred status of white elephants in Burma and Siam, noting royal titles, ceremonies, and national reverence. It describes funeral rites for the creature, royal custodians, and public adoration, plus a 1855 anecdote of a box of elephant hairs given by the king of Siam to a foreign ambassador.
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Ava
Siam
Bangkok
Burmah
India
Tyranny in the Army and the need for reform
The Springfield Union urges the United States Army to curb snobbishness and autocratic officers. It cites Captain Lovering’s cruelty case and recent rank-based punishments, arguing private soldiers lose rights and proposing abolition or humane rules to overhaul the military system.
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Sam
Lovering
Fort Sheridan
Army of the
Influence of a Little Book on Great Minds
The article notes that small works shaped the lives of Benjamin Franklin Jeremy Bentham and Charles Darwin while contrasting warnings about reading harmful books. It recalls a minister who suffered from an impure work read briefly at school and warns that trusting one’s own heart leads to folly.
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Benjamin Franklin
Cotton Mather
Jeremy Bentham
Charles Darwin
John Angell James
Rather Remain Bald
Two citizens, a bald man and a red headed man, met in a barber shop. The red headed man teased the bald man about hair. The bald man insists he would not wear red hair even if hair was scarce.
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Mr. Wiley
Baldy
Essentials for miners in Alaska and Yukon food supply
The Alaska Mining Journal urges any traveler to the Klondike or Yukon to prioritize a healthy, durable food supply. It recommends using flour from trusted brands like Royal Baking Powder, sweet sound bacon, and emphasizes packing enough staple foods to endure harsh conditions.
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Alaska
Klondike
Yukon
Dominion
Alaska Mining Journal
Royal Baking Powder publishes trail cookery book
A compact two ounce book of cookery receipts by the Royal Baking Powder Company New York is offered free to miners and others bound for the Klondike. The guide promises practical methods for wholesome camp meals and dainties with available materials.
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Royal Baking Powder Company
New York
The
Klondike
Royal Baking Powder Co
Disgusted Admiral Meets Yankee Pilot in Polar Anecdote
Harper's Round Table recalls a Russia led South Seas voyage aiming for a polar claim. A North Atlantic schooner from New Bedford trumps the ambition as the Nantucket pilots the admiral into the cove, leaving him plus his flag to retreat.
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Harper’s Round Table
New Bedford
Russia
Pole
Nantucket
Bird’s Nest Pudding Question Sparks Dinnerroom Wit
A pun from Short Stories features a young Englishman asking which bird made bird’s nest pudding. The hostess replies the cook made it, turning a culinary quip into a quick humor moment.
Grain-O: a grain beverage marketed as coffee substitute
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink for children, claiming it substitutes coffee, tastes like coffee when prepared, costs about four times less, and is sold by all grocers in 15c and 25c sizes.
A Gentle Reminder from a London Parish
A 1895 letter from Mrs. Mulligan of Plumstead Kent cites religious overtones in nature and praises Piso's Cure for Consumption. The note encourages kindness and virtue, urging good people to be agreeable and smile rather than frown to win others to the good cause.
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
An advertisement claims a one day cure for a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablow with a money back refund if it fails. The notice lists a price of 250 and urges purchase at all druggists.
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