Florida’s Lake Region described with orange groves and pines
The narrative recalls travels through Eustis and Oklawaha, noting clear Silver Spring waters, gar fish, blue herons, and orange groves. It highlights palm and Spanish moss scenery, a promising Lake Region, and visits to Colonel T’s grove with fruiting trees and flowering blossoms amid pine woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklawaha
Silver Spring
Eustis
Colonel T
Florida
Eustis Park
Seversl
Sturtevant Finds a New Career and Fortune Tale
A narrator recounts Sturtevant proclaiming a life change after discovering a story that allegedly guarantees success for readers. The tale inspires colleagues to improve their fortunes, while Sturtevant pursues war sketches in Cuba and disappears after errands. The piece also mentions Miss King who becomes a court stenographer and later a patent attorney.
Breeches Hanged on Hooks in Alexandria Home
An ancient gentleman recalls breeches hung on hooks in Alexandria during Washingtons day. The wearer climbed three steps and lowered himself into them from above. Breeches hooks are visible today at the Roberdean home in Alexandria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Washington
Roberdean
Des Moines
Winchester
Brs McLesiong
Early 19th Century Women Boots with Side Lacing
An elderly recollects fashion in 1828 introducing the first boots for women with side lacing. Gaiters and boots featured fringes at the top, reflecting early decorative styles.
New Chinese Army Uniform Distinguishes Ranks by Sleeve Button
The article notes the new Chinese army uniform uses three gold buttons on the sleeve as the sole badge distinguishing a general from a private. It also mentions permanganate of potash being used in India as an antidote for bites and venom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Department of Agriculture
India
Pittsburg
Highes& Gada
Seccicmanship
St.Louis
Elgin and Walsham
Cutters Watchmakers-Jewelers Department
State Street
Chigaco
Illinois
U.S
Doctor Dick Terhune Passaic Death Note
Dr Richard A Terhune dean of Passaic physicians died at his home of intestinal cancer after seven months illness. He had not eaten for over a month and insisted starvation was unlikely with water to drink. Local doctors and confreres visited him, but he refused treatments and relied on his own prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchester
Perry A. Terhune
Sturtevant
Cuba
Cosgrove
Phillips
Danforth
Richard A. Terhune
Physicians of
Passaic
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Congress
Lacey
Public Lands Committee of the House
ST. Augustine
Anastasia Island
Old Fort Marion
Currier
Avery
Evening Papers
King
Evveryone
Washington Street
Dept
Boston
Mass
Wiese
N.P.C.C
N. P.C. Go
National Photographic Chemical Company
11Th Street
Pa. Ave
Washington, D. C
Od Xe
Weobetty
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