London dynamite outrage and American views in politics
The article surveys U S reactions to the London dynamite plot and British unrest. It notes a Republican tilt in the Senate, Evarts election reactions, Cleveland’s image, Parnell’s stance, and Arthur’s post convention appointments. It mentions London investigators, Gait’s Enquirer defense, and Dublin press criticism. It also covers Irish and Italian news, press independence, and Washington gossip about Cleveland’s cabinet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Hin
Ireland
London
America
American Silk Culture and Home Produced Silk Looms
The column celebrates American silk production as a new epoch in U S history. It notes silk mills in Willimantic and Paterson, workers in Springfield Indies raising silkworms at home, and Cheeny mills in Connecticut fostering libraries and churches. It argues the United States can supply high quality silks, reducing imports and boosting national industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houses
Congress
Lyons
Manchester
Connecticut
Hartford
United States
Willimantic
Conn
Paterson
New Jersey
Springfield Indies
England
France
Germany
Mexico
South America
Nebraska letter praises westward hope and growth
An 1885 Nebraska letter from ALU Lewis extols Western farm life, climate, and prosperity. It claims American carpeted production and export growth, urges reducing gold drain to Europe, and highlights cheap land from 2 to 15 dollars per acre, education, church, and friendly reception for newcomers while promoting Nebraska as paradise within the Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Nebraska
Paradis Scorta
Union
Alu
Lewis
How She Got the Prize and the Writing Life
A longtime writer recalls chasing money and editors, quitting fiction for farming, then returning to prose after a lucky editor paid for past pieces. He imagines buying a carpet sweeper, a rubber coat, and a bronze green bat with his earnings, while noting editing contracts and renewed resolve to write about what mattered.
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Laver
Thad
John
Minnie
Chareh
Ok Minnie
Jonny
Nat and Sarah Jane the Love Story I Wrote
A first person reminiscence recounts writing a love tale titled Nat and Sarah Jane amid poverty and student days. The narrator describes editing struggles, manuscript journeys, delayed payments, and family life with Minnie’s return for Christmas while bees and honey sales faltered.
Cotton pays in the South and diversification is key
A reader argues against blanket anti cotton sentiment, sharing eighteen years of crop experience. He claims cotton remains a profitable South crop when managed well, but stresses ignorance and bad handling of proceeds as the real poverty drivers. Diversified farming, including corn oats peas and potatoes, is urged for independence and steady income. He criticizes cross roads merchants and endorses upholding cotton with proper management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vottun
Woovle North
Cotter
Arkansas
The Mole as Builder and Traveler in Subterranean Realms
The text describes the mole as a splendid architect and builder of elaborate underground galleries. It details nest construction, escape routes, and the soil protection of nests. It explains nesting patterns near hedge roots, movement of runs, and how a mole catcher identifies main runs. It notes rapid breeding, lifespan, and preference for dry loam over clay soil, with a claim of no moles in Ireland per Good Words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Man's Romance Ends in Mystery at Atlanta Hotel
A poorly dressed man was given a room at Mercer’s Hotel in Atlanta where he was found deaf the next morning. Rumors swirled as a sick crew member claimed the man was not dead but the victim of suspended animation. The tale ties to a Greenville affair, a musician’s marriage, war losses, and a wife’s recent fortune, with the husband returning to Alabama and meeting death in Atlanta.
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Mercer's
Atlanta
Ani Justiog
Greenville
Havin Lay
Bradley
Alabama
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Hlinois
New-York Tribune
Evarts
Boston Herald
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Assassina
Arthur
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Detective Police
Shedd
North American Review
Alpa
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Henry Janos
Littler
Springfield
Columbus
Bismarck
House
Texas
British Columbia
Olympia Brown
Dr. Patten
Panama
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Grose-Beveaue
Dayvon Journal
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Foraker
Gisowe
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J.P. Choice
Frediaick Matte
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Sweik
Mearns
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Tka Fealure
Firrtak Fare and Ciewical Co
Boston
Coline Voltaic Electric
Alines
Dors Moore
Whem
Fie
Dt Batt
Christiins
Thomas Jutes
Nat
Sarah Jane
New York
Ren
Little Clarence
Ishler
RB Bitteri
Commerce St
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Parker
Gee
Beene
Ian Wrin
Dr. Thomas
Dr. Thomas’ Eclectric
Me Man
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Lobenherz’ Bakery
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Portien
Ba Teir Pine Cone
Hance & CO
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Marie M. Ga WM. Grant
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