Safer Explosions in Coal Mines Through New Davy Lamp Tests
A historical article reviews marsh gas detection improvements using a platinum wire indicator by Mr. Liveing to detect fire damp in coal mines. It highlights the Davy lamp’s role and risks with modern ventilation, and argues for lamp standards, dust control, and alternatives to shot firing including lime blasting and water-assisted methods to reduce mine explosions.
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Liveing
Humphrey Davy
Kis
Buddle
Mir
Royal
Theer
Abercarne
Risca
Seatam
Ponygraig
Milton
Orber
Aaron
Walter C. Smith
D. D
Conjuring Tricks Make Birds Vanish Reveals Noted Prestigiator
A report on Carl Hertz, famed conjuror, showing how he makes canaries vanish from a cage. The act includes a wire cage and a white feather inducing a so called mesmeric trance over the birds, with the audience left puzzled by the trick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Carl Hertz
Hertz
Canaries
Bogus Maple Syrup Warns of Fraudulent Goods
An article cites Prof A J Cook on the prevalence of fake maple sirup and glucose adulteration sold as maple flavoring. It warns consumers to demand pure product and for makers to advertise honesty, with quotes from Rural New Yorker and Pittsburgh Dispatch illustrating trust and mischief in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Cook
New Yorker
The Unfinished Game with Abraham Lincoln Reminiscence
A Cincinnati lawyer recounts an 1859 meeting aboard a train to Hannibal where he played chess with Abraham Lincoln. He recalls Lincoln’s sharp wit and the moment Lincoln left to catch the Alton boat, after declaring he would finish the game someday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Lincoln
E. P. Brasstreet
Cincinnati
St. Joseph
Hannibal
Mississippi River
Lat
Tony
Lin
Lincoln
Douglas
Abe Lincoln
Baker
Wiul
Lesson In Etiquette and Social Mistakes
A fragmented guide teaches how not to appear agreeable. It warns against arguing, mocking locals, correcting others, and sharing private matters with strangers. Advice covers eye contact, voice, grammar corrections, and selecting topics to impress, with many awkward or offensive pointers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Europe
Gil
Poultry and Farming Notes From a 19th Century Paper
Articles on fowl breeds and care contrast with kitchen recipes and livestock tips. Discussions cover cross breeds on egg yield, minorcas, and red cedar seed treatment, plus methods for hog feed, sour milk, bone grinding, broiling tips, and a long farmers column urging egg production, animal health, and profitable poultry management with practical anecdotes.
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Toledo
Chicago Journal
Examiner
Carbaneles
Boston Post
Taz
France
Turned Earth
S. M. Palmer
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Rock Island
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