Alma Record on Chamberlain and Mormon prospects in Canada
The article profiles Mr Charles Chamberlain a Birmingham industrialist and political figure tied to British policy and the fisheries treaty, noting a Tokyo of wealth and London residence. It discusses Mor mononist missions to Canada seeking refuge and settlement, including a small Mormon group near Ottawa and their cautious approach to British governance. It also surveys global petroleum competition and American export trends, with reference to President Cleveland and a proposed land act for homesteaders that was vetoed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bndicott
Jueeof
Washington
Partient
Birmingham
Bord of Tract
Dalstone
Chaubwerlal
Finland
London
Chamberlain
Canada
Proec
Mexico
Northwest Territory
Otawaly
Cama
Whitney
United States
Porin
Girsot
JST
Congresa
Presid
Cleveland
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Ind
Carrie Lon
United Starts
Sheritan
Lemad
Coula
Ler
Bear Hunter Uncle Jimmy Spencer Recalls 1840s Virginia Camp Tale
A correspondent recounts Uncle Jimmy Spencer famed bear hunter of Powells Mountain in Virginia and West Virginia sharing a long memory from the 1840s. He describes building a cabin, fending off bears with improvised gear, a wife’s fury, and the peril and humor of frontier forest life. The tale blends rugged survival with family dynamics and mountain lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Spenecer
St. Louis
Cranberry
W. van Unele
Jimmy Spencer
Mowell
Sears
Allegincy Mountains
Virginia
West Virginia
Oka
Jimmy
Lunhitchad
Fonsane
Dohate
Jeet
Caenr
Dee
Miterte
Cesar
Grant Scott
Cmgar
Jintus
Uncle Jimmy
Orange blousame marries in cotton field ceremony
In Leary Georgia a dramatic scene at Captain Boyd's store ends in Wiley George and Alma Stevens wed after parental opposition. Judge and doctor officiate with a humorous oath referencing Georgia and a cotton field reception follows at the couple's Holt place amid onlookers and celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvings
Boyd
Wiley George
Alma Stevens
Alma
Joe Stevens
Wiley
Jocepine
Joe Joe
Boyd's Stone
Capt
Boyil
Mamell
Dr. George
Baneb
Dein Jae Mooney
Gorga
Wiles
Wley George
Gotryla
Busipo
Relef
Holt Place
Heart of Africa Ballad Fragment
Fragmented lyrics describe journey to the heart of Africa with plans to travel along the Sarkura and Kessal banks. The speaker mentions camps with wild Zala, pursuit of creatures, and a farewell to a sweetheart as a yearlong absence begins and visions of distant locales unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim
Arergta
Africa
Dar
Koracue
Afro
Tiaepar
Not a Steady Success in Tailoring Business
Fragmentary note questions Cutler's durability in tailoring work and hints at repeated failures despite quality work. The text appears as a garbled opinion or misquoted remark from an American source, with unclear dates or places and no coherent event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutler
Stone
Amerion
Hoyhood Friends, Clerk Admits Visitor Claims Bond to Father
A clerk, overwhelmed with work, tells a caller posing as a long lost friend of the clerk’s father that the father is dead. The outside visitor presses for an audience or information, while the clerk remains evasive about his employer.
Sailor Captain Slocum Builds Canoe Home to Baltimore
The wreck of the Aquidneck left Captain Joshua Slocum and his wife and two sons aboard. After repairs failed, he built a forty foot canoe named Liberdade from Rio Grande do Sul to Baltimore. He sailed with three men toward the opening of Santos and was met by Captain Baker aboard the Finance after a long voyage via Montevideo and Buenos Aires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hie Grande da Sul
Browl
Baltimore
Slocum
Barba[dee
Baker
United States
Finance
Joshua” Slocum
Taltimore
Muenos Ayres
Rio Grande Do Sul
Turtor
Huggucd
Buenos Aires
Rio de la Mate
Sloewm
Rodanere
Argentine Repub Hc
Bruglan
Slovon
Vessulx
Rio
Aquidneck
Sloeung
Argentian Republic
Tivenos Ayers
Slooim
Han
Weed
Miebork
Weeny
Mystic
Conn
Capt
Slochtn
Sloan
Santos
Baker Atom
Young America
Frise Ana
Sloot
Northern Logiity
Cape Harnahem
Haker
Slovum
Towago
Capt .Baker
Voyage of the Libertade to Pernambuco and Barbados
The Libertade sails from Rio to Pernambuco with Capt Slocum aboard and Capt Baker guiding passengers, enduring five days of strong winds. The ship finally reaches Pernambuco after 19 days and 250 miles, then proceeds to Barbados where Capt Slocum declines offers to command other vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio
Baker
Sion
Stovum
Anil
Capt. Slocanm
Hivilass
Roodaneieu Harbor
Spain
Percamfoo
Socum
Libertade
Mra Slocum
Urat
Stream
Sivount
Commaniter Baker
Barbados
Libertale
Feriambuco
Turbudoe
Riker
Sloewne
Hove
Siorum
Baltimore
Lene
Barbiados
Dork Merald
Toothache Crisis Sparks Charity Bargain in Workroom
In a moment of hardship, the impecunious Charles Mathews consolingly offers a crying worker who cannot afford a toothache remedy a private treatment, promising to pull the tooth himself after denying she can take the day off. The scene reveals his stubbornness and surprising generosity amid poverty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Matiews
Ones
St. Martin's Lawn
Fire Engine Capabilities in Stream Delivery to Ten Story
Records show first class fire engines can launch water 130 feet vertically and 170 feet horizontally using 100 feet of hose. Typical output is 270 gallons per minute. historic feats include a stream reaching 325 feet, with water discharged during standard daily work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nerale
No Cause to Fear England Says Secretary Whitney
Washington dispatch quotes Secretary Whitney asserting reciprocity treaty issues with Canada may prompt US retaliation if war threats pursued. He argues Britain could not invade successfully, citing naval limits, Canadian defenses, and economic damage expected from a war outcome.
Sponges From the Mediterranean to Nassau Trade Details
A New York dealer outlines sponge sources off Florida Kors islands the West Indies and the Greek Turkish seas. Workers dive for sponges in deep water while some types like eupaponges come from the Greek archipelago. The article notes bleaching with manganate and acids, and lists related products such as surgeons sponges and medical grade reef sponges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida Kors
Tig
New York
Deaer
Tas Urid
West Indies
Mediterranean Sea
Turkias
Europe
Nassau
Lange
Maedia
Boren
The Quickest Way to Seize Short Hand Notions
A garbled quip notes a costless system for shorthand, hinting at a quick method. The fragmentary exchange mentions Tow Inne and a suggested fee of zero by the usual system, with stray words implying a puzzle or puzzle-like instruction.
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Alma Record
CY. Brown
Batter and Pub
Sonora
Arlene
Reyson
Wile
Sud
Fereigo Capitil
Toston Alvertiser
Sampalgn Wl
Tarlif
Junto
Pr ‘Uet
Keats
Br. Cleveland
Skaty
BY Cance
Brazil
AML Nethad
England
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